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Random Joe Theismann post

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Random Joe Theismann post

Dec 14, 2024, 9:01 AM

Originally his last name was pronounced “Theesmann” but changed it prior to his senior year at notre dame to Theismann to rhyme with Heisman. He thought it would be a good Marketing tool which proved correct as he won it about 6 months later.

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Yes, the first part

Dec 14, 2024, 9:11 AM

is true about the name pronunciation, but he actually finished second in the 1970 voting behind Jim Plunkett of Stanford, so he never won the Heisman.

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Re: Yes, the first part

Dec 14, 2024, 4:09 PM

Thanks for correcting me.

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Theismann is an old Indian term for broken leg

Dec 14, 2024, 9:47 AM

Sorry that is bad _ I have had a second cup of coffee…..

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"Walks With a Slight List"

Dec 14, 2024, 11:00 AM

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I don't think we're gonna need the security cameras for this next part.

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Re: Random Joe Theismann post

Dec 14, 2024, 10:51 AM

You must have heard this while getting the lowdown on all our WR.

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Theismann, Theesmann, Dewshmann.

Dec 14, 2024, 10:57 AM

Heard it both ways.

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Re: Random Joe Theismann post

Dec 14, 2024, 11:30 AM

The correct German pronunciation is the one that rhymes with Heisman. When two vowels are next to each other in a German name or word, the second vowel is typically "long" or emphasized.