49ers nicknames
by David Fucillo on Aug 20, 2010 10:45 AM PDT
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PrintA lot of times player nicknames happen because of some random circumstance, as opposed to any kind of carefully planned campaign. For example, I've stuck with the Bamm Bamm nickname for Patrick Willis ever since it was bestowed upon him by Chad Ochocinco, back when he was still Chad Johnson. I know not everybody likes that nickname, but I'm a fan.
Over at Barrows' blog, he has embarked on a quest to come up with a nickname for the current 49ers backfield. Last year's quest resulted in Frank and Beans among others for the Gore-Coffee backfield. Definitely a quality name.
Given that not everybody here comments over at Barrows' blog, I thought I'd open up a thread to get some ideas on 49ers nicknames that go beyond just Frank Gore and Brian Westbrook. As Tre9er mentioned earlier today, it makes sense for the running back trio of Gore, Westbrook, AND Anthony Dixon ought to be factored in. Dixon may not make a huge impact this year, but that shouldn't stop us from getting him a nickname of some sort.
Beyond that, feel free to throw out nicknames for other players as well. They could be nicknames you currently use, or ideas you have. I realize this isn't the hard analysis or commentary some of you look for here, but given that it's Friday, I thought it'd be fun while I work on the next post.
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Dixon
the reason I said he should be included in the nickname is what if he sees about as much time as Westbrook? What if Gore get’s hurt and Dixon starts to see a ton of time along with Westbrook? Then it would be dumb to have “Nova-Cane and….um…that Dixon guy”
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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Nova-Cane and Pain.
wait— who is Nova and who is Cane?
When life gives you fruit, add a bunch of sugar to it.
by these3words on Aug 20, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Nova-Westbrook (villanova) Cane-Gore (miami hurricane)
by ManBearPig21 on Aug 20, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
*cough* rec it *cough*
When life gives you fruit, add a bunch of sugar to it.
by these3words on Aug 20, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Miss Nova-Cain
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Aug 20, 2010 5:57 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
(Miss for Dixon)
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Aug 20, 2010 5:57 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Dashon Goldson
D-Gold. I realize that it is neither clever nor original, but sometimes you just have to go with the obvious.
Hey, remember that one time when we were arguing and I was wrong? Yeah, me either.
by SanFranSoldier on Aug 20, 2010 10:58 AM PDT reply actions
Are those actual nicknames, or your offering to the pot?
Hey, remember that one time when we were arguing and I was wrong? Yeah, me either.
by SanFranSoldier on Aug 20, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
"The Hawk"
was given to Goldson his rookie season by Special Teams Coordinator, Al Everest
"Came to see an offense and the wrong one showed up" - Randy Cross referring to the 49ers' offensive dominance over the Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX
by TexanByChoice49erFanByBirth on Aug 20, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Mike Singletary
calls him “The Destroyer”. I personally like this one best.
by Riding The F Train on Aug 20, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, I think maybe:
The Un-Guided Missile
would describe early 2009 tackling efforts. He was on target at launch but didn’t always connect.
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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The SCUD missile.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Aug 20, 2010 5:59 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The Jerk
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Aug 20, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
only if he walks for a big contract that he doesn't deserve
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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to clarify
if he is a top safety this year, we should pay him as such…if not, and he walks for money…
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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I kinda like The Jerk
After he picked off Warner in the MNF game he did the dance called the jerk. Plus he’s just a jerk for how he treats his opponents.
by mr. instigator on Aug 20, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
anthony dixon
His nickname back in mississippi is “boobie”
49er faithful since July 11, 1985
by J2daZ on Aug 20, 2010 11:03 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
i think we skipped the Billion Dollar Backfield.
When life gives you fruit, add a bunch of sugar to it.
The Inconvenient Truth
is his official nickname
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
Let's talk on Twitter
by Tre9er on Aug 20, 2010 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
official?
I’ve seen it used a lot but I’m curious how it’s official? I generally stick with Frank the Tank in my posts when I don’t call him by his last name.
by David Fucillo on Aug 20, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
And it's annoying
Never been a fan of “Inconvenient Truth” for Frank.
