"The Charlotte Hornets name has been a mainstay throughout the region for many years, and we are excited to announce our intention to re-establish this historic brand. We believe that its return will galvanize our fan base by unifying our loyal Bobcats fans with those who have strong memories of our city's NBA predecessor." MJ, 5-21-13
Gilly (12-06-2012)
Well now wait a minute. I was told in another thread that the Bobcats not denying changing the name was "proof"...that the omission was EVERYTHING! Hell, that led to a conclusion that we'd be changing within the year!
If an omission to the general public can mean so much then an omission to season ticket holders should mean even more...wouldn't you think?
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Hope Resurrected: "I think I can bring an attitude to a team as far as, ‘All right, no matter what, we are not losing this game'." - Kemba Walker
"Its okay to be bad; just so long as you're bad ass." - Keetch
The (2) 100-Level seats incentive makes it worth the time.
Interesting article on the name change from Bonnell - http://www.charlotteobserver.com/201...w-hornets.html
Last edited by Adam42R; 12-05-2012 at 10:28 PM. Reason: added article
I am digging the new court and unis too much to go back to the hornets.
I'll be damned...all along I thought we were being called the 6%ers when it was actually the 60%ers!The team has prepared, though. A marketing study of Charlotte the team commissioned during the summer of 2010, couldn’t ask specific questions about the Hornets, but did poll Charlotteans on the name “Bobcats.”
The results might surprise you.
According to chief sales and marketing officer Pete Guelli, more than 60 percent of those polled liked the name Bobcats; about 20 percent advocated a name change.
ROFLMAO!
Hope Resurrected: "I think I can bring an attitude to a team as far as, ‘All right, no matter what, we are not losing this game'." - Kemba Walker
"Its okay to be bad; just so long as you're bad ass." - Keetch
Reading is fundamental.....
Team couldn't ask about Hornets... The choice could have been which name do you prefer Bobcats, or Fruit Booty Unicorns..
That study was 2.5 years ago during the summer that the team made the playoffs.....what was the population...statistics don't lie but, you can lie with statistics.
I would bet my life, that if you did a poll of every person in Charlotte, there is no way in hell the Bobcats would get 60% or even anywhere close to a majority if the Hornets were an option.
Last edited by JGib23; 12-06-2012 at 12:46 AM.
CampNightmare8 (12-06-2012)
As I said before, the Bobcats are a laughing stock to anyone who watches sports..
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