This was clearly not the best physical version of Justin Gaethje we have seen. He moves slower and with less fluidity than he did 3 and 4 years ago. But it was the best fight he’s ever had.
Sometimes in sports, towards the end of a legend’s career there there is this lucidity or freedom where despite their body not being what it once was, they’re able to give us some of their best performances ever. It’s as as though they can harness all the knowledge, experience, and skill (if only for an instant), knowing there’s not much left, and do something incredible. We have seen it before.
Albert Pujols in his retirement season hit 17 home runs in the final 2 months appearing in prime form.
Ray Lewis after tearing his tricep, helped his team to a Super Bowl when he came back.
Messi’s second goal against France in the 2022 World Cup. (I know I’ll get flack for this one).
Kobe Bryant getting 60 in his retirement game.
Zidane’s 2006 World Cup run.
We saw something similar on Sunday night. Justin Gaethje used every tool he had, and relentlessly stuck to his game plan to beat an absolute marauder. In my view, it was the greatest fight of all time. Regardless of what he does next, we just have to appreciate these moments when we get them.
How a third of Giants fans look at you when you tell them it’d be a good idea for a team that has 7 wins in two years to hire a coach who wins games his entire career
To clarify for the dense people in the replies: No, JMU is not bussing to Oregon.
The Dukes bus to an off-campus location where each player picks up a Lime scooter. They then travel as a pack via scooter with the linemen at the front and back to fend off wild animals.