"Bears are crazy, Willie. They'll bite your head off if you're wearing steak on it."
Rich Eisen uses it exclusively
that makes it official
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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ahhh
Well I’ll probably stick with Frank the Tank. Rolls off the tongue easier for me in stories.
by David Fucillo on Aug 20, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
I’m just joshin…Frank the Tank is good too.
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
Let's talk on Twitter
Frank the Tank all the way. It’s much better than the Inconvenient Truth, which became popular on the NFLN after Bryant Gumble accidentally called Frank, Al Gore during a broadcast.
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 20, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
agreed.
How about the Inconvenient Tank?
No crow for me thanks, Brandon Jones cut.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 20, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Frank the Truly Inconvenient Tank
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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Inconvenient Truth
is best. Frank the Tank is super generic, which takes the personal touch away. Plus, HE’S THE TRUTH!
by mr. instigator on Aug 20, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
super generic?
Have you never seen Old School?
No crow for me thanks, Brandon Jones cut.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 20, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Certainly have, and I don’t think there’s anything generic about Frank the Tank chugging beer, then going streaking.
No crow for me thanks, Brandon Jones cut.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 21, 2010 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions
the al gore thing is the basis for my screen name here, but I would never suggest it as an actual nickname
by ManBearPig21 on Aug 20, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I've got a good one...
“The Holy Triumvirate.” Bear with me. This works on multiple levels. It gets all three (TRIumvirate—Latin, anyone?). There is a pun on hole—as a running back, you need those in the line. It is also a clear reference to Rush: an awesome band made up of three people. Not only that, but the band name Rush now becomes a pun for what our Holy Triumvirate does out of the backfield.
Can I get some lovin’ for this?
for coffee
The holy part seems to highlight coffee’s retirement more than anything. I agree with ya 99% time though, but too much thinking for today’s football fan. Let’s just call them Bronko, Roller, and Zipper. No reason other than its random
by mcwagner on Aug 20, 2010 5:28 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Nicknames
Frank gore = Frank the Tank
Anthony Dixon = Real Deal (True freshman started all games and gets to play on the NINERS!!!! THATS THE REAL DEAL RIGHT THERE
Micheal Westbrook = UFC GO TO LINK!!!
http://curlyr.blogspot.com/2009/04/michael-westbrook-now-literal-sideshow.html
these are just off the top of my head with really no thought cept for frank the tank because that will always be his nickname for me
Brian's nickname
Brian “Michael” Westbrook. DONE
by mcwagner on Aug 20, 2010 5:30 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
GREAT JOB!!!
very jealous
Can u c coach sing's vision? I do!......We all know PATRICK WILLIS is our future!
May 12 2010 comment of the day award winner on the nuggets!
I like this one 'cause
they do all have Guido first names.
Mike, Frankie, and Tony
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game totally stalled and basically dead at this point
I like to call Dixon
“Truck” cause he use dat durr stiff-arm and him pads to be TRUCKin boys
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
Let's talk on Twitter
from Barrows followers for Gore/West:
Beast meets West (though again, leaving Dixon out)
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
Let's talk on Twitter
by Tre9er on Aug 20, 2010 11:35 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
how about
North-South, East, and West?
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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suits their styles
Dixon likes to juke and bounce it out, Gore is a north/south runner mostly, and West for Westbrook…
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
Let's talk on Twitter
Favre playing a few series Sunday
per Vikings…he better be well-padded
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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old school cartoons
Franky and the Brian
MURS for President!!!!!!!
by jtoj on Aug 20, 2010 11:40 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Good one, but
Which one’s the genius and which one’s insane??
27 da. . .Shut up mango :P
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I kinda see a resemblance
27 da. . .Shut up mango :P
I'm on twitter now. Please follow me! www.twitter.com/@yougomango
no kidding, if Pinky and the Brain is old school, then what the heck is GI Joe and He-Man categorized in?
I loved the Animaniacs, but that’s old school? I was borderline too old to be watching cartoons when that show came on the air. Luckily, you can never be too old for cartoons.
