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Originally Posted by KiraYamatoFan
Just a question: has anybody watched Navy vs. Army on Saturday?
It was a hard fought game and all players were in top shape. I wish the NFL had more players meeting the physical fitness standards of the Annapolis and West Point guys; the only beef I have with American football is how some obese guys are admitted on the team. In any sport, I just have a hard time calling a displine a sport if there are players who would be labelled as "out of shape" in normal life.
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Obese players are always on the line and they have to have both strength and endurance. Not every obese guy is as physically powerful and quick as an obese guy in the NFL, not even close, nor has as much muscle mass (even if it's paired with fat). They could lose weight if they switched their diet, but in their case they would not necessarily want to and will pack on as many pounds as possible while still remaining physically capable.