How will the hot temps. affect Appy. Stinks?

between the heat, humidity, and lack of depth, its gonna be a long day for the appy folks

it's gonna affect Edwards, when you run like that, in that humidity, he'll be tongue wagging soon.

"for the 50 katrillionth time, heat wont be that big a deal!"

I agree. I don't expect to see the App side cramping up - and I don't believe the Tigers will be either.

From what your educated weather persons are predicting I'd say that the heat may not be as bad as you are claiming.

Aug 30 Weather

I'd say that the Mountaineers will have plenty of time to get a feel for what they will be playing in that day. Since it is a 4 o'clock start time then the heat will be decreasing toward the 80's before the first quarter ends.

As far as humidity, the elevation difference should help them. High humidity decreases oxygen levels and they play and train more than 3,000 feet above sea level. And don't give me bullshite that that won't matter. I know it does! I trained here in Boone before I went to boot camp in Orlando and it helped a lot.

I think its pretty hot in Boone in the summer...

I don't know how many of you have gone through 2-a-days, and summer conditioning, but it's very difficult, and players throwing up is considered normal.

With that said, there is nothing that can prepare you for game fatigue, except game fatigue. Even the most healthy players cramp up if they expend too much energy.

That's where LSU has a decided advantage. They are 3 deep across the defensive front, and that will ultimately be the Appy's undoing.

The weather won't be a big factor. Our lines and team speed and athleticism, however will. In a BIG way. 52-10

Yes, depth will be huge. We will rotate a lot on defense and wear them completely out on both sides of the ball. I could see us mounting 350 plus yards on the ground, easily.

Charles Scott, 98 yds. rushing 2 TD

Keiland Williams, 56 yds rushing 1 TD

Richard Murphy, 110 yds. rushing

Trindon Holliday, 90 yds. kickoff return for TD

Just some thoughts:

It was near 90 and humid in Michigan last year - yes, it is hot there too in the summer.

Armanti Edwards is from the low lands of South Carolina. It is hotter there than it is Baton Rouge. Columbia, SC is usually listed as one of the hottest spots in the country during the summer. And, it's just as humid.

It doesn't get very hot in Boone in the summer. At 3,333 feet, once it hits about 85, it starts to storm. That said, the indoor facility is recognized as being as good as any in the country and I bet they have climate control in there too.

All that said - depth is the issue. First team to first team LSU has the edge and probably by more than just a little. Second team to second team it starts to get out of hand.

BUT....if this game is competitive and makes it to the 4th quarter, it becomes a toss up. EVERYONE will be tired. EVERYONE will have lost a step and maybe, just maybe, we get the ball, down by less than a field goal, with about two minutes to go.


Does it happen? Probably not. But, if it does, the Michigan game will still be the biggest upset because they were ranked higher!!!