With so many negatives around, how about this-
Who would win in a fist fight between:
Rauner and Madigan- I believe Madigan. I think he knows secret punches
Trump and Cruz- I believe Cruz. While both seem to have pent up hostilities, I think Cruz is actually meaner
Coach Fischer and Nielsen- No brainer, Fischer in one punch
Bernie and Hillary- I believe Hillary. Bernie's stamina might give out
Bush and Rubio- A draw.No real solid punches
Coach K and Bill Self- I believe Coach K. Too much experience in the trenches
Dr. Phil and Nancy Grace- Nancy in a hard fought match. Phil's bigger, but, I think she is too crafty
The Pope and Franklin Graham- Gotta go with the Pope.
None of my above predictions is related to any political leanings on my part, and are intended for entertainment purposes only.
For fun
Rauner and Madigan - both beat each other within an inch of their lives, both lose and have to step down from office to recover, Illinois wins
Trump and Cruz - Hard to say, but I feel like Cruz's upbringing would make him a bit scrappier than Trump. Probably Cruz.
Coach Fischer and Nielsen - Fischer...definitely
Bernie and Hillary - Bernie used to be a very good distance runner, grew up in Brooklyn and has an older brother (so he probably knows how to fight)...Hillary is 6 years younger than him, but doesn't have quite the athletic background, grew up in Park Ridge, IL, and had two younger brothers. I think that gives the edge to Bernie.
Bush and Rubio - Rubio grew up in Miami, has two older siblings, played NAIA college football (on a scholarship) for a year and works out daily. Bush has siblings including an older brother (duh), but grew up what looks to be a pretty privileged childhood. Bush did play college tennis at Texas for a year. I think Rubio has the advantage here.
Coach K and Bill Self - Self played basketball in college then went into coaching. Coach K played ball at Army, then served in the Army for 5 years before going into coaching. Gonna have to go with Coach K's army training on this one.
Dr. Phil and Nancy Grace - Nancy studied english and law in college, went into law, then eventually broadcasting. Phil played high school football (at Shawnee Mission North HS in KS...same HS as our own O-Lineman Andrew Nichols) then middle linebacker for the University of Tulsa. Nancy may be crafty, but I don't think she can get around a guy who played D1 football. Dr. Phil wins this round.
The Pope and Franklin Graham - definitely in agreement with you on this one...apparently Pope Francis worked as a bar bouncer for a while before he entered the priesthood. He's also spent a lot of time in the streets of Buenos Aires helping the poor. I'd imagine that he had to get himself out of a few tough situations in his time...although it's probably much more likely that he talked his way out of most of them than doing any actual punching. I still think he'd win in a fight.
Trump and Cruz - Hard to say, but I feel like Cruz's upbringing would make him a bit scrappier than Trump. Probably Cruz.
Coach Fischer and Nielsen - Fischer...definitely
Bernie and Hillary - Bernie used to be a very good distance runner, grew up in Brooklyn and has an older brother (so he probably knows how to fight)...Hillary is 6 years younger than him, but doesn't have quite the athletic background, grew up in Park Ridge, IL, and had two younger brothers. I think that gives the edge to Bernie.
Bush and Rubio - Rubio grew up in Miami, has two older siblings, played NAIA college football (on a scholarship) for a year and works out daily. Bush has siblings including an older brother (duh), but grew up what looks to be a pretty privileged childhood. Bush did play college tennis at Texas for a year. I think Rubio has the advantage here.
Coach K and Bill Self - Self played basketball in college then went into coaching. Coach K played ball at Army, then served in the Army for 5 years before going into coaching. Gonna have to go with Coach K's army training on this one.
Dr. Phil and Nancy Grace - Nancy studied english and law in college, went into law, then eventually broadcasting. Phil played high school football (at Shawnee Mission North HS in KS...same HS as our own O-Lineman Andrew Nichols) then middle linebacker for the University of Tulsa. Nancy may be crafty, but I don't think she can get around a guy who played D1 football. Dr. Phil wins this round.
The Pope and Franklin Graham - definitely in agreement with you on this one...apparently Pope Francis worked as a bar bouncer for a while before he entered the priesthood. He's also spent a lot of time in the streets of Buenos Aires helping the poor. I'd imagine that he had to get himself out of a few tough situations in his time...although it's probably much more likely that he talked his way out of most of them than doing any actual punching. I still think he'd win in a fight.
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