10. Patrick Mannelly - Bears Longsnapper
Quick, how many longsnappers can you name that have played for the Bears since 1998? Shouldn’t take you too long considering Mannelly has been handling the longsnapping duties for that 10 year span primarily and owns a team record for games played (125) and consecutive starts (57). He’s a big part of the team’s success but practically goes unnoticed unless you’re a fan of longsnappers in general. To gain a little more notoriety among Bears faithful, it’s time Mannelly receives a nickname.
TTCS Suggestion: Patrick "The Ass-Cannon" Mannelly - All right, I know it's crude on the surface but I truly think 'Ass-Cannon' sums up his duties with the Bears perfectly.
Quick, how many longsnappers can you name that have played for the Bears since 1998? Shouldn’t take you too long considering Mannelly has been handling the longsnapping duties for that 10 year span primarily and owns a team record for games played (125) and consecutive starts (57). He’s a big part of the team’s success but practically goes unnoticed unless you’re a fan of longsnappers in general. To gain a little more notoriety among Bears faithful, it’s time Mannelly receives a nickname.TTCS Suggestion: Patrick "The Ass-Cannon" Mannelly - All right, I know it's crude on the surface but I truly think 'Ass-Cannon' sums up his duties with the Bears perfectly.
9. Thabo Sefolosha - Bulls Shooting Guard
The first person from Switzerland to don a NBA uniform, Sefolosha is giving commentators all over the country fits when trying to pronounce his last name. His game is unmistakable, with a huge wingspan that allows him to play solid defense and provide quality rebounding by a shooting guard. A highly attractive ability for any NBA franchise, the Bulls are just now starting to take advantage of what Sefolosha has to offer after injuries to Luol Deng, Ben Gordon and Kirk Hinrich.
The first person from Switzerland to don a NBA uniform, Sefolosha is giving commentators all over the country fits when trying to pronounce his last name. His game is unmistakable, with a huge wingspan that allows him to play solid defense and provide quality rebounding by a shooting guard. A highly attractive ability for any NBA franchise, the Bulls are just now starting to take advantage of what Sefolosha has to offer after injuries to Luol Deng, Ben Gordon and Kirk Hinrich.
TTCS Suggestion: "Snuffleupagus" - How money is that?
8. Jonathan Towes - Blackhawks
One of the cornerstones of the Blackhawks' current youth movement, Toews (TAY-VES) is known for his highlight reel goals and natural leadership ability. Coach Savard is already leaning towards making him a captain in the near future and the Hawk nation will need a nickname for their burgeoning star.
One of the cornerstones of the Blackhawks' current youth movement, Toews (TAY-VES) is known for his highlight reel goals and natural leadership ability. Coach Savard is already leaning towards making him a captain in the near future and the Hawk nation will need a nickname for their burgeoning star.
TTCS Suggestion: Jonathan "Don't Toews Me Bro" - Watch the YouTube clip and you'll understand, and afterwards, say the nickname in your best Chris Berman style voice.
7. Bobby Jenks - White Sox Closer
Jenks is one of the most dominating closers in MLB and has earned the love and respect of his teammates and fans with his intimidating pitching style when he takes the bump. A blazing fastball and a curveball that literally looks un-hittable and Sox fans worship him because of it. We all remember Ozzie calling for the big boy in the playoffs with his 'high and wide' hand gestures, but a nickname would make things a lot easier for the big fella.
TTCS Suggestion: Bobby 'Big and Pasty' Jenks
Jenks is one of the most dominating closers in MLB and has earned the love and respect of his teammates and fans with his intimidating pitching style when he takes the bump. A blazing fastball and a curveball that literally looks un-hittable and Sox fans worship him because of it. We all remember Ozzie calling for the big boy in the playoffs with his 'high and wide' hand gestures, but a nickname would make things a lot easier for the big fella.
TTCS Suggestion: Bobby 'Big and Pasty' Jenks
Bobby 'Scorched Girth' Jenks
Bobby 'The Body' Jenks
Not much to say here, we welcome all other suggestions.
Bobby 'The Body' Jenks
Not much to say here, we welcome all other suggestions.
6. Aaron Gray - Bulls Center
Gray will never be confused with a player with explosive leaping ability or insane handles. But he's a solid interior presence that has a decent back to the basket game and can pass out of double teams with ease. He probably won't be starting anytime soon and I'm sure you probably aren't rushing out to the stores desperately searching for his jersey. But, the guy needs a nickname and TTCS is happy to oblige.
Gray will never be confused with a player with explosive leaping ability or insane handles. But he's a solid interior presence that has a decent back to the basket game and can pass out of double teams with ease. He probably won't be starting anytime soon and I'm sure you probably aren't rushing out to the stores desperately searching for his jersey. But, the guy needs a nickname and TTCS is happy to oblige.
