the UNC-South Carolina game on in the background. When I heard the ESPN announcer say,
"Joey Pankake is waiting on deck", I almost fell out of my chair. Joey Pankake? Yep, Pankake
as in Aunt Jemima's favorite breakfast food. The South Carolina power-hitter's name stands
right up there with Joey Baggadonuts, Joey Buttofucco, and Paulie Walnuts. Those names just
roll off the tongue in a very unique way. I'd settle for Joey's last name, then I could be Paulie
Pankake.
9. TUUKA RASK. I don't think many people outside of Boston heard this name before the
NHL playoffs started, but Tuuka Rask has become a household name. (Among NHL fans,
anyway) Tooooooka! I'm sure many people will be naming their new puppies, "Tooooka".
And the Bruins goalie not only has a great first name, but he has a spectacular mask, rhymes
with Rask, which he has painted on the bottom of it.
8. JOHNNY ODUYA. The Blackhawks defenseman has a name right up there with Dirk
Diggler. I'm just wondering when a porn-star producer is going to use this name in his next film or video. "Hi, I'm Johnny Oduya." Girl: "Excuse me, what did you same your name was?"
"It's Oduya." I could've sworn NBC Sports play-by-play announcer was laughing every time
he called Johnny Oduya's name out.
7. YASIEL PUIG. It's pronounced Ya-SEE-el Pweeg. OK, so maybe the Dodgers rookie's
name doesn't roll off the tongue like Joey Pankake, but it's definitely unique. If I can't have his
name, I'd love to have is powerful right arm and picture-perfect swing. Pweeeeeeeeeg!
6. MILAN LUCIC. Ok, so maybe I still have hockey on the brain from last night's three
overtime thriller between Chicago and Boston. But, you have to admit, this series is not only
filled with great talent, but great names as well. Milan Lucic is a classic. The Bruins rugged
forward has a name that's pronounced Me-Lan LOO-Cheech. That's a great first name and
last name.
5. SKYE DAWSON. Any name that has Skye in it, especially for an athlete, is a good one.
The former kick returner from TCU, which also makes him a former Horned Frog, another
classic name, just signed a free-agent contract with the Washington Redskins.
4. YOURHIGHNESS MORGAN. I kid you not. This dude was a hard-hitting linebacker
for Florida Atlantic University until a series of concussions forced him to call it a career
last year. I sure hope he doesn't get brain damage that affects him memory. It'd be a shame
if he couldn't remember his name.
3. GRAHAM SAIKO. Does the South Carolina baseball team have a few great names or
what? First, there's Johnny Pankake, and now, Graham Saiko (Psycho). When people say
he's a psycho, they aren't kidding.
2. SKYE BOLT. Simply an awesome name that you just can't forget. Skye Bolt. Wow. He
plays outfield for the College World Series-bound UNC Tar Heels. No relation to Usain
Bolt.
1. DICK TRICKLE. In honor of the former NASCAR driver and short-track legend, I
have to put Dick Trickle at the head of this list. Trickle, regarded as one of the nicest guys
in the sport, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound last month.
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