Xtremz Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 MANKATO, Minn. (AP) - The money, glamour and perks provided by Brock Lesnar's lifestyle as a professional wrestler just weren't bringing him happiness, so he decided to leave. Now the former World Wrestling Entertainment champion who performed with the moniker "The Next Big Thing" is trying to make a new name for himself - in the NFL. Lesnar hasn't played football since 1995, when he was a high school senior in Webster, S.D. But his brawn, quickness and tenacity were enough to convince the Minnesota Vikings he was worth signing and bringing to training camp as a defensive tackle. "All I can ask for is the opportunity," said Lesnar, a one-time NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion at Minnesota who is listed at 6-foot-3 and 290 pounds. "I know I'm a quick learner, and I know I'm coachable." He'll have to be. Body slams aren't allowed, and nobody wears a feather boa. Success, or lack thereof, is determined solely by his distance from the ball. "He's got a long way to go before his form is any good," coach Mike Tice said. "We're excited to see his work ethic ... but he's got a long road to haul." Lesnar realizes that. "I just know I'm athletic," he said. "I've loved football since I was a young kid. I'm not going to make any expectations. ... I just want to do well." So does everyone else, it seems. "He's a great guy, a great athlete," WWE spokesman Gary Davis said. "He made his mark and had quite an accomplished run. Who knows? Once he has pursued his dream of the NFL, maybe he'll want to do something with the WWE again. "We're very excited for him." Teammates, too, are embracing Lesnar's tryout - rather than rolling their eyes. "Brock is a guy with great ambition," said tackle Chris Hovan, who is rooming with Lesnar during camp. "Any chance he needs to get better, I'll help." Lesnar insists this isn't a publicity stunt. Then-Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy expressed interest in Lesnar after his college career was over, according to one of Lesnar's agents, Ed Hitchcock. read more Just to let ya know, Brock Lesnar is one of the best people i like. He fights as a wwe wrestler (www.wwe.com) and he is really good. I think he quit wwe but not sure. ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199550-long-shot-lesnar-leaves-mat-to-chase-nfl-dream/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpshiznid Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 I think you posted in the wrong section... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199550-long-shot-lesnar-leaves-mat-to-chase-nfl-dream/#findComment-584306907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtremz Posted August 6, 2004 Author Share Posted August 6, 2004 Back page news wouldnt fit right =\. Would it? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199550-long-shot-lesnar-leaves-mat-to-chase-nfl-dream/#findComment-584306910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshuggah Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 crazy, i dont watch WWE, but i know who the guy is...thats really interesting actually Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199550-long-shot-lesnar-leaves-mat-to-chase-nfl-dream/#findComment-584306912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshuggah Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 i think the sports section would fit more actually xtremez Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199550-long-shot-lesnar-leaves-mat-to-chase-nfl-dream/#findComment-584306917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriz Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Who wants to bet that he doesnt make the cut and begs WWE to take him back? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199550-long-shot-lesnar-leaves-mat-to-chase-nfl-dream/#findComment-584306923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpshiznid Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Yeah, I mean the sporting section. I'm sure a mod will come along and move it for you. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199550-long-shot-lesnar-leaves-mat-to-chase-nfl-dream/#findComment-584306996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Moved here Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199550-long-shot-lesnar-leaves-mat-to-chase-nfl-dream/#findComment-584307708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshuggah Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Who wants to bet that he doesnt make the cut and begs WWE to take him back? i dunno, i think he has a good chance of making it if he works a lot...and i think he will Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199550-long-shot-lesnar-leaves-mat-to-chase-nfl-dream/#findComment-584307860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Old news. Already posted here https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?show...83951&hl=Lesnar thread closed Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199550-long-shot-lesnar-leaves-mat-to-chase-nfl-dream/#findComment-584308324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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