In a moment of sheer WTFness, I had to stop editing our new EA Sports MMA story (it will be published today, super-promise) and direct all of my remaining ADD attention to news that just broke. Heisman trophy winner and former Dallas Cowboy, Herschel Walker, has just signed with Strikeforce. Wow. Here's what Scott Coker had to say about the signing:

"This isn't a publicity stunt or a gimmick...Herschel Walker has tremendous athleticism, and he has always shown that off the gridiron. He's accomplished a lot in his life and in the world of sports. His accomplishments speak for themselves, and we hope that his athleticism can transition into a successful MMA career."

When I was busy buying $22 beers at the American Airlines Center for UFC 103, I caught Herschel Walker sitting in the crow getting mobbed by fans. Despite pronouncing 'MMA' wrong when he was briefly interviewed at Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg, Walker has always been an avid practitioner of martial arts (rocking out to ju-jitsu for over ten years). We're assuming Herschel will cut down to 205 but there is always the possibility of Walker fighting at heavyweight which leads the very, very small window that we may get to see, get ready...Herschel Walker vs. Fedor. Got to love MMA. [Source]

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0 # phr0zen 2009-09-21 01:14

the shark has just been jumped

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0 # Senor Stab Wound 2009-09-22 01:56

Agreed. I see your 4 washed up former NFL players UFC and raise you a Heisman Trophy Winner.

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0 # Face_Breaker 2009-09-21 04:08

LOL @ phr0zen. I met the guy when I was a kid here at the Texas State Fair. He was such a genuine guy that when I asked him to go to lunch with us he said yes! How many people can say they've shared a fried turkey leg and funnel cake with Herschel Walker? I wish him all the best, but this is a definitive wtf moment if there ever was one. I hope they put him up against Canseco.

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0 # Guest 2009-09-21 04:29

hehehe, you really got to love MMA, where everybody has a chance, and two enter and only one leaves(well, not really, but you get my point)...

I just hope they don't advertise him as the baddest man on the planet, like elitexc did with kimbo.

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