The diesel?

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:58 am

I just saw on SportsCenter where Adrian Peterson is now calling himself the diesel. Uh, Adrian, you ever heard of John Riggins? You need to pick a new moniker, bro.

VetSkinsFan · Post by **VetSkinsFan** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 12:09 pm

He's not a diesel, though...which shows his ignorance. He's more like a Ferrari, he doesn't go thru people, he cuts around makes 'em miss.

skinsrule84 · Post by **skinsrule84** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:34 pm

VetSkinsFan wrote:He's not a diesel, though...which shows his ignorance. He's more like a Ferrari, he doesn't go thru people, he cuts around makes 'em miss.

Um...have you ever watched Adrian Peterson play...?

:shock:

VetSkinsFan · Post by **VetSkinsFan** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 3:04 pm

skinsrule84 wrote:
VetSkinsFan wrote:He's not a diesel, though...which shows his ignorance. He's more like a Ferrari, he doesn't go thru people, he cuts around makes 'em miss.

Um...have you ever watched Adrian Peterson play...?

eh... yeah, I have. If there's 2 ppl in the NFL that I would nickname diesel, he ain't one of 'em.

gibbs4president · Post by **gibbs4president** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 3:27 pm

VetSkinsFan wrote:
skinsrule84 wrote:
VetSkinsFan wrote:He's not a diesel, though...which shows his ignorance. He's more like a Ferrari, he doesn't go thru people, he cuts around makes 'em miss.

Um...have you ever watched Adrian Peterson play...?

eh... yeah, I have. If there's 2 ppl in the NFL that I would nickname diesel, he ain't one of 'em.

Brandon Jacobs, maybe?

SkinsFreak · Post by **SkinsFreak** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:47 pm

I agree with Vet. I'm a huge Sooners fan and I've watched AP for years. I'd compare him more to a sports car than a truck. That nickname sucks for him.

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:11 pm

gibbs4president wrote:Brandon Jacobs, maybe?

Definitely. I hate to admit it but I am impressed as hell with that guy.

tcwest10 · Post by **tcwest10** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:24 pm

There are some Volkswagons with diesel engines, so I can handle it. In Riggo's day, 'Diesel' meant big and loud.
Now, it means an expensive fillup.

VetSkinsFan · Post by **VetSkinsFan** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:51 pm

I don't want anyone to think I don't have the utmost respect for AP's talent, but his strengths are speed, agility, and balance more so than power. He is fun to watch, though!

NJ-SKINS-FAN · Post by **NJ-SKINS-FAN** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:53 pm

how about this nickname.....

"the best young rb in football"

CanesSkins26 · Post by **CanesSkins26** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:16 pm

NJ-SKINS-FAN wrote:how about this nickname.....

"the best young rb in football"

I think that "the best rb in football" is more fitting.

langleyparkjoe · Post by **langleyparkjoe** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:43 am

I agree wit you guys, if someone said theres a RB in the NFL right now like our "Diesel", Brandon Jacobs would come to my mind first. AP is Barry Sandersish maybe?

VetSkinsFan · Post by **VetSkinsFan** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:48 am

langleyparkjoe wrote:I agree wit you guys, if someone said theres a RB in the NFL right now like our "Diesel", Brandon Jacobs would come to my mind first. AP is Barry Sandersish maybe?

Don't leave out Mr Jamaal Lewis. He gives up 20# on Jacobs, but I've watched that man drag people...

langleyparkjoe · Post by **langleyparkjoe** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:14 pm

VetSkinsFan wrote:
langleyparkjoe wrote:I agree wit you guys, if someone said theres a RB in the NFL right now like our "Diesel", Brandon Jacobs would come to my mind first. AP is Barry Sandersish maybe?

Don't leave out Mr Jamaal Lewis. He gives up 20# on Jacobs, but I've watched that man drag people...

Aww man, how in the world could I forget that guy. I was watching that game the other day and he sure was pounding that line hard. He looks line a spin off of Bettis/Riggins.. heck, both of them do now that I think about it. Good call man.

ChocolateMilk · Post by **ChocolateMilk** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:42 pm

i still think the most amazing run ive seen this year was when the Falcons were playing the Cheifs. and Atlanta was down by their own goal line and they handed the ball off to Michael Turner. And Derrick Johnson(a solid Linebacker for the cheifs) tried to tackle him. And it seemed Turner wasnt even bothered by it and just kept running..

its the first highlight in the video

http://www.nfl.com/videos?categoryId=hi ... onType=REG

gibbs4president · Post by **gibbs4president** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:36 pm

ChocolateMilk wrote:i still think the most amazing run ive seen this year was when the Falcons were playing the Cheifs. and Atlanta was down by their own goal line and they handed the ball off to Michael Turner. And Derrick Johnson(a solid Linebacker for the cheifs) tried to tackle him. And it seemed Turner wasnt even bothered by it and just kept running..

its the first highlight in the video

http://www.nfl.com/videos?categoryId=hi ... onType=REG

Wow. Awesome run...

Lightning · Post by **Lightning** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 7:02 pm

I'm sorry, even as a young guy born before Riggo's time, there is still only one Diesel. John Riggins, #44. Peterson is a good running back, but not good enough for the moniker "The Diesel."

BearSkins · Post by **BearSkins** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:16 pm

CanesSkins26 wrote:
NJ-SKINS-FAN wrote:how about this nickname.....

"the best young rb in football"

I think that "the best rb in football" is more fitting.

I dunno what I hate more - The Best RB (or player) in Football or Lovie.

redskins14ru · Post by **redskins14ru** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:02 am

I saw christian okoye make some diesel like runs but never become the actual diesel I am almost certian that whoever wants that name could make some some other name up ( just to save face) and maybe go with blaster or even tow truck. Clinton portis could very well be a good nick name for any awsome running back in the league so long has there doing well..... :lol:

I just think that nickmanes like that have lost there luster these days as opposed to earlier years, ie. the black curtain for the steelers and the one the vikings had, oh, the g-men and colts are being broadcast this on espn sometime soon billed as the greatest6 game ever played. I hope to see that pretty soon. maybe when the skins make it to the super bowl this season that could happen too. :idea:

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 9:51 am

redskins14ru wrote:the black curtain for the steelers

Uh, maybe the steel curtain? :wink: