Wednesday, 07.28.10: Daily WOD

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The Hogs - Ventura Police Department

Demands of Rugby - SoCal S&C

The Dirtiest Player - GQ

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31 Comments:

1. I'm digging the RUGBY love! started CFFB together in gear for it... so far so good!
Comment by Art Morgan — July 27, 2010 at 9:13pm
2. If you have to do a full investigative report on something that is a year old and was never reported, it's probably none of your goddamn business. Marvin Harrison is a man and should have been there last year to help the colts win another one. Are we not innocent until proven guilty. Appparently, according to the nfl, we are only innocent until mass media sniffs a story. Seriously, whos trying to say the man wasnt in theleague last year cause he cant play anymore. BS. all of it
Comment by daniel — July 28, 2010 at 5:45am
3. Interesting articles. Not judging anyone, but I would try my hardest to keep my nose clean if I was getting paid that much to play sports.
Comment by Clinton Chizinski — July 28, 2010 at 5:52am
4. Marvin: You can take a boy out of the 'hood but you can't take the 'hood out of the boy. And before anyone gets righteous that same standard applies regardless of race. It's tragic really. The guy was always such a powerful talent that went about his business in a humble manner. He should have been on the field and not in that neighborhood.

Innocent until proven guilty is right Daniel. I agree. Let's not put him on the gallows yet. Lots of hater scumbags in Philly want nothing more than to take Marvin down because of his success. Let's see how it plays out.
Comment by CBOS — July 28, 2010 at 6:22am
5. You are indeed innocent until proven guilty, but that's relegated to the courts daniel. The justice system's high standards does it make prone to mistakes: are you going to tell me O.J. is innocent? I don't think the reasonable doubt standards locks society into accepting every outcome of politically savvy, re-election minded prosecutors and judges. Social disapprobation is a tool we can use. Kick up enough dirt, and someone just may pay attention.
Don't know if you any of you watched the Wire, but the article reminds me of this amazing speech: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M2AUYYKfxk
Comment by One_ill_KevinJ — July 28, 2010 at 6:23am
6. I try to keep my questions for rest days... So guys, if whenever I'm bench/pressing something, I find my lift is suffering in the middle. What muscle group do I need to strengthen to fix this? The top/bottom aren't limiting me currently.
Comment by IanT — July 28, 2010 at 6:53am
7. IanT, There's a couple things you can do to get thru that sticking point: Build more speed off of your chest. Make sure you’re driving your feet into the floor. Add chains into your program (this is what helps me the most). Try to push THROUGH your sticking point, not into it. And add more rear delt, trap and external rotator work into your program.
A simple search online will show you that there are a ton of people that share the same problem while others get stuck at the bottom or can't lockout at the top. You'll find tips and tricks all over the place, but your main focus should be to work on your rear delts and traps and vary your workout load with chains and resistance bands which will help trigger growth through those stick points.


Comment by TheNiz — July 28, 2010 at 7:33am
8. IanT,

Check out westside-barbell website. Louie Simmons is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to powerlifts.
Comment by Sam Plost — July 28, 2010 at 8:05am
9. thanks for the rugby article. i have lost a step and don't quite bounce like i used to, but overall, i feel like i'm in better shape now than i was 25 yo. with that being said, is 35 too old to start rugby? any old salts out there?
Comment by chris chase — July 28, 2010 at 8:27am
10. I'm really not intimidated by Mike and his acting like he's this big tough guy because to be honest with you, I'm not impressed by that. Congratulations, you're a meathead son. But you know what? Don't ever put your fucking hands on my underwear.
Comment by Mr. Joshua — July 28, 2010 at 8:31am
11. a rest day question for any gym owners following CFFB. i must admit i'm a bit tired of the globo and my desk jockey job. so, why not open my own facility, right? i have regular CF level 1 cert (yeah yeah, i know, i know). any of you willing to take that discussion offline? please let me know and GFY
Comment by PDNYC — July 28, 2010 at 8:51am
12. Chris, I'm 31, been playing rugby off and on for 12 years. started CFFB two seasons ago and the last two seasons have been the most fun I've had on the pitch. This is the place to be ruggers, especially if you're a loose forward
Comment by JB — July 28, 2010 at 8:57am
13. Thanks Niz and Sam, I'll check out what you guys were talking about.
Comment by IanT — July 28, 2010 at 9:05am
14. First off, The Dirtiest Player is a really well written article. Well done Jason. As for the article itself, to me, it is a cluster f**k of human nature and the exploitation of conflicts and struggles that parallel being raised in poverty. I don't think there is a finger to point. Hard to let go of your roots.

