One of our readers (Sandiamond) pointed out that Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson is hosting a contest on Twitter to come up with a nickname for himself. The winner, chosen by Henderson, will receive a signed photo and football.
I know that a majority of our readers aren’t Twitter users but I thought some of you guys might like to join in on the fun anyway. Leave your nickname ideas in the comments below and I will relay all of them to Henderson himself. (Meaning, I”ll tweet the names to #50 later…)
I’ve been thinking on it for about five minutes or so and can’t come up with anything good myself, but I just know some of you guys will have some great ideas.
Of course, if one of us did happen to win, VT would facilitate getting your prize to you.
Have at it!
(Note: If you do use Twitter, just tweet your nickname idea with the hashtag #EH50EGO.)
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How about the Erinater? Or Hoss, Big Dog, Lightning, Thunder? I better put some more thought into it.
Johnny, try not to mention your "weenis'" nickname in these forums
It's supposed to be rated PG 13
We have the "Blazer" package for Joe Webb because of his UAB connection.
So, how about "the Terpinator" for Erin's Maryland connection?
How about "proof". As in: His play is proof he's worth a multi-year deal. The reason I chose proof over prove is because when he did something well, you could say "There's the proof, with another ... . Man I'm glad the Vikings have him for the next 5 years." That last sentence is assuming we sign him for the next 5 years.
how about erin "the jackhammer" henderson
How about we just skip crap like this and let our play do the talkin'? Let the guy limping back to the huddle give you a name, that one would be earned. (Jeez, this kind of stuff just isn't on my radar screen at all!)
I kind of thought the same thing while writing this up but figured, what the heck, maybe it will be fun. But, throughout history, the people who have gotten nicknames haven't really had to ask for them... They just receive them, as you say, from "the guy limping back to the huddle."
Good point
B Grant - Good point, but that attitude won't score you an autographed photo and football.
"...and damn it you punks, get off my lawn!"
Coach is just cranky these days on account of the Twinkies aren't doing so well.
Buck up Coach. A smile is a frown turned upside down, I hear tell.
Tomb,
Love how you put deep thought into what you post lol.
Were you one of those punks on my lawn, Tomb? Dang you! You got no respect for quality grass.
You have some quality grass Coach? Hey, I respect me some quality grass...
LAWN, cart. I'm talking lawn here... (Jeez, you just gotta be so careful posting here.)
that's why they call him 'Buds'
the guy limping back to the huddle would say something like, "that G*d d#%m m*ther%^#$er!!"
can't we just use that?
Nope, that would be too long for tweeting purposes, Cal.
The more I think about this thing the sicker it makes me. Football players play football, they don't carry Sharpees in their socks, squirt water at refs, text pictures of their privates, or ask people for a nickname. Play the game, stop off for a beer, and go home to your bride and youngsters.
Here's my official entry, Erin. "Moron".
That exactly what he is B! A man trying to support a family. He doesn't party or have an attitude like you say with others in the nfl. No contract next year and he is gone to another team. The Vikes already have slim depth at LB , do we want to burn up draft picks and cap money on more linebackers? NO
Okay firstly you just don't choose a nickname, thats not how it works.
You will get your nickname, from your looks, your first / last name (with a changeup), etc.
Secondly I will join and say: Erin "Wedger" Henderson
Wedger is as a Wedge, a little piece wood / metal. It might not be the biggest or baddest "tool", but it stops anything. It will thighten and secure.
I'm ok with "Wedger"
'cause Erin's head is Wedged up his Okole
Forget about your nickname Henderson. Concentrate on improving your game and these things take care of themselves.
Can you imagine Walter Payton doing this? No? I rest my case.
Only the Dugan's of this league deserve a nickname
So what is Dugans nickname anyway? The ref terminater?
"Leslie"
how bout the...H-Bomb.....Heckler....Harasser...