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Topic | C/D should the Raiders be renamed when they move to Vegas? |
DorkLink 04/14/17 5:06:46 PM #11: | Isn't there some kind of rule against gambling-themed names? I think that was an issue for the new NHL team, but I don't know if that was an NHL-specific rule or something bigger. I don't think they should change it; they didn't change it when they moved to LA before and "Raiders" is generic enough that it fits anywhere. I suppose it fits better in a coastal state, but I'm not sure if the name ever came from any actual historical significance with pirates. "Golden Warriors" seems like a further insult to the fans in Oakland, since it's similar to "Golden State Warriors", which is the Oakland-area basketball team. ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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