Gran5:

I would have sent this message to you in an e-mail since I have already stated my position on the topic but you are not set up for that. I just wanted to tell you that I think you stated it very well in your statement about the strength and speed difference gulf between a freshman and a senior. I agree with that. I would bet that Strengthman with his high school weightlifting coaching experience could probably add to that thought. I think I read somewhere that an athlete does not hit his strength peak until he hits about thirty years old. That is why I think it is so difficult for freshman to successfully compete against juniors and seniors. Since the heavier weight kids will encounter more juniors and seniors, this strength difference makes it more difficult for them to succeed.