Could Caitlyn Clark compete with D1 men?

Peter_Spaeth · #1 03-27-2024, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinD

I just can't see it within basketball as there is no position in which it seems possible without massive rule changes.

I can see the NFL having a FG Kicker, or kicker/punter if they successfully eliminate returns in short order. Manon Rheaume may have only been in an exhibition game, but the goalie position in hockey does lend itself to female possibilities. Perhaps the MLB can find a slot at pitcher for a converted softball player. Submarine pitchers are not that uncommon.

I can't imagine any position unless it's a wasted bench slot within the game for an Eddie Gaedel type PC sideshow that works in the NBA.

No disrespect to her but Manon was a publicity stunt.

packs · #2 03-27-2024, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

No disrespect to her but Manon was a publicity stunt.

She did play in the IHL for five seasons after the try out.

Peter_Spaeth · #3 03-27-2024, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by packs

She did play in the IHL for five seasons after the try out.

Only a total of 5 IHL games, one of which was for 1 minute, but still duly noted.

packs · #4 03-27-2024, 02:53 PM

Sometimes moments of greatness are fleeting. Vince Papale caught one NFL pass and David Ayres played 8 minutes in the NHL after starting the game driving the Zamboni.

jayshum · #5 03-27-2024, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by packs

Sometimes moments of greatness are fleeting. Vince Papale caught one NFL pass and David Ayres played 8 minutes in the NHL after starting the game driving the Zamboni.

Vince Papale played for 3 seasons with the Eagles. He was mostly on special teams so he played more than 1 catch would indicate.

packs · #6 03-27-2024, 03:27 PM

Sure. Charlie Faust went from unstable fan to throwing two innings of Major League Baseball too. I will make it known they were over two games.

Point being a lot of seemingly impossible things happen in sports, brief as they may be.

Peter_Spaeth · #7 03-27-2024, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by packs

Sure. Charlie Faust went from unstable fan to throwing two innings of Major League Baseball too. I will make it known they were over two games.

Point being a lot of seemingly impossible things happen in sports, brief as they may be.

Surely that is so, but how does that relate to whether Caitlin Clark can make a men's team?

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