Adrian Peterson

MikeVic · 01-08-2008, 09:41 AM

Looks like Whoopi Goldberg...

Third one down on this site:
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Pumpy Tudors · 01-08-2008, 09:43 AM

Just so the Vikings fans here (are there any left?) don't get into an uproar, this would be about Chicago's Adrian Peterson.

MikeVic · 01-08-2008, 09:58 AM

Yes, Pumpy's right. Not the good one.

Huckleberry · 01-08-2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Just so the Vikings fans here (are there any left?) don't get into an uproar, this would be about Chicago's Adrian Peterson.

Now you've done it. The Bears fans would have never known. Face their wrath.

stevew · 01-08-2008, 10:57 AM

They need to break out middle initials or something.

bulletsponge · 01-08-2008, 10:58 AM

im a Vikes fan

stevew · 01-08-2008, 11:13 AM

It was awesome when we had 2 Ricky Williamii at one point. I almost got one of my friends to take some horrid fantasy trade involving the colts scrub one, since he didn't realize which one it was. Too bad he wasn't drunker.

I'm sure people will try the same thing with these Petersons.

stevew · 01-08-2008, 11:15 AM

Ah, found it.

Adrian N. Peterson=So so back with the Bears
Adrian L. Peterson=Superstar in the making

Carman Bulldog · 01-08-2008, 11:26 AM

I'm of the opinion that the better player (or more highly touted) player should not require an initial. Thus, there should be Adrian Peterson and Adrian N. Peterson.

Same in baseball. Right now it seems like there is Chris Young (Padres pitcher) and Chris B. Young (D-Backs OF). I think they should be reversed and the Pads pitcher will become Chris R. Young and the OF will just be Chris Young, as I believe the latter has more potential.

They've got it right with the two Alex Gonzalez's. Alex S. Gonzalez sucks while Alex Gonzalez is decent.

In the latter two instances, where the players are of different ethnic background, it is also okay to refer to them, for example, as "white" Alex Gonzalez and "black" Alex Gonzalez to help differentiate.

MikeVic · 01-08-2008, 11:31 AM

Who assesses which player has more talent or potential? Do we start up a committee on this?

I agree that referring to people as the white Alex Gonzalez and the black Alex Gonzalez is acceptable though.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-08-2008, 11:33 AM

I think whichever player makes it to the pros or majors first should get to keep his name. Anyone who follows has to be called "Slappy" until the first one is out of the league. So the guy in Chicago should be Adrian Peterson, and the guy in Minnesota should be Slappy Peterson. In the case of two NFL players drafted in the same year, the player who's drafted first gets to keep his name. That means you'd have Alex Smith the quarterback and Slappy Smith the tight end.

Why hasn't anyone else thought of this?

Anthony · 01-08-2008, 11:34 AM

what about using physical traits to differentiate.

"hey, yo, Alex Gonzalez!"

"who, me??"

"not you. Stinky Ass Alex Gonzalez!"

Pumpy Tudors · 01-08-2008, 11:37 AM

Broken Dola

I just thought of something. The Panthers have a Steve Smith, and the Giants have a Steve Smith. If Tampa already has Slappy Smith and then the Giants get a Slappy Smith, then the guy for the Giants has to be called "Orville." So you'd have Steve Smith, Alex Smith, Slappy Smith, and Orville Smith.

No more confusion!

Anthony · 01-08-2008, 11:39 AM

"hey, yo, Steve Smith!"

"who, me?"

"no...Irritable Bowel Steve Smith."

MikeVic · 01-08-2008, 11:40 AM

What if it happens again Pumpy? Is there a sequence of names that should be used?

Nicknames work I think. Stink Ass Alex.

stevew · 01-08-2008, 11:41 AM

So, Roy Williams plays Safety for the Cowboys, but Slappy Williams is the Lions #1 WR?

Anthony · 01-08-2008, 11:43 AM

no, you're confusing him with Mandingo Williams.

