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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:55 am    Post subject: Saw Andrew Bynum working out today

Bynum is in great shape. I coach football at El Segundo High and he was out on our track today running with what looked like a conditioning coach. He looks ripped and toned, hes actually very fast for a 7-footer.

The trainer worked him hard, having him do combinations of 1/4 and 1/2 mile runs and sprint intervals. We should all be excited about his return this year, Mitch was right...its obvious he worked hard while out with injury because the guy has almost no body fat and is looking fast.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:57 am    Post subject:

I never knew why more basketball players didn't play football. Top two I can think of are Gates and Peppars. Imagine a 7-footer in football pads.

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:57 am    Post subject:








Can't wait to see the kid in action!!!
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:00 am    Post subject:

Wow - I thought he was in the ATL. Glad to have your eye-witness account. As coach, don't you have access to the AV department, because seeing some tape of his work-out tomorrow would be great. Maybe you could tape it Bill Belichek style.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:01 am    Post subject:

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I never knew why more basketball players didn't play football. Top two I can think of are Gates and Peppars. Imagine a 7-footer in football pads.

I used to wish the lakers would bring peppers in for a workout. Imagine him as our 4. See yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:05 am    Post subject:

JUST-MING wrote:
I never knew why more basketball players didn't play football. Top two I can think of are Gates and Peppars. Imagine a 7-footer in football pads.


Imagine a full speed open field tackle at the knees. End of career.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:07 am    Post subject: Re: Saw Andrew Bynum working out today

HawaiianPunch wrote:
Bynum is in great shape. I coach football at El Segundo High and he was out on our track today running with what looked like a conditioning coach. He looks ripped and toned, hes actually very fast for a 7-footer.

The trainer worked him hard, having him do combinations of 1/4 and 1/2 mile runs and sprint intervals. We should all be excited about his return this year, Mitch was right...its obvious he worked hard while out with injury because the guy has almost no body fat and is looking fast.


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:08 am    Post subject:

JUST-MING wrote:
I never knew why more basketball players didn't play football. Top two I can think of are Gates and Peppars. Imagine a 7-footer in football pads.


Guaranteed contracts.

Less risk of injury.

Greater chance to make money on promotions since a helmet doesn't cover your head.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:22 am    Post subject:

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Wow - I thought he was in the ATL. Glad to have your eye-witness account. As coach, don't you have access to the AV department, because seeing some tape of his work-out tomorrow would be great. Maybe you could tape it Bill Belichek style.


He usually comes back to town a month before training camp, so he can start working with Kareem.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:25 am    Post subject:

great news. Thanks for sharing.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:32 am    Post subject:

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Greater chance to make money on promotions since a helmet doesn't cover your head.


Actually, that tends to cost money due to all the paternity suits... ba-da-bump.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:38 am    Post subject:

Can't wait to see Bynumite trash the league this year.
Thanks for sharing the good news

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:44 am    Post subject:

Thats great news Hawaiian Punch. Was AB wearing any type of knee brace at all?
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:56 am    Post subject: Re: Saw Andrew Bynum working out today

HawaiianPunch wrote:
Bynum is in great shape. I coach football at El Segundo High and he was out on our track today running with what looked like a conditioning coach. He looks ripped and toned, hes actually very fast for a 7-footer.

The trainer worked him hard, having him do combinations of 1/4 and 1/2 mile runs and sprint intervals. We should all be excited about his return this year, Mitch was right...its obvious he worked hard while out with injury because the guy has almost no body fat and is looking fast.


Isn't he in ATL?
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:00 am    Post subject: Re: Saw Andrew Bynum working out today

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HawaiianPunch wrote:
Bynum is in great shape. I coach football at El Segundo High and he was out on our track today running with what looked like a conditioning coach. He looks ripped and toned, hes actually very fast for a 7-footer.

The trainer worked him hard, having him do combinations of 1/4 and 1/2 mile runs and sprint intervals. We should all be excited about his return this year, Mitch was right...its obvious he worked hard while out with injury because the guy has almost no body fat and is looking fast.


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:07 am    Post subject:

did you notice what type of brace - if any - did he have on his knee ?
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:26 am    Post subject:

Don't the Lakers have multi-billion dollar facilities? Why is he working out at a high school?
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:27 am    Post subject:

I thought he was in Atlanta having contract issues with Mitch!
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:29 am    Post subject:

encina1 wrote:
Don't the Lakers have multi-billion dollar facilities? Why is he working out at a high school?


Kobe did that early in his career when he lived in the Palisades.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:30 am    Post subject:

JUST-MING wrote:
I never knew why more basketball players didn't play football. Top two I can think of are Gates and Peppars. Imagine a 7-footer in football pads.


Two others I can think of: Tony Gonzalez was a pretty good forward at Cal for two years I think before concentrating on football, and Charlie Ward was a long time NBA veteran pg and a Heisman Award winner at Florida State....
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:33 am    Post subject:

encina1 wrote:
Don't the Lakers have multi-billion dollar facilities? Why is he working out at a high school?


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:41 am    Post subject:

Thx for sharing.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:41 am    Post subject:

encina1 wrote:
Don't the Lakers have multi-billion dollar facilities? Why is he working out at a high school?


I can understand that ...the Lakers facility does not include a track field ...
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:49 am    Post subject:

Hope he can stay healthy. He's obviously got the drive and work ethic to make the most of his talent - if his body (knees) can stay healthy.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:50 am    Post subject:

Well, that's fantastic news!

But until he beats Usain Bolt in the 100 meters, I'm not going to get too excited.
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