Forty-nine year old college freshman makes the football team.

[TN Lion]

 

[bluewhiteApos]

My back and knees hurt just thinking about it.

 

[Wandering Spectator]

I recall an old punter for Rutgers many years ago. I want to say he was 35 at the time. I can see a punter but a DL would be a tough gig for an old buck.

 

[The Spin Meister]

I see a movie deal in the making. NIL possibilities.......Preperatio H, Arthritis pain formulas, Viagra, the Hovaround,

 

[Frabjous]

So…he’s a Forty Niner?

 

[Online Persona]

He does not look capable of playing in the footage they show. Kudos to the guy for trying but is this maybe just a publicity stunt?

 

[diontechristmas]

I played college football, and work out 5 days a week. I’m in pretty good shape for my age (early 40’s), but man I couldn’t imagine getting hit. I would have a headache for a week after one bump.

 

[heckmans]

Two thoughts.
1. Having played college and then Men's Club rugby, if there was a 40-50yo guy out there still playing, it was usually a Prop, which most closely resemble an OL. Can't explain why, but it was almost always the case.
2. He's playing for North Dakota State School of Science which competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association, so he's not competing against athletic 260lb+ DL.

I'm sure he's more sore than the 19yos on Sunday, but this doesn't seem that crazy to me.