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https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/new-or...-team-name

(12-09-2020 07:17 PM)WesternBlazer Wrote:  https://www.nba.com/amp/pelicans/news/ne...ssion=true

How bout the "I Don't Give a ****'s"? Cuz I don't.

The link returns a 404 error.

I'd go with a bird common in the area to keep with the Pelicans theme.

The most common backyard birds throughout the year in the state of Alabama are these:

Northern Cardinal (61% frequency)
Mourning Dove (49%)
Northern Mockingbird (47%)
Carolina Wren (46%)
Blue Jay (44%)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (38%)
Tufted Titmouse (37%)
Carolina Chickadee (37%)
American Crow (34%)
Eastern Bluebird (29%)
Eastern Towhee (26%)
House Finch (25%)
Downy Woodpecker (25%)
American Robin (23%)
Brown Thrasher (21%)
https://www.whatbirdsareinmybackyard.com...abama.html

Mocking birds are pretty dang tenacious.

(12-09-2020 07:21 PM)BlazerFromMD Wrote:  The link returns a 404 error.

I'd go with a bird common in the area to keep with the Pelicans theme.

The most common backyard birds throughout the year in the state of Alabama are these:

Northern Cardinal (61% frequency)
Mourning Dove (49%)
Northern Mockingbird (47%)
Carolina Wren (46%)
Blue Jay (44%)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (38%)
Tufted Titmouse (37%)
Carolina Chickadee (37%)
American Crow (34%)
Eastern Bluebird (29%)
Eastern Towhee (26%)
House Finch (25%)
Downy Woodpecker (25%)
American Robin (23%)
Brown Thrasher (21%)
https://www.whatbirdsareinmybackyard.com...abama.html

Why wouldn't they go with the State Bird?

(12-09-2020 08:54 PM)demiveeman Wrote:  

(12-09-2020 07:21 PM)BlazerFromMD Wrote:  The link returns a 404 error.

I'd go with a bird common in the area to keep with the Pelicans theme.

The most common backyard birds throughout the year in the state of Alabama are these:

Northern Cardinal (61% frequency)
Mourning Dove (49%)
Northern Mockingbird (47%)
Carolina Wren (46%)
Blue Jay (44%)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (38%)
Tufted Titmouse (37%)
Carolina Chickadee (37%)
American Crow (34%)
Eastern Bluebird (29%)
Eastern Towhee (26%)
House Finch (25%)
Downy Woodpecker (25%)
American Robin (23%)
Brown Thrasher (21%)
https://www.whatbirdsareinmybackyard.com...abama.html

Why wouldn't they go with the State Bird?

My thought also.

Due to Harper Lee's book, the Mockingbird may be considered a "state bird". During the Civil War, Alabama soldiers were said to decorate their caps with Yellowhammer feathers which led to that specie of woodpecker being named the official state bird.

The New Orleans Pelicans was the name of their Southern League AA baseball team so we might consider the Barons as well.

(12-10-2020 01:02 AM)BAMANBLAZERFAN Wrote:  Due to Harper Lee's book, the Mockingbird may be considered a "state bird". During the Civil War, Alabama soldiers were said to decorate their caps with Yellowhammer feathers which led to that specie of woodpecker being named the official state bird.

The New Orleans Pelicans was the name of their Southern League AA baseball team so we might consider the Barons as well.

The NO Pelicans baseball team disappeared long before the NBA team assumed the name. Last I checked, the Barons were still using the name and B'ham sportscasters have enough trouble keeping things straight without the added confusion of two minor league teams using the same name in the city.

(12-09-2020 07:21 PM)BlazerFromMD Wrote:  The link returns a 404 error.

I'd go with a bird common in the area to keep with the Pelicans theme.

The most common backyard birds throughout the year in the state of Alabama are these:

Northern Cardinal (61% frequency)
Mourning Dove (49%)
Northern Mockingbird (47%)
Carolina Wren (46%)
Blue Jay (44%)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (38%)
Tufted Titmouse (37%)
Carolina Chickadee (37%)
American Crow (34%)
Eastern Bluebird (29%)
Eastern Towhee (26%)
House Finch (25%)
Downy Woodpecker (25%)
American Robin (23%)
Brown Thrasher (21%)
https://www.whatbirdsareinmybackyard.com...abama.html

I’d be in favor of naming the team the Thrashers.

