flyingant Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 The forecast in Tampa for Sunday is sunny with a high of 94. Since the home team has the choice of uniforms, I bet the Bucs make the Bills wear their dark blue uniforms. It's going to be a hot one.
swede316 Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 I've been hearing it's been the hottest summer ever in Buffalo...so will it make a difference?
envirojeff Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 94 in Buffalo is alot different than 94 in Tampa! Jeff
dib Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 94 degrees combined with humidity will be a killer. I hope the Bills PRE-hydrate
sweet baboo Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 94 in Buffalo is alot different than 94 in Tampa! Jeff 441110[/snapback] WNY has had 90+ heat with florida humidity all summer it's unbearable...i don't even have airconditioning
zow2 Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 The forecast in Tampa for Sunday is sunny with a high of 94. Since the home team has the choice of uniforms, I bet the Bucs make the Bills wear their dark blue uniforms. It's going to be a hot one. 441106[/snapback] You're right. I'm sure the BUcs will wear white jersey's and force the Bills to wear Blue. It will be similar to the Jacksonville away game a couple years ago. Let's hope the Bills bring their white pants and not be stupid to wear blue on blue.
Ned Flanders Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 Would be a good game for light blue throwbacks and a white helmet...
sweet baboo Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 can they wear their lighter blue throwbacks?
zow2 Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 can they wear their lighter blue throwbacks? 441136[/snapback] I think this subject has been beaten to death in that teams can only wear throwbacks or Alternate jersey's twice per season. TD said we will wear them for the final time later this season...either at San Diego or more likely the Denver home National tv game.
rockpile Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 94 in Buffalo is alot different than 94 in Tampa! Jeff 441110[/snapback] All through two-a-days in training camp, it was mid 90's and VERY humid, with a heat index over 100 degrees more than once. Sounds like Tampa to me, but I am often wrong. Is the field turf or grass? I am guessing grass; it is cooler to play on then turf. If they hydrate well (especially the linemen), I think/hope they they will be fine. I will be pretty pissed if guys are pulled out with cramps because they did not prepare! My biggest concern is the OL opening holes for the run.
dib Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 Lets hope they can rely on McGahee for tips on how to beat the heat. His years in the Orange Bowl should yield invaluable information.
rockpile Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 I think this subject has been beaten to death in that teams can only wear throwbacks or Alternate jersey's twice per season. TD said we will wear them for the final time later this season...either at San Diego or more likely the Denver home National tv game. 441142[/snapback] So, can we wear them this week if we want to or not? My vote is the Denver game.
ARTnSocal Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 So, can we wear them this week if we want to or not? 441189[/snapback] NO .... the BILLS would need to get approval from the NFL in much longer of a notice that just a few days in advance .. It's too late now We'll most-likely be wearing the Navy w/ white pants ...
BuffOrange Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 You're right. I'm sure the BUcs will wear white jersey's and force the Bills to wear Blue. It will be similar to the Jacksonville away game a couple years ago. Let's hope the Bills bring their white pants and not be stupid to wear blue on blue. 441129[/snapback] I don't want to sound like the 'Smug Authority on Uniforms' guy, but both Jacksonville and Tampa have worn white at home throughout their existence in the 1st half of the season.
Peter Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 Look what happened to the Broncos in the Miami heat. Let me tell you, it is difficult just sitting in the stands in this heat at this time of year down here in Miami. I cannot imagine having to wear the equipment and play a game in this heat on the professional level. At the beginning of fall practice for the Hurricanes, the back up QB had to be taken to the hospital because of dehydration. He lost 13 of his 212 pounds in one practice. It did not help that he had something like 4% body fat. This is a game where the Bills training staff will really have to stay on top of the players and make sure that they drink enough water etc. You almost have to force feed yourself water because you do not realize how much you are losing. If I recall correctly, wasn't Fred Smerlas the one who was biffing on the sidelines in Miami because of the heat.
scribo Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 Look what happened to the Broncos in the Miami heat. Let me tell you, it is difficult just sitting in the stands in this heat at this time of year down here in Miami. I cannot imagine having to wear the equipment and play a game in this heat on the professional level. At the beginning of fall practice for the Hurricanes, the back up QB had to be taken to the hospital because of dehydration. He lost 13 of his 212 pounds in one practice. It did not help that he had something like 4% body fat. This is a game where the Bills training staff will really have to stay on top of the players and make sure that they drink enough water etc. You almost have to force feed yourself water because you do not realize how much you are losing. If I recall correctly, wasn't Fred Smerlas who was biffing on the sidelines in Miami because of the heat. 441545[/snapback] First, if you think imagining playing football in this heat, imagine what it must be like for our soldiers in Iraq, Africa, etc. As for Smerlas, I recall him barffing on the field before. He wrote in his book he even threw up on some poot center's hands while down in his four-point stance. Good stuff.
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