Anthony · 01-08-2008, 11:44 AM

wow, Mandingo Williams sounds like a fierce black action star. i'd go watch that movie. i would bet anything Samuel L. Jackson would be interested.

Lorena · 01-08-2008, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bulletsponge

im a Vikes fan

A Vikings fan in TX? How does that happen?

Pumpy Tudors · 01-08-2008, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevew

So, Roy Williams plays Safety for the Cowboys, but Slappy Williams is the Lions #1 WR?

See how easy this is?

Fidatelo · 01-08-2008, 12:14 PM

I really enjoy the Slappy/Orville solution! But we do need an ordered list to follow. I'd like to present the case for the third name to be "Red".

QuikSand · 01-08-2008, 12:21 PM

Pumpy's "Slappy" proposal is remarkably similar to one my friends and I have used for a while. Only we used "Snoopy." No joke.

MikeVic · 01-08-2008, 12:23 PM

So we've got:
Slappy
Orville
Red
Snoopy

stevew · 01-08-2008, 12:29 PM

Orangejello has got to be 5th, followed by Lemonjello 6th

Pumpy Tudors · 01-08-2008, 12:31 PM

I would have suggested "Buster," but they have that fucker on ESPN using that name already, so forget it.

rkmsuf · 01-08-2008, 12:31 PM

Poindexter

MikeVic · 01-08-2008, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I would have suggested "Buster," but they have that fucker on ESPN using that name already, so forget it.

He was probably the 7th child born in the family, and got stuck with Buster.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-08-2008, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVic

He was probably the 7th child born in the family, and got stuck with Buster.

lol

Anthony · 01-08-2008, 01:33 PM

Mandingo is still up for grabs.

cartman · 01-08-2008, 01:35 PM

So there was a famous World Free, that caused the less talented one to add the B.?

Carman Bulldog · 01-08-2008, 02:56 PM

Buster is fairly solid. Bud, Buck, Buddy and Junior would also be suffice.

Personally though I would be a big fan of "White Shoes" as well.

Alternatively, you could have the first player get to keep their name while the new players nickname has to be derived from his original name (either first or last name).

Therefore,

Adrian Peterson becomes "Petey" Peterson.

Chris B. Young becomes "Crispy" Young.

Roy Williams is "Willy" Williams.

Personally, I think it would be pretty great if the next potential great RB is known forever as Petey Peterson.

01-08-2008, 09:43 AM	#2
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Just so the Vikings fans here (are there any left?) don't get into an uproar, this would be about Chicago's Adrian Peterson. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

01-08-2008, 11:13 AM	#7
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	It was awesome when we had 2 Ricky Williamii at one point. I almost got one of my friends to take some horrid fantasy trade involving the colts scrub one, since he didn't realize which one it was. Too bad he wasn't drunker. I'm sure people will try the same thing with these Petersons. Last edited by stevew : 01-08-2008 at 11:13 AM.

01-08-2008, 11:15 AM	#8
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Ah, found it. Adrian N. Peterson=So so back with the Bears Adrian L. Peterson=Superstar in the making Last edited by stevew : 01-08-2008 at 11:15 AM.

01-08-2008, 11:33 AM	#11
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I think whichever player makes it to the pros or majors first should get to keep his name. Anyone who follows has to be called "Slappy" until the first one is out of the league. So the guy in Chicago should be Adrian Peterson, and the guy in Minnesota should be Slappy Peterson. In the case of two NFL players drafted in the same year, the player who's drafted first gets to keep his name. That means you'd have Alex Smith the quarterback and Slappy Smith the tight end. Why hasn't anyone else thought of this? __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

01-08-2008, 11:37 AM	#13
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Broken Dola I just thought of something. The Panthers have a Steve Smith, and the Giants have a Steve Smith. If Tampa already has Slappy Smith and then the Giants get a Slappy Smith, then the guy for the Giants has to be called "Orville." So you'd have Steve Smith, Alex Smith, Slappy Smith, and Orville Smith. No more confusion! __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor. Last edited by Pumpy Tudors : 01-08-2008 at 11:37 AM.

