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Soliciting Nickname Suggestions for Geoff Meinken


Stanford backup fullback Geoff Meinken has five carries this year, but two of them are end-of-season-highlight-reel-worthy. (See the clip above of Meinken barreling over Colorado's Douglas Rippy and the stiff arm the 6-foot-4, 260-plus-pound junior busted out against Duke.) Shame on me for not mentioning the hit on Rippy in this week's Best and Worst.

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Teammates have taken notice of Meinken's move or be moved running style, issuing him nicknames such as John Riggins and Larry Csonka. Jim Harbaugh reportedly took to calling Toby Gerhart Riggins, which puts Meinken in doubly impressive company.

"I don't know if he's starting those nicknames, but every time we hand the ball to him, something explosive happens," Stanford head coach David Shaw said. 

Defensive end Ben Gardner says Meinken "brings 265 yards to the party," while Andrew Luck said Meinken's hit on Rippy was better than his own hit against USC's Shareece Wright. I think it's a tough call. Luck caught Wright seemingly unaware a few steps after he scooped up a fumble, while Meinken obliterated a guy who not only saw the fullback coming, but was intent on tackling him. I'm voting for the Luck hit, primarily for the ooh/cringe factor.

Have any clever nickname suggestions for Meinken? Let's hear them in the comments.

Poll
Which hit was better?
Geoff Meinken on Douglas Rippy
11 votes
Andrew Luck on Shareece Wright
27 votes

38 votes | Poll has closed

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Party Rock

(Inspired by Ben Gardner’s quote and the LMFAO smash, heh, hit.)

I’ve set a low bar. Please raise it.

by Scott Allen on Oct 12, 2025 10:48 AM PDT reply actions  

The Muffler

Every time I hear his name mentioned I think of those stupid Meineke muffler commercials (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oSbew6ctns&NR=1).

Sorry, I just lowered the bar even more.

by Cardinal&Orange; on Oct 12, 2025 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha

I was trying to think of a Meineke-themed nickname, too…

That commercial was new to me. Wow.

by Scott Allen on Oct 12, 2025 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

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