Olympic weight lifters. They exhibit agility, speed and power in the most awkward positions. They are some of the fastest runners too.
Iād say that strongman produces the most versatile athletes with regards to skills/physical attributes that translate well to everyday life (but not other sports).
Canāt disagree with the above points on gymnasts, but I think itās time we gave crossfit a little bit of respect. Itās due some, even if you only think a little. In terms of balance and coordination, the gymnasts have got them beat, but I think crossfitters win at strength and endurance.
[quote]MytchBucanan wrote:
Olympic weight lifters. They exhibit agility, speed and power in the most awkward positions. They are some of the fastest runners too.[/quote]
I love when people say this, it makes me laugh. All because of an incomplete study done some 40 years ago. Hang out at a Division I football or track practice, and youād probably change your opinion.
[quote]Apoklyps wrote:
Iād say that strongman produces the most versatile athletes with regards to skills/physical attributes that translate well to everyday life (but not other sports).
Canāt disagree with the above points on gymnasts, but I think itās time we gave crossfit a little bit of respect. Itās due some, even if you only think a little. In terms of balance and coordination, the gymnasts have got them beat, but I think crossfitters win at strength and endurance.[/quote]
Crossfitters have more strength and endurance than a gymnast? I laugh.
[quote]Apoklyps wrote:
Canāt disagree with the above points on gymnasts, but I think itās time we gave crossfit a little bit of respect. Itās due some, even if you only think a little. In terms of balance and coordination, the gymnasts have got them beat, but I think crossfitters win at strength and endurance.[/quote]
what drugs are you on?
I think a linebacker position or running back in the NFL is one of the most well rounded athletes in regards to strength, speed, agility and ability to quickly process information. Gymnastics and wrestling come in second.
Note: I donāt know shit about rugby so I canāt judge that.
[quote]Ripsaw3689 wrote:
I think a linebacker position or running back in the NFL is one of the most well rounded athletes in regards to strength, speed, agility and ability to quickly process information. Gymnastics and wrestling come in second.
Note: I donāt know shit about rugby so I canāt judge that.[/quote]
but if he played basketball he would get dominated by the ātrueā athletes, Basketball players.
[quote]deadgame wrote:
[quote]MytchBucanan wrote:
Olympic weight lifters. They exhibit agility, speed and power in the most awkward positions. They are some of the fastest runners too.[/quote]
I love when people say this, it makes me laugh. All because of an incomplete study done some 40 years ago. Hang out at a Division I football or track practice, and youād probably change your opinion. [/quote]
You think power production or overall strength would be greater in a Division I football player over a professional Olympic Weight Lifter? Care to explain?
Iām honestly just curious as to why you think that. I donāt know which would perform better(though better at what?). Overall, I still feel as though an Olympic lifter is a fairly well-rounded individual generallyā¦ But, so is a high-level football player. I suppose Iām torn, and Iād like a real explanation.
[quote]ImaMonsta wrote:
[quote]deadgame wrote:
[quote]MytchBucanan wrote:
Olympic weight lifters. They exhibit agility, speed and power in the most awkward positions. They are some of the fastest runners too.[/quote]
I love when people say this, it makes me laugh. All because of an incomplete study done some 40 years ago. Hang out at a Division I football or track practice, and youād probably change your opinion. [/quote]
You think power production or overall strength would be greater in a Division I football player over a professional Olympic Weight Lifter? Care to explain?
Iām honestly just curious as to why you think that. I donāt know which would perform better(though better at what?). Overall, I still feel as though an Olympic lifter is a fairly well-rounded individual generallyā¦ But, so is a high-level football player. I suppose Iām torn, and Iād like a real explanation. [/quote]
I wasnāt necessarily referring to power output, I was referring to the nonsensical claim that they are āsome of the fastest runnersā. And Oly lifters are FAR from well rounded. Ask them to do something laterally. Powerful, yes. Well rounded athletes, no.
Wanna see some amazing athletes? Watch top level running backs, safeties, outside linebackers and defensive ends. Fast, powerful, explosive, coordinated individuals. Iām not even remotely talking about sport/position specific skillā¦Iām talking about measuring raw ATHLETICISM.
This could be interesting -10 gold medallists from this years Olympics go head to headā¦
Wanna see some amazing athletes? Watch top level running backs, safeties, outside linebackers and defensive ends. Fast, powerful, explosive, coordinated individuals. Iām not even remotely talking about sport/position specific skillā¦Iām talking about measuring raw ATHLETICISM.[/quote]
I think they are the best. And, I would throw in recievers. Those guys have to be able to run all day
I really rate rugby and hockey for all round athleticism.
Gymnasts canāt run for shit.
Hurling is probably up there as well.
[quote]Aggv wrote:
Not to insult rugby players by any means.
Rugby is to football, as distance runners are to sprinters. I dont think itās quite the gap difference since rugby players are beasts, but itās a fair comparison.
What does the average top flight rugby player make $$ ? The NFL is such a big business now, i think itās only increased the lengths guys go to get into the game.[/quote]
Not much! But salaries are heavily regulated to keep teams on a roughly even keel. You cant pay players millions of $$ a year because the national and international rugby boards donāt allow it.
