Threesus: The AOG-Approved Nickname for John Jenkins
by KingJamesIV on Mar 4, 2010 3:26 PM EST
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PrintUpdate: Okay, maybe I was a little over-zealous (slight religious pun). I saw it. I ran with it. It happens. I think we all agree: John will need a nickname at some point. It needs to be the right name, and we need a consensus. Shan Foster was "Sugar" Shan to some. "The Truth" to others. Sadly, there is no universal tribute. The great teams in Vanderbilt history have had names. This team has the potential to surpass all teams that have come before it. We must find a fitting tribute. And we certainly need a consensus.
A recent thread over on the VandySports.com (Rivals - Paywall Warning) War Room message board asked fans to throw out their best John Jenkins nicknames. The time has come.
In high school, John was known as John Legend or Johnny J. Those aren't exactly bad nicknames. They just don't have the cachet that comes with being a D-I player.
Until now, there's been a faction of nicknames for the highest rated recruit in Vanderbilt basketball history: "JJ", "JoJen" have both graced AOG's comment section, as has "The Future" which I attribute to our friends over at Vanderbilt Sports Line.
Again, nothing spectacular. "The Future" is getting there. Except that the future is now. He has arrived.
What then, Commodore fans?
John Jenkins was blessed. His shooting ability is God-breathed (and feeds off the power of the God-inspired Rally 'Stache). It is a gift that comes along only every so often. It is to be treasured. It is to provide redemption to the throngs of Commodore fans who have long awaited its purity and power.
Thanks to whoever created it on 104.5 The Zone this morning. AOG thanks you.
John Jenkins is our "Threesus." God bless him.
We hereby recognize "Threesus" as the official nickname of John Jenkins.
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I abstain.
This is America. As an avid supporter of this blog, I am disgusted by the lack of discussion before cramming said nickname down my throat.
Furthermore, I am horrified by the comparison of a basketball player to the savior of all mankind.
In addition, I feel this nickname further encourages Jenkin’s bad habit of staying outside instead of looking to penetrate to the basket more and fully round out his game.
Lastly, I am jealous that I didn’t think of it.
All hail, Threesus. Who was shut inside a tomb of a hospital room for three days only to rise again and save Vandy from the evil Gators, etc.
"And with the 16th pick, the Tennessee Titans select..."
Controversial
Of course it is. I did not think of this name.
Whether or not it sticks, I will leave that up to the community. But I think we needed a conversation starter.
Goheen
Barry Goheen was the savior of all mankind. I was not there to witness him, but I still have faith in his good work.
Jenkins has had some solid games, but I am not ready to crown him Threesus. Goheen vs. Tennessee > Jenkins vs. Florida. Until Jenkins gets carried off the court by fans or betrayed by Will Perdue he cannot be Threesus.
Vandy
I glad ya’ll still remember Barry. He Dan Hall and Dan Langhe(spelling prolly wrong) hail from here in Benton(Marshall County,Ky.). We also sent you Coach Roy Skinner and CM Newton. Newton not from here but still a Kentuckian. I believe Frank Kornet (again prolly wrong spelling) was from central part of state. So we have a lot of connections. See you in the SECT!
Happy Days are here again The sky is all ways BLUE again Happy days are here again !
I hadn’t heard John Legend. That’s awesome.
I have a name for him, but it would be even more controversial than Threesus in Vandy circles…Clyde Three. Too soon?
Also, I have been referring to Taylor all year as Stagger Lee, because he is a 44 that shoots people and is a bad, bad dude. It was either that or the Son of Sam. Actually, Taylor is a stone cold killer out there, so Son of Sam might be the move…or else DIrty Harry, because that 44 did more shooting in the Bay Area last November than anyone since Eastwood…
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Threesus!
Gold medal for that. I also recommend that Steve Tchiengang’s nickname becomes:
Drederick Tatum.
I kind of like it, but voted too soon
Shan is still too fresh in my mind. His high release was truely a sight to behold. Jenkins shooting percentages compare favorably though, so we will see.
How does everyone compare Jenkin’s night to Shan’s senior night? Obviously Shan scored a lot more points but he was a senior at home opposed to a freshmen on the road. Both games we needed every single three to win. Shan made what? Nine in a row to end the game? I’m sticking with Shan but Jenkins certainly looks capable of something just as special.
Shan wins that battle every time
It will be tough for anyone to put up a better single performance than he did against MSU. It’s not impossible, especially if it comes at a higher level (league/ncaa tournament), but damn, his night was absolutely superhuman.
agreed, the degree of difficulty on some of Shan's was ridiculous
They were sooo deep and he wasn’t close to being open on a number of them.
Nickname
I’m sorry, but I really like “John Legend.”
Or
“Pocket Jacks” (and poker players out there?)
"And with the 16th pick, the Tennessee Titans select..."
Acceptability
If a pastor signs off on “Cheesus,” acceptable must be “Threesus.”
Credit goes to NewYorkDore
No thanks
I would love a great Jenkins nickname. However, there are many problems with this one…
1) Sacrilegious.
2) Too silly (not cool enough).
3) As the first commenter noted, Jenkins should not be encouraged to only shoot threes, as he often has this year. He can be a much more versatile scorer than that, and he doesn’t need such a nickname to pigeon-hole him as a “specialist.”
I still haven’t heard a proposed nickname that is appropriate and just feels right.
But he’s still a freshman, give it time…
by ithinkiamsteven on Mar 4, 2010 11:16 AM EST reply actions
Technically
he’s being named after Jesus Shuttlesworth from He Got Game. The interesting thing is the comparison to Ray Allen.
Ooh, I like it.
But add the poker twist (sorry, I like poker) and you get “Trip Jacks” or just “Trips”.
Or how about “Triple J” or “J Trip” (like, this would be a lovely time to go on a little J-Trip, and right on cue – 3pointer)
"And with the 16th pick, the Tennessee Titans select..."
by Drubaru on Mar 4, 2010 12:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
THREEROY JENKINS!!!!!
Threeroy is awesome.. For those unfamiliar with the term Leroy Jenkins:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeroy_Jenkins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkCNJRfSZBU
Also, Leroy derives from the king in french….
I stand corrected.
I guess I need to play more World of Warcraft.
"And with the 16th pick, the Tennessee Titans select..."
What is this "poker" of which you speak?
This is some kind of colloquial childrens game played with numbered cards and small plastic coins?
yes, in which one lies to the other children in hopes of taking their small plastic coins.
Its endlessly fun, even for grown up children such as myself.
"And with the 16th pick, the Tennessee Titans select..."
I think the team overall this year will be known for
The Swagga.
I can’t wait until the next game clinching shot. I’m gonna come with: “That was the Swagga Dagga’!”
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