Simon Fraser Red Leafs

[CWU Wildcat Nation]

https://www.gnacsports.com/gnac/news...tics-nickname/

Simon Fraser finally came up with a new nickname

[laker]

Saw that on Twitter. What did it take, two years? And they may have problem with a dog food copyright.

PetSmart launches Red Leaf Dog Food to provide Canadian pet (globenewswire.com)

[Great White Buffalo]

Please excuse my lack of information. What were they before??

[Armo Wood]

Please excuse my lack of information. What were they before??

They were called the Clan in reference to Fraser's Scottish heritage, but some people claimed Clan was racist.

[Armo Wood]

I think this new nickname is full of bigotry against Green Leafs. #StandAgainstLeafHate

[CWU Wildcat Nation]

They were called the Clan in reference to Fraser's Scottish heritage, but some people claimed Clan was racist.

But at games opposing fans would be mocking them with Clan chants. I like the new same. Simple but meaningful

[Armo Wood]

But at games opposing fans would be mocking them with Clan chants. ...

Serious question, what is a Clan chant?

[Armo Wood]

...Simple but meaningful

So is Fightin' Maple Syrups......which has much more spunk to it.

[tsull]

They were called the Clan in reference to Fraser's Scottish heritage, but some people claimed Clan was racist.

Wasn't really racist, but c'mon, the very first thing an American thinks of when they here this is the KKK, and SFU is the only Canadian university playing in the NCAA. It was a wise move.

It's like a person/coach I knew whose last name was Dick. He wisely changed it to Dickenson and got many more job offers. Now why is that? Was the first name pornographic? No, but it was a wise move. Think, people.

[laker]

So is Fightin' Maple Syrups......which has much more spunk to it.

Start a new poll:

1. Pancakes
2. French Toast
3. Belgian Waffles.

I'll vote for #3

[Armo Wood]

Wasn't really racist, but c'mon, the very first thing an American thinks of when they here this is the KKK, and SFU is the only Canadian university playing in the NCAA. It was a wise move.

It's like a person/coach I knew whose last name was Dick. He wisely changed it to Dickenson and got many more job offers. Now why is that? Was the first name pornographic? No, but it was a wise move. Think, people.

Didn't say it wasn't a wise move. I was pointing out that not everyone agreed with the change. Personally, I would have gone with Highlanders, would still have honored the Fraser name and is kinda fitting given that SFU is located in hill country.

[Armo Wood]

Start a new poll:

1. Pancakes
2. French Toast
3. Belgian Waffles.

I'll vote for #3

+1

[cwfenn]

Didn't say it wasn't a wise move. I was pointing out that not everyone agreed with the change. Personally, I would have gone with Highlanders, would still have honored the Fraser name and is kinda fitting given that SFU is located in hill country.

I agree. Highlanders or something to note the Scottish heritage seems better. Also, the only team I know of that is named after a leaf is the Toronto Maple Leafs, and they’re not exactly known for hoisting Stanley Cups.

[ASUPops]

They were called the Clan in reference to Fraser's Scottish heritage, but some people claimed Clan was racist.

SERIOUSLY??? Dumbazzes!!

CLAN does not equal KLAN.

I am so over all this PC BS.

[CWU Wildcat Nation]

Serious question, what is a Clan chant?

"Go Clan, Go!"

And offensive mocking chants like that.