Official TST nicknames: James Laurinaitis
by 3k on May 25, 2009 3:33 PM CDT
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PrintWe wrapped up the first installment of the TST nickname series last night, and for future references, I'll be calling Steven Jackson either Action Jackson or Sjax. For visual representation, you can check out my initial effort.
So now we move on to one of the more tongue-twisting names on the team, Mr. Laurinaitis. Again, if you have a better nickname, throw it in the comments.
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I gotta say
I’m surprised at the early lack of love for Crabgrass. I thought that was a pretty inventive one.
Your uncle molests collies.
I think it was kind of a forgone conclusion.
People have been calling him Animal Jr. for quite some time.
Yeah, but we're not just people!
We’re TST! SPARTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on May 25, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's not put the cart before the horse....
I love how we give guys nicknames and all, but let’s take our time with this one. He hasn’t even played a game yet and we are all set to dub him “_” (insert your nickname here). For all we know, he could be a bust. You guys can choose your name but for right now, I will call him what he is….“Rookie”
On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job.
-- Lou Holtz
I don't think a nickname is something that only successful players deserve
It not like you have to work to “earn” a nickname…
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on May 26, 2009 4:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah Right....
Maybe you guys are homers and are oblivious to football. Only people who are good and make plays get nicknames. Adrian Peterson gets AP because he was a beast the last 2 years. T.O. wasn’t T.O. until he made plays in Dallas and Philly. Ocho Cinco didn’t get that name as a rookie, but when he made plays. Nicknames mean you are a household name. No rookie deserves a nickname until you earn it. And then you suggest “Rookie” get the very similar nickname that SJ39 has is stupid and disrespectful. What’s next, MB10? Give it a rest.
We have one superstar on the team and he is the only one that deserves a nickname. When you make plays, you get a nickname. James Laurinitus will be nicknamed “Rookie” until he makes plays. And until the team makes plays, the rest of the league will continue to call us by our deserving nickname…“Losers”
On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job.
-- Lou Holtz
Really? Nicknames are that important?
How many bottom tier guys get nicknames? Hell, we even give a nickname to the last player in every draft – Mr. Irrelevant.
Laurinaitis had nicknames in college, as did Ben Roethlisberger and D’Brickashaw Ferguson. How about Jeff Samardzija who never even played a down of football?
I have to disagree with you, RM83. I don’t think anybody deserves a nickname. It’s not a trophy or a Pro Bowl invitation. It’s just a nickname. Like PacMan….
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on May 27, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Think about it...
What is the purpose of a nickname? Let me help you out…to shorten someones name that will be referred to often. The keywords are REFERRED TO OFTEN. You have to make plays in this league to be REFERRED TO OFTEN (in a good way.) These players got nicknames…IN COLLEGE. That’s where they made plays. What is D’Brickashaw Fergusons nickname now? I’m waiting…. Worthlessberger got his nickname ‘Big Ben’ when he made plays on the field. If he’s riding the bench, do you think anybody would call him that? No. PacMan got his name in college, but it only stuck because he was making INT’s in Tennessee.
Name one sorry player that has a nickname and I will say you win this argument. I don’t care what sport it is. Hakeem the Dream Olajuwon got his name cause he made plays on the court. Wilt the Stilt Chamberlin got it because he was good. Even Gary Payton (remember him) was nicknamed ‘The Glove’ because he PLAYED GOOD DEFENSE. Big Papi got his name because he hits home runs and makes plays. A-Rod got his name because he is good.
Nobody that is underachieving or hasn’t played a game yet, gets a nickname. He can have his nickname from college, but it won’t carryover unless the performance carries over. As I said before, James Laurinaitis will be nicknamed “Rookie” until he does something.
On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job.
-- Lou Holtz
A couple disagreements
“Mean” Joe Greene and Ed “Too Tall” Jones’ nicknames didn’t shorten their names at all, but they were applied in college and still resonate.
