MGoSteelers

December 22nd, 2011 at 5:59 PM ^

Ehh I disagree with you.  While it's hard to refute the mph calculations in open field and such, I find it difficult to believe that his cutting ability produces a force equivalent to that of a NASA Space Shuttle.  Just my opinion, and one that has no science background.  But I do love seeing Denard as the focus of a Sports Science (or anything Michigan in any positive sports-related story, for that matter)

Gene

December 23rd, 2011 at 1:42 AM ^

I don't find it very hard to believe, actually. The shuttle accelleration isn't very high. I don't know if the 3G figure they mention is accurate, but that seems quite reasonable. Plus, they're talking about stopping, which of course is alot easier to do quickly then getting up to speed. 

/nerd

Michael Scarn

December 22nd, 2011 at 1:24 PM ^

Once every couple weeks I just sit back and think about how lucky we are to have Denard.  It is honestly difficult to fully appreciate it now, but I'd suggest trying because man is it going to be sad to see him go.