BrycePaup4ever Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 I remember Alex Mogilny had a fear of flying and would drive. Has this ever been an issue with an nfl player?
MJS Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) That's Dick "Night Train" Lane. He got his nickname because he was afraid to fly and instead took trains to games. EDIT: Apparently this is false. His nickname came from a song of the same name, given by a teammate. Edited September 20, 2019 by MJS 1 4
Don Beebe Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 It was with a coach. John Madden would not fly. The Raiders always took a train or a bus. 5
BillsfaninSB Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 Not sure how you would get through college football. 1
RyanC883 Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 Not sure. I'm sure they would likely get you counseling or Valium today to deal with it. 2
Bferra13 Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) Beat to the punch, but most of these dudes are having this as more of a college problem already either weeded out or the problem was solved by the the time they get to the pros. Edited September 20, 2019 by Bferra13
HansLanda Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 I read a story (or maybe heard on the radio) that when Kiko was on the Bills, he was so nervous of flying that they let him sit in the jump seat in the cockpit and the pilots would tell him everything they were doing...Seriously. 1
WhoTom Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) On 9/20/2019 at 6:30 PM, Don Beebe said: It was with a coach. John Madden would not fly. The Raiders always took a train or a bus. Expand Madden flew back then. He stopped flying after he retired from coaching. On 9/20/2019 at 6:33 PM, HansLanda said: I read a story (or maybe heard on the radio) that when Kiko was on the Bills, he was so nervous of flying that they let him sit in the jump seat in the cockpit and the pilots would tell him everything they were doing...Seriously. Expand ESPN obtained actual footage of his first flight. For some reason, the pilot thought his name was Joey. But at least he didn't call him Shirley. Edited September 20, 2019 by WhoTom 4 9 1
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 On 9/20/2019 at 6:46 PM, WhoTom said: Madden flew back then. He stopped flying after he retired from coaching. Expand ...The "Birth of the Madden Cruiser"?...... ...check this out ...$2.489 MILLION for a "cruiser"............ http://www.featherlitecoaches.com/inventory/featherlite-vantare-prevost-3915/
ALLEN1QB Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 So funny you started this thread today I was just thinking getting close to retirement my wife wants to do a lot of traveling going to be an issue because I am terrified of flying. Have not been on a plane for over 25 years. 1
SirAndrew Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 On 9/20/2019 at 6:31 PM, RyanC883 said: Not sure. I'm sure they would likely get you counseling or Valium today to deal with it. Expand Yeah, plus most players are hopped up on pain killers so they’re all set.
BrycePaup4ever Posted September 20, 2019 Author Posted September 20, 2019 Kiko afraid to fly? Seems odd given his intense no fear to hurt someone style of play. 1
thunderingsquid Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 On 9/20/2019 at 6:31 PM, RyanC883 said: Not sure. I'm sure they would likely get you counseling or Valium today to deal with it. Expand Yeah, that's ironic. I know a lot of people in recovery that don't fly BEACAUSE of benzo poisoning.
Chill Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) Fear of Flying = Fear of Dying. It is impossible to function with that type of hyperbole anxiety, in everyday life. The problem lies deeper within the person and usually comes with a ton of baggage. Not a recommended or positive personality trait. Edited September 20, 2019 by Chill 1
Lurker Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 The bigger issue in my mind is, "What if their emotional support animal doesn't like to fly?" What do you do then?...
WhoTom Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 On 9/20/2019 at 6:31 PM, RyanC883 said: Not sure. I'm sure they would likely get you counseling or Valium today to deal with it. Expand "Strap me in, tie me down, and roll me a bone. I'm gettin' on an airplane and I'm flying home." 1 1
Just Joshin' Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 On 9/20/2019 at 7:02 PM, Lurker said: The bigger issue in my mind is, "What if their emotional support animal doesn't like to fly?" What do you do then?... Expand Put the Pony in the cargo hold?
SoCal Deek Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 What if they’re afraid of a loud train whistle? 2
unbillievable Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 On 9/20/2019 at 6:53 PM, ALLEN1QB said: So funny you started this thread today I was just thinking getting close to retirement my wife wants to do a lot of traveling going to be an issue because I am terrified of flying. Have not been on a plane for over 25 years. Expand look into trains. 1st class cross country travel. It's cheaper and more comfortable. The only downside is travel time, which you have a lot to spare in retirement. 2
bigK14094 Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 Back in the day, I ran a big technical shop....and, we had one guy who would not fly. He was limited in what he could do for us....and, we added a question to our employment applications because of our experience with him Do you have any objection to flying on business? A yes answer would throw out the application after that, as that applicant did not meet the requirements of the job. (We sent the one guy to Arizona one time from Buffalo, he took the Bus and it took him almost a week to get there) So, NFL players must fly, or, imho never get a job in the NFL. 3
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