JoeF Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Mularkey's quote about the old days when he played under Bud Grant: "When I played for Bud (Grant in the early 1980s), there was no water on the field," Mularkey remembers. "But if there was a cattle warning on the radio and the farmers were warned to bring their cattle in, we'd get a water break." I bet he is telling the team that when he was growing up in Miami he walked to school uphill both ways through 5' drifts of snow or beach sand or whatever... I know the emphasis was not on hydration during Coach Moo's time as a player..but I thought the quote was funny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACKMARINO Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Mularkey's quote about the old days when he played under Bud Grant: "When I played for Bud (Grant in the early 1980s), there was no water on the field," Mularkey remembers. "But if there was a cattle warning on the radio and the farmers were warned to bring their cattle in, we'd get a water break." I bet he is telling the team that when he was growing up in Miami he walked to school uphill both ways through 5' drifts of snow or beach sand or whatever... I know the emphasis was not on hydration during Coach Moo's time as a player..but I thought the quote was funny... 397999[/snapback] I went to the same school as Mularkey and can assure you there is no hills or beach sand. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 You're right. Gerry Mulrakey is full of bull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 You're right. Gerry Mulrakey is full of bull. 398083[/snapback] I never liked that guy. Shifty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Mularkey's quote about the old days when he played under Bud Grant: "When I played for Bud (Grant in the early 1980s), there was no water on the field," Mularkey remembers. "But if there was a cattle warning on the radio and the farmers were warned to bring their cattle in, we'd get a water break." I bet he is telling the team that when he was growing up in Miami he walked to school uphill both ways through 5' drifts of snow or beach sand or whatever... I know the emphasis was not on hydration during Coach Moo's time as a player..but I thought the quote was funny... 397999[/snapback] Korey Stringer changed every policy regarding outdoor practice the Vikings have ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 Korey Stringer changed every policy regarding outdoor practice the Vikings have ever had. 398132[/snapback] Sad but true T, but I wouldn't limit it to just the Vikings--it was a wake up call to every team and the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Sad but true T, but I wouldn't limit it to just the Vikings--it was a wake up call to every team and the league. 398195[/snapback] It should be a wake up call to any team in any sport that plays during the hotter months or in hotter climates. Unfortunately, it doesn't stop the heat-related casualties. It has made people more aware, but there's still that built in machismo that will make people 'soldier on', even though they are dangerously close to dehydrating and over-heating themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 It should be a wake up call to any team in any sport that plays during the hotter months or in hotter climates. Unfortunately, it doesn't stop the heat-related casualties. It has made people more aware, but there's still that built in machismo that will make people 'soldier on', even though they are dangerously close to dehydrating and over-heating themselves. 398207[/snapback] It's a difficult balance as there is such a thing as over-hydrating too. Too much water can cause dangerously low sodium levels. Of course, they usually use electrolyte balancing drinks such as Gatorade or Pedialyte (!) which reduces the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 It's a difficult balance as there is such a thing as over-hydrating too. Too much water can cause dangerously low sodium levels. Of course, they usually use electrolyte balancing drinks such as Gatorade or Pedialyte (!) which reduces the risk. 398234[/snapback] Pedialyte is really good for replacing electrolytes, even more so than Gatorade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 It's a difficult balance as there is such a thing as over-hydrating too. Too much water can cause dangerously low sodium levels. Of course, they usually use electrolyte balancing drinks such as Gatorade or Pedialyte (!) which reduces the risk. 398234[/snapback] Back in the "old days", before sodium was villified, salt tablets were standard issue in athletics and widely sold at drug stores to the general public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dive Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Kiddie pool filled with ice cold water for every practice....Just in case! When the body reaches 107/108 the vitals start to cook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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