The Heat Index in Dallas

by **No Quarter** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:43 pm

Thought someone with a surer memory would have told you who Kelsey was and I may get corerected. He was a C-LB from Corpus I think and perhaps in the last class recruited by Meek before Fry came in. That was in the one platoon days. He msde first team as a true soph and then died from a heat stroke in fall practice. Texas Football's comment had been that he "had the reactions" Fry wanted as a LB. I thought his picture was up somewhere around the campus, maybe in the Coliseum?

by **mrydel** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:56 pm

Kelsey may be right but the name just seems a little wrong. Kelso maybe? You are correct that someone not too far removed from when I came in '68 did die of heat stroke. Fry was very aware of the situation and we still had one very close call while I was there, although I do not recall the player's name.

by **George S. Patton** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:44 pm

DanFreibergerForHeisman wrote:They need to get used to it since the games will be in similar conditions. If any of the players have a problem with the temperatures then they are [deleted].

I'm sure the trainers will keep them hydrated properly. It's not like we're the only team practicing in high heat during the next couple of weeks.

Absolutely, the wrong way to address it. Working out in it accomplishes nothing. Our early games are in the evening. We have learned too much the hard way about the dangers of working out in the heat.

This ain't the Junction Boys in 1952 where you took a salt tablet. You avoid the heat as much as possible. Think the practice schedule during the mornings is ideal.

by **Mickey** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 4:26 pm

One reason we need an indoor facility

by **Casey** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 4:33 pm

That's true, we do.

But it's hot for the Owls and Texas State and Texas Tech, too. Drink water by the gallons, guys, and be smart about limiting time in the sun, and you'll be fine.

by **ponyte** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:12 pm

It is hot everywhere in the South. LSU is practicing in heat with very high humidity. Arizona and Arizona State are practicing in a desert.

In Houston, Ft. Worth, Norman, Austin, and Dallas it is hot. There is no way around it., Practices can be held earlier in the day or later in the day to avoid the highest heat, but it will still be hot. And most of our opponents don't have indoor facilities.

Heat in Texas (and the South) is the way it is. WE can adjust the timing of practices and have frequent water breaks but we will not be able to avoid the heat al together.

The thing is, coaches have been holding two a days in August for some 40 years (remember, in the fifties the season didn't start until late Sept so practices in August were rare). Coaches, trainers and others are aware of the problems of the heat and how to best address it. It will not be fun (never is) but our players will survive it.

by **Pony_Fan** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:33 pm

Like this is real news. We live in Dallas...

I find it funny how the local media is freaking out.

by **Italian Mustang** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:38 pm

What is the hottest SMU game y'all have ever been to?

The game at Kyle field right after Katrina was pretty dang toasty.

by **smupony94** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:48 pm

Italian Mustang wrote:What is the hottest SMU game y'all have ever been to?

The game at Kyle field right after Katrina was pretty dang toasty.

I saw a corps guy crying that day - massive amounts of tears streaming because he was saying it was too hot. Wish I had a camera

by **RednBlue11** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:06 pm

smupony94 wrote:
Italian Mustang wrote:What is the hottest SMU game y'all have ever been to?

The game at Kyle field right after Katrina was pretty dang toasty.

I saw a corps guy crying that day - massive amounts of tears streaming because he was saying it was too hot. Wish I had a camera

sure he wasnt sweating out of his eyes it was so hot :shock:

?

by **MrMustang1965** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:25 pm

Italian Mustang wrote:What is the hottest SMU game y'all have ever been to?

Opening Day at Ford Stadium, September 2, 2000. SMU v Kansas. I downed a LOT of Lemon Freezes that day!!! :shock:

SMU v Ole Miss at Oxford, MS in 1997 is a close second for me.

by **Stallion** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:25 pm

I think it was about 107 the day of the Nite opener against Arkansas. Also the opening game at Ford against Kansas was well into the 100s but again a Nite game. The game at College Station was brutal because the sun was directly overhead during the mid afteroon game.

by **MrMustang1965** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:36 pm

Hottest SMU game on record is against TCU in 1977. Game time temp: 111 in Fort Worth. :shock:

by **KnuckleStang** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:08 pm

The frog game at the Cotton Bowl in '86 was the hottest for me. Of course I didn't really hydrate like I should have while I was there. Too much whiskey, not enough water.

by **smupony94** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:11 pm

RednBlue11 wrote:
smupony94 wrote:
Italian Mustang wrote:What is the hottest SMU game y'all have ever been to?

The game at Kyle field right after Katrina was pretty dang toasty.

I saw a corps guy crying that day - massive amounts of tears streaming because he was saying it was too hot. Wish I had a camera

sure he wasnt sweating out of his eyes it was so hot ?

No, he was crying and wailing like a little kid

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