Poll: If LA got an expansion team, what would its name be?

[mrding]

The Smaug

[IronRaider]

What are these XFL and USFL retread names? They all suck, I couldn't bring myself to vote for any of them...

[raiderman-24]

My choice would be "The Quakes"

[oakdawg24]

That wasn't funny.

[Dantalion64]

I love this kind of time-wasting crap. Here’s my name-by-name breakdown:

Barons – This name is kind of okay, sort of… as long as the team’s main color isn’t red.

Blitz – I hate team names that are concept nouns, one because it’s stupid, and two because it screws everything up when you try to talk about individual players, e.g. JaMarcus Russell is a Raider; if he was traded to LA, would be a Blitz? No, it sounds dumb. And imagine the first time they play a game in London…

Conquerors – “The Conqueror.” Yes, I want my team named after a movie where John Wayne played Genghis Khan while riding across an atomic bomb testing ground. This isn’t a good idea, but if you’re going there, how about showing a little Hispanic awareness and going with “Conquistadors?”

Cruisers – Remember that Al Pacino movie? Yeah, I don’t want to see an NFL team who’s home uniform consists of black leather chaps and vests either…

Daredevils – This has a silly, breakfast cereal feel to it. Who’s the mascot, Dick Dastardly?

Dynamos – What is this, the MISL or something? Next.

Fury – see “Blitz.”

Legends – No one under age 50 allowed on the team? Next.

Marauders – If there’s even a hint of silver or a skull in the logo, Al Davis will sue.

Nighthawks – Well, this isn’t too bad. Someone could design a cool swooping bird logo. But we already have Cardinals, Ravens, Seahawks, Falcons, Eagles, Patriots (OK, that’s not a bird, but it IS a chicken**** outfit). We’re running out of birds.

Power – see “Blitz.” This is even stupider than the other two.

Punishers – Anyone else detecting a Marvel Comics theme here? Next.

Rampage – see “Blitz.”

Renegades – Meh. Could be worse.

Stingers – Brandy and crème de menthe. Yes, please name my team after this! (Yes, I’m sure they were thinking about the missiles. Doesn’t matter. Next.)

Tempest – see “Blitz.” God, these kinds of names get on my tit.

Thunder – Once again… see “Blitz.”

Vessels – ‘the ****? “Vessels?” How generic can you be? How about “Birds” or “Ancient Warriors” or “Large Cats” or “Random Aggressive-Sounding Nouns?” This is the stupidest name on the list.

Vipers – You could do worse.

[csicksurfer]

I choose the Tofus. Soft, springy and tasteless, it epitimoizes LA

[Raider_wifee]

Originally Posted by Dantalion64

I love this kind of time-wasting crap. Here’s my name-by-name breakdown:

Barons – This name is kind of okay, sort of… as long as the team’s main color isn’t red.

Blitz – I hate team names that are concept nouns, one because it’s stupid, and two because it screws everything up when you try to talk about individual players, e.g. JaMarcus Russell is a Raider; if he was traded to LA, would be a Blitz? No, it sounds dumb. And imagine the first time they play a game in London…

Conquerors – “The Conqueror.” Yes, I want my team named after a movie where John Wayne played Genghis Khan while riding across an atomic bomb testing ground. This isn’t a good idea, but if you’re going there, how about showing a little Hispanic awareness and going with “Conquistadors?”

Cruisers – Remember that Al Pacino movie? Yeah, I don’t want to see an NFL team who’s home uniform consists of black leather chaps and vests either…

Daredevils – This has a silly, breakfast cereal feel to it. Who’s the mascot, Dick Dastardly?

Dynamos – What is this, the MISL or something? Next.

Fury – see “Blitz.”

Legends – No one under age 50 allowed on the team? Next.

Marauders – If there’s even a hint of silver or a skull in the logo, Al Davis will sue.

Nighthawks – Well, this isn’t too bad. Someone could design a cool swooping bird logo. But we already have Cardinals, Ravens, Seahawks, Falcons, Eagles, Patriots (OK, that’s not a bird, but it IS a chicken**** outfit). We’re running out of birds.

Power – see “Blitz.” This is even stupider than the other two.

Punishers – Anyone else detecting a Marvel Comics theme here? Next.

Rampage – see “Blitz.”

Renegades – Meh. Could be worse.

Stingers – Brandy and crème de menthe. Yes, please name my team after this! (Yes, I’m sure they were thinking about the missiles. Doesn’t matter. Next.)

Tempest – see “Blitz.” God, these kinds of names get on my tit.

Thunder – Once again… see “Blitz.”

Vessels – ‘the ****? “Vessels?” How generic can you be? How about “Birds” or “Ancient Warriors” or “Large Cats” or “Random Aggressive-Sounding Nouns?” This is the stupidest name on the list.

Vipers – You could do worse.

Best post in this thread so far!

[SilverHaze81]

Originally Posted by OG BAMM BAMM

I could careless in getting an expansion team here, I'm a L.A Raider Fan. I'm a season ticket holder now so I would continue it here in the Sickest City in the world.

To Live and Die in LA...its the pace to be

[punisher]

Punishers, Ya thats the one, I actually like Marauders better.

[LATE HIT!]

Some of those were from the XFL and other leagues..

How about- LA "Traffic" or "Smog" or "Metrosexuals"

It needs to be original that is all I can say.. And please no more Big Cat names like the Lions, Jags, Panthers etc.

[Slump]

Los Angeles Aztecs!

Team colors would be red, white and green and the logo could be that eagle eating a snake that's on the mexican flag.

[_gg_]

Originally Posted by Slump

Los Angeles Aztecs!

Team colors would be red, white and green and the logo could be that eagle eating a snake that's on the mexican flag.

Ok, this is the one imo. Great name. Great theme. Perfect.

[el boracho]

La Matadors....el Borrachos ...