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re: How many times has southern heat and humidity been a major factor
Posted on 8/22/22 at 1:38 pm to Sgt Tuffnuts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 1:38 pm to Sgt Tuffnuts
It works both ways.
Going to SoCal or Colorado (low humidity environments), it is much easier to get dehydrated because you don't sweat as much and do not realize that moisture is still leaving your body.
In either case, if you aren't "properly" hydrated before the game, you're going to have problems. Properly meaning proper hydration days before the game, not between warmups and kickoffs.
Going to SoCal or Colorado (low humidity environments), it is much easier to get dehydrated because you don't sweat as much and do not realize that moisture is still leaving your body.
In either case, if you aren't "properly" hydrated before the game, you're going to have problems. Properly meaning proper hydration days before the game, not between warmups and kickoffs.
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Posted on 8/22/22 at 1:46 pm to TeddyWestside
Heat and humidity has never caused a football team lose to a less talented one.
Heat and humidity sucks. It's unpleasant. It can cause serious problems, but ...
You cannot actually acclimate to humidity, though. You can't. It's not like altitude, it's basic thermoregulation and other than a few ethnicities everyone reacts to it basically the same way.
So what it boils down to is preparation. Getting used to not feeling comfortable. Getting used to hydrating at a pace you normally wouldn't need to.
Heat and humidity sucks. It's unpleasant. It can cause serious problems, but ...
You cannot actually acclimate to humidity, though. You can't. It's not like altitude, it's basic thermoregulation and other than a few ethnicities everyone reacts to it basically the same way.
So what it boils down to is preparation. Getting used to not feeling comfortable. Getting used to hydrating at a pace you normally wouldn't need to.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 1:48 pm to jonnyanony
That said, I think there was a time before people really understood how to hydrate for sports where it was a big advantage.
But that time was decades ago.
But that time was decades ago.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 1:49 pm to Ptins944
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Going to SoCal or Colorado (low humidity environments), it is much easier to get dehydrated because you don't sweat as much and do not realize that moisture is still leaving your body.
Well the issue is your sweat is more effective in dry climates due to a lower wet bulb temperature.
But most athletes know how to listen to their bodies and will be getting fluids whether they want them or not.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 2:04 pm to TeddyWestside
It doesn't matter as much as you think. Its hot everywhere in August. Maybe not as humid but it matters about as much as the other myth of home field advantage (unless you are Auburn) I remember Boston College and Flutie coming to B'ham on Labor Day 1984 and thought that would be a huge factor. Flutie had our D's tongues hanging out in the 4th.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 2:10 pm to TeddyWestside
Kind of bullshite we always play Florida within the first few games of the year. Give me the gators on cold november night
Posted on 8/22/22 at 2:19 pm to TeddyWestside
Alabama opened at home with BYU in the late 90s.Not sure how the Labor Day weekend temp affected the team but I was shocked at how many BYU fans had on jeans and sweatshirts. They were struggling on the way in the stadium.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 2:46 pm to TeddyWestside
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys in 2000 (41-14) in what was at that time the hottest game in Cowboys' history. The Eagles drank pickle juice to stay hydrated. The Cowboys wilted in the heat even though the Eagles were wearing dark green and stood in the sun. Several Cowboy players went down with cramps.
I'm sure there are other times when something like this has happened but I remember this one. Heat and humidity can have an effect on the players but knowing how to prevent and/or overcome it can limit the impact it has on them.
I'm sure there are other times when something like this has happened but I remember this one. Heat and humidity can have an effect on the players but knowing how to prevent and/or overcome it can limit the impact it has on them.
This post was edited on 8/22/22 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 8/22/22 at 2:51 pm to bigDgator
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Georgia fans so afraid Florida might win their opener is pretty funny. It's a night game broham. The heat is not going to be a factor.
You are seen.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 3:04 pm to jonnyanony
quote:I witnessed it first hand in 2019 in Austin, along with a lot of you.
That said, I think there was a time before people really understood how to hydrate for sports where it was a big advantage.
But that time was decades ago.
It was hot and humid as %^&*(* in a full throttle game with a lot of quick scoring.
And 20 minutes in the locker room at half time didn't have anything to do with cramping in the first half.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 3:08 pm to hightide323
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Alabama opened at home with BYU in the late 90s.Not sure how the Labor Day weekend temp affected the team but I was shocked at how many BYU fans had on jeans and sweatshirts. They were struggling on the way in the stadium
The most uncomfortable game I've ever been to (Sept. 5, 1998), and it was at NIGHT. Hot, massive humidity, no breeze, just couldn't breathe. They were dragging players off from both teams equally. Walking back to the hotel at 10:30 pm it was still 86 with heat index in the 90's. The bills in my wallet were soaking wet from sweat.
Penn State game Sept 11, 2010 wasn't too bad to me but Penn State fans were in the bathroom before the game splashing water on their faces, looked like they were having heat strokes (very nice folks BTW).
This post was edited on 8/22/22 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 8/22/22 at 3:14 pm to TeddyWestside
I have spent my life travelling the US, August is hot everywhere. December is cold almost everywhere.
Utah gets really hot and really cold. Utah practices at 6k feet elevation, that more than makes up for humidity.
Utah gets really hot and really cold. Utah practices at 6k feet elevation, that more than makes up for humidity.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 3:14 pm to shreveport_gator
quote:old school hangover cure before things like Pedialyte, Drip Drop, and Liquid IV became available.
pickle juice
Posted on 8/22/22 at 3:15 pm to IAmNERD
Washington State at AU was the hottest game I attended.
Even with a 6 o’clock start it was miserable.
The Pirate had his guys ready. I did not think conditioning was an issue for the Cougars ( I said Huskies)since they threw about 70 passes.
Even with a 6 o’clock start it was miserable.
The Pirate had his guys ready. I did not think conditioning was an issue for the Cougars ( I said Huskies)since they threw about 70 passes.
This post was edited on 8/22/22 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 8/22/22 at 3:16 pm to lewis and herschel
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Utah practices at 6k feet elevation, that more than makes up for humidity.
I think they're closer to 4,000 ft, which really isn't a huge deal when it comes to acclimation. Half a day. It's not like being up in the mountains where it can take a week to feel normal.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 3:17 pm to Ptins944
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I witnessed it first hand in 2019 in Austin, along with a lot of you.
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It was hot and humid as %^&*
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Austin
Does not add up.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 3:17 pm to makersmark1
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Washington State
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the Huskies
Posted on 8/22/22 at 3:23 pm to lewis and herschel
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Utah practices at 6k feet elevation, that more than makes up for humidity.
More like the 4500' range. This +1/3 exaggeration would be like me saying UF practices in 120 degree heat, with 133% humidity
Posted on 8/22/22 at 3:25 pm to TeddyWestside
Columbia, SC @ midday--3:30 is the hottest stadium you'll ever be in.
This post was edited on 8/22/22 at 3:42 pm
Posted on 8/22/22 at 3:28 pm to NFLSU
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The humidity will obviously be different in The Swamp, but I don’t think it’ll be a massive disadvantage.
I don’t think it will be that much of an advantage either. Plus idk if any of you have lived at a high altitude then went to sea level, but I feel like Superman when I go back down to Florida from Colorado. So I think it evens out.
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