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Can We Stop Saying that High School Guys Run a 4.3 40?
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:19 pm
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:19 pm
I just saw someone say that in the thread about Campbell. I see it all the time.
Then, when guys get to the NFL combine, the fastest time in the whole draft is a 4.32 or higher EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR. unless your name is Chris Johnson.
All of the these 40 times are inflated. Either that, or they get SLOWER in college.
Then, when guys get to the NFL combine, the fastest time in the whole draft is a 4.32 or higher EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR. unless your name is Chris Johnson.
All of the these 40 times are inflated. Either that, or they get SLOWER in college.
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Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:20 pm to AlaTiger
What if they run a 4.3?
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:22 pm to wish i was tebow
That's like asking to stop lying about Height/Weight not going to happen.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:24 pm to wish i was tebow
Who runs a 4.3 in high school?
Trindon Holliday. Maybe.
The times are so inflated, they make no sense.
Trindon Holliday. Maybe.
The times are so inflated, they make no sense.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:25 pm to AlaTiger
Not to be a dick but inflated is a poor word choice.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:26 pm to Cmlsu5618
True.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:31 pm to AlaTiger
George Campbell ran a laser timed 4.36 40 yard dash at the Opening in Oregon this year. What would call that?
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:39 pm to AlaTiger
Just assume they're handtimed, add .24, and unwad your panties. Problem solved.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:39 pm to JakeFromStateFarm
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George Campbell ran a laser timed 4.36 40 yard dash at the Opening in Oregon this year. What would call that?
This^^^ OP chose a dumbass example although overall he's correct
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:46 pm to lurker124
Yeah, Campbell is one of the best athletes in the 2015 class.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:52 pm to smash williams
I guess all the specialized training and advances in knowledge of how to properly train an athlete to peak condition, along with ever evolving and improving equipment would have no effect on performance.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:54 pm to Mattwells90
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I guess all the specialized training and advances in knowledge of how to properly train an athlete to peak condition, along with ever evolving and improving equipment would have no effect on performance.
Just compare the NFL combine with high school combines. Somehow these kids are getting slower over the years.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 11:03 pm to GhostofJackson
Moffit got a hold of em
Posted on 7/29/14 at 11:17 pm to AlaTiger
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All of the these 40 times are inflated. Either that, or they get SLOWER in college.
It's a bit of both. Only natural as they bulk up that they slow down a bit.. and the times are hand timed and inflated compared to the laser timed NFL.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 11:31 pm to GhostofJackson
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Just compare the NFL combine with high school combines. Somehow these kids are getting slower over the years.
hand times to electronic/laser times. Those guys at the Opening are getting tested on about the best stuff you can prior to the combine now, so those are legit.
Also, some guys do get slower or faster. The foolish op acts like he's never heard of an injury before, or a guy gaining muscle and losing some speed.
You should know when somebody says 4.3 hand times, you think 4.5 realistic.
This post was edited on 7/29/14 at 11:34 pm
Posted on 7/29/14 at 11:54 pm to AlaTiger
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The times are so inflated, they make no sense.
H.S. measurabled are generally worthless. Overwhelming majority are exaggerated.
Posted on 7/30/14 at 12:36 am to wish i was tebow
quote:
What if they run a 4.3?
They don't.
Posted on 7/30/14 at 12:48 am to AlaTiger
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Who runs a 4.3 in high school?
Trindon Holliday. Maybe.
The times are so inflated, they make no sense.
I had two white high school football players tell me they ran 4.2 40's.
Posted on 7/30/14 at 7:35 am to bmy
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It's a bit of both. Only natural as they bulk up that they slow down a bit.
This is not true at all. 17 year olds are not at their fastest and then slowing down because they put on a little weight in college. The HS track guys go off to college and lift weights and get a little heavier, but they get faster. Male athletes are in their prime from age 21-26/27.
The HS kids haven't come close to tapping into their prime fitness level at age 17/18. NFL combine time is legit...the rest are not.
Here's a list of some NFL guys that also excelled in track & field. None of these guys were at their prime at age 17.
LINK
This post was edited on 7/30/14 at 7:55 am
Posted on 7/30/14 at 7:53 am to marcnbc
Truth. But some kids are that fast. Just not nearly as many as gets reported.
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