[Deehntr56]

The Freak List: The 10 craziest athletes in college football:thumbs_up:

Simon should have a great year-He has had a great off season and spring and should be dominant this fall.

5. John Simon, Ohio State, DL: It seems like the Youngstown product has been on this list dating back to the days of Manny Lawson/Vernon Davis. As a 16-year-old, Simon could do 31 reps at 225 when he was turning heads at Cardinal Mooney High, setting weight room records for that storied Ohio prep program. There are heftier D-linemen, but perhaps none who are as strong pound-for-pound. The 6-2, 270-pound Simon is the definition of the word powerhouse. His relentless approach is just as evident on the field as it is in the weight room. "Donald Duck could be the strength coach if John Simon were the only guy in the weight room," said Urban Meyer. According to Mickey Marotti, who has trained more than his share of Freaks in his days at Florida, Simon benched 225 38 times, timed a 4.6 40 and broad jumped more than 10 feet, but the new Buckeyes strength coach says the Freakiest thing about the defensive tackle is his weight room intensity. And, it's that which makes just as big of an impact on his teammates 365 days a year as it does on his opponents on game day.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoo...-the-10-craziest-athletes-in-college-football

 

[RGJZ06]

John,

If you want to see a real freak, Google Brian Oldfield. He was a world class shot putter but would have made an outstanding O-lineman. A true freak.

RGJZ06Biography

The Career of a Shot Putter

This website will be an ongoing work.* It's purpose is to document the athletic career of Brian Oldfield.* He had, without question, the longest active throwing career of any world class shot putter.* His last competitive season was 1988 when, at age 43, he attempted to qualify for the US Olympic team.

While he was the most successful and accomplished shot putter of the 1970s and early 1980s, his athleticism made him competitive at many other endeavors.* They include the Highland Games, where he set and still holds multiple world and American records.* He was a competitor in "The Superstars" and "The World's Strongest Man".* He also dabbled in boxing and wrestling.* These endeavors will also be documented on this site.

After all was said and done, Brian was first and foremost a shot putter.* He was the first man to throw over 72' (outdoors), 73', 74' and 75'.* His best throw (75' in May, 1975) still ranks him in the top 4 of all time.

Brian remains active in shot putting today through coaching.* He is available for coaching individuals, groups or to appear at clinics.

Brian lives in Elgin, IL and can be reached at 847-488-1761.

Information or questions regarding this website may be sent to [email protected].

Biography Highlights

Born: Elgin, IL June 1, 1945

HS: Elgin High School; Illinois HS Shot Put Champion - 1963; 4th in 1962

College: Middle Tennessee State; 3 time Ohio Valley Conference Shot Put Champion

Olympian: 1972 Shot Put; 6th place

Throwing Accomplishments

Here is a list of Brian's best throws year by year.

Here is a list of Brian's throws over 70'.

Brian first threw over 70 feet as a glider in 1972.

Brian set the Indoor World record of 70' 10 1/2" in 1973 (not recognized due to his professional status).

He last threw over 70 feet in 1985 at the age of 40.* This still stands as an age group record.

Set the unofficial World Record of 75 feet in 1975.* This was unofficial because Brian was a part of Professional Track.

Brian regained his amateur status in 1980.

Brian set the American Record of 72' 9" in 1984 at the Bruce Jenner Invitational.

Brian had personal bests of 204' in the discus, 180' in the hammer and 210' in the javelin.

Other Track & Field Accomplishments

Brian scored 5750 in the Ohio State Relays decathlon in 1971.

Brian high jumped 6' 6"; ran the 100M in 10.5; ran the 40 yard dash in 4.3 seconds.

Other Athletic Accomplishments

Brian was a highly successful Highland Games athlete.* He still holds several records today.

Brian sparred with Muhammad Ali and trained as a professional wrestler under the legendary Verne Gagne.

Brian participated in several "Superstars" and "World's Strongest Man" competitions.

Brian dunked a 16 pound shot put.

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[coonskinner]

hopefully this freak pans out...like that kind of work ethic...somethang the buckeyes need...

 

[Deehntr56]

John,

If you want to see a real freak, Google Brian Oldfield. He was a world class shot putter but would have made an outstanding O-lineman. A true freak.

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I somewhat remember him----I was in my late teens in the mid 70's.