so...Herschel Walker wants to play football again

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Jan 25, 2011 8:59 AM
If anyone can do it, its him. I will reserve judgment though.
Jan 25, 2011 8:59am
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Jan 25, 2011 9:01 AM
Dude's outta funds...who the hell is going to sign a 49 year old running back?
Jan 25, 2011 9:01am
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Jan 25, 2011 9:29 AM
He claims he ran a 4.38 40 last February.
Jan 25, 2011 9:29am
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Jan 25, 2011 10:34 AM
On behalf of 50 year old males everywhere, I hope he makes it.
Jan 25, 2011 10:34am
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Nate

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Jan 25, 2011 10:49 AM
I'd love to see it. He is a physical best but I don't think he has the speed for it anymore.
Jan 25, 2011 10:49am
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Jan 25, 2011 10:52 AM
This is him at 48.

Jan 25, 2011 10:52am
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Jan 25, 2011 10:54 AM
Herschel wasn't that great when he was younger. I bet Al Davis would sign him.
Jan 25, 2011 10:54am
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Jan 25, 2011 12:33 PM
I want to bottle his genetics and drink it every day
Jan 25, 2011 12:33pm
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Jan 25, 2011 4:07 PM
I bet he will get invited to a tryout just like Brock Lesnar did a few years back.
Jan 25, 2011 4:07pm
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Jan 25, 2011 4:13 PM
BENGALS!!!!!
Jan 25, 2011 4:13pm
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Jan 25, 2011 4:37 PM
voewoody;652607 wrote:BENGALS!!!!!
Laffin........Thought the same thing.
Jan 25, 2011 4:37pm
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Jan 25, 2011 4:53 PM
Think he could pass a drug test for PED's? There are lots and lots of banned substances that may have been helping him get that physique
Jan 25, 2011 4:53pm
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Jan 25, 2011 5:31 PM
justincredible;652075 wrote:Herschel wasn't that great when he was younger

You serious Clark?
Jan 25, 2011 5:31pm
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Jan 25, 2011 6:02 PM
This would be a great promotion for a UFL team. I'm on the phone right now if I run one of those franchises
Jan 25, 2011 6:02pm
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Jan 26, 2011 8:35 AM
Despite his impressive physique, at his age the joints can't take the pounding. He won't make it out of training camp. Mark it.
Jan 26, 2011 8:35am
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Jan 26, 2011 10:41 AM
thavoice;652705 wrote:Think he could pass a drug test for PED's? There are lots and lots of banned substances that may have been helping him get that physique

This dude is pure genetics and hard work.

http://www.tryingfitness.com/herschel-walker-workout/#

I heard about his diet and exercise regimen years ago, this article outlines it pretty well. Crazy.
Jan 26, 2011 10:41am
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Jan 26, 2011 11:40 AM
From article:
* Does not train with free-weights
* Uses bodyweight exercises, calisthenics, and conditioning, as well as martial arts training
* Performs 750-1,000 push-ups daily
* 2,000+ sit-ups daily
* Skips breakfast
* Trains for martial arts which includes wrestling, kickboxing, sparring and jujitsu
* Dinner is the only meal consumed which consists of salad, soup, and bread
* He is a vegetarian
* Sleeps four hours a night
How do you get that big without using free weights?
Jan 26, 2011 11:40am
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Jan 26, 2011 12:11 PM
thedynasty1998;654044 wrote:From article:


How do you get that big without using free weights?

I don't know...maybe he was way ahead of the curve and was slipping some HGH in with his morning Orange Juice. He's just a freak of nature is all.
Jan 26, 2011 12:11pm
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Jan 26, 2011 12:23 PM
2000+ situps a day? haha man. Wonder if he does them consecutively or if breaks it up during different parts of the day?
Jan 26, 2011 12:23pm
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Jan 26, 2011 12:25 PM
thedynasty1998;654044 wrote:From article:


How do you get that big without using free weights?
EFF that...
Jan 26, 2011 12:25pm
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Jan 26, 2011 2:39 PM
how is dude still swoll? i dont understand.
Jan 26, 2011 2:39pm
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Jan 26, 2011 2:58 PM
Y-Town Steelhound;652787 wrote:You serious Clark?

Yes. He had one great season (over 2,000 yards) and a few good seasons. Only rushed for 1,000 yards in a season twice.

Ranks 171st all-time in rushing yards per game. 35th in rushing yards. 38th in rushing TDs. Only 2 Pro Bowls.
Jan 26, 2011 2:58pm
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Jan 26, 2011 4:03 PM
justincredible;654283 wrote:Yes. He had one great season (over 2,000 yards) and a few good seasons. Only rushed for 1,000 yards in a season twice.

Ranks 171st all-time in rushing yards per game. 35th in rushing yards. 38th in rushing TDs. Only 2 Pro Bowls.

He also wasted the prime years of his career in the USFL where he was an absolute monster. If you combine his USFL and NFL rushing totals, he's 5th on the all-time list. Can't fault his career for slowing after going to an awful Vikings team who didn't use him properly and also had nothing to build around him given that they traded so many picks to the Cowboys (which also created incredible pressure for him to perform considering he had to "live up" to a stupid trade that he didn't make). He still ranks 8th all time in total yardage (rushing, receiving, return). One of only six players with 60+ rushing touchdowns and 20+ receiving touchdowns.

This doesn't even take into account that he was, without much argument, one of the greatest college football players of all-time. Make no mistake about it, we're talking about a VERY talented football player/athlete.
Jan 26, 2011 4:03pm