I have to know what you guys and gals think about this. There are a lot of former NFL players making their way into mma lately. What is your take on Walker giving it a go?



http://mmajunkie.com/news/16258/strikeforce-signs-47-year-old-former-nfl-pro-bowler-herschel-walker.mma

Strikeforce announces signing of 47-year-old NFL Pro Bowler Herschel Walker (Updated)
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Sep 21, 2009 at 10:10 am ETFormer NCAA and NFL great
 
Herschel Walker has signed a multi-fight deal with Strikeforce.
 
The organization today announced the signing and Walker's addition to Strikeforce's heavyweight division.
 
No debut date has been set for the 47-year-old former Heisman Trophy winner and two-time Pro Bowl running back, who's never competed professionally in mixed martial arts.
 
Herschel, a longtime martial artist and sixth-degree black belt in tae kwon do who's also trained in Muay Thai and Kenpo karate, has hinted at a possible move into MMA for the past few years. He's also been spotted at many MMA events and even was announced as part of an EliteXC/Mark Burnett reality show that never got off the ground.
 
Walker will begin a 12-week training camp with California's American Kickboxing Academy next month under trainer Bob Cook.
 
"I've been training for several years," Walker stated. "I would play college football games on Saturday and then compete in martial arts tournaments on Sunday after church. I'm now looking forward to opening up another chapter in my life and to competing in MMA."
 
Herschel wouldn't be the first NFL vet to compete in MMA, though the former Dallas Cowboy certainly would be one of the most known (and oldest). Four former NFL players were cast for the current 10th season of "The Ultimate Fighter," and others such as Michael Westbrook, Rex Richards and Herbert "Whisper" Goodman have competed in organizations across the country.
 
"I flew to L.A. last month to watch Herschel train and was surprised to see his advanced wrestling and striking abilities," Strikeforce CEO and founder Scott Coker stated.. "He's got work ahead of him, but he's committed to training at one of the most notable gyms in the sport of MMA, so it will be very interesting to watch him progress."
 
The Walker signing was first reported by AOL FanHouse earlier today.

I know that hershal has competed in martial arts in the past..but he is 47(older than randy) and he has never competed in mma....this is a big move, and i know he is an athlete..but i think age is gonna be a big factor here....hell he has been retired from football since 96...thats a long layoff from professional sports.....i hope he does well, he is a great person and i would like to see him win a few but i just dont know how he will translate into a mma fighter...
 

He will get killed on the ground by anyone with decent experience. They will have to spoonfeed him a fighter he can KO/TKO in the first round or he will gass out....great guy but starting at 47...come on....its not like he has been doing smaller shows for awhile and then goes pro to fight in SF..

thats my point exactly sarg....that's why i pointed out randy in my last post...hell, he is older and still fights, but he has been in there for years and has the experience....age plays a huge role in a sport this demanding...it takes its toll on your body even if youre a younger fighter....just not sure about this...i think they will def spoonfeed him a fight or two..hell, but they dont have many heavies in the stable to start with, so they might have to go out and buy and new fighter or two from discount fighters r us...lmao
 

From a non-mma fighter to a pro fighting in SF in one day....pretty *** good...I guess there is still hope for us Buddah...I think I'll go pro this week sometime...you???