Friday Freestyle: Ranking the Top 10 Team Names

I am absolutely convinced that a team's name and mascot can make or break their entire vibe. I mean, who wants to cheer for a team with a boring name? Not me, that's for sure. I've decided to rank the top 10 team names, and let me tell you, it was not an easy task. The Hendersons' kid visited Duke once, and I'm pretty sure he would agree with me on this.

Starting from the bottom, I've got to say that the Purdue Boilermakers just don't do it for me. I mean, what even is a Boilermaker? It sounds like a occupation, not a fierce mascot. The Patels down the street, who are huge fans of the Illinois Fighting Illini, would probably disagree with me on this, but I think the Fighting Illini is a bit of a mouthful.

If you need a flowchart to explain your team name, it's probably too complicated.

On the other hand, I love the simplicity of the Michigan Wolverines - it's easy to remember and just sounds cool.

Now, the top 5 is where things get really interesting. The UConn Huskies have a great name, and I love the way it sounds when the announcers say it. The Iowa State Cyclones have a fun name, but I'm not sure about the whole "Cyclone" thing - it's a bit too weather-related for my taste. The Houston Cougars have a sleek name, and I can just imagine the jerseys looking sharp. The Arizona Wildcats have a classic name, and who doesn't love a good wild cat? And finally, the number one spot goes to the St. John's Red Storm - I mean, what's not to love about a name that sounds like a intense weather system?

Linda's nephew actually toured St. John's campus once, and he said the dorms were really nice. Anyway, I think my rankings are spot on, and if you don't like it, well, that's your opinion.

But let's be real, a good team name can only take you so far - at the end of the day, it's all about the uniforms. And speaking of uniforms, I think the Florida Gators could use a redesign - those orange and blue colors are just not working for me.