[quote]Aggv wrote:
Not to insult rugby players by any means.
Rugby is to football, as distance runners are to sprinters. I dont think itās quite the gap difference since rugby players are beasts, but itās a fair comparison.
What does the average top flight rugby player make $$ ? The NFL is such a big business now, i think itās only increased the lengths guys go to get into the game.[/quote]
Not much! But salaries are heavily regulated to keep teams on a roughly even keel. You cant pay players millions of $$ a year because the national and international rugby boards donāt allow it, and its not really in the culture.
A top rugby player was offered a 3 million $ a year for a 4 year deal as a kicker for the Miami Dolphins in 2005 but turned it down lol.
[quote]DBCooper wrote:
[quote]Apoklyps wrote:
Iād say that strongman produces the most versatile athletes with regards to skills/physical attributes that translate well to everyday life (but not other sports).
Canāt disagree with the above points on gymnasts, but I think itās time we gave crossfit a little bit of respect. Itās due some, even if you only think a little. In terms of balance and coordination, the gymnasts have got them beat, but I think crossfitters win at strength and endurance.[/quote]
Crossfitters have more strength and endurance than a gymnast? I laugh.
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If you made a gymnast run a marathon against a crossfitter, do you really think the gymnast would win?
Sumo wrestlers are impressively well-rounded.
[quote]Trocchi wrote:
[quote]Aggv wrote:
Not to insult rugby players by any means.
Rugby is to football, as distance runners are to sprinters. I dont think itās quite the gap difference since rugby players are beasts, but itās a fair comparison.
What does the average top flight rugby player make $$ ? The NFL is such a big business now, i think itās only increased the lengths guys go to get into the game.[/quote]
Not much! But salaries are heavily regulated to keep teams on a roughly even keel. You cant pay players millions of $$ a year because the national and international rugby boards donāt allow it, and its not really in the culture.
A top rugby player was offered a 3 million $ a year for a 4 year deal as a kicker for the Miami Dolphins in 2005 but turned it down lol.[/quote]
Right. There have been Rugby players transfer over to the NFL. They have all been punters
[quote]mbdix wrote:
[quote]Trocchi wrote:
[quote]Aggv wrote:
Not to insult rugby players by any means.
Rugby is to football, as distance runners are to sprinters. I dont think itās quite the gap difference since rugby players are beasts, but itās a fair comparison.
What does the average top flight rugby player make $$ ? The NFL is such a big business now, i think itās only increased the lengths guys go to get into the game.[/quote]
Not much! But salaries are heavily regulated to keep teams on a roughly even keel. You cant pay players millions of $$ a year because the national and international rugby boards donāt allow it, and its not really in the culture.
A top rugby player was offered a 3 million $ a year for a 4 year deal as a kicker for the Miami Dolphins in 2005 but turned it down lol.[/quote]
Right. There have been Rugby players transfer over to the NFL. They have all been punters[/quote]
Thats an athletic position. 
[quote]mbdix wrote:
[quote]Trocchi wrote:
[quote]Aggv wrote:
Not to insult rugby players by any means.
Rugby is to football, as distance runners are to sprinters. I dont think itās quite the gap difference since rugby players are beasts, but itās a fair comparison.
What does the average top flight rugby player make $$ ? The NFL is such a big business now, i think itās only increased the lengths guys go to get into the game.[/quote]
Not much! But salaries are heavily regulated to keep teams on a roughly even keel. You cant pay players millions of $$ a year because the national and international rugby boards donāt allow it, and its not really in the culture.
A top rugby player was offered a 3 million $ a year for a 4 year deal as a kicker for the Miami Dolphins in 2005 but turned it down lol.[/quote]
Right. There have been Rugby players transfer over to the NFL. They have all been punters[/quote]
Is this sarcasm? And the post was to exemplify the salary culture in world rugbyā¦ not the athletic differences between the sports.
[quote]Trocchi wrote:
[quote]mbdix wrote:
[quote]Trocchi wrote:
[quote]Aggv wrote:
Not to insult rugby players by any means.
Rugby is to football, as distance runners are to sprinters. I dont think itās quite the gap difference since rugby players are beasts, but itās a fair comparison.
What does the average top flight rugby player make $$ ? The NFL is such a big business now, i think itās only increased the lengths guys go to get into the game.[/quote]
Not much! But salaries are heavily regulated to keep teams on a roughly even keel. You cant pay players millions of $$ a year because the national and international rugby boards donāt allow it, and its not really in the culture.
A top rugby player was offered a 3 million $ a year for a 4 year deal as a kicker for the Miami Dolphins in 2005 but turned it down lol.[/quote]
Right. There have been Rugby players transfer over to the NFL. They have all been punters[/quote]
Is this sarcasm? And the post was to exemplify the salary culture in world rugbyā¦ not the athletic differences between the sports.
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I guess so. Just that they have all been punters. I undersatnd your point and not trying to bash rugby. I just donāt think they are on the same level as NFL athletes. You probably know more about Rugby than I do. What position did the players play who came over to the NFL in Rugby? And, what is that positions responsibilty in Rugby?
My bad. I read over your last comment quickly, and poorly. Iāll shut up now