Missin Meast Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hey guys, It looks like at some point we will get training camp started.... In the meantime, I think its important that our EXTREMESKINS comes up with the new nicknames for our potential impact draft picks ... Not saying these have to be it, but lets pick some nick names ... Leonard Hankerson = Hank the Tank or just " Hands " Ryan Kerrigan = ?? Roy Helu = ?? Just wanted to see your thoughts....HAIL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavar1156 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Evan "Rolls" Royster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I've always been on the opposite side of this game. I feel players should earn their nicknames on the field and not be dubbed. King James... give me a break. A guy who can't win a championship is an imposter to the throne. I don't need hype I need players executing and astounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshow24 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Whenever Kerrigan does a good play I will sing out "K-E-double R-I G-A-N spells Kerrigan!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskoolskins Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I've always been on the opposite side of this game. I feel players should earn their nicknames on the field and not be dubbed.King James... give me a break. A guy who can't win a championship is an imposter to the throne. I don't need hype I need players executing and astounding. +1, nicknames are earned, not given. LOL'd at the Lebron reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aamiha73 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I've always been on the opposite side of this game. I feel players should earn their nicknames on the field and not be dubbed.King James... give me a break. A guy who can't win a championship is an imposter to the throne. I don't need hype I need players executing and astounding. Indeed. As much fun as it may be to invent them... they should be earned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Well, it seems this thread was immediately killed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffylookin Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Anyone remember "The Dirt Bags"? Anyone? Yeah, not only should nicknames be given by the players and coaches but then they should also be earned by play on the field. I mean shortening a name like "Riggo" or lengthening a name like "Smoooooooooot" is one thing, but to actually create a nickname, that should be more organic and come from within the team and then blossoms with the fans due to winning. Most famously of course "The Hogs" and "The Fun Bunch". Both were internal nicknames for almost a full year before catching on with the public. So people can come up with any nickname they like, nothing will stick until the team actually wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFK Lives Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Ah, nicknames. I agree they should be earned who can forget some of the favorites from the past... Rod Gardner - "Fitty Fitty" Tidus Winans - "Food Stamp" Nick Giaquinto - "The Garbage Man" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Every year this thread appears and every year it makes be me vaguely uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Every year this thread appears and every year it makes be me vaguely uncomfortable. Any nickname thread make me uncomfortable. I agree with other posters that we should let the players nickname themselves. I'm really not concerned with nicknames. I'm more concerned with their play on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegadeTK Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 We should nickname this thread "The Overreaction Thread." It's the offseason and there is a lockout, the OP is just trying to have a little fun. Plus some people have seen these guys play several years of college ball so they may be able to come up with an accurate nickname or know of his college nickname. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missin Meast Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Thanks Renegade...man this site is sooo negative now. I was just trying to have some fun....if you dont want to give them a nick name...stay out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinzWILL Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I'm all for nicknames being earned, or given by TEAMMATES. I also agree w/ scruffy about his "Riggo" "Smooooot" point, easy to shorten or lengthen a name. So to contribute to the thread using that point, but combining the name...Ryan Kerrigan could be "RyKers" or "RyKers Island" for how he punishes QB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucfSKINS Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I've always been on the opposite side of this game. I feel players should earn their nicknames on the field and not be dubbed.King James... give me a break. A guy who can't win a championship is an imposter to the throne. I don't need hype I need players executing and astounding. +1. You can't give yourself, or anyone, a nickname without it being earned. I know its slow and we are all anxious to start the season, but no, no nicknames for rooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbs Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Given his college, I think "Hurricane Hank" could work well. But I agree that nicknames should develop naturally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Nicknames just happen. Even in my Fraternity, we waited a bit into pledging before handing those out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan757 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 :wavetowelI like "Home Grown"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Kerrakpo (or what opposing QBs will be saying: Kerrap ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflow78 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I say we give Landry, Orakpo, Fletcher, Kerrigan the same name. "OH ****!" because that's what the QB will calling them when they come around the OT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Adama Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I would go with Roylu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadExField Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Helu = Lu Royster = Roy Kerrigan = RKO Hankerson = Hanky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCClybun Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 If I don't hear the fans at FexEx going "LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!" when Helu breaks off a big run, I'm going to be very upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Rook. Until further notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Rook.Until further notice. lol. Pretty much. But I do see some quarterbacks getting Kerrokniphobia this season. And Chris Neild looks like a Hermit, but the boy will start by mid-season. Take that one to the bank. HAIL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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