BrianAZ

Just wondering if anyone else noticed the problems the Pats have had their
last two appearances at the RCA Dome, relating to cramps.

It became an issue late in the 2003 regular season game, and was a MAJOR
issue in the championship game in January.

It appears it can get very hot in the dome.

To my knowledge these issues have never presented themselves anywhere else.

Just wondering what everyone attributes this to, and if there's anything New England can do this time around to ensure it does not become an issue.

ALP

follow the colts example...of whinning to the league about questionable procedures taking place at opposing stadiums...

chris_in_sunnyvale

I remember hearing how Rodney Harrison spent the entire week before Super Bowl 39 reminding his teammates to stay hydrated all week. I think he was speaking from experience in the prior Super Bowl when it got really hot in Houston and the D fell apart in the 4th quarter. In that Eagles game, Todd Pinkston cramped up and missed the 2nd half. McNabb looked like he was going to pass out on that "hurry up" offense he ran in the 4th quarter. I don't remember the Pats suffering from any cramping issues that game.

If drinking water all week greatly helps like Harrison believes, then I hope they're doing it this week because I expect Indy to heat up again.

Regards,
Chris

Pujo

Like Belichick said, both teams have to play in the same stadium.

letekro

My friend used to wrestle in college, and he would tire out and get cramps during really big matches. I think when the body is in a heightened state, it is more likely to fatigue and cramp. Not because of anything unusual going on during the game, but because the players have worked themselves into a frenzy before the game. In short, "butterflies" can really wear people out. I think we saw this in the Carolina Super Bowl, where the teams were so dominant on defense in the first half, and so clearly out of gas in the second. I think this is more likely to happen in huge games.

He Ban Me

You're gonna have to get the cool zones out, like Indy has on their sideline

Wait, WHAT?? Indy DIDN'T use the cool zones??? Well, how did THEY survive, but the opponent didn't??? Odd.

Bobs My Uncle

Actually, that would be awesome if BB ordered in some of them cool misting machines for this game.

What a hilarious storyline that would be.

He Ban Me

The Polian would never let it happen, nice try though

Pujo

Polian is easily distracted by a cheeseburger.

Patsfanin Philly

Maybe they ought to consider pickle juice ( for the salt) as the Eagles did a few years back against Dallas in 109 degree weather......

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/ins...3/take_pickle/