Football Player Nicknames

Raiders Army · 11-14-2007, 01:01 PM

Is it just me or aren't there any good nicknames out there for football players any more? Billy White Shoes Johnson, The Assassin, The Rocket Ismail, The Minister of Defense, Primetime, etc. are just some off the top of my head I remember.

The only guy I can think of right now with a nickname is Steroids Merriman...err...Lights Out.

miami_fan · 11-14-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Is it just me or aren't there any good nicknames out there for football players any more? Billy White Shoes Johnson, The Assassin, The Rocket Ismail, The Minister of Defense, Primetime, etc. are just some off the top of my head I remember.

The only guy I can think of right now with a nickname is Steroids Merriman...err...Lights Out.

You can't call a player "The Assassin" in this day and age. Well except O.J.

Maple Leafs · 11-14-2007, 01:16 PM

There's still Adrian "All Day" Peterson.

P.S. You forgot the best football nickname ever, The Nigerian Nightmare.

Pumpy Tudors · 11-14-2007, 01:32 PM

I think the best nickname for a current player is "Joey Harrington." The best thing about it is that it can apply to any quarterback, and it's transitory. Every time a quarterback throws a pass and misses his receiver, he gets the nickname "Joey Harrington." It's great when it happens to the quarterback who's playing against your favorite team.

MikeVic · 11-14-2007, 01:34 PM

I like Troy "bounty hunter" Polamalu.

Pumpy Tudors · 11-14-2007, 01:35 PM

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I like Troy "bounty hunter" Polamalu.

imma kill that fuck

Swaggs · 11-14-2007, 01:37 PM

I always liked Howard "House" Ballard. Kind of dwarved "the Fridge." House is just a great nickname of a big offensive lineman.

"Ocho-cinco" is a pretty good one, too.

The Steelers have a few nicknames that are widely used, but are not overly clever:
"Big" Ben Roethlisberger
"Fast" Willie Parker

JPhillips · 11-14-2007, 01:51 PM

Iron Head was great.

JediKooter · 11-14-2007, 01:55 PM

I think we should make some up for the players since there is a lack of nicknames...

"Fumblesaurus" Rex Grossman
Mike "Must Love Dogs" Vick
Sebastian "The Drunk" Janikowski
Ted "Gunga" Ginn Jr

Maple Leafs · 11-14-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

Sebastian "The Drunk" Janikowski

Actually, "Sea Bass" is a solid nickname.

Dr. Sak · 11-14-2007, 02:02 PM

Najah "The Dump Truck" Davenport

Honolulu_Blue · 11-14-2007, 02:15 PM

Calvin Johnson's nickname is "Megatron".

There's also Flozelle "The Hotel" Adams.

miked · 11-14-2007, 02:19 PM

You are forgetting the Fulcher Vulture and Carl Zander of the Jungle. Man, some old school Bengalis.

Kodos · 11-14-2007, 02:23 PM

J.B. "Magic" Dennis has a cool nickname.

Logan · 11-14-2007, 02:41 PM

Advance notice that anyone who quotes a bunch of Bermanisms will earn the wrath.

Kodos · 11-14-2007, 03:12 PM

I love Chris Berman.

st.cronin · 11-14-2007, 04:27 PM

Matt "Big Homo" Leinart

korme · 11-14-2007, 04:33 PM

CJ has Ocho Cinco

Swaggs pointed out the Steelers ones... I thought Adrian Peterson was the Man Child?

Then there's Tom Terrific.

How anyone could gloss over Pac-Man is beyond me.

Yeah I guess there isn't a whole lot, as compared to the NBA.

Pumpy Tudors · 11-14-2007, 04:35 PM

I like D.J. "How Do I Played Middle Linebacker? Do I Go This Way Or What?" Williams.

st.cronin · 11-14-2007, 04:36 PM

Eli "Not Peyton" Manning

Logan · 11-14-2007, 04:49 PM

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I thought Adrian Peterson was the Man Child?

Not like it really matters, but I remember him being referred to as "All Day" going back to his freshman year. Hence, ADP.

korme · 11-14-2007, 04:56 PM

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cuervo72 · 11-14-2007, 05:14 PM

Wait...this is a bad thing?

Abe Sargent · 11-14-2007, 05:18 PM

HOW CAN YOU FORGET HE HATE ME!!!!!??????

Atocep · 11-14-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Primetime

Its not a nickname if you give it to yourself.

ISiddiqui · 11-14-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Anxiety

HOW CAN YOU FORGET HE HATE ME!!!!!??????

Because we hate him.

11-14-2007, 01:16 PM	#3
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11-14-2007, 01:32 PM	#4
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I think the best nickname for a current player is "Joey Harrington." The best thing about it is that it can apply to any quarterback, and it's transitory. Every time a quarterback throws a pass and misses his receiver, he gets the nickname "Joey Harrington." It's great when it happens to the quarterback who's playing against your favorite team. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

11-14-2007, 01:37 PM	#7
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I always liked Howard "House" Ballard. Kind of dwarved "the Fridge." House is just a great nickname of a big offensive lineman. "Ocho-cinco" is a pretty good one, too. The Steelers have a few nicknames that are widely used, but are not overly clever: "Big" Ben Roethlisberger "Fast" Willie Parker __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

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11-14-2007, 01:55 PM	#9
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	I think we should make some up for the players since there is a lack of nicknames... "Fumblesaurus" Rex Grossman Mike "Must Love Dogs" Vick Sebastian "The Drunk" Janikowski Ted "Gunga" Ginn Jr __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

11-14-2007, 01:34 PM	#5
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I like Troy "bounty hunter" Polamalu.

11-14-2007, 02:02 PM	#11
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Najah "The Dump Truck" Davenport

11-14-2007, 02:15 PM	#12
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Calvin Johnson's nickname is "Megatron". There's also Flozelle "The Hotel" Adams. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

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Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	J.B. "Magic" Dennis has a cool nickname. Last edited by Kodos : 11-14-2007 at 02:25 PM.

11-14-2007, 02:41 PM	#15
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Advance notice that anyone who quotes a bunch of Bermanisms will earn the wrath.

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Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I love Chris Berman.

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11-14-2007, 04:33 PM	#18
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	CJ has Ocho Cinco Swaggs pointed out the Steelers ones... I thought Adrian Peterson was the Man Child? Then there's Tom Terrific. How anyone could gloss over Pac-Man is beyond me. Yeah I guess there isn't a whole lot, as compared to the NBA.

11-14-2007, 04:35 PM	#19
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I like D.J. "How Do I Played Middle Linebacker? Do I Go This Way Or What?" Williams. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

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