Sports Science: NFL DT Kris Jenkins Vs. Avg Joe

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Just came across this "Sports Science" video on youtube. It's about five years old so some of you may have already seen it. An NFL DT (6'5, 360lb), goes up against an Average Joe (5'8, 160lb) less than half his size, in a mock trench battle. The result is predictable. Both guys are outfitted with electronic sensors that measure the impact as the Avg Joe gets knocked on his butt. Several times. All in the name of science — not a pretty sight. Not coming down squarely on the crash mat looks painful.

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Nice breakdown of the DT's body mechanics, though. Keeps the COG low and the limbs aligned to maximise collision impact.
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His technique was non-existent as they showed.

What I'd like to have seen is a small actually good football player in that scenario where technique and skill on the smaller player's part existed.
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Toppy Vann wrote:His technique was non-existent as they showed.

What I'd like to have seen is a small actually good football player in that scenario where technique and skill on the smaller player's part existed.
Yeah but this is more fun because BOOM. Which was the whole point. LOL
Sports can be a peculiar thing. When partaking in fiction, like a book or movie, we adopt a "Willing Suspension of Disbelief" for enjoyment's sake. There's a similar force at work in sports: "Willing Suspension of Rationality". If you doubt this, listen to any conversation between rival team fans. You even see it among fans of the same team. Fans argue over who's the better QB or goalie, and selectively cite stats that support their views while ignoring those that don't.
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