WP: Albert Haynesworth fails to complete second part of conditioning test

[Oldskool]

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/albert-haynesworth/albert-haynesworth-fails-to-co.html

Albert Haynesworth performed well Thursday on the first part of his conditioning test but failed to complete the two-part process and did not pass, according to people familiar with the situation.

Haynesworth did so well in the first phase that one team source said he "killed it." But Haynesworth apparently needed a lavatory break midway through the second part and was unable to complete the test after returning and starting from the beginning.

On Wednesday, Coach Mike Shanahan said Haynesworth would not be permitted to participate in training camp practices until he passed the test. The Redskins are scheduled to take the field for the first practice of camp in about two hours at Redskins Park. Shanahan plans to address the situation after practice, but Haynesworth is not expected to comment until he passes the test.

So now what?

Well, Haynesworth, who skipped all but one day of Shanahan's first offseason program, must work with the training staff until he is able to complete the test. Several players said Haynesworth clearly is in much better shape than he was at this time last season.

[ddub52]

Sounds like he could have passed it but just gave up. Maybe he shouldnt go so hard on the first half next time. You would think after losing 40 something pounds that hed be in a lot better shape though

[elkabong82]

so really he did 2.5 parts. I'd like to know what he was doing exactly before casting judgement like the rest of the sewing circle

[JeffSchmeff]

I wonder if the second part of the test was designed to humble him?

[JeffSchmeff]

so really he did 2.5 parts. I'd like to know what he was doing exactly before casting judgement like the rest of the sewing circle

This is according to Jay Glazer's twitter:

I was told they made albert run 2 300 yd shuttle runs. Basically 12 fifty yard sprints

http://twitter.com/Jay_Glazer

[RonArtest15]

2 300yard shuttles is what I'm hearing....

for a man of his size, he was gonna fail regardless....shoot, I know people who are in shape that would fail that.

I hope people don't look into this any more than they should. AH will be a starter in Week 1. Shanahan & Co. are setting these tests up for Haynesworth to fail. Out to prove a point. Just look at the difference in the conditioning test Haynesworth is taking and the one that Terrence Cody repeatedly failed...it's like night and day.

[Actaeon]

Sounds like he could have passed it but just gave up.

Thats our Albert!

[gbear]

I wonder if he quit. Without know what the second part of the test was, all of the story that we get is he breezed through the first part, went part way through the second part (of 2) but stopped to take a leak. Then he didn't do the second part well enough to pass.

Just honest question from one who wasn't there: Was he trying to pass or was he trying to find a way around participation.

[aussieskin]

Sounds like this is to treat albert a lesson, but that he is in good condition is good for the team

[MisterPinstripe]

He had to stop part way through the second part to go to the bathroom. When he came back he had to start from the beginning and was too tired to finish.

[Titaw]

He had to do 2 300yd shuttles. That is 6 50yd sprints, break, 6 50yd sprints. That is some crazy crap, not many pepole here would be able to pass that.

[Birdlives]

Meh. Sounds like more fodder for those who dig drama. I don't think it matters much myself.

[Thirtyfive2seven]

Everyone else seemed to be able to pass this test otherwise they would have reported it..

Right?

[styx491]

Could he really not hold it in? Did he really have to stop his sprinting to go take a wee wee or a poo poo?

[Thirtyfive2seven]

He had to do 2 300yd shuttles. That is 6 50yd sprints, break, 6 50yd sprints. That is some crazy crap, not many pepole here would be able to pass that.

Not many people here are paid to play professional football. Being in shape is their job.

[gbear]

yeah, I can't go 10 min with out needing to take pee break either...

I'm sorry, but sarcasm is hard to avoid here. I understand that's not an easy set of sprints, but just say he couldn't do it. To say he had to stop for a potty break mid way just seems so pre k. It's not a run half way through the sprint exercise, take a break mid way and expect to start over in the middle.

[ntotoro]

Haynesworth did so well in the first phase that one team source said he "killed it." But Haynesworth apparently needed a lavatory break midway through the second part and was unable to complete the test after returning and starting from the beginning.

What the ****... ?

[ntotoro]

He had to do 2 300yd shuttles. That is 6 50yd sprints, break, 6 50yd sprints. That is some crazy crap, not many pepole here would be able to pass that.

Not many people here are professional athletes.

[hatethe cowboys]

No reason that they should make a test like that for him. He will never have to do that in a game. This isn't a big deal. Funny thing though is that sportscenter will probably talk for twenty minutes about why it isn't a big deal. This is going to get way more press attention than it should.

[ThaGibbskin]

Could he really not hold it in? Did he really have to stop his sprinting to go take a wee wee or a poo poo?

He could've had to puke. That'd be my guess. They just ran his arse into the ground.

[Hailskinz1991]

We used to call those gas-ers in HS...they hurt...i do remember that....

[SkinsCrushCowboys]

needed a lavatory break midway through the second part .

Did my grandmother write this? "Lavatory" break..., reminds me of The Shawshank redemption... "pee break boss?".....

[TK]

2 300yard shuttles is what I'm hearing....

for a man of his size, he was gonna fail regardless....shoot, I know people who are in shape that would fail that.

I hope people don't look into this any more than they should. AH will be a starter in Week 1. Shanahan & Co. are setting these tests up for Haynesworth to fail. Out to prove a point. Just look at the difference in the conditioning test Haynesworth is taking and the one that Terrence Cody repeatedly failed...it's like night and day.

You MUST be new here. :rotflmao:

[Hail_Skins]

Good, Boot Camp him! Make him do stuff he can't,and see how hard he tries. Break him down and build him up.

Welcome to hell, Private Haynesworth!

[wrecker]

So he had to take a #2 during #2.

IBS maybe?