First game...nice to be back

[mcrowder]

I agree with sending him off to get checked.

Not sure I think it was fair for you to let the team take a break before this all-important, game-changing extra point... But I wasn't there, and you were.

Had 2 scrimmages Saturday - one at 9 am, the other at 6 pm. Both ran JV and then V, and both lasted about 4 hours. And here in Texas, it was over 100 from 9 am until about 8 pm.

The way they were rotating in and out, kids were getting plenty of breaks ... not so much for us. We had to take a couple of water breaks just for ourselves!

Nice to be back on the field.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by mcrowder

I agree with sending him off to get checked.

Not sure I think it was fair for you to let the team take a break before this all-important, game-changing extra point... But I wasn't there, and you were.

Had 2 scrimmages Saturday - one at 9 am, the other at 6 pm. Both ran JV and then V, and both lasted about 4 hours. And here in Texas, it was over 100 from 9 am until about 8 pm.

The way they were rotating in and out, kids were getting plenty of breaks ... not so much for us. We had to take a couple of water breaks just for ourselves!

Nice to be back on the field.

I see your point, but I had to wait for the EMT as he came across the field and didn't exactly hurry. Seemed like as good a time as any for water and I didn't hesitate -- it gave the offense and defense equal time to prepare. I know it will seem like I'm adding details, but both benches asked if water would be OK there.

Friday afternoon a game was halted in the same area due to excessive humidity. Well, and the team was down 42-14 with 2:00 left in the third quarter.

Small schools, kids playing both ways, kids not in game shape yet, I'd just rather not risk it. Last season I was worried as a defensive lineman was throwing up on the field during a steamy week 1, but then his teammates said he does that EVERY game.

[mcrowder]

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

I see your point, but I had to wait for the EMT as he came across the field and didn't exactly hurry. Seemed like as good a time as any for water and I didn't hesitate -- it gave the offense and defense equal time to prepare. I know it will seem like I'm adding details, but both benches asked if water would be OK there.

Friday afternoon a game was halted in the same area due to excessive humidity. Well, and the team was down 42-14 with 2:00 left in the third quarter.

Small schools, kids playing both ways, kids not in game shape yet, I'd just rather not risk it. Last season I was worried as a defensive lineman was throwing up on the field during a steamy week 1, but then his teammates said he does that EVERY game.

I've heard of stopping for heat ... but never humidity. Dang, we play in 95+ humidity sometimes.

[RonRef]

Originally Posted by mcrowder

I've heard of stopping for heat ... but never humidity. Dang, we play in 95+ humidity sometimes.

I hope that you have a good attorney!

[radwaste50]

Originally Posted by RonRef

I hope that you have a good attorney!

I think you missed his humor.....
I don't think I've ever held a game up based on humidity
I have for the combination of heat and humidity, 95 and 80% humidity can be a rough day
65 and 100% humidity might need a jacket
110 and 5% is sneaky situation because the sweat dries so fast you dont realize how much water your losing

[mcrowder]

Originally Posted by RonRef

I hope that you have a good attorney!

I am sure you were at least partially kidding here ... but how could the referee have anything to do with humidity? Do you folks in other states have humidity meters on your belts? What is the limit where you are, and who's in charge of the decision?

Seems very odd to me - without heat, how would humidity be dangerous enough to stop play? Seems to me the heat is a much bigger problem (and those of you who have some knowledge in the area would know that if you have 95% humidity, you're not going to be in the 90's in temperature).

[RonRef]

Originally Posted by mcrowder

I am sure you were at least partially kidding here ... but how could the referee have anything to do with humidity? Do you folks in other states have humidity meters on your belts? What is the limit where you are, and who's in charge of the decision?

Seems very odd to me - without heat, how would humidity be dangerous enough to stop play? Seems to me the heat is a much bigger problem (and those of you who have some knowledge in the area would know that if you have 95% humidity, you're not going to be in the 90's in temperature).

I was joking, but with high amounts of humidity if pushes up the heat index and the players and officials will dehydrate much quicker and they will need more water.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by mcrowder

I've heard of stopping for heat ... but never humidity. Dang, we play in 95+ humidity sometimes.

We just aren't used to it, I guess. I thought it was kinda funny that the game was stopped on Friday until I worked Saturday afternoon. It was only 80 degrees, but it was as muggy as I can remember.

When teams only have 18 players and have to play O, D, and special teams, I think it has quite a bit more impact.