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Pop Warner vs. "Real" Football observation
By: Coach Kick
After reading ALL of the posts both recently and over the years it seems both sides of the debate have good, strong points about weight limit vs. no weight limit. I have been a coach for the last 9 years in a program that only limits runningbacks (160 lbs and under) but no limit on Linemen TE's, WR's or any defensive position. My team of 30 would have been a team of 17 if we had to abide by Pop Warner weight restrictions. Since the majority of the leagues that have no weight limits come from the Midwest (Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota, etc) I really think that is why most outstanding linemen, TE's, Fullbacks and linebackers come from the north. And why most great skill position players (RB's, QB's, WR's, DB's) come from the west, south, east or predominantly Pop Warner communities. As far as which is better? In head-to-head competition I truely beleive an above average "Real" team would beat a top "Pop Warner" team every time. Teams with 6'3" 250+ lbs linemen, 6'4" 190 lbs TE's, and 6'0" 180+ FB's would over power much smaller Pop Warner teams. (By the way one of the teams in the MYFC tourny had guys those size and took 2nd!) I can say this honestly since I have observed such tournaments as the Midwest Youth Football Championships (Real) and about 4 games at this years Pop Warner Super Bowl at Disneys WW of Sports. I'm not trying to make anybody mad, I'm just trying to give an honest opinion (not a "my team can beat your team" or "my dad can beat up your dad") I welcome any and all educated, constructive opinions.
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