The NFL Size Boom Faces Health and Safety Risks
Jim Litke reports on how NFL linemen have grown in weight from about 260 to 320 pounds since the 1980s, aided by nutrition and training. The rise raises concerns after Korey Stringer’s heat stroke death and suggests more stress on body systems. 190-270 chars target.
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NFL
Bob Goldman
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Goldman
Korey Stringer
Ron Yary
Jackie Slater
Rams
Mike Munchak
Atlanta
Jerry Glanville
Lincoln Kennedy
Munchak
Tennessee Titans
Arizona pro tops Pro-Am veterans
Chris Kessler, a Scottsdale resort course pro in his 30s, won the 22nd Southwest Kansas Pro-Am at Southwind Country Club by birdieing the final hole for a 5-under 209, two strokes ahead of Bruce Vaughan and Pat Fry. The leaderboard featured Jeff Klein, Jeb Stuart, John Bizik, Matthew Ecob, and Greg Towne as veterans. Kessler remained steady while others faltered amid hot, windy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Kessler
Southwest Kansas
Southwind Country Club
Jeff Klein
Bruce Vaughan
Jeb Stuart
John Bizik
Matthew Ecob
Greg Towne
Kessler
Scottsdale
Ariz
Vaughan
Pat Fry
Kory Bowman
Collin Stoops
David Jasper
Pro-Am leaderboard sparks late birdie rally
FE iro AM Pro Am leader board shows Kessler moving to 4 under after a birdie on No. 10 and a clutch 10 foot putt on No. 18. He trails Vaughan by one as Vaughan bogeys 17 and three putts to double bogey.
Amateur champs win Southwest Kansas Pro-Am title
Grant Larkin, Greg Meisel, Rob Houston and Doug Keller surged from 10 under to finish 24 under, posting a 58 on Saturday after a 61 Friday to win by three strokes at Buffalo Dunes and Southwind. Each player earned $500 in merchandise at the host pro shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Kansas
Grant Larkin
Larkin
Greg Meisel
Rob Houston
Doug Keller
Buffalo Dunes Golf Course
Southwind Country Club
Southwind
Buffalo Dunes
Contenders fall on finishing holes in Southwest Kansas Pro-Am
Chris Kessler captured the 2001 Southwest Kansas Pro-Am at Southwind Country Club after a steady final round, capping with a birdie on No 18 to win. The final round saw Greg Towne, Matthew Ecob, and Bruce Vaughan falter on Southwind’s closing holes, reshaping the leaderboard. Towne dropped to 2-over 216, Ecob finished fourth at 2-under 212, and Vaughan slipped from 5-under to 3-under after a late double bogey on No 17. Ecob left the course quickly after signing his card. Towne reflected on recent changes to his golf ball and the brutal finish, while Vaughan endured a costly tee shot and a three-putt that ruined his chances.
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Chris Kessler
Southwind Country Club
Southwest Kansas
Southwind
Greg Towne
Cleremont
Fla
Matthew Ecob
Sydney
Australia
Bruce Vaughan
Hutchinson
Towne
Ecob
Vaughan
Kessler
Ecole
Gigot’s NMMA Nationals bid ends in dramatic crash
Garden City driver Kevin Gigot surged toward the lead in the Multi Class finals at Garden City Airport Raceway, fighting wrecks and fuel concerns. With one lap to go he collided with Charley Hanna, hit the wall and overturned ending his bid, while Scott Sawyer led.
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Kevin Gigot
Gigot
Garden City Airport Raceway
Scott
No. 14
Charley Hanna
Garden City
Paul Elworthy
Homer
Scott Sawyer
Broken Arrow
Okla
Ging
Sawyer
Steve Proehl
Keith Strasser
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AP Sports Writer
Jim Litke
The
Associated Press
Jlitkeatjap.org
Brad Nading
Arizona
Pro-Am Leader Board
Brett Riggs
Lee
Wreck
NMMA
Telegra
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