01-08-2008, 09:58 AM	#3
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Yes, Pumpy's right. Not the good one.

01-08-2008, 10:57 AM	#5
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	They need to break out middle initials or something.

01-08-2008, 10:58 AM	#6
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	im a Vikes fan

01-08-2008, 11:26 AM	#9
Carman Bulldog College Benchwarmer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada	I'm of the opinion that the better player (or more highly touted) player should not require an initial. Thus, there should be Adrian Peterson and Adrian N. Peterson. Same in baseball. Right now it seems like there is Chris Young (Padres pitcher) and Chris B. Young (D-Backs OF). I think they should be reversed and the Pads pitcher will become Chris R. Young and the OF will just be Chris Young, as I believe the latter has more potential. They've got it right with the two Alex Gonzalez's. Alex S. Gonzalez sucks while Alex Gonzalez is decent. In the latter two instances, where the players are of different ethnic background, it is also okay to refer to them, for example, as "white" Alex Gonzalez and "black" Alex Gonzalez to help differentiate.

01-08-2008, 11:31 AM	#10
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Who assesses which player has more talent or potential? Do we start up a committee on this? I agree that referring to people as the white Alex Gonzalez and the black Alex Gonzalez is acceptable though.

01-08-2008, 11:34 AM	#12
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	what about using physical traits to differentiate. "hey, yo, Alex Gonzalez!" "who, me??" "not you. Stinky Ass Alex Gonzalez!"

01-08-2008, 11:39 AM	#14
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	"hey, yo, Steve Smith!" "who, me?" "no...Irritable Bowel Steve Smith."

01-08-2008, 11:40 AM	#15
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	What if it happens again Pumpy? Is there a sequence of names that should be used? Nicknames work I think. Stink Ass Alex.

01-08-2008, 11:41 AM	#16
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	So, Roy Williams plays Safety for the Cowboys, but Slappy Williams is the Lions #1 WR?

01-08-2008, 11:43 AM	#17
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	no, you're confusing him with Mandingo Williams.

01-08-2008, 11:44 AM	#18
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	wow, Mandingo Williams sounds like a fierce black action star. i'd go watch that movie. i would bet anything Samuel L. Jackson would be interested.

01-08-2008, 12:14 PM	#21
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I really enjoy the Slappy/Orville solution! But we do need an ordered list to follow. I'd like to present the case for the third name to be "Red". __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

01-08-2008, 12:21 PM	#22
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Pumpy's "Slappy" proposal is remarkably similar to one my friends and I have used for a while. Only we used "Snoopy." No joke.

01-08-2008, 12:23 PM	#23
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	So we've got: Slappy Orville Red Snoopy

01-08-2008, 12:29 PM	#24
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Orangejello has got to be 5th, followed by Lemonjello 6th

01-08-2008, 12:31 PM	#25
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I would have suggested "Buster," but they have that fucker on ESPN using that name already, so forget it. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

01-08-2008, 12:31 PM	#26
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Poindexter __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

01-08-2008, 01:33 PM	#29
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	Mandingo is still up for grabs.

01-08-2008, 01:35 PM	#30
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	So there was a famous World Free, that caused the less talented one to add the B.? __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

01-08-2008, 02:56 PM	#31
Carman Bulldog College Benchwarmer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada	Buster is fairly solid. Bud, Buck, Buddy and Junior would also be suffice. Personally though I would be a big fan of "White Shoes" as well. Alternatively, you could have the first player get to keep their name while the new players nickname has to be derived from his original name (either first or last name). Therefore, Adrian Peterson becomes "Petey" Peterson. Chris B. Young becomes "Crispy" Young. Roy Williams is "Willy" Williams. Personally, I think it would be pretty great if the next potential great RB is known forever as Petey Peterson.

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