Tallahassee Titans

[Florida]

Now the name contest begins... I believe we've got two suggestions already:

BHCav:

Tidal Waves

Tornadoes

I'll throw out:

Tigers

Toe Nails

Tippers

Timbers

[BHCav]

Tomahawks

[bighardrivesrule]

Tomahawks

I like Tomahawks, kind of fits Tallahassee well since we already have the Seminoles.

[poonther]

^ Toenails TJ??????

The crusty yellow kind or the french-tipped manicured kind?

Count me in for Tomahawks!

Just wondering: would a regional name be better like Capital City Kings or Big Bend Bears? I know that in the old hockey league there were some regional names like Pee Dee Pride etc.

Which is better to have the city name in it or to use a name for regional identification?

[BHCav]

The North Florida Neanderthals?

[gatoremt]

I like the Tomahawks too. But that might get axed by the PC police.

[Florida]

^ Toenails TJ??????

The crusty yellow kind or the french-tipped manicured kind?

Count me in for Tomahawks!

Just wondering: would a regional name be better like Capital City Kings or Big Bend Bears? I know that in the old hockey league there were some regional names like Pee Dee Pride etc.

Which is better to have the city name in it or to use a name for regional identification?

LOL. I'm having a good laugh over here picturing the graphic at the game when the Big Toenail comes out on the JumboTV and squishes the opposition. Have you all seen that athlete's foot commercial when the little grimlin lifts the man's toenail up and gets underneat it to have a scratching party?! LOL!

I'm liking the Tomahawks. Its original enough to get by, yet close enough to the Seminole heritage we so love and cherish that this might actually win us a decent crowd. On top of that we could do the chop at the game as many of us often had the desire to do when the Thunder was here. Great idea BHCav!

You definately want to go with the City name on this one, seeing as how we play National opponents and need the name out there. People in Florida would probably know who the Big Bend Bears or the Capital City Kings are (great ideas by the way) but we don't want to leave it to question. Put the name out there and be proud of it!

[BHCav]

I believe this venture will be successful. It has a smaller budget and operating costs than the Thunder therefore there will be less pressure to provide big crowds. Support will also get a boost from the growing downtown population. We can't waste this oppertunity since this could lead to bigger and better things, i.e. minor league baseball.

If you market it, they will come.

Just give us five good years to build a fanbase and it should be good to go. I assume the ticket prices won't be a bank-buster either.

[Florida]

That was my whole argument with the Thunder. They needed more time to build a fan base and they needed marketing. They got neither. But like you said, there will be less pressure in this league to pack the seats so to speak. But even so, how often do you get a second chance? Tallahassee will take advantage of this opportunity and our Tomahawks will be a success.

[AlaninTally]

I think I prefer Big Bend Bears. Animals are a lot easier to have as mascots. Picturing a large Tomahawk prancing around the stadium gives me images of "the fork running away with the spoon."

[Monticello-1827]

Great news! I hope they can stick around. Where does the AIFL rank in terms of quality of play? I guess the AFL would be the top league, with af2 the next rung down? Then again it's indoor football so who knows. I cannot wait to go to the DL Double C, have a beer and watch the home team win!

Now when are we getting some minor league baseball in the area???

[SkyDave]

How about the Tallahassee Titans!!! Now that's a great name for OUR team!!!

It will also survive the PC police....LOL

[Florida]

Here's a picture of me back in the Good Ol' Days when the Thunder was here. I believe in this picture I was on my way to their final game here in Tallahassee.

[Monticello-1827]

Tallahassee Talons

Tallahassee Traffic (HAHAHA. )

[poonther]

Here's a picture of me back in the Good Ol' Days when the Thunder was here. I believe in this picture I was on my way to their final game here in Tallahassee.

Wow TJ, how old were you in this pic? You look so young. Damn I feel old now.

[Florida]

Back then I was probably 16 or 17. Now I'm 21! LOL! I am young. You are old!

[poonther]

Back then I was probably 16 or 17. Now I'm 21! LOL! I am young. You are old!

You just wait, your time is coming bud. Faster than you know.

[Florida]

You just wait, your time is coming bud. Faster than you know.

I'm sorry I didn't mean it!

[BHCav]

Wow, check this out. New pro league to play in college stadiums. Tallahassee maybe? I think this could definitely be successful here.

USA Today

AAFL

[Monticello-1827]

Let's help FSU move up the rankings shall we?

AAFL Teams

Very interesting concept. I anticipate that only one school in FLA would be part of the league? Thoughts?

[Go Gators]

Intersting indeed. Of course I think UF should have one . I also voted for FSU, Ga Tech, 'Bama, and mostly southeastern US (not conference) teams.

[BHCav]

I'd like to point out that you an vote more than once. *Cough, hint hint*

[Florida]

I'd like to point out that you an vote more than once. *Cough, hint hint*

Hint well taken. FSU now leads Florida in this poll.

[BHCav]

Hint well taken. FSU now leads Florida in this poll.

That's awesome. I know I did my part 50 fold!

[Florida]

I worked all morning!