On the latest edition of the world renowned Black and Gold podcast they guys named the defense the " Zombie Defense" is this the name we want for one of the best units in the nation? By the way I do love the podcast.
Or do you have a name?
Zombie Defense...... or you name it
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Re: Zombie Defense...... or you name it
I like the idea of naming a shutdown type defense. As referenced above, Seattle's Legion of Boom has certainly gained some traction. Duke's defense from the 1938 football season was coined the Iron Dukes, and stuck so well the athletic booster club is the Iron Dukes and the Duke logo is the Iron D (left side of the D resembles an i-beam).
Although this is kind of like the naming of the Iron Bowl, or creating a trophy like the Old Mountain Jug, it may take a bit for anything to catch on and stick. Certainly this defense will need to continue its dominance for any naming to hold.
Zombie Defense is out there now, usually the first published holds, but if the Apps pitch another shut out and the defense earns a moniker on ESPN or some other national article it could be out of our hands.
In the meantime perhaps:
Black Attack
Boone Blitz
Killer Mountains
Men of the Mountain or Mountain of Men
I am really bad at this . . . .
Although this is kind of like the naming of the Iron Bowl, or creating a trophy like the Old Mountain Jug, it may take a bit for anything to catch on and stick. Certainly this defense will need to continue its dominance for any naming to hold.
Zombie Defense is out there now, usually the first published holds, but if the Apps pitch another shut out and the defense earns a moniker on ESPN or some other national article it could be out of our hands.
In the meantime perhaps:
Black Attack
Boone Blitz
Killer Mountains
Men of the Mountain or Mountain of Men
I am really bad at this . . . .
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Re: Zombie Defense...... or you name it
I like Zombie Defense. Something different that isn't cliche.
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Re: Zombie Defense...... or you name it
Sounds A LOT stupid to me! How'd they come up with THAT? Zombies are slow, weak and stupid. Easily defeated with a blow to the head. They only way they can get you is in superior numbers or if you totally let your guard down.ASU-FTW wrote:Sounds a bit stupid to me. Just my opinion. People watch too many zombie shows/movies.
It's an insult to this squad. Stop it immediately! This is what happens when you do things artificially.
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Re: Zombie Defense...... or you name it
A couple players on twitter have reference the Legion of Boone
I also like the Rock Wall that was mentioned above
I feel like the "Zombie" nickname has to be explained to be understood.
I also like the Rock Wall that was mentioned above
I feel like the "Zombie" nickname has to be explained to be understood.
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Re: Zombie Defense...... or you name it
Legion of Boone is my favorite.
No Moore Yards sounds like an NFL anti-violence campaign.
No Moore Yards sounds like an NFL anti-violence campaign.
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Re: Zombie Defense...... or you name it
Zombie Is stooopid!! Please don't let this stick. What about ...
Black Storm?
Money?
Cash?
Terminators?
I know these are not so great either.
Anything but zombie!
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Black Storm?
Money?
Cash?
Terminators?
I know these are not so great either.
Anything but zombie!
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Re: Zombie Defense...... or you name it
Enforcers?
War Slammers?
War Slammers?
That's what I do. I gripe and I know things.
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Re: Zombie Defense...... or you name it
How good is good? Well check out how the <insert defense nickname here> rank's nationally:
Category Rank Stat
Total Defense 7 277 ypg
Red Zone Defense 1 0.294 scoring percentage
Scoring Defense 4 11.8 ppg
Defensive TD Scored 4 3 touchdowns
Passing Yards Allowed 8 156.7 ypg“When you take that field today, you've got to lay that heart on the line, men. From the souls of your feet, with every ounce of blood you've got in your body, lay it on the line until the final whistle blows.”
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