26CornerBlitz Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 He's a Growing 6'7", 370-Pound Marvel Who Can Move...and He's in 8th Grade LOUISVILLE, Ky. — He first appears inside Room 208 of Olmsted Academy North on a Thursday in mid-March, sitting at the corner of a table his legs can't fit under. Kiyaunta Goodwin is fully engaged in art class. But unlike his eighth-grade classmates, he doesn't draw on a sheet of paper. Because of the size and strength of his unusually large hands, the 14-year-old uses poster board because it allows him more room to operate. As Goodwin shifts his 6'7", 370-pound body, the 10 a.m. bell rings. Wearing a bright purple collared shirt and tan khakis, he walks toward the door, holding the black case that houses his bass clarinet in his left hand. His size 18 shoes and long strides reach the doorway in a matter of steps. He's a foot taller and 200 pounds heavier than anyone in the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Wow! What a future that young man has. Although I hope that he plays football because he enjoys it and not because he is being forced to play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyville Guy Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 The Andre the Giant documentary I recently watched makes me worry about the health care decisions this kid and his family are facing. Complicated situation for a 14 yr old. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Flesh Goodwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Too big too soon. Doesn't translate into a long career. Sounds more like a genetic disorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 God bless him, I hope he makes the best of his ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Syracuse offered him a scholarship ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I feared that my child would be like this, from genetic history, but it would be a girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 You only hope that he is healthy and loves the game....at that age that is all he should be concerned about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 On 5/9/2018 at 5:19 PM, Mark Vader said: Wow! What a future that young man has. Although I hope that he plays football because he enjoys it and not because he is being forced to play. I fear that he may get "too tall" for football. Hard to get leverage if you are over 7 feet tall. hopefully that is not the case, but if it is, there is always professional wrestling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 2 hours ago, buffaloboyinATL said: I fear that he may get "too tall" for football. Hard to get leverage if you are over 7 feet tall. hopefully that is not the case, but if it is, there is always professional wrestling. ...sounds like pituitary gland gone wild......hope docs are paying close attention......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 On 5/9/2018 at 10:57 PM, Willyville Guy said: The Andre the Giant documentary I recently watched makes me worry about the health care decisions this kid and his family are facing. Complicated situation for a 14 yr old. They now have the surgery to cut out the pituitary gland and end the giganticism that Andre had. The pro-wrestler known as the Big Show had that surgery and he stopped growing shortly after having that surgery. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 they're going to push this kid too hard in the gym to have viral moments and he's going to get hurt badly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 This stuff is embarrassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Robotulism Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Never to be heard from again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 On 5/12/2018 at 9:06 PM, RaoulDuke79 said: Too big too soon. Doesn't translate into a long career. Sounds more like a genetic disorder. Well, to this point they are suggesting he is healthy. His trainers are cognizant of his rapid growth and are being careful not to put too much strain on vulnerable joints. He also sounds like a well rounded and intelligent young man. He's in to music, art and robotics, and plays a mean game of chess. His mom is 6'3" and if his father is well above average, his size may not be due to any metabolic disorder. I would assume they have tested for such things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Wow! That is a big “kid” to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 On 5/12/2018 at 9:06 PM, RaoulDuke79 said: Too big too soon. Doesn't translate into a long career. Sounds more like a genetic disorder. Or something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watkins101 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I believe he was offered a scholarship to Alabama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 How many years has be been in the 8th grade? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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