Two Weeks from tonight Boise State and Georgia tee it up in the Georgia Dome. It will be one heck of a game and one of the featured games of the weekend.
I sure am looking forward to that game, I think Boise has a great shot to redeem itself from the beating we took back in 2005 between the hedges in Athens, Georgia.
This time around we have a different and better coaching staff than the 2005 Broncos, we have a much better more composed quarterback, Kellen Moore finish 4th in the Heisman and is 8 games away from becoming the wining-est quarterback in college history.
Georgia like the Broncos is minus their two best receivers so both teams will be looking for help from new guys and former backups.
Offensively I have to give the edge to BSU in the running back department. Georgia is missing there two best runners while Boise has Doug Martin and DJ Harper back.
Harper is hungry and has alot to prove. In the first half of the 3rd game of the season these last two years Harper tore the acl in the left knee and each year sat out the rest of the season.
In tonight's scrimmage both Martin and Harper looked awesome, both appear ready for the Bulldogs in the Georgia Dome. Having them carry the mail will take pressure off Moore and make the Georgia defense play more honest.
I do not know much about the Georgia Defense but do think they are much better than their 2010 6-7 record indicate. They do have two monsters are the nose guard position. One man weighs in at 350 lbs and the smaller guy at a slim 340. It is difficult for me to imagine men that size and then toss in they are quick and athletic. They will test the Bronco center all night.
I think it will be as close and exciting game as last years opener against Beamer Ball and Virginia Tech back in DC.
Like the VT game I think Boise wins a close one and it will be on the legs and backs of Doug Martin and DJ Harper
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Protect Yourself From Heat Sickness
As fall camps begin across the country athletes face the same issue of heat illness and heat stroke. We hear or read stories every year at this time of football players suffering heat related health problems or dying from heat stroke.
This article will provide some tips on how to protect yourself from heat related issues and how to avoid over-hydrating and avoid water poisoning.
Heat Stroke:
Heat stroke is a serious medical emergency that occurs when the body's cooling system shuts down. The core body temperature becomes very high and can exceed 105 degrees. Symptoms can include lack of sweat, hot dry skin, increased pulse rate, confusion, seizures and coma, left untreated heat stroke can result in death.
Athletes are more likely to experience exertional heat stroke.
Exertional heat stroke:
This is the most serious of heat related illnesses. Athletes are moer at risk to suffer exertional heat stroke. The difference between exertional heat stroke and regular heat stroke is that ahletes continue to sweat despite the core temprature.
Diagnosis or Exertional Heat Stroke:
The body core temprature is 105 F with diminished mental status such as confusion, disorientation and clumsiness. If these symptoms are ignored the athlete may collapse and enter into a coma. Should any of these signs be present cooling the patent and emergency treatment are essential.
Hyponatremia:
This is water poisoning and it can be fatal. Water poisoning is when the athlete has many of the same signs as dehydration but they have flushed all the sodium from their system. Adequate sodium balance is necessary for transmitting nerve impulses and proper muscle function, and even a slight depletion of this concentration can cause problems. Studies have shown that high intensity athletes can lose up to 2 grams of salt per liter of sweat. Replacing this during the event is critical to performance and safety.
Symptoms of Hyponatremia:
The symptoms are similar to dehydration, nausea, dizziness, cottonmouth and should not be ignored.
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Treatment:
Drink a sodium containing sports drink or eat salty foods.
When you are working out in these hot temperatures pay attention to what signs your body is giving off. Before practice or workouts drink water and beverages that will supply electrolytes.
Learn more about how to protect yourself from dehydration and heat stroke and learn how to be treated or treat others.
Preventing Environmental Heat Illnesses
Dehydration, Heat Injuries and Sports Drinks
This article will provide some tips on how to protect yourself from heat related issues and how to avoid over-hydrating and avoid water poisoning.
Heat Stroke:
Heat stroke is a serious medical emergency that occurs when the body's cooling system shuts down. The core body temperature becomes very high and can exceed 105 degrees. Symptoms can include lack of sweat, hot dry skin, increased pulse rate, confusion, seizures and coma, left untreated heat stroke can result in death.
Athletes are more likely to experience exertional heat stroke.
Exertional heat stroke:
This is the most serious of heat related illnesses. Athletes are moer at risk to suffer exertional heat stroke. The difference between exertional heat stroke and regular heat stroke is that ahletes continue to sweat despite the core temprature.
Diagnosis or Exertional Heat Stroke:
The body core temprature is 105 F with diminished mental status such as confusion, disorientation and clumsiness. If these symptoms are ignored the athlete may collapse and enter into a coma. Should any of these signs be present cooling the patent and emergency treatment are essential.
Hyponatremia:
This is water poisoning and it can be fatal. Water poisoning is when the athlete has many of the same signs as dehydration but they have flushed all the sodium from their system. Adequate sodium balance is necessary for transmitting nerve impulses and proper muscle function, and even a slight depletion of this concentration can cause problems. Studies have shown that high intensity athletes can lose up to 2 grams of salt per liter of sweat. Replacing this during the event is critical to performance and safety.
Symptoms of Hyponatremia:
The symptoms are similar to dehydration, nausea, dizziness, cottonmouth and should not be ignored.
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Treatment:
Drink a sodium containing sports drink or eat salty foods.
When you are working out in these hot temperatures pay attention to what signs your body is giving off. Before practice or workouts drink water and beverages that will supply electrolytes.
Learn more about how to protect yourself from dehydration and heat stroke and learn how to be treated or treat others.
Preventing Environmental Heat Illnesses
Dehydration, Heat Injuries and Sports Drinks
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