Heat !!

[Warrenkicker]

In Kansas we don't do manditory breaks but if you know what's good for you you will take them. It has been up to 112 this year and today is supposed to be the last day for a while over 100. Only lower 90s for the next few days then back into the upper 90s. One thing we do have is wind. 15 to 20 mph is normal and gusts to 35 or 40 are common.

We try to take the breaks whenever the conditions are bad, there hasn't been any chance for either team to get water for a while and there has just been a change of possession. So remember to watch and listen to the players. Some of them might just be out of shape but some of them might be getting into trouble.

And don't forget yourselves. A few years back my wing was saying that it was about time for a water break during the game. I told him that we had just had one a few minutes earlier, you know, basically "shut up and get back to work." Well it was he who needed the water as he hadn't gotten any when we were letting the players get some. He was getting light headed and starting to get in trouble. The problem was that he wouldn't say it was his problem while I thought he wanted water for the players. The bottom line is if someone needs water then get them water. This is only a game and it's not worth damaging someone's health over something so insignificant.