Wisconsin legend J.J. Watt is still making news.
First, the current CBS analyst went viral after debuting a new hairstyle during the Super Bowl broadcast. Next, he re-entered the discussion after showing off his David Spade-like hair, which got Spade himself to chime in.
Now, he might be trying for a new career in the NHL.
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The Wisconsin legend and future NFL Hall of Famer was on the ice at Arizona State and the Arizona Coyotes’ Mullett Arena, in his words ‘knocking off the rust.’
First time in a year, second time in the last 6-7 years.
Knocking the rust off slowly but surely.
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— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 2, 2024
If anyone doesn’t have experience trying to skate while hitting a tiny, fast-moving, saucer-shaped object at the same time, it isn’t as easy as Watt makes it look.
But I’ll chalk this up to his Wisconsin upbringing, where playing hockey on frozen ponds is somewhat of a prerequisite. After all, he did play hockey at a somewhat high level from age four to 13.
This obviously won’t be close to an NHL level. But still, it’s an impressive showing.
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