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Post by phil on Dec 14, 2010 16:37:09 GMT -5
What do you guys think?
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Post by phil on Dec 14, 2010 16:38:02 GMT -5
Question: Could a NFL linemen place at Worlds Strongest Man?
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Post by tit on Dec 14, 2010 22:55:01 GMT -5
I was tempted to vote retarded....
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Post by phil on Dec 15, 2010 9:02:05 GMT -5
It's hard not to...
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Post by Jared Enderton on Dec 15, 2010 19:45:01 GMT -5
Some definitely could. Many d-lineman could I believe after years of specific training. Not with their current training regimen though, it would take a young(er) lineman to maek the conversion before the real toll was taken place from the beating of the NFL though
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Post by phil on Dec 16, 2010 11:00:18 GMT -5
So you don't think a D-lineman could be competitive in Strongman after he retired from the NFL because of injuries, or because his training for football wasn't a good correlation?
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Post by cwetlaufer on Dec 16, 2010 12:53:47 GMT -5
Well a d-lineman couldn't due to the low intelligence level and lack of thought and reasoning...just like a gorilla, very strong, but would be slowed in competition by lack of understanding.
Now o-lineman however.....
In all seriousness, (and since I voted for Sofia.....), I think many of the o-lineman (more so than dline, due to the nature of the position) have many of the traits it would take. However I think for the most part injuries would slow them if they had a long career.
Andy Vincent is a perfect example. 3-4 yrs pro (LG for the panthers) and he is known as one of the most athletic pros in the sport. Mike Jenkins didn't make it in the pros, and he is still known as one of the most athletic. I do think there is a point when the speed training sets you back from success in strength sports. Static strength is very important, and can be hard to make it up for some.
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Post by Jared Enderton on Dec 17, 2010 9:31:03 GMT -5
Phil... They could be competitive, yes. but, finals at a WSM would not be realistic at that point. Too late in the game and too much other non-specific training to really have a tremendous carryover. Do I tihnk most of them could get their pro cards after some time and be competitive? Yes!
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Post by phil on Dec 17, 2010 9:34:25 GMT -5
Okay, next question.
Out of all the Worlds Strongest Mans finalists who would have the best NFL combine numbers and what are some test predictions?
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Post by Jared Enderton on Dec 17, 2010 10:11:46 GMT -5
Brian Shaw BY FAR would have the best crossover talent to the NFL.
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Post by Jared Enderton on Dec 17, 2010 10:12:02 GMT -5
With the next being Glenn Ross. lol
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Post by cwetlaufer on Dec 17, 2010 10:29:30 GMT -5
terry Hollands would be the only one I know of with a chance at carryover. He played profesional rugby at the highest level. Not at all the same, but I don't know of other finalists who played football at a high level. Everyone always talks about Brian Shaw, but he was a basketball player, he never played football. If this is purely hypothetical, then yeah Brian Shaw.
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Post by Jared Enderton on Dec 17, 2010 12:38:37 GMT -5
Pudzianowski could own also... ya'll knew I had to throw him out there since he is GOAT.. GREATEST OF ALL TIME, hands down.
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