No crow for me thanks, Brandon Jones cut.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 20, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
thunder thunder thunder cats
HOOOOOOO
Can u c coach sing's vision? I do!......We all know PATRICK WILLIS is our future!
May 12 2010 comment of the day award winner on the nuggets!
yeah what does that say about Steamboat Willie?
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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Ground , pound and around...!!
Gotta love a woman that wear's knee pad's to work ...!!
by Edggy on Aug 20, 2010 11:44 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Thumbs up
"Came to see an offense and the wrong one showed up" - Randy Cross referring to the 49ers' offensive dominance over the Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX
by TexanByChoice49erFanByBirth on Aug 20, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
no
that’s the darn cheerleaders’ name…SMH
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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Actually it's not a bad name. I would endorse this one
Plus nobody really pays attention to their NAMES!
by mr. instigator on Aug 20, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
i will vote for this
if we can re-name the cheerleading squad.
When life gives you fruit, add a bunch of sugar to it.
The Lion, The twitch, and The Workload
Black Sand Ninja!!!
by rlott#42 on Aug 20, 2010 12:01 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
like it
I’d have to guess is Dixon Lion, WB Twitch and Gore is Workload?
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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but if he gets the workload, ie. bulk of carries, could get confusing
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
Let's talk on Twitter
Brian Westbrook's is
The Ultimate Weapon, which I find quite fitting. He has one of the most punishing stiff arms in the league.
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
before Dixon brought his mighty stiff-arm you mean?
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4oSoaibtEs
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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So How About
Smash, Dash, and The Hand of Death?
Or Smash, Dash, and Grab
by Riding The F Train on Aug 20, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
didn't Smash and Dash
already happen with CJ and LenWhale? wasn’t that their deal?
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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it must be a slow day at NN
I remember when there was campaign to come with a nickname for a certain 49er QB. They eventually settled on “Big Sky.” That was a waste of time too.
"(I)f you think you've got an inside track to absolute truth, you become doctrinaire, humorless and intellectually constipated." Saul Alinsky
Nickname suggestions for the RB trio: 1. Gore, Soar and Roar; 2. The Tank, The Flank, and the Shank.
[Gore = Frank Gore’s ability to explicitly tear apart defenses, Soar = Brian Westbrook’s eagle-like ability to fly out the backfield and catch passes, Roar = Anthony Dixon comes into games late to finish off opponents, leading to the crowd’s roar.
The Tank = Frank the Tank no explanation necessary, The Flank = Brian Westbrook flanking out on pass patterns, The Shank = Anthony Dixon shoving the rock right into the abdomen of the defense (aka running up the middle).]
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 20, 2010 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I like the 2nd one
You can change your signature now. I don’t think you will be eating any crow.
"If you don't love it, leave it! USA, number one!" - Ricky Stanzi
by Haggardninja on Aug 20, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m happy to co-operate.
No crow for me thanks, Brandon Jones cut.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 20, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Tank, Flank and Shank has a ring to it, I suppose. I like the violence implied by it to be honest.
No crow for me thanks, Brandon Jones cut.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 21, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions
the FB for the JETS
john Connor aka the terminator how bad ass of a name is that.
by EcERyda69 on Aug 20, 2010 1:03 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
John Connor wasn’t the Terminator though. I think some Jets fans need to rewatch their classics.
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Aug 20, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
The FAB 3
The FAB 3 is what they should be called, FAB 3= Frank, Anthony, Brian= FAB
not bad
FAB, not bad
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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sounds kinda homo...
and with the rep the city carries due to castro street residents… i would stay away… LOL
Joe and Steve were under the same system for years... don't expect Smith to be super so soon.
I stand corrected
Thanks!
"If you don't love it, leave it! USA, number one!" - Ricky Stanzi
by Haggardninja on Aug 20, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
The untouchable's , Incredible's , respectable's... Frank and the Trucker's ...!!
Gotta love a woman that wear's knee pad's to work ...!!
