ITT: We Congratulate DOCTOR LAYNE NORTON!!
Seeing as he is world class powerlifter and generally a big contributor to this site, I thought we would pay homage in this thread.Originally Posted by Abdominator
Well, it's official!
Layne Norton has officially earned his PhD from the University of Illinois!
Way to go, Layne!!!!
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Congratulations Layne!
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03-26-2010, 03:14 PM #1Registered User
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ITT: We Congratulate DOCTOR LAYNE NORTON!!
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03-26-2010, 03:16 PM #2Flustered
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Nice! Congratulations Layne, that's awesome.
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03-26-2010, 03:17 PM #3Ukrainian Federation
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Doctor of Philosophy, interesting.
PreSurge = Pre WO.
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03-26-2010, 03:20 PM #4Registered User
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great job hell of an accomplishment
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03-26-2010, 03:24 PM #5Computer Science Brah
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That's what phd stands for I believe.Originally Posted by SHOWTIME
I'm going to lift heavy things until I can lift even heavier things.
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03-26-2010, 03:26 PM #6Computer Science Brah
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Congrats Layne. The dedication, determination, and self discipline you possess translate to all facets of your life by the looks of it.
I'm going to lift heavy things until I can lift even heavier things.
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03-26-2010, 03:27 PM #7GH15 approved
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Congrats, Dr. Norton!!
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03-26-2010, 03:29 PM #8got defenestrated
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correctOriginally Posted by DesireToGrow
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03-26-2010, 03:36 PM #9Squats!
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Congrats Layne! Good to see your hard work pay off.
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03-26-2010, 03:45 PM #10Registered User
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Upon further investigation, I am doubting the authenticity of this degree. I require a spoon pic. (not srs)
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03-26-2010, 04:40 PM #11Registered User
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good job layne! like someone said, your attitude and work ethic seems to shine through in whatever you do
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03-26-2010, 04:44 PM #12Actual Size
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Dr. Layne Norton - Certified Badass
Congrats!My log - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=144840161&page=3
407/226/457 @ 128.0 at 2013 USAPL MO State / Ozarks
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03-26-2010, 04:55 PM #13Registered User
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Congrats Layne! Big inspiration as I intend to enroll in a PhD program in 2 years.
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03-26-2010, 04:55 PM #14Ukrainian Federation
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You are correct!Originally Posted by DesireToGrow
PreSurge = Pre WO.
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03-26-2010, 05:05 PM #15behind the bamboo curtain
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Congrats on your PhD Layne!!
I'll be in school for longer just to get my teaching degree...(probably srs)"The next time someone tells you that you can't be lean and big and strong, all simultaneously, slap them dead in the mouth, rape their girlfriend, and then go lift something heavy."
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03-26-2010, 05:12 PM #16Is a Turtle
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Strong as ****? Check
Moderator at BB.com? Check
PHD in a gym related field? Check
Congrats Layne, my hero771/645/622 Single Ply
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03-26-2010, 06:49 PM #17Wanna Start a Gym?
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Good job Layne!
Just another accomplishment to add to your ever-growing list of them...Starting to suck a little less at benching...
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03-26-2010, 06:52 PM #18Is bulking.
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Best Doctor ever. Congrats Dr. Norton. haha
R.I.P. Frvrmuscle
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3 plate bench
4 plate squat
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03-26-2010, 07:07 PM #19Registered User
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Congratulations Layne! I pictured you stomping across the stage to receive your diploma
1493 total in 105 class
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03-26-2010, 07:49 PM #20Mensch Status Achieved
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^^^ LMFAO
Congrats Layne, I'm sure you put in years of hard work.
You deserve it!
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03-26-2010, 07:51 PM #21Registered User
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^That.Originally Posted by Musclekid92
Congratulations Layne! I pictured you stomping across the stage to receive your diploma**30 tabs open and can't tell which one the sound is coming from crew**
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03-26-2010, 07:53 PM #22Is a Turtle
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Maybe he should make a demonstration of his vast knowledge of the human body?
I hear that a lot of people need more green in their diet
Just kidding771/645/622 Single Ply
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03-26-2010, 07:57 PM #23Registered User
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Me:
not strong as **** - check
not a moderator - check
only 1/4 finished with PhD - check
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03-26-2010, 08:09 PM #24The Physique Architect
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lol, PhD stands for Doctor of Philosophy. You can get a PhD in engineering or in english and it still says Doctor of Philosophy. Philosophy in this case simply means your chosen discipline, mine being nutritional scienceOriginally Posted by SHOWTIME
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03-26-2010, 08:11 PM #25The Physique Architect
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thanks everyone I really appreciate it. I think I may end up being the first PhD to compete as a pro powerlifter and bodybuilder. In the future I hope to be the first to win in both
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03-26-2010, 08:34 PM #26CUMbus 2013
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sheepyd: someone tell layneOriginally Posted by str8flexed
thanks everyone I really appreciate it. I think I may end up being the first PhD to compete as a pro powerlifter and bodybuilder. In the future I hope to be the first to win in both
sheepyd: that fred hatfield was the first
Jacob: i will do it, as i have nothing to lose
Jacob: but i will not be a jerk about it
...umm, Fred Hatfield aka Dr. Squat was the first PhD to compete as a pro powerlifter and bodybuilder.
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03-26-2010, 08:44 PM #27The Physique Architect
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Was unaware that he was a pro bodybuilder
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03-26-2010, 08:47 PM #28vascularing defination
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hatfield wasn't a bodybuilder.
Anyway, thats great to hear Layne. When you moving back to FL? and when is your pro debut again?
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03-26-2010, 11:58 PM #29Registered User
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Does this mean you can do prescriptions? I'm out of Viagra and Thorazine.Originally Posted by str8flexed
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03-27-2010, 12:57 AM #30
That's !@#$in awesome. Good job.!
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