re: Why do all our players need nicknames?

Because it makes nerds on the Internet feel like they know them. Unless a player says he would rather be called by his nickname, I'll stick to the name on his jersey. I sat by Justin Vincent at an away game this year and a guy with us said "what's up JVince" like they were best friends. I'll never forget the look he got back.

Booger McFarland - ok
Boo Kennison - douchebag trying to sound cool