If you’re looking for sorry players with nicknames, just look to Chris Berman in the 1990’s. AJ “Touchy” Feeley? Temple" Bethel Johnson? Don’t forget my favorite: Eric “Sleeping with” Bieniemy.
Due to your hatred of nicknames of people who haven’t produced, I am going to give you a nickname: RamsMan83 “The Nickname Czar”
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on May 28, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
No Way....
You can’t give me the “Nickname Czar” nickname. I HAVEN’T DONE ANYTHING TO EARN IT YET! lol
:-)
On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job.
-- Lou Holtz
And to add...
Mr. Irrelevant is a TITLE, not a nickname.
For those of you who don’t own a dictionary….A title is a descriptive or distinctive appellation, esp. one belonging to a person by right of rank, office, attainment, etc.: the title of Lord Mayor.
On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job.
-- Lou Holtz
And please
let’s not get into linguistic semantics. All that does is invite more English teachers to TST, and that would make james535 hide.
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on May 28, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
i dont hide or take dives like Bulger 3k lol
im here every day to make sure you dont post any more stupid articles and nickname requests lmao
by james535 on May 29, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
3k Spartans dont hide from any one or any thing
and being a good speller dose not mean that you are a better Rams fan or more knowledgeable in football I think you would like more English teachers to join you will feel right at home with them lol ,you be like the only one making comments about words not being spelled right,its funny you never correct Vans spelling mistakes lol ha ha ha you are a hypocrite 3k if you want to point out peoples mistakes when they post do it with every one,if I can see VanRams mistakes im sure you can see them too,I never see you correcting him lmao
by james535 on May 29, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
3k is this a joke
if you dont have some thing worth posting just take a brake,and cut this nickname shit out,thats all i need now to hear what nicknames you give Fat Ass Jackson ,give it a rest already please,now you starting with some one that never even playd yet on this team,realy you have way too much time on your hands,get out more find some friends
for real
by james535 on May 25, 2009 10:48 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
haha
james, if you ever post a full FanPost for a couple hundred words, I will be the first to rec it.
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on May 26, 2009 4:26 AM CDT up reply actions
3K i dont have the time can i hire you lmao
by james535 on May 27, 2009 1:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes
I only accept Euros for the time being.
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on May 27, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
ok 3k i have my money in Euros gold and silver take your pic
But no more nickname lists lol
by james535 on May 29, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
3k I'll Be Your Friend,
If your’e that bored….j/k come on guys its never too early to at least think of nicknames…..anyhow, i think ANIMAL is a given, not JR just ANIMAL…..if he was a wrestler then yes, i would say JR, but he’s playing a totally sport.
I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett
Oops....Sorry
I accidentally posted a few too many…these new cell phones, i gotta tell ya….hey Van can you fix that? thanks in advance
I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett
I just
voted for the JL55, easier to type than any other ones on the blog. Unless we abbreviate AJ for Animal, Jr.
"Score some damn runs, or the baby pandas die"
thinking outside the box
good stuff.
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on May 26, 2009 4:27 AM CDT up reply actions
What about...
Jimmy L.?
"We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, we're just not a very good football team right now." --- Bruce Coslett, New York Jets Head Coach circa 1990s
Little Animal....
For the past four years he’s been referred to as “Little Animal” at Ohio State…..
How about we see if he starts for a month first
Dam
by james535 on May 27, 2009 1:38 AM CDT reply actions
Old school
like Mean Joe Greene who got his nickname before even leaving college? Or William Perry? Or older like Earl Campbell? It’s a nickname people! We’re not making him MVP!
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on May 27, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting...
All the people you named were actually good in the NFL. Name a good college player that sucked it up in the NFL, but still kept their nickname. I’m waiting…..
On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job.
-- Lou Holtz
its ok 3k
just admit that you had a stupid idea and well forget this topic lmao
by james535 on May 29, 2009 6:56 PM CDT reply actions
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