“Test your manhood,” Skip Bayless DARES Travis and Jason Kelce to beat him in a 5-mile race

Skip Bayless turned the tables on the Kelce brothers as he challenges Travis and Jason to beat him in a marathon.

“Test your manhood,” Skip Bayless DARES Travis and Jason Kelce to beat him in a 5-mile race

Skip Bayless challenged the Kelce brothers to a 1-mile race. (IMAGE: via NFL/ FOX Sports)

Skip Bayless is credited with being the most accomplished sports journalist. He is widely respected across all circles for his longevity and success, however; he has had quite a few ridiculous takes over the years. Bayless is also known to be a loyal fan of the Dallas Cowboys even in years when the team has witnessed minimal success on the field.

The journalist is also known for one more thing; he does get on the nerves of a few athletes. While Skip Bayless describes this as his no-bullsh*t approach and expresses his honest opinion on air, at times athletes have called him out for having no filter. The criticism that athletes have is that he does not have any experience playing sports at the highest level and often use that to shut them down.

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Recently, Shannon Sharpe, the co-host and longtime debate partner of Skip Bayless on Fox Sports’ hit show Undisputed: Skip and Shannon appeared on the New Heights Show podcast, which is hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce. The NFL duo put forth a rather interesting question to Shannon. Travis asked the Hall of Fame tight end if it was possible for an average person to rush for 1 yard in the NFL.


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Skip Bayless is nearly 40 years older than the Kelce brothers

The Kelce brothers and Skip Bayless
Skip Bayless had a unique response to the Kelce brothers’ challenge. (IMAGE: AP/ via Skip Bayless on Instagram)

It may not seem to be that big of a challenge. After all, you need to get just 1 yard. If it were an average person, this task would not be impossible. Here’s where the plot gets interesting. Travis Kelce altered the question and asked Shannon Sharpe this, “Could Skip Bayless get a single yard in the National Football League?”

Shannon Sharpe did not even flinch before answering and immediately responded with this, “No, and let me tell you, I’m not saying because he’s average. Ain’t no way they gonna let him get a yard. They gonna go out of their way. And I’m not so sure if the offensive line is going to block for him to get that yard.”

Sharpe is not wrong, as Skip has burned a few bridges and does not have the best rapport with some players in the league. So if he were to step onto the field, odds are players will sabotage him and do everything to ensure he does not get a single yard. Skip Bayless had his own response to this challenge.

The analyst addressed this in the latest iteration of The Skip Bayless Show where he had this to say, “I have a question to ask them about the two of them. It’s a question they do have to answer because I gotta ask it. If either of them raced me, could they even make it one mile? That’s my question… I mean just one measly mile. I seriously doubt Jason could even make it a quarter of a mile…but Travis could make it one mile. I mean he can run all day. He’s a professional athlete.”

Skip goes on to add, “I am almost 40 years older than Jason is so okay, I’ll settle, I’ll do five miles. You and me, Travis, one-on-one for five miles, test your manhood, test your heart, test your guts, test your will. I’m sure you could run a little on me right into the ground. You could embarrass me, you could shame me, you could beat me at my own game, but I wonder could Travis Kelce even make it one mile… I dare you Travis, you have been challenged. I predict I would have the last yuck yuck yuck.”

Say what you will about Skip, but the man is in great shape for his age. He still wakes up early and runs on a daily basis. He’s such a fitness fanatic that he has missed just 2 days of cardio over the past 27 years. On one occasion, the analyst has stated boldly that he used to run nearly 100 miles in one week on his marathon days. So, he is a serious contender who is challenging the Kelce brothers. Will Travis take him up on this challenge or not?

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