Re: Armstrong vs. Ochocinco
 

Id like to see Ocho and TO race right off a cliff.

Re: Armstrong vs. Ochocinco
 

[quote=FRPLG;779087]I wish they still did the [B]fastest man competitions[/B]. I'd love to see Jackson, Johnson, Banks, Ford and a few other guys just do a straight up 100m. I think it'd be between Jackson and Banks. Banks may have a little advantage in that he sprinted before and would maybe be a better starter. Jackson has shown he is faster than Johnson ina foot race. Ford is a question mark.[/quote]

Back in 86 & 87 I believe it was, Darrell Green smoked em all - including Willie Gault & Ron Brown who were both on the 84 gold medal 4x100 team.

Is Banks really that fast? I know he's quick but that doesn't always translate to straight speed.

Re: Armstrong vs. Ochocinco
 

Read the article, I think Chad knows he is slower, that is why he wants AA and Banks to do a baton pass. The race will be him vs them.

Re: Armstrong vs. Ochocinco
 

He is just talking smack, he should go back at look at their 40 numbers. For Chad's sake, hopefully he just finds some sort of excuse. Otherwise it will be embarrassing.

Re: Armstrong vs. Ochocinco
 

[quote=freddyg12;779102]Back in 86 & 87 I believe it was, Darrell Green smoked em all - including Willie Gault & Ron Brown who were both on the 84 gold medal 4x100 team.

Is Banks really that fast? I know he's quick but that doesn't always translate to straight speed.[/quote]

Straight speed is not the issue in football. It's can the receiver get off the line for one and how fast can they get in and out of their breaks.

AA and Banks might be faster at the 100 yrd dash but Ocho might be faster on the field simply due to his ability to get in and out of his cuts faster.

In any event it's nice they are having friendly banter but I'd rather see the production on the field. Wage a stat war or something. Who gets the most yrds and catch's or yrds per catch. I'm sure there are a ton of people who don't play football who could match up well on the 100 yrd dash.

Re: Armstrong vs. Ochocinco
 

SBXVII, a stat wager would be pointless IMO because offensive stats are a product of so many other things(targets, QB, coach, offense, defense, etc.).

I think the whole point of this challenge is simply to compare speed. There is no mention of NFL speed. That comparison is really open to debate because of the factors I have mentioned and subjective qualities too. Pure speed can be quantified relatively easier.

Re: Armstrong vs. Ochocinco
 

Banks and AA are faster than Ocho on the field or off. Doesn't take a genius to see that.

Re: Armstrong vs. Ochocinco
 

[quote=Mattyk;779131]Banks and AA are faster than Ocho on the field or off. Doesn't take a genius to see that.[/quote]

Chad knows this...which is why he's suggesting a 200 or longer race. They'll embarrass him in the 40...he can only hope he can make it close at a longer distance. Also notice how he wants a hand-off for them, while he can continue uninterrupted. He's trying everything he can to close the gap with variables that could benefit him.


Will he do it? Sure...crazy dude raced a horse to keep his word.


I'd like to see if Darrell Green can still beat Ochocinco. :D

Re: Armstrong vs. Ochocinco
 

Well I'll go further and say Darrell Green could still run faster than 85