Stupid Football question I always think about

[Ryanwb]

...Why don't NFL teams go out and get a really tall guy...like a 7 footer or taller and just have him block field goals? Think about it, the rule states you cannot get a running start and most of the time the ball is just over the tip of the outstretched hand of the defender. Wouldn't a really tall guy be worth 3-6 points a game and possibly an extra point?? I should be a general manager

 

[Dan H]

I don't think Manute Bol is doing anything right now, either.

 

[Cards Czar]

Originally posted by Dan H
I don't think Manute Bol is doing anything right now, either.

 

[Ryanwb]

Originally posted by Dan H
I don't think Manute Bol is doing anything right now, either.

You see!! He really, really needs the money too. I saw him on real sports and he is broke because he sent all his money to his country that is in a civil war.

 

[green machine]

Offensive linemen would break him in half. But also I always wondered how come in hockey they don't just get sumo wrestlers or some really fat guy to be goalie. If he covers up the goal then they should be OK, right?

adam

 

[Ryanwb]

I just think the conversations between Coach Mac and Manute Bol would be priceless.....they could have their own reality show.

 

[Shane]

Originally posted by Ryanwb
...Why don't NFL teams go out and get a really tall guy...like a 7 footer or taller and just have him block field goals? Think about it, the rule states you cannot get a running start and most of the time the ball is just over the tip of the outstretched hand of the defender. Wouldn't a really tall guy be worth 3-6 points a game and possibly an extra point?? I should be a general manager

I honestly think tha Shaq could also have a career as a DT or DE in the NFL. Look how big and naturally quick he is. Powerful too!

How would you stop him? Chop blocks arent allowed?

 

[Pariah]

Shaq=TE

 

[arthurracoon]

I think everyone here has a good point.

 

[JeffGollin]

That question ranks with the one I always ask about why baseball teams don't keep 2 pitchers (a righty and lefty) in the game at the same time (the non-pitching pitcher probably at 1B) and then switch pitchers so that they can "lefty/righty" the other team to death during the game.

(I think the answer to both questions is: "You give up too much overall in order to possibly achieve one specialized objective."

 

[Dan H]

Originally posted by JeffGollin
That question ranks with the one I always ask about why baseball teams don't keep 2 pitchers (a righty and lefty) in the game at the same time (the non-pitching pitcher probably at 1B) and then switch pitchers so that they can "lefty/righty" the other team to death during the game.

(I think the answer to both questions is: "You give up too much overall in order to possibly achieve one specialized objective."

There's a story in this month's Playboy about a baseball scout who finds a Navajo pitcher who can throw with speed and control right- or left-handed.

 

[Ryanwb]

Originally posted by Dan H
There's a story in this month's Playboy about a baseball scout who finds a Navajo pitcher who can throw with speed and control right- or left-handed.

Wow, somebody who gets Playboy, just to read the articles?

 

[Dan H]

Originally posted by Ryanwb
Wow, somebody who gets Playboy, just to read the articles?

There aren't that many pictures anymore, you've gotta do something with your time.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Re: Re: Stupid Football question I always think about

Originally posted by Shane H
I honestly think tha Shaq could also have a career as a DT or DE in the NFL. Look how big and naturally quick he is. Powerful too!

How would you stop him? Chop blocks arent allowed?

He actually did go out for football when he was younger. He got hit and said, that's enough for me. He didn't mind doing the hitting, but he did not want to get hit a lot. So he went to basketbal...where he actually gets hit quite a bit, although it doesn't show as much because of his size.

 

[Shane]

Re: Re: Re: Stupid Football question I always think about

Originally posted by Brian in Mesa
He actually did go out for football when he was younger. He got hit and said, that's enough for me. He didn't mind doing the hitting, but he did not want to get hit a lot. So he went to basketbal...where he actually gets hit quite a bit, although it doesn't show as much because of his size.

Never knew that!

Thanks Brian.

 

[Cardinal Bob]

Originally posted by Dan H
I don't think Manute Bol is doing anything right now, either.

I saw on ESPN a few months back that Manute Bol was playing either semi-pro or minor league ice hockey. I am not kidding. He looked way too funny on skates! LOL!

 

[mdsisquo]

Re: Re: Stupid Football question I always think about

Originally posted by Shane H
I honestly think tha Shaq could also have a career as a DT or DE in the NFL. Look how big and naturally quick he is. Powerful too!

How would you stop him? Chop blocks arent allowed?

Shaq would have been a FANTASTIC LT!!!