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So, do you guys think I should join the Dubuque Bruisers Football team?

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GG54172

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March 21: DBQ Bruisers Football Tryout Courtside Sports Bar & Grill Come watch or participate in football tryouts for Dubuque's brand new semi-pro NAFL football team.

Bring indoor work-out clothing for those of you who are coming to try out. The first 15 minutes will be for filling out paperwork. Then get ready to flex your muscles and show your skills. Cost is $15 for those who which to be considered prospective players. No charge for spectators. Come and cheer on the Dubuque Bruisers as they launch the team. Season ticket will be on sale for $36 a person, a $60 value. Admission charged. For more information, visit http://www.dbqbruisers.com

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So, I am 27, 6' tall and 350lbs depending on whether I am weighed before or after a meal. I played defensive/offensive line since the fourth grade. By the time I graduate high school I was 6' 220lbs. I didn't figure I was big enough to play at the University of Michigan, so I went to GMI and studied engineering instead.

 

I didn't realize I was going to gain 125lbs my freshman year. So I played a few intermural sports at GMI, but I was mroe interested in "other things" besides football at that time.

 

Well, I am giving this amatuer football league some serious consideration. Practices are Tuesday and Thursday after work. Games are on Saturday. I could stand to lose 100lbs of fat and gain 30 or 40 lbs of muscle, but I think I'd be alright.

 

My wife loves to watch the NFL, so maybe she would be for it. I haven't asked her yet.

 

What do you think? Have I been listening to Bruce Springsteen's "Glory Days" too much?

GG54172

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Don't know how old you are, but I know my bones are a lot more brittle now then they were 30 years ago.

 

 

I will be 28 in Apr

RedRider

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When I was 26, I went out for the Charlotte rugby team. Played in college and for a couple of years after graduation on a city team in a steel town.

 

I practiced a couple of times with the Charlotte guys, drank a few beers with them afterwards, and decided it was for younger guys. However, I am really glad I gave it a try.

 

The difficult part is - Can you do your job with an injury? I was in sales at the time and was travelling a lot and spending time on the customer's factory floor. These were things I could not do with crutches. Since I had a reconstructed knee from a previous sports related injury, and a child on the way, I decided to walk away.

 

Bottom line - what is the down side? If you do engineering at a desk and will maintain your employment with an injury, go for it. Otherwise, you have a family to support.

 

Let us know what you decide. Sounds like a lot of fun.

 

RR

GG54172

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When I was 26, I went out for the Charlotte rugby team. Played in college and for a couple of years after graduation on a city team in a steel town.

 

I practiced a couple of times with the Charlotte guys, drank a few beers with them afterwards, and decided it was for younger guys. However, I am really glad I gave it a try.

 

The difficult part is - Can you do your job with an injury? I was in sales at the time and was travelling a lot and spending time on the customer's factory floor. These were things I could not do with crutches. Since I had a reconstructed knee from a previous sports related injury, and a child on the way, I decided to walk away.

 

Bottom line - what is the down side? If you do engineering at a desk and will maintain your employment with an injury, go for it. Otherwise, you have a family to support.

 

Let us know what you decide. Sounds like a lot of fun.

 

RR

 

 

We shall see. I would have to choose between becoming and MSF instructor and becoming a football player.

 

I could work with an injury.

RedRider

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We shall see. I would have to choose between becoming and MSF instructor and becoming a football player.

 

I could work with an injury.

 

You can do the MSF instructor thing when you are too old and decrepid to play football. You are only young once. Since you can work with an injury, give it a shot. You will be glad you tried (and maybe succeeded).

 

RR

midnightventure

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The extra weight you are carrying will get a lot harder to carry in a few years. If you can get it off now while you are still young it will help you your whole life. I am 53 and still play basketball but my knees sure feel better when I weigh 220 instead of 240.

Snaggletooth

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I wish I was 28 again. I played a lot of hockey over the years and still ice skate whenever I can during the winter months to keep an edge. Good workout. I got to helping out a local club this winter with a bunch of 16 and 17 year old young men. OK, they are faster, quicker and can change directions a lot faster than I can these days but.........they need to learn that when you tangle with a 54 year old, 6'2", 280 lb. guy the meaning of "check" is "lay down now". Kids! They thought I was going to be an easy mark. Heh, heh, heh.

 

But after the workouts I waited for everybody to leave so they wouldn't see me crawling to my car. I just don't bounce like I used to.

 

But at your age the workout would be great for you. I'd go for it. It can't be anything but a good time one way or the other.

Condor

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Ya gotta do it... I was in a similar situation about the same age as you are now. The Golden State Warriors had walk-on tryouts. I was 6'8"..hey gravity sucks.. 225, High School All League, All State, and played college ball on a scholarship. Anyway, I passed on the tryouts, and have never forgiven myself for doing it. :bang head:

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