CaliBills Posted February 6 Posted February 6 (edited) Found this video made by NFL films a few days ago and enjoyed it. Found it interesting that our HC isn't the only coach that values a wrestling background. Edited February 6 by CaliBills 1 Quote
boyst Posted February 6 Posted February 6 i will never understand why wrestling is not more popular in this country. it was some of the best experiences of my life and some of the hardest accomplishments i've ever done. from training in biddy programs as kid to training at univ of iowa as a teenager - learned A LOT. 5 5 1 Quote
CaliBills Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 Just now, boyst said: i will never understand why wrestling is not more popular in this country. it was some of the best experiences of my life and some of the hardest accomplishments i've ever done. from training in biddy programs as kid to training at univ of iowa as a teenager - learned A LOT. Agreed and same. Wrestled and played football. Loved both but wrestling was what I remember most. 1 Quote
Toomstone.Part.Duex Posted February 6 Posted February 6 But did he drop weight to wrestle the best of the best Shute? 1 Quote
Gugny Posted February 6 Posted February 6 I bet in his one loss, he got pinned in 13 seconds. 1 1 13 2 2 Quote
boyst Posted February 6 Posted February 6 2 minutes ago, Toomstone.Part.Duex said: But did he drop weight to wrestle the best of the best Shute? if you never wrestled you will never appreciate this movie. 1 Quote
HomeskillitMoorman Posted February 6 Posted February 6 2 minutes ago, boyst said: i will never understand why wrestling is not more popular in this country. it was some of the best experiences of my life and some of the hardest accomplishments i've ever done. from training in biddy programs as kid to training at univ of iowa as a teenager - learned A LOT. It is interesting. As a kid I loved basketball, football, and lacrosse but I also played those because my friends did. I remember the wrestling coach was like actively trying to recruit guys because he didn’t even have enough. It’s probably because it just doesn’t look that cool to the average person, not trying to knock it or anything. I wish McD had that type of killer instinct in this game though. Quote
Royale with Cheese Posted February 6 Posted February 6 (edited) 10 minutes ago, boyst said: i will never understand why wrestling is not more popular in this country. it was some of the best experiences of my life and some of the hardest accomplishments i've ever done. from training in biddy programs as kid to training at univ of iowa as a teenager - learned A LOT. Because it's hard and it's one of those sports you can't hide. Most people cannot take being smothered and pressured in this country. Edited February 6 by Royale with Cheese 1 4 2 Quote
boyst Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Just now, HomeskillitMoorman said: It is interesting. As a kid I loved basketball, football, and lacrosse but I also played those because my friends did. I remember the wrestling coach was like actively trying to recruit guys because he didn’t even have enough. It’s probably because it just doesn’t look that cool to the average person, not trying to knock it or anything. I wish McD had that type of killer instinct in this game though. this is true. and by reading about it many do not like it because of the exposure of their own flaws and failures. teenagers prefer team sports vs individual sports, especially the demanding ones. wrestling is not a social sport like track and field or cross country. you can't socialize and linger like you can during training in wresling. it isn't for the faint of heart or someone who is not willing to invest time on and off the mat. to be moderately successful requires discipline in training, diet, and more. that kind of commitment to a hormonal teenager is difficult. i can only imagine what its like for todays generation of candy ass kids. Quote
phypon Posted February 6 Posted February 6 I think he should start coaching wrastling, maybe on the olympic level. That would be great! Do it McD, please go coach wrestling! 1 Quote
Royale with Cheese Posted February 6 Posted February 6 7 minutes ago, Gugny said: I bet in his one loss, he got pinned in 13 seconds. Damn. 1 1 1 Quote
SoonerBillsFan Posted February 6 Posted February 6 14 minutes ago, boyst said: i will never understand why wrestling is not more popular in this country. it was some of the best experiences of my life and some of the hardest accomplishments i've ever done. from training in biddy programs as kid to training at univ of iowa as a teenager - learned A LOT. Wrestling is one of the toughest things you can do. Gymnastics is really tough as well believe it or not. And I have your answer, all kids in the US think about is money. Get in Baseball, Football, Basketball and make money. I miss the days of old when Athletes bused their butts to represent our country in the Olympics, and of course were rewarded for it. 1 Quote
dpberr Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Gym class today isn't the wide world of sports menagerie that it once was. I had wrestling for several weeks in gym from 5th grade to senior year. The gym teacher did his best to pick a kid of similar weight and you'd go wrestle for a few minutes like gladiators surrounded by your classmates. I feel like some kids joined wrestling because of the exposure to it in gym class. I enjoyed gym class. Got to play dodgeball, basketball, football, baseball, tennis, field hockey, gymnastics, track, field, square dancing, archery, riflery and bowling all in one action packed year. You learned you were good at some things, terrible at others. 4 Quote
Beast Posted February 6 Posted February 6 (edited) May be the most demanding sport out there. Edited February 6 by Beast 1 1 Quote
teef Posted February 6 Posted February 6 11 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Because it's hard and it's one of those sports you can't hide. Most people cannot take being smothered and pressured in this country. yeah...i think there's a level of dedication and discipline that most high school kids didn't want to deal with. it's a tough sport. 1 1 Quote
strive_for_five_guy Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Playing basketball got all the glory and attention at my high school Quote
Royale with Cheese Posted February 6 Posted February 6 17 minutes ago, teef said: yeah...i think there's a level of dedication and discipline that most high school kids didn't want to deal with. it's a tough sport. If you ever see a guy with a beard and no mustache, stay away. These Dagestan wrestlers are different. They train like Rocky did before he fought Drago. It's a pressure pressure environment all the time. 1 Quote
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