Dome weather

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  1. Winston1

    Winston1 Founding Member

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    Common thought is that weather is not an issue in domes but in some ways that isn't true. The Superdome has its own weather and it isn't perfect. Jan 9 will get hot and humid on the field and players typically have trouble staying hydrated if they are used to playing in domes.

    This will play as an unspoken benefit to LSU as we have a big depth advantage. I will be looking for the large Tide LBs to slow down as they get run from side to side during the game. Like wise I can see the Tide OL wear out as we send wave of fresh rushers at them.

    This will be our 3rd dome game (wasn't the roof on Jerrys World closed for the Oregan game?). Our ability to handle "Dome Weather" will be another nail in the gumps coffin.
     
  2. ok awesome

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    and this is based on what proof or facts?
     
  3. Winston1

    Winston1 Founding Member

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    I remember in the BCS NC game against Ok LSU was gassed in the 4th qtr and it was noted how hot it was on the field. There have been other games where dehydration was a problem noted by sideline reporters. Wish I could provide more but it is something I remember seeing quite a few times. It seems that it is more than a conditioning issue IMO.
     
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    Funny because I have watched pretty much every Saints game in the last 20 years in the exact same stadium and never heard of anyone having issues with heat.. Or any other dome for that matter.
     
  5. LSUTiga

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    Winston, I'm kind of leery like ok awesome on this one. Not saying there's no truth to it but I've never heard that before.

    No worries though, we own the Dome. :D
     
  6. mctiger

    mctiger RIP, and thanks for the music Staff Member

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    But the Saints play at least 9 of 16 games a year in domes. They are quite used to it. I don't think Winston is too far off on this one. We all constantly hear about how the dome (any dome) is the perfect climate controlled environment. But that doesn't change the effect that playing 60 minutes of football will have on the body. Its up to the training staff to keep reminding players to not be fooled by the idea that -- just because its not 90 degrees and 90% humidity -- they don't have to hydrate as normal indoors.

    Yes, I remember that '03 championship game as well, and yes, that defense was on the field a lot in the second half and they were thoroughly gassed. Depth will be a factor next Monday, though that would be the case no matter where the game is played.
     
  7. OkieTigerTK

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    tulane games are freezing ass cold. i have gone to a couple with greenie and people were wearing winter coats in the dome when it is 90 degrees outside. the dome has to be cooled down enough because of all the body heat that will be in it for saints games. (god knows there isnt any for tulane games.)

    i dont remember if the saint played within a few days before our last bowl games there, but the a/c system is gonna be running like crazy to get the place cooled down with a saints game just two days before.

    being full of people does effect the temp inside the dome, but it's nothing like outside in nola in july.
     
  8. ok awesome

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    I completely agree with this. The OP just made it sound like field level of the Superdome was like the Sahara or something which is just silly. It is a climate controlled indoor stadium but you can bet they will still be sweating out there, I just don't expect them to have to go in and take IVs to keep fluids in or anything out of the ordinary.
     
  9. Winston1

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    Sorry I didn't mean that it would be hot like September. I meant the build up of heat and humidity is something those not used to it will not feel. It will affect big thick bodies first and more.

    It will sort of be like a lobster in a pot where the water starts cold. It doesn't feel the heat till it is cooked. I sort of like that analogy steamed tide.
     
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