Former star NFL running back signs MMA contract

Former NFL running back Herschel Walker has signed a contract with the Strikeforce MMA promotion. "This isn't a publicity gimmick," Strikeforce director of communications Mike Afromowitz told Yahoo Sports. "Herschel Walker has tremendous athleticism, and he has shown that off the gridiron." To read the full story, visit YahooSports.com.

Powell's POV: This can't possibly end worse than the infamous Walker trade that brought him to the Vikings and sent half the state of Minnesota and what felt like 1,000 draft picks to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange. However, at age 47, Walker has his work cut out for him. He was a freakish athlete in his prime and even competed on the U.S. Olympic bobsled team back in 1992.