Jimmy Cinnabon Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) Look at this photo. Brooks at 184 is noticeably shorter than O'Toole 165, Starocci 174 and 6" shorter than Nino Bonacorris at 197. Parris may be close to a head taller than Brooks. O'Toole is listed at 6'0 so I estimate that Brooks is no taller than 5'10. A typical 197 pounder like Tanner Sloan is 6'2. Brooks is amazing and strength won't be a problem at 197 but I can't help but wonder if his lack of length will be an issue against the longer 197 pounders. Edited October 25, 2023 by Jimmy Cinnabon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortaJohn Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 No. Conversation over 1 I Don't Agree With What I Posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Cinnabon Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 A more direct comparison: Brooks side by side with A.J. Ferrari. Even putting asside the hair A.J. has at least 2" on Brooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamboat_charlie Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Given how insanely short he is, I have it on good authority that he uses a doggy door to get in and out of his house. Thus saving significant time throughout the course of the season by virtue of not having to open or close his door. This allows him the extra training time that's required in order for him to bridge the gap between himself and the "normal" wrestlers that are 6' and taller. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHROMEBIRD Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Did he ever say why he was bumping up? Is he a zero cutting guy? Idk why he didn't just stay at 184 and make Truax grow into 197. It would serve Brooks better for freestyle, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antitroll2828 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 15 minutes ago, CHROMEBIRD said: Did he ever say why he was bumping up? Is he a zero cutting guy? Idk why he didn't just stay at 184 and make Truax grow into 197. It would serve Brooks better for freestyle, too. He’s second on the team USA ladder at 86 KG( 190 lbs) he wants and I’m sure plans for to make an Olympic team next season , cutting to 184 and worrying about his weight all season is not what’s best for him to make the team , easier to go 197 and become a full size 190 for trials 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Cinnabon Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 17 minutes ago, CHROMEBIRD said: Did he ever say why he was bumping up? Is he a zero cutting guy? Idk why he didn't just stay at 184 and make Truax grow into 197. It would serve Brooks better for freestyle, too. Based on frame 174 Brooks 184 Starocci 197 Truax would make the most sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHROMEBIRD Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Just now, Jimmy Cinnabon said: Based on frame 174 Brooks 184 Starocci 197 Truax would make the most sense. I get the joke you're making, but 174 Brooks would put him in the same tweener space he's in now for FS. Anyway maybe he's built like Mark Hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneYus Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Same height as Max Dean. Worked for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnwtwg Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each, I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints; other times there was only one. During the low periods of my life I could see only one set of footprints, so I said, "You promised me, Lord, that you would walk with me always. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" The Lord replied, "The times when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when you were on the bike cutting weight. But 184 is a false prophet." 3 i am an idiot on the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Cinnabon Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, GeneYus said: Same height as Max Dean. Worked for him. Well it worked for Max for 1 year. The next year he struggled and I think his lack of length was a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le duke Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Did he ever say why he was bumping up? Is he a zero cutting guy? Idk why he didn't just stay at 184 and make Truax grow into 197. It would serve Brooks better for freestyle, too.Because he wants to be a full size 189.6lb wrestler. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestleknownothing Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 I think Brooks would be better off not wrestling. Jimmy makes it clear he cannot compete. 4 Drowning in data, but thirsting for knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpeltf Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Jimmy Cinnabon said: A more direct comparison: Brooks side by side with A.J. Ferrari. Even putting asside the hair A.J. has at least 2" on Brooks. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgaveMaria Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Yep. Short guys can't win. That guy BONO never really won anything either. All done by fake media. 2 ” Never attribute to inspiration that which can be adequately explained by delusion”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripnsweep Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 @Jimmy Cinnabon are you too good to pay your debts? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul158 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, Tripnsweep said: @Jimmy Cinnabon are you too good to pay your debts? He is to short to pay his debts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortaJohn Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 25 minutes ago, Paul158 said: He is to short to pay his debts. He's also too short on basic logic 1 1 I Don't Agree With What I Posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Cinnabon Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, CHROMEBIRD said: I get the joke you're making, but 174 Brooks would put him in the same tweener space he's in now for FS. Anyway maybe he's built like Mark Hall. What's the joke? It's based on frame size / height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Elite Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 This guy is 5'9 240lbs. Won 2 ADCC World titles( no gi jujitsu) Was he too short? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortaJohn Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Ohio Elite said: This guy is 5'9 240lbs. Won 2 ADCC World titles( no gi jujitsu) Was he too short? Wrong weight class my friend. We're discussing 197...sooooo, maybe? I Don't Agree With What I Posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Cinnabon Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 13 minutes ago, Ohio Elite said: This guy is 5'9 240lbs. Won 2 ADCC World titles( no gi jujitsu) Was he too short? How'd he do in the UFC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Elite Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Jimmy Cinnabon said: How'd he do in the UFC? MMA record was 60-26-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Elite Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 12 minutes ago, PortaJohn said: Wrong weight class my friend. We're discussing 197...sooooo, maybe? He is really short for being 240 and lean. I think he was hitting the juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antitroll2828 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, CHROMEBIRD said: I get the joke you're making, but 174 Brooks would put him in the same tweener space he's in now for FS. Anyway maybe he's built like Mark Hall. How’s he a tweener, he’s literally 2nd on the ladder at 86 kg, he was on this past world team , he beat zahid who went up to 92 after and medaled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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