Rocky - #52

Hogroll · 09-22-2007, 05:05 PM

Ok... so, my 12 year old son brought this to my attention last week while watching the highlights. I have yet to hear this from the man, Rocky McIntosh, himself, but.. how DO you pronounce his last name? Phonetically, it would be "Mic" Intosh, however all of the commentators are saying "Mac" Intosh. The guy is a balls out player, and would hate to discredit him by mispronouncing his name.

Does anybody have some insight here?

dall-assblows · 09-22-2007, 05:14 PM

who cares!!!!!!!!!!!!

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 09-22-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dall-assblows

who cares!!!!!!!!!!!!

his son I think

jamf · 09-23-2007, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dall-assblows

who cares!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you don't, Dont reply!

AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace · 09-22-2007, 05:14 PM

I never thought about it...but I've never heard it as anything but "MAC-Intosh" like the apple...or the computer

hooskins · 09-22-2007, 05:46 PM

Never thought about this either, but micintosh just doesnt sound. Go with Mac. Or just call him Rocky, he didnt mind when I called him that during training camp.

WillH · 09-22-2007, 05:48 PM

From the little info I could find on the internet the "prefix" Mc on surnames of Gaelic origin are simply an abbreviation of Mac, which is derived from the word meaning "son of." (Where as O' is "grandson/decedent of"). So it seems that the proper pronunciation would be "Mac." So I guess names like McNabb should actually be pronounced MAC-NABB, but in America, distanced from ancestral cultural influences people with Mc surnames have come to pronounce it different ways. So, I guess I don't have a definitive answer, except that the assumption that it is pronounced MAC-Intosh is an accurate assumption, so unless he specifies otherwise it is safe to pronounce it that way.

hooskins · 09-22-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by WillH

From the little info I could find on the internet the "prefix" Mc on surnames of Gaelic origin are simply an abbreviation of Mac, which is derived from the word meaning "son of." (Where as O' is "grandson/decedent of"). So it seems that the proper pronunciation would be "Mac." So I guess names like McNabb should actually be pronounced MAC-NABB, but in America, distanced from ancestral cultural influences people with Mc surnames have come to pronounce it different ways. So, I guess I don't have a definitive answer, except that the assumption that it is pronounced MAC-Intosh is an accurate assumption, so unless he specifies otherwise it is safe to pronounce it that way.

Well done. I guess that's your answer.

GMScud · 09-23-2007, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by WillH

From the little info I could find on the internet the "prefix" Mc on surnames of Gaelic origin are simply an abbreviation of Mac, which is derived from the word meaning "son of." (Where as O' is "grandson/decedent of"). So it seems that the proper pronunciation would be "Mac." So I guess names like McNabb should actually be pronounced MAC-NABB, but in America, distanced from ancestral cultural influences people with Mc surnames have come to pronounce it different ways. So, I guess I don't have a definitive answer, except that the assumption that it is pronounced MAC-Intosh is an accurate assumption, so unless he specifies otherwise it is safe to pronounce it that way.

Ummmmm.... wow. Gaelic origin? LOL!! Is this really a thread???

skinsfan_nn · 09-22-2007, 10:47 PM

I'm quite sure ROCKY has been called alot worse....? BIG MAC sounds pretty good........

I do believe it's MAC-IN-TOSH

dblanch66 · 09-23-2007, 02:38 AM

Well, gramatically...You pronounce it "MAC" when followed by a vowel and "MIC" when followed by a consanant.

Hogroll · 09-23-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dblanch66

Well, gramatically...You pronounce it "MAC" when followed by a vowel and "MIC" when followed by a consanant.

Good answer! Makes sense, especially with the point brought up about "MIC"nabb.

Chief X_Phackter · 09-23-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Hogroll

Good answer! Makes sense, especially with the point brought up about "MIC"nabb.

That's MAC-Nabb.

And what is this thread about?

Schneed10 · 09-23-2007, 06:50 AM

When London Fletcher did the introductions for the Skins on Monday Night Football, he said "Mac" Intosh. I doubt his teammate would say it wrong on national TV.

T.O.Killa · 09-23-2007, 11:13 PM

Why was Rocky out of the game, Was he hurt or what.

09-22-2007, 05:05 PM	#1
Hogroll Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cecil-tucky, MD Age: 59 Posts: 274	Rocky - #52 Ok... so, my 12 year old son brought this to my attention last week while watching the highlights. I have yet to hear this from the man, Rocky McIntosh, himself, but.. how DO you pronounce his last name? Phonetically, it would be "Mic" Intosh, however all of the commentators are saying "Mac" Intosh. The guy is a balls out player, and would hate to discredit him by mispronouncing his name. Does anybody have some insight here?

09-22-2007, 05:14 PM	#2
dall-assblows The Starter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: round the way Age: 41 Posts: 2,211	Re: Rocky - #52 who cares!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ SOMEBODY PINCH ME

09-22-2007, 05:46 PM	#6
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Rocky - #52 Never thought about this either, but micintosh just doesnt sound. Go with Mac. Or just call him Rocky, he didnt mind when I called him that during training camp. __________________ Vacancy

09-22-2007, 05:48 PM	#7
WillH The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,590	Re: Rocky - #52 From the little info I could find on the internet the "prefix" Mc on surnames of Gaelic origin are simply an abbreviation of Mac, which is derived from the word meaning "son of." (Where as O' is "grandson/decedent of"). So it seems that the proper pronunciation would be "Mac." So I guess names like McNabb should actually be pronounced MAC-NABB, but in America, distanced from ancestral cultural influences people with Mc surnames have come to pronounce it different ways. So, I guess I don't have a definitive answer, except that the assumption that it is pronounced MAC-Intosh is an accurate assumption, so unless he specifies otherwise it is safe to pronounce it that way.

09-22-2007, 10:47 PM	#10
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 59 Posts: 4,495	Re: Rocky - #52 I'm quite sure ROCKY has been called alot worse....? BIG MAC sounds pretty good........ I do believe it's MAC-IN-TOSH __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

09-22-2007, 05:14 PM	#5
AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fayetteville, NC Age: 39 Posts: 896	Re: Rocky - #52 I never thought about it...but I've never heard it as anything but "MAC-Intosh" like the apple...or the computer

09-23-2007, 02:38 AM	#11
dblanch66 The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 58 Posts: 1,176	Re: Rocky - #52 Well, gramatically...You pronounce it "MAC" when followed by a vowel and "MIC" when followed by a consanant.

09-23-2007, 06:50 AM	#14
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 44 Posts: 12,416	Re: Rocky - #52 When London Fletcher did the introductions for the Skins on Monday Night Football, he said "Mac" Intosh. I doubt his teammate would say it wrong on national TV. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

09-23-2007, 11:13 PM	#15
T.O.Killa The Starter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Berlin, MD Posts: 2,061	Re: Rocky - #52 Why was Rocky out of the game, Was he hurt or what.

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