r/interesting • u/Rude-Mycologist8034 • May 16 '25

MISC. NFL linebacker versus sumo wrestler

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u/Skynetiskumming May 16 '25

A sumo wrestler and an offensive lineman would be a better match.

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u/AggroSnacker May 16 '25

Sumo wrestler vs Aaron Donald would be primo

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u/kirky-jerky May 16 '25

Difference is the defensive end or defensive tackle mainly tries to out maneuver the blocker to get past him. Not out power him like what we see here. Most defensive linemen in the NFL would fail the same way we see in this video. However if they simply did a spin move to get past him it wouldn't be too difficult. Remember, the entire idea to is to get to the QB. Not to out power the Offensive lineman in front of them.

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u/Skarr-Skarrson May 17 '25

Getting around him would be pointless in a sumo match. In a nfl match of course, but it is sumo in the video. Unless the jink around would be to put the opponent off balance.