Football How far can you throw a football? - Page 4

**Buck** · 08-28-2009, 04:30 PM

I only played baseball until I was 15 when I tore my arm out of its socket swinging a bat. I hit a homer though.

wildcat09 · 08-28-2009, 04:35 PM

my little brother is only 5'9" and maybe 155 soaking wet but has long arms and he can whiz the chit out of a football. He also threw upper 80's as a pitcher. Its all in the mechanics.

Silock · 08-28-2009, 04:49 PM

I have no idea. Maybe 40 yards on a good day.

**mlyonsd** · 08-28-2009, 04:58 PM

When I was a sophomore in HS our coach had a pitcher from the local college (where Splittorf came from) come out and throw batting practice one time.

I was in the on deck circle when he warmed up. It was hot and we all had our shirts off. It was also back in the day when all the cool guys wore gold chains. I remember the guy getting in the batters box and the first pitch this college guy throws is a wild fast ball. The batter threw himself backwards and the ball clipped his gold chain. Between him going backwards and the speed of the ball the chain broke and landed at my feet where I was standing.

I about crapped my pants and when it was my turn to bat I can't even tell you I remember batting.

After that, there was only one guy in our city that could throw 90mph and I successfully fouled one off before striking out the one time I faced him.

A 90 mph fastball is crazy.

CoMoChief · 08-28-2009, 04:51 PM

about 55 yrds. i know I can hit someone in the endzone standing on the 50 yd line. Did it all the time playing flag football at MU.

A lot of it has to do with the size of your hands. granted theres technique in throwing a football, but have you ever seen the size of Elway's hands? that guy could wrap his gorilla fingers around the damn ball. no wonder he could chuck it 80 yds.

Hammock Parties · 08-28-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

about 55 yrds. i know I can hit someone in the endzone standing on the 50 yd line. Did it all the time playing flag football at MU.

A lot of it has to do with the size of your hands. granted theres technique in throwing a football, but have you ever seen the size of Elway's hands? that guy could wrap his gorilla fingers around the damn ball. no wonder he could chuck it 80 yds.

This might be my problem. The football feels a little big in my hands.

wildcat09 · 08-28-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

This might be my problem. The football feels a little big in my hands.

you aren't one of the guys in the new Burger King commercials with tiny hands are you??

Direckshun · 08-28-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

This might be my problem. The football feels a little big in my hands.

Silock · 08-28-2009, 04:53 PM

I wonder how far Sasha Kaun could throw a football.

CoMoChief · 08-28-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

I wonder how far Sasha Kaun could throw a football.

I'd like to see him try. If he's half as reeruned throwing a football as he is playing basketball, Im more than sure it would be a great comedy sketch.

**Buck** · 08-28-2009, 05:03 PM

My friends cousin was drafted by the Red Sox, and the year after he retired due to injury I faced him.

He threw over 90 and had a mean curve ball.

I couldn't even see the 90 whizz by me, and the curve ball kept looking like it was going to hit my face before it broke across the plate.

CoMoChief · 08-28-2009, 05:09 PM

Good friend of mine a couple years ago got drafted 45th overall by the Red Sox.

Kris Johnson, LHP from Blue Springs, pitched at Wichita St. Actually recovered from Tommy John Surgery after his soph yr in college IIRC.

He's a lefty, throws about low 90's and has some stuff. I think he's pitching AAA Pawtucket right now.

Over-Head · 08-28-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

. I have well-muscled shoulders from all the wacking off I do

FYP

08-28-2009, 05:38 PM

I throw it far enough. Never really measured.

ZootedGranny · 08-28-2009, 05:43 PM

The last time I measured, just over 60 yards, but that was a couple of years ago. I could still probably wing it, but my arm would be dead the next day.

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08-28-2009, 04:30 PM	#1
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $6190295	I only played baseball until I was 15 when I tore my arm out of its socket swinging a bat. I hit a homer though.
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08-28-2009, 04:35 PM	#2
wildcat09 well.....alright Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: GC Casino cash: $10004900	my little brother is only 5'9" and maybe 155 soaking wet but has long arms and he can whiz the chit out of a football. He also threw upper 80's as a pitcher. Its all in the mechanics. __________________
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08-28-2009, 04:49 PM	#3
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	I have no idea. Maybe 40 yards on a good day.
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08-28-2009, 04:58 PM	#4
mlyonsd Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Spink, SD Casino cash: $-2006238	When I was a sophomore in HS our coach had a pitcher from the local college (where Splittorf came from) come out and throw batting practice one time. I was in the on deck circle when he warmed up. It was hot and we all had our shirts off. It was also back in the day when all the cool guys wore gold chains. I remember the guy getting in the batters box and the first pitch this college guy throws is a wild fast ball. The batter threw himself backwards and the ball clipped his gold chain. Between him going backwards and the speed of the ball the chain broke and landed at my feet where I was standing. I about crapped my pants and when it was my turn to bat I can't even tell you I remember batting. After that, there was only one guy in our city that could throw 90mph and I successfully fouled one off before striking out the one time I faced him. A 90 mph fastball is crazy.
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08-28-2009, 04:51 PM	#5
CoMoChief Mahomes Dynasty Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $7712254	about 55 yrds. i know I can hit someone in the endzone standing on the 50 yd line. Did it all the time playing flag football at MU. A lot of it has to do with the size of your hands. granted theres technique in throwing a football, but have you ever seen the size of Elway's hands? that guy could wrap his gorilla fingers around the damn ball. no wonder he could chuck it 80 yds.
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08-28-2009, 04:53 PM	#9
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	I wonder how far Sasha Kaun could throw a football.
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08-28-2009, 05:03 PM	#11
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $6190295	My friends cousin was drafted by the Red Sox, and the year after he retired due to injury I faced him. He threw over 90 and had a mean curve ball. I couldn't even see the 90 whizz by me, and the curve ball kept looking like it was going to hit my face before it broke across the plate.
Posts: 44,604

08-28-2009, 05:09 PM	#12
CoMoChief Mahomes Dynasty Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $7712254	Good friend of mine a couple years ago got drafted 45th overall by the Red Sox. Kris Johnson, LHP from Blue Springs, pitched at Wichita St. Actually recovered from Tommy John Surgery after his soph yr in college IIRC. He's a lefty, throws about low 90's and has some stuff. I think he's pitching AAA Pawtucket right now.
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08-28-2009, 05:38 PM	#14
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	I throw it far enough. Never really measured.
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08-28-2009, 05:43 PM	#15
ZootedGranny Chump Steamroller Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: . Casino cash: $10015042	The last time I measured, just over 60 yards, but that was a couple of years ago. I could still probably wing it, but my arm would be dead the next day.
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