Wolv Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 inflated? I never understood why a 5'10", 195 lb player would be listed at 6', 220.....Is it sposed to mess with opposing coaches heads? Or impress fans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Little Bit Special Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 They aren't always inlfated. Green Bay used to routinely list Gilbert Brown in the 325-330lb range and everyone knew that he was much heavier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolv Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 They aren't always inlfated. Green Bay used to routinely list Gilbert Brown in the 325-330lb range and everyone knew that he was much heavier. 651723[/snapback] Heh...tis true. Some stats are under-inflated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdadreed Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 shhhhh...my wife does not know that my listed measurements are inflated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 It actually starts back in college when players inflate their measurements to impress scouts. Then, they carry over to the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolv Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 It actually starts back in college when players inflate their measurements to impress scouts. 651888[/snapback] I wonder if thats the case for Playboy centerfolds too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 It actually starts back in college when players inflate their measurements to impress scouts. Then, they carry over to the NFL. 651888[/snapback] Hell, I remember my freaking high school coach doing it. He made just about everyone an inch taller and 10 lbs. heavier. Seemed like an obvious ploy to mess with the opposing coaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 My high school coach told a newspaper I was 5'7" 165 when interviewed about me signing playing soccer in college ... turns our I was 5'4" 125 ... to which he said, "well, you're bigger than you look". Great quote. He never really realized how small I was because of how hard I played. We still laugh about it ... At the college/pro level, you think they'd have a better handle on such things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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