Gable Steveson update

[Sierra Foothills]

I don't understand the surprise about Steveson's return to college athletics.

 

1) He competed in a different sport as a professional

2) Olympic athletes (who are assuredly professional) can return to compete in college sports

3) Many college athletes (via NIL) are now professional athletes.

 

On a different subject, Steveson played for the Bills at 5'11" and 266 lbs. He was often listed at 6'1" as a wrestler but the tape measure shows otherwise.

 

Not that it's the end all by any means but Hendrickson looked taller, longer, and heavier.

 

And it probably didn't help that Steveson had taken time off from wrestling either.

 

[Mr. WEO]

8 hours ago, Brand J said:

The fact the Bills didn’t deem him worthy of their practice squad or further development after signing him to a 3 year deal was wild. 

 

Beane is the MVP tho...

[wppete]

17 minutes ago, CoudyBills said:

No, they didn't.  The answer was posted and hour ago.

Sounds like another scam. 

[Sierra Foothills]

I think the Steveson failure raises the question whether someone who is 5'11" and 266 pounds can actually play defensive tackle in the NFL.

 

[thenorthremembers]

45 minutes ago, boyst said:

There is also legal battles happening with NIL in High School, as many stars allow it. The ramifications that high schools become professional paid athletes will change the entrance path for college athletes.

If you have a family, children, love, good ethics and values you are no worse off than any man.

Without question my friend.   I am blessed beyond measure in those things.  I just understand the work sports require at that level, especially wrestling which is one of the hardest sports I've ever taken part in. 

[The Cincinnati Kid]

It looked like they just laid on each other. Cool for the orange guy, I guess, but didn’t look all exciting to an outsider.

[Mark Vader]

I was just disappointed that Steveson didn't run out of the tunnel during the AFC Championship game and hit Chris Jones in the leg with a baseball bat.

[Saint Doug]

The big question becomes, are the Bills now going to sign this Wyatt guy?

[boyst]

2 hours ago, thenorthremembers said:

Without question my friend.   I am blessed beyond measure in those things.  I just understand the work sports require at that level, especially wrestling which is one of the hardest sports I've ever taken part in. 

Every kid should wrestle at least two years. 

[Ga boy]

On 5/31/2024 at 2:05 PM, Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD said:

I like the fact that we're leaving no stone unturned to find talent.

 

Stephen Neal was a NCAA championship wrestler who went from never playing football to an excellent starting guard and 3X Superbowl champion with the Patriots.

 

It's a low-risk high reward bet.

 

 

I’d like to see him clean and jerk Mahomey.

[boyst]

2 hours ago, Ga boy said:

I’d like to see him clean and jerk Mahomey.

Clean and jerk is an Olympic weight lift. Not a wrestling maneuver. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[Mr. WEO]

8 years of college down the drain...

[Goin Breakdown]

9 hours ago, Sierra Foothills said:

I don't understand the surprise about Steveson's return to college athletics.

 

1) He competed in a different sport as a professional

2) Olympic athletes (who are assuredly professional) can return to compete in college sports

3) Many college athletes (via NIL) are now professional athletes.

 

On a different subject, Steveson played for the Bills at 5'11" and 266 lbs. He was often listed at 6'1" as a wrestler but the tape measure shows otherwise.

 

Not that it's the end all by any means but Hendrickson looked taller, longer, and heavier.

 

And it probably didn't help that Steveson had taken time off from wrestling either.

 

Wasn't he in the WWE professional "wrestling". My surprise is more along the lines of time away and age. Now I could probably look at that up but.... none of this ever occurred to me. I can't speak for anyone else but that's where my surprise comes from. 

Can a 50 year old dude just go back to college and wrestle?  Truly I don't know lol. Basically for me this brings up questions I never knew I had. 

Edited yesterday at 12:07 AM by Goin Breakdown

[Johnny Hammersticks]

2 hours ago, boyst said:

Clean and jerk is an Olympic weight lift. Not a wrestling maneuver. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Wasn’t it also your nickname in high school?

[Ga boy]

2 hours ago, boyst said:

Clean and jerk is an Olympic weight lift. Not a wrestling maneuver. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Ok I’d settle for a choke slam, but he looks strong enough to clean and jerk afterwards.

[boyst]

30 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

Wasn’t it also your nickname in high school?

The jerk?

I was born a poor black child!

[Just Jack]

9 hours ago, boyst said:

There is also legal battles happening with NIL in High School, as many stars allow it. The ramifications that high schools become professional paid athletes will change the entrance path for college athletes.

 

It's not uncommon around my area for the catholic high schools to recruit certain student athletes. And there's always rumors of parents renting apartments in certain school districts, so their child can go to a high school and get more playing time, than the one they were in before. 

 

59 minutes ago, Goin Breakdown said:

Can a 50 year old dude just go back to college and wrestle?  Truly I don't know lol. Basically for me this brings up questions I'm never knew I had. 

 

Yes, as long as they have not used their eligibility. And they can go to different divisions to get more years. Division 1 years do not count if they were to drop down to a division 2 or 3 school. 

[chongli]

3 hours ago, boyst said:

Clean and jerk is an Olympic weight lift. Not a wrestling maneuver. 🤷🏼‍♂️

 

Impressed by your knowledge. Not many know that, or the difference between weightlifting and powerlifting. Those, as well as (real) wrestling, need to be televised more. Body building too.

Edited yesterday at 12:06 AM by chongli

[chongli]

1 hour ago, Goin Breakdown said:

 

Can a 50 year old dude just go back to college and wrestle?  Truly I don't know lol. Basically for me this brings up questions I never knew I had. 

 

Not if he started college in his 40's or before and wants to do an NCAA D1 sport. From Google AI:

 

"In NCAA Division I, student-athletes have four seasons of eligibility within a five-year period to compete in a sport, and there is no age limit for playing. 

 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

 

Four Seasons in Five Years: The NCAA's rule states that a student-athlete can compete in a sport for a maximum of four seasons, and these four seasons must fall within a period of five calendar years. 

 

No Age Limit: There is no age restriction for participating in NCAA Division I sports. 

 

Starting the Clock: The "clock" for the five-year period begins on the first day of classes of a term for which the student-athlete is registered for full-time study at a collegiate institution. 

 

Exceptions: The NCAA can grant exceptions to these rules in certain circumstances"

 

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But I think it is ok for NCAA D2 or D3 or NAIA or NJCAA, etc.

Edited yesterday at 12:15 AM by chongli

[Goin Breakdown]

10 minutes ago, chongli said:

 

Not if he started college in his 40's or before and wants to do an NCAA D1 sport. From Google AI:

 

"In NCAA Division I, student-athletes have four seasons of eligibility within a five-year period to compete in a sport, and there is no age limit for playing. 

 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

 

Four Seasons in Five Years: The NCAA's rule states that a student-athlete can compete in a sport for a maximum of four seasons, and these four seasons must fall within a period of five calendar years. 

 

No Age Limit: There is no age restriction for participating in NCAA Division I sports. 

 

Starting the Clock: The "clock" for the five-year period begins on the first day of classes of a term for which the student-athlete is registered for full-time study at a collegiate institution. 

 

Exceptions: The NCAA can grant exceptions to these rules in certain circumstances"

 

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But I think it is ok for NCAA D2 or D3 or NAIA or NJCAA, etc.

This is mind blowing to me. Idk why. I've got to look up who was the oldest athlete to participate on a D1 sports team. Oh and play in a game. Kind of a fun topic.