Quote:I remember a game when the Jaguars were playing the Steelers in Jacksonville and it was about 96 degrees and near 90% humidity and the Steelers players were dropping like flies. It's a huge advantage if we can play up-tempo and get their line dehydrated and cramping early.

 

I remember that game.

 

During a TV timeout late in the game all of the steeler players on the field had to pull off their helmets and take a knee because they were so gassed. All of the jag players just stood there in full gear laughing at them.

 

It doesn't matter where the guys played in college. You lose your acclimation to the weather fairly quickly when you