Why does it seem all the american football players are getting fatter?
2006-08-15 02:25:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
they've always been fat
2006-08-15 02:31:41 · answer #1 · answered by cry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not all fat. Look at their heights too. It's common to see linemen in the draft going about 6-foot-6 or taller.
There's such a premium put on weight, though, that I'm sure that plays some psychological role in these guys packing on some pounds.
I do think you're starting to see that tide turn a bit, though, as you're seeing more defensive ends weighing in at 275 or less. As that goes, I think you'll see offensive tackles start to slim down a bit to keep pace with them, and on and on.
That's a good thing, too, because guys that size (especially blacks) are diabetes cases waiting to happen.
2006-08-15 02:34:34 · answer #2 · answered by Lawn Jockey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just in general people are getting bigger, taller, and wider. They done a survey about it. The average size of a person in the 1800's were smaller. Think about it. But I do agree with you. I thought baseball is the worse though. Over grown fat men running around the bases it seems funny.
2006-08-15 02:37:01 · answer #3 · answered by aimstir31 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol because they dont train during the off season they just eat and lay on the couch until training camp starts
2006-08-15 02:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by sexy_enchanted2320032005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go take a sh*t
2006-08-15 06:00:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