McGill men’s teams to be the Redbirds
McGill having banished the old Redmen team name, the university has chosen the name Redbirds instead.
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Jebediah Pallindrome 14:47 on 2020-11-17 Permalink
Was Martlets too obvious?
And isn’t a red bird a cardinal?
Kate 14:57 on 2020-11-17 Permalink
Martlets is the name they use for women’s teams. I guess they wanted some distinction.
The cardinal is the most common red bird around here, but there are other red birds and there are already teams called the Cardinals.
thomas 15:16 on 2020-11-17 Permalink
A martlet, featured on the McGill coat of arms, is a mythical bird without feet. So not a cardinal.
EmilyG 18:43 on 2020-11-17 Permalink
The martlets on the McGill coat of arms have feet.
EmilyG 18:43 on 2020-11-17 Permalink
And are still not cardinals.
I’ve heard that cardinals are called redbirds in some places.
thomas 19:28 on 2020-11-17 Permalink
@EmilyG That is they way martlets are depicted, with feathers replacing their feet.
Kate 20:09 on 2020-11-17 Permalink
Martlet.
Tim F 08:38 on 2020-11-19 Permalink
This is fine. Really anything is better than what they had. We can move on finally!