OT: Did you catch the pilot episode of Pitch

[rhettyeakley]

Originally Posted by packs

I don't see why a female kicker in the NFL is outside the realm of possibility.

That along with possibly Hockey Goalie are the two most likely positions where a female could potential break down barriers. There are some things even with those positions that are problematic. Goalie in hockey is really exhausting and you need quite a bit of stamina to do that (other than that it isn't really power oriented and you rely simply on instinct and athletic ability.) The problem with being a place kicker or punter in football is that it really does require a LOT of generated power in your legs. There are some girls that could do this at least at the high school and college level, the NFL requires a nearly freakish level of accuracy that is extremely difficult to balance power and accuracy to the degree the NFL kicker needs (they should get more credit for what they do).

[conor912]

I don't mind the premise so much, but the choice to cast a gorgeous actress with big boobs as well as make her character play the single most unrealistic position for a woman will be why I'm not gonna waste my time with it. if you're going to do a stretch of a story like this, you need to make it as realistic and probable as possible. This show adds up to a modern day baseball themed fairy tail, IMO.

[sycks22]

I'm more worried about how the directors are going to make Zack Morris look somewhat athletic when he throws a ball. I saw him at the celebrity softball game and it wasn't pretty. Maybe Kelly Kapowski would help.

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by sycks22

I'm more worried about how the directors are going to make Zack Morris look somewhat athletic when he throws a ball. I saw him at the celebrity softball game and it wasn't pretty. Maybe Kelly Kapowski would help.

Great SBTB reference. Hopefully in one episode they will find a roach in the bathroom and then Jessie Spano will OD on caffeine pills while practicing for the talent show. That was real drama back then.

[bn2cardz]

I liked the show. I really would love to see women given a chance if they are talented enough to play. The only real issue I had with the episode is that it was the Padres and they never once covered her ability to hit a ball. Sure pitchers are allowed to not be great hitters even in the NL, but they typically should at least be able to bunt and have the possibility to provide a chance of helping offensively.

MLB, I am sure, know that a female is going to play at their ranks eventually and that is why they are in for this show.