The future of the 17 remaining schools on the NCAAs list of colleges with hostile and abusive nicknames and logos will probably depend on how good the relationship is between the school and the associated tribe.
Florida State escaped a costly rebranding two weeks ago, citing support and an ongoing positive relationship between the school and the Seminole tribe. The University of Utah also sent in an appeal to the NCAA yesterday, in hopes of being taken off the offenders list as well. In their appeal, the U of U stated they no longer use Ute warrior mascot, cartoon imagery, feathered headbands for their drill team, Indian cheers, or Redskins moniker. Between these and the Us positive relationship with the Ute tribe, I expect them to be able to continue using their current logo.
The University of North Dakota has not been so lucky.
UND suffered a setback yesterday in their appeal to continue using the Fighting Sioux name and logo. A Sioux tribe from the state called UNDs logo an affront to the dignity and well-being of the members of Spirit Lake.
More than 70 Spirit Lake tribe members approved the resolution, and the Tribal Council is expected to...
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