Second: If ya'll could fight anyone, who would it be? Dead or alive.
Comment by C. Lake — July 28, 2010 at 9:40am
15. 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 2 pood KB swings, super-setted with pushups and a 40 yd sprint. rest on walk back.

Let's do this.
Comment by mike — July 28, 2010 at 11:21am
16. I was kinda surprised that this wasn't an article about Richie Incognito...

Still a great read, though.
Comment by Matty — July 28, 2010 at 11:23am
17. Lake: I woul drop down to middleweight and fight Marvin Hagler. My favorite all time fighter and one of the greatest characters to wear the belt. A sincere and classy guy too. Always had time to talk to the kids.
Other than him, John Wayne's character from "The Quiet Man" or "The Green Berets"...fuck it any of his characters. He was a man.
Comment by CBOS — July 28, 2010 at 12:10pm
18. C.Lake: Margaret Thatcher. And I get a crowbar.
Comment by TheNiz — July 28, 2010 at 12:41pm
19. #10

WTF?! Er, did I miss something...?
Comment by Adam Bennett — July 28, 2010 at 12:59pm
20. Lake, I would have to go with that jerk boyfriend in Wedding Crashers. He was kickin the hell out of Vince Vaughn in that football game, but I am pretty sure I could kick his ass. Either him or a spar with jaybird, but I think I would fare better with Wedding Crashers douchebag.
Comment by ShaneP — July 28, 2010 at 1:58pm
21. Crabcakes and football. That's what GFY does!!

GFY!!
Comment by Judass — July 28, 2010 at 2:08pm
22. @Lake

If I could fight anyone it would have to be Usama Bin Laden. At 6'6", 160lbs he has some reach on me but I'd use my clinch game and take him to the ground were I would rain down an ungodly firestorm of elbows on his ugly mug. Then I would collect my $25 Million purse from the US Dept of State. Who's with me?
Comment by Tyler "Melee" Minton — July 28, 2010 at 2:21pm
23. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp10/news/story?id=5417168

lulz
Comment by pete ankrom — July 28, 2010 at 3:30pm
24. Does that team only have 10 players? What are they like the bad news bears of cop football?
Comment by Evan — July 28, 2010 at 3:49pm
25. Shane, smartest move all week.
Comment by JAYBIRD — July 28, 2010 at 3:55pm
26. I am going to have to go with Carrot Top, without a doubt.
Comment by C. Lake — July 28, 2010 at 5:08pm
27. pdnyc-lets talk
Comment by mike d 151 5'7" 35 — July 28, 2010 at 5:47pm
28. mike d - hit me up paleyd at gmail dot com
Comment by PDNYC — July 28, 2010 at 5:52pm
29. I'm leaning more towards 1 vs 1 spirit of competition kind of deal rather than a whose ass would I like to kick spin. In no particular order: T. Roosevelt, George S. Patton, Kazushi Sakuraba
Comment by chris chase — July 28, 2010 at 6:18pm
30. I'm leaning more towards 1 vs 1 spirit of competition kind of deal rather than a whose ass would I like to kick spin. In no particular order: T. Roosevelt, George S. Patton, Kazushi Sakuraba
Comment by chris chase — July 28, 2010 at 6:20pm
31. Thanks for the rugby article John. Cool stats!

@chris chase: A lot of teams have 2nds or 3rds teams where older/new players play. If you feel like you're in good shape I say "go for it." It's an awesome game. Some teams/leagues also have 'old timer' teams for guys over 30 or 40. Enjoy!
Comment by Jon — July 29, 2010 at 7:11pm

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