TTCS Suggestion: Aaron 'Affirmative Action' Gray - While we stayed away from the obvious choice of Aaron 'Gay', we thought it would be nice to show some creativity. Oh, wait..
5. Kosuke Fukudome - Cubs OF
The Cubs $48 million man is coming to the Chi without a U.S. coined nickname. I'm sure we'll hear something to do with some terrible monster that terrorized the streets of Japan, but for now we'll do our own thing and give the man a moniker he can be proud of.
The Cubs $48 million man is coming to the Chi without a U.S. coined nickname. I'm sure we'll hear something to do with some terrible monster that terrorized the streets of Japan, but for now we'll do our own thing and give the man a moniker he can be proud of.
TTCS Suggestion: K-Fuk - Our boy Philly Barnes came up with this one and we think it fits. There's already K-Rod and A-Rod, now it's time for the Cubbie brethren to welcome K-FUK to Wrigley.
4. Patrick Kane - Blackhawks
The 18-year-old phenom has already shown flashes of the talent scouts were drooling over before the start of his rookie season. He's the little guy that could, juking defenders and anyone else in his path on the way to the net in a way that makes it look easy. He's the other piece of the Hawks' young foundation and figures to be apart of the squad for years to come.
The 18-year-old phenom has already shown flashes of the talent scouts were drooling over before the start of his rookie season. He's the little guy that could, juking defenders and anyone else in his path on the way to the net in a way that makes it look easy. He's the other piece of the Hawks' young foundation and figures to be apart of the squad for years to come.
TTCS Suggestions: Patrick 'Size Doesn't Matter' Kane
Patrick 'Baby Face' Kane - too obvious.
I have no idea.....maybe this is why he doesn't have one yet.
Patrick 'Baby Face' Kane - too obvious.
I have no idea.....maybe this is why he doesn't have one yet.
3. Tyrus Thomas - Bulls
Drafted in 2006, Thomas has quickly ascended to being a very popular player with the Chicago Bulls with his combination of raw talent and explosive leaping ability. There's a good chance nobody in the Association has a quicker second jump than Thomas and fans in Chicago eagerly anticipate his next high-flying act. For this reason alone, fans need to have something to scream loudly in a room full of crowded people next time Tyrus swats a shot or throws down one of his viscous tip dunks.
TTCS Suggestion: "Ty-Riser" - We really can't take credit for this one. The man behind the basketball blog over at ESPN, TrueHoop, originally came up with this nickname and the boys over at TTCS think it's perfect.
2. Carlos Marmol - Cubs Closer
Unquestionably the Cubs' bullpen ace, Marmol has made the leap from unknown to unmatched. With a flair for the dramatic and a devastating array of pitches, Marmol is the next big thing to throw on the Cubbie blue. You're going to hear alot about this kid in the years to come so it's time to give him an appropriate nickname.
Unquestionably the Cubs' bullpen ace, Marmol has made the leap from unknown to unmatched. With a flair for the dramatic and a devastating array of pitches, Marmol is the next big thing to throw on the Cubbie blue. You're going to hear alot about this kid in the years to come so it's time to give him an appropriate nickname.
TTCS Suggestion: Carlos 'Dead Arm' Marmol - if Sweet Lou has his way
Carlos 'The Dominant Dominican' Marmol
I'm sure you all have better ones, so come on....let's hear 'em.
Carlos 'The Dominant Dominican' Marmol
I'm sure you all have better ones, so come on....let's hear 'em.
1. Devin Hester - Bears Kick Returner and Wide Receiver
TTCS Suggestion: "The Windy City Flyer" - I've seen this a couple places and I think it's a pretty sweet moniker that implies his blazing speed and also the city he represents.
For a guy that has turned the league upside down with his electrifying kick-off and punt returns, Hester is somehow lacking an appropriate nickname to describe his greatness. Most casual fans probably have their own unique epithet for their favorite special teams ace, but nothing has really stuck. Sure he's ridiculous on the field, but for the endorsement money to roll in and for Hester to explode to even greater heights of popularity nationwide, a nickname is greatly needed.
4 comments:
Thabo 'Snuffaluffagus' is awesome. But come on Olsen, I said K-fuk, not Barnes. He isn't that clever, let's get real.
Also, your Gray nickname is too funny as well.
Thanks rick I didn't want credit anyway. But I did come up with one; Patrick "Mad Game" Kane or Patrick "Young Citizen" Kane. Ass cannon is by far the funniest nickname I have ever heard.
nice list
Hester is just D-Hest to me, or the D-Hest Show. Ass-Cannon is frickin hilarious, but I don't know if that will stick. How 'bout what Hawk calls Jenks, Bad Bobby? K-Fuk is great, and I think Baby Face Kane works. How about just T-squared for Tyrus Thomas, thats what we call him. Good shit though O!
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