Volleyball names

== The old farts (renamed "the legends" in 2005, but it didn't stick) ==


 * Triple B / Burnt Benko Brats (John) — Given the nickname for his disastrous attempt in 1994 (his first Pentwater) for trying to cook the bratwursts. The family called the bratwursts "The Burnt Benko Brats", and the name Triple B stuck. It's a different story on the volleyball court. With his cat-like reflexes, John uses a combination of wit, brawn, and cleverness to destroy the other team from the inside out.
 * Hap Crap / The Silver Fox (Hap) — He is known for his consistent "methodical serve" that vexes opponents. He is also known for wanting to play only in "serious games." If he sees the game is not serious, Hap and his methodical serve won't play.
 * The (former) best athlete in the family (Harv) — Once billed as the "best athlete in the family", Harv is now in the twilight of his prime. In his glory days, he helped lead Richwoods High to the state football crown. He is also a member of the Peoria sports Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, a tragic knee injury sidelined him in years past and kept him from displaying his true greatness. He is still an aggressive and dangerous player, we think.
 * The Rabbi / Sizzlin Singen Smith (Ben) — The Rabbi is recognized more for his on antics on the court rather than his playing ability. The patented foot groove that he recreates each year over the service line has become a famous staple in its own right. In times of dire need for his team, he calls on the "Shekinah Glory" to come and propel his team to victory. It should be noted that Ben gives all the credit for his on-court (and off-court) success to "Ball Placement."
 * Tornado Tim (Tim) — Tim has become a franchise player through the years by nailing down the technique on a blistering serve, that, when it actually goes over the net, has been known to give people facials. The Tornado has brought many innovations to the game as well; technologies such as Laser Camerology and Infrared Spectrology have brought beach volleyball to a whole new level. However, Tornado has been in and out of rehab his entire career, and often tells younger players to "Eat some sand, junior!"

The young bucks

 * Beast (Blake) — Often yelled at by JD and Seth for his play, the Beast turns into anything but. Never has a player been so far at both ends of the spectrum. He is on one hand a very skilled, excellent team player, who can ravage opponents at will, and on the other hand, can be as docile as a little kitten. He got the nickname for his prowess on the football field, but has often stated that it didn't transfer over to beach volleyball. Most of us think that he has lost his drive to win since he's taken care of so well by Sue.
 * BRB / Big Red Brewfester (Cody) — A long-time Brewfest participant and wine aficionado, BRB gets his name both from his brewing expertise and his fiery red hair. While his occasional outbursts in Spanish often confuse other players, they do much to improve the relatively lacking cultural diversity on the volleyball court. It is also rumored that BRB uses exotic ingredients to produce some of the finest aged Chilean wine this side of the tension line.
 * Case 'N Point (Casey) — A rising star on the beach volleyball scene, Case 'N Point is known for his serves. When he gets an Ace, a chorus of voices shout "Case 'N Point!"
 * Dune King (Cory) — Given the name for playing in the dunes as a child, the Dune King shows flashes of brilliance, but is bogged down by laziness and not being serious (This a serious game!). He has become so synonomous with his patented move, the "Punch Serve," that fans chant "Punch Serve" rather than his name when he is on the service line. In recent years, Dune King has also been called "Diaper Boy", thanks to his insistence on wearing his swim trunks rolled up to his groin area, allegedly for maximum Vitamin D exposure. It should also be noted that the name Dune King has another, lesser-known meaning that comes from going to the bathroom in the dunes.
 * EZE (Eric) — The most recent addition to the Hoerr family, Eric stunned everyone with his picture-perfect proposal on the pier. Eric held his own on the volleyball court, shutting down some of the top players. He also managed to stay focused and not get distracted by his new finacé.
 * Felipe Alou / PhipCo (Philip) — A dangerous and feared player, PhipCo has improved vastly since he first started to play the game. He credits his success to his extensive knowledge of angles, physics, and mental toughness. A great addition to any team, but is often caught daydreaming about dams he could build. After all, PhipCo are the best dam builders around!
 * LDL / Windstick (JD) — Unlike every other nickname given to the players, JD gave this one to himself. JD uses the name to proclaim his large endowment. No one can verify it, and his wife Carrie was unable to be reached for comment. JD's only flaw is that he isn't as quick as most players due to ... well, his name says it all. JD was an All-American in college, but the critics are wondering if he can produce the same kind of play that he used too.
 * Moc (Mike) — It has been rumored that Mike bought his way into the family by purchasing over-priced sno-cones for everyone. The nickname comes from younger nieces and nephews trying to say his name. He is highly distracted by the presence of All-American on the court, and may see much less play time in years to come with the new addition to his family.
 * Naughty Audi / The Phantom (Audra) — We're not actually sure how Naughty Audi got her name, but it sounds good. She is known for setting off Beach Obscenity Alerts during games, for her serving ability, and for her phantom swings during volleys.
 * Pratap-that-J (Katy) — Like Former All-American, Katy played collegiate volleyball and brings a much needed professionalism and grace missing from many of the Hoerr family games. The name is a vulgar slang on her maiden name, first said aloud by AJ. Originally, the name was Pratap-that-A (tap that a**), but was cleaned up to end with with -J, which was more appropriate after the wedding.
 * Sandstorm Powerstorm (Seth) — "Sandstorm, POWERSTORM!" We have all heard the words before, as it is Seth's famous opening line every time he is about to serve. However, Seth's power serves only get over the net about half the time, but when they do, watch out. Seth has always been one of the leading players, off and on the court. He isn't always focused on winning and is usually content just to beat up AJ and Blake.
 * Special K (Kaley) — Voted Most Improved Player in 2005, Special K was the star of the show. She is known for her laid back style and digging ability. Like Naughty Audi, she sets off BOA's frequently.
 * The Chief (AJ) — Although the Chief has been banned by numerous educational and athletic institutions, he still is welcomed in his homeland on the shores of Lake Michigan, where he remains an honored symbol to the spirit of Pentwater. Often times before a serve, he does his traditional "Chief Dance," which includes wearing an authentic headdress. The Chief apparently has a sweet tooth, as he is often seen playing volleyball while sucking on a sand-covered Ring Pop. Like Blake, the Chief can either be a marvelous addition or a major weakness to any team. He is highly distracted by the presence of TPK on the other team and is often caught staring at her while the ball is in play.
 * The Former All-American (Julie) — Given the name for performance at the collegiate level, it unfortunately never carried over to the beach. She is good at setting though, but she is most known for attempting to enforce "college rules."
 * Tony Meola / The Spider (J) — A player who never really lives up to his potential, and usually is yelled at by Hap for not taking the game seriously (This is a serious game!). J is also know for falling down a lot, yelling random things, and flexing while the game is still going on. The name Tony Meola was given to him by the Tornado in '96 when the World Cup was held in America. He started Tony Meola's "Best Pizza in the Midwest" restaurant chain. After his pizza business fell through, Tony started Tony Meola's "School of Digging and Diving," but it was bought out by ASGB. Entrepreneurial failure and tremendous lengthening of his arms and legs later inspired him to change his name to The Spider.
 * TPK (Kim) — TPK stands for Ten Point Kim; yet TPK does not often live up to her billing of ten point runs, and sometimes turns that many over to the other team. She is an extremely positive player who is always ready to get a game going. She is also great at rendering Chief useless when Chief is playing on the opposite side of the net. TPK may only be available on a limited basis due to her pregnancies (rumor has it that the Chief snuck her into his tepee one night!).