Iupati
should be IHOP. Cuz all he serves is pancakes!
by mr. instigator on Aug 20, 2010 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 9 recs
best suggestion out of all!!!
"A house divided against itself cannot stand."
~Abraham Lincoln
(SUPPORT ALEX SMITH)
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Aug 20, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Rec'd
I survived the David Carr Press Conference Thread 3/06/2010
Credit to iaalexeeff
The New and Improved Bay Area Connections:
Alex Smith to Michael Crabtree
Stephen Curry to David Lee
Madison Bumgarner to Gerald Buster "Jesus" Posey
by Hoopers Judge on Aug 20, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
So, is #4 going to bump into Greg Lewis at Iupati after a thrilling last minute victory and not recognize who Lewis is?
No crow for me thanks, Brandon Jones cut.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 20, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
There must be a good one for Ginn
After all, the man don’t like to be touched. I think we should call him Girl Power!
by Riding The F Train on Aug 20, 2010 2:12 PM PDT reply actions
Sideline
"If you don't love it, leave it! USA, number one!" - Ricky Stanzi
by Haggardninja on Aug 20, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Ted "Drop it like it's hot" Ginn
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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Bump ,Thump and Dump ...!!
Gotta love a woman that wear's knee pad's to work ...!!
by Edggy on Aug 20, 2010 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Oh, so Westbrook as in the dump pass?
by Riding The F Train on Aug 20, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Or Bump Thump and GUMP!
I like the idea of Westbrook being Forrest Gump.
by Riding The F Train on Aug 20, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
O.K. one more try ... ( Smash, Dash and Crash ) ... Gore ,Westbrook and Dixon ...!!
Gotta love a woman that wear's knee pad's to work ...!!
Beasts of the West
KING KONG = Gore
SHOGUN= Westbrook
GODZILLA= Dixon
Joe and Steve were under the same system for years... don't expect Smith to be super so soon.
KONG, GUN, ZILLA
Joe and Steve were under the same system for years... don't expect Smith to be super so soon.
Ninjames knows
I am on the madden thread for the 49ers roster and I have been Calling Dixon El Toro
Frankie and the Burn
Franks the man, Dixon and Westbrook just add heartburn to d-Coordinators.
Looked it up in case it’s used, seems to be a Boston area band, but I couldn’t find any of their songs (thinking cover band).
i think we should start referring to Phillip Adams as "Filet"
since he probably goes by Phil and his last initial is A.
When life gives you fruit, add a bunch of sugar to it.
I thought you meant cause he probably gonna get cut
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
Let's talk on Twitter
by Tre9er on Aug 21, 2010 5:15 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Slash, Smash, and Re-hash
Slash, Smash, and Re-hash,
Gore-Dixon-Westbrook
Royal Flush
Best hand n poker. A football season is about as unsure as a flop on the river of a hold’em game. A royal flush is the best hand and right now the niners r holding the best hand (backfield). And for Willis I personaly like P-Dub
by david w gibson on Aug 20, 2010 4:37 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Royal Flush
Best hand n poker. A football season is about as unsure as a flop on the river of a hold’em game. A royal flush is the best hand and right now the niners r holding the best hand (backfield). And for Willis I personaly like P-Dub
by david w gibson on Aug 20, 2010 4:38 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
The WB
So Westbrook’s nickname will be Michigan J. Frog?
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Aug 20, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
And until number 11 starts performing up to his potential,
he should be called, “Alexander Douglas Smith!”, like an angry mother would say it.
Alaska is a state, dammit! Can I get a Niner game on TV up here?
EL TORO
that is Dixon. Coach Raye Said he is like a bull in a china shop well Indy was the china.
I don't mind it
so each are gonna get their own name in this scenario…instead of a trio name…maybe that’s best in case they are ever split up
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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Navarro Bowman
NoBow
once again, kinda obvious. For some reason I like nicknames like D-Jack and P-Willy
Hey, remember that one time when we were arguing and I was wrong? Yeah, me either.
by SanFranSoldier on Aug 21, 2010 12:25 PM PDT reply actions
Anthony Dixon
Black Death charges like a Cape Buffalo
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