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Randy Couture at the NFL Combine

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Randy Couture is in Indianapolis this weekend trying to create some interest in MMA training methods among the NFL community. From Micheal David Smith at Fanhouse:

Randy Couture is spending the weekend in Indianapolis, trying to drum up interest in mixed martial arts training methods in general, and his Xtreme Couture gym in particular, for NFL teams interested in exploring new methods of strength and conditioning for their players.

Fox Sports NFL reporter Jay Glazer, who takes a keen interest in MMA, is acting as a go-between for Couture and NFL teams.

Jared Allen of the Minnesota Vikings talks about his time with Arizona Combat Sports:

 "I think it's going to be the most important thing I did to help my career," Allen said last year. "It totally changed my entire workout regimen. It's so much easier on the body than running and all that stuff that puts impact on your joints. Plus, it's fun. You won't get burnt out doing the same old running and hills. You'll push yourself further than you ever anticipated."

The article goes on to talk about NFL players competing in MMA after retirement. One player in particular, Stephen Neal of the New England Patriots (the guy who beat Brock Lesnar in college wrestling), is mentioned by Couture. Full article here.

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I wonder if this will lead to more college football players, who don’t make it in the NFL, switching to MMA? Most college football athletes are physical and strong, but we have yet to see a player that isn’t a lineman (Schaub, Mitrione, Jones) make an impact in the sport. I’d be interested to see a linebacker, or WR/DB make the transition

by Fedorable on Feb 27, 2010 4:30 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

I suppose eventually it might...

It’s definitely giving Randy another revenue stream.

"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Ben Franklin

by donkeypunch on Feb 27, 2010 4:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Schaub was a fullback

by BJJDenver on Feb 27, 2010 5:18 PM EST up reply actions  

ahhh

your right, and as a Die hard Buffalo Bills fan, I should have remembered that

by Fedorable on Feb 27, 2010 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

morton was a WR, he didnt exactly make an impact. but I know what you mean.

by bloodyhellbow on Feb 28, 2010 12:25 AM EST up reply actions  

Westbrook was a WR and he has solid potential

by Steve4192 on Mar 1, 2010 7:47 AM EST up reply actions  

isn’t he a pretty decent grappler?

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by Matthew Roth on Mar 1, 2010 1:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Anything that spreads the word of MMA in a positive light I’m all for.

by darkside3744 on Feb 27, 2010 4:54 PM EST reply actions  

I hear the Raiders are looking at Couture with their first round pick.

by Ozone on Feb 27, 2010 5:30 PM EST reply actions  

also not a convict

by brooksto on Mar 2, 2010 12:07 AM EST reply actions  

sigh… reply fail on me

by brooksto on Mar 2, 2010 12:09 AM EST up reply actions  

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