Can we have an Appalachian overall Hillbilly and call it a Gump. Would love the kick back on that one from TTown

(12-09-2020 07:21 PM)BlazerFromMD Wrote:  The link returns a 404 error.

I'd go with a bird common in the area to keep with the Pelicans theme.

The most common backyard birds throughout the year in the state of Alabama are these:

Northern Cardinal (61% frequency)
Mourning Dove (49%)
Northern Mockingbird (47%)
Carolina Wren (46%)
Blue Jay (44%)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (38%)
Tufted Titmouse (37%)
Carolina Chickadee (37%)
American Crow (34%)
Eastern Bluebird (29%)
Eastern Towhee (26%)
House Finch (25%)
Downy Woodpecker (25%)
American Robin (23%)
Brown Thrasher (21%)
https://www.whatbirdsareinmybackyard.com...abama.html

Birmingham Buzzards

Birmingham Turkey Vultures.
Birmingham Kudzu
Birmingham Poison Oak.
Birmingham Limb Rats.
Birmingham Squirrels.
Birmingham City Chickens
Birmingham pigeons.

I fixed the link in the original post.

Article Link:
https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/new-or...-team-name


Propose the Team Name Submission Form (Deadline 5pm 12/23/2020):

https://www.nba.com/pelicans/birmingham

How about the Birmingham Sandwiches.

I just submitted what the name will be...the Pecans!

(12-10-2020 08:44 AM)jthrashr Wrote:  

(12-09-2020 07:21 PM)BlazerFromMD Wrote:  The link returns a 404 error.

I'd go with a bird common in the area to keep with the Pelicans theme.

The most common backyard birds throughout the year in the state of Alabama are these:

Northern Cardinal (61% frequency)
Mourning Dove (49%)
Northern Mockingbird (47%)
Carolina Wren (46%)
Blue Jay (44%)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (38%)
Tufted Titmouse (37%)
Carolina Chickadee (37%)
American Crow (34%)
Eastern Bluebird (29%)
Eastern Towhee (26%)
House Finch (25%)
Downy Woodpecker (25%)
American Robin (23%)
Brown Thrasher (21%)
https://www.whatbirdsareinmybackyard.com...abama.html

I’d be in favor of naming the team the Thrashers.

Gee, there's a surprise!

The Fighting Fat Sams

(12-11-2020 09:47 AM)BlazerFromMD Wrote:  

(12-10-2020 08:44 AM)jthrashr Wrote:  [quote='BlazerFromMD' pid='17147780' dateline='1607559707']
The link returns a 404 error.

I'd go with a bird common in the area to keep with the Pelicans theme.

The most common backyard birds throughout the year in the state of Alabama are these:

Northern Cardinal (61% frequency)
Mourning Dove (49%)
Northern Mockingbird (47%)
Carolina Wren (46%)
Blue Jay (44%)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (38%)
Tufted Titmouse (37%)
Carolina Chickadee (37%)
American Crow (34%)
Eastern Bluebird (29%)
Eastern Towhee (26%)
House Finch (25%)
Downy Woodpecker (25%)
American Robin (23%)
Brown Thrasher (21%)
https://www.whatbirdsareinmybackyard.com...abama.html

I’d be in favor of naming the team the Thrashers.

After all, B'ham is the home of the Thrasher Brothers pop/gospel singing group and their bus company.
If Montgomery can have its Biscuits, B'hm can have its Sandwiches.
A well known and largest member of the vulture family is the Condor though they are mainly on the Pacific coast.
I would consider The Vulcans a possible choice/

The Birmingham Bowel Movements. The Jersey can have BHAM BMS on them

(12-11-2020 01:51 PM)The Answer UAB Wrote:  The Fighting Fat Sams

Birmingham Kitchen Sinks