First let me say this isn't a "bash a player" thread. I really like Sharpe, love the attitude and leadership role he's taken on during the offseason.
I was reading the article on the home page regarding Sharpe. There is a comment in the article saying something to the extend of, "he looks like an NFL player". No he doesn't. He's overweight. This is something that seems to exist on many major programs at the OL positions.
If you look at the NFL, sure they're big, but very rarely are they 330+. Often the lineman that are that big struggle. Not only is Sharpe over 330, he's well over that mark. By no means am I a nutrition or health nut. Just a simple observation that I've noticed over the years. College lineman are often too fat. Yes, the NFL has another level of intense workouts and food... yada yada yada. At major programs like Florida, Alabama, Texas, Ohio State, on and on... many of these guys have access to facilities that are more than sufficient.
I hope Sharpe doesn't struggle against some of the more athletic lineman during the season. Coming out of Fall Camp I hope he's around 335.
I was reading the article on the home page regarding Sharpe. There is a comment in the article saying something to the extend of, "he looks like an NFL player". No he doesn't. He's overweight. This is something that seems to exist on many major programs at the OL positions.
If you look at the NFL, sure they're big, but very rarely are they 330+. Often the lineman that are that big struggle. Not only is Sharpe over 330, he's well over that mark. By no means am I a nutrition or health nut. Just a simple observation that I've noticed over the years. College lineman are often too fat. Yes, the NFL has another level of intense workouts and food... yada yada yada. At major programs like Florida, Alabama, Texas, Ohio State, on and on... many of these guys have access to facilities that are more than sufficient.
I hope Sharpe doesn't struggle against some of the more athletic lineman during the season. Coming out of Fall Camp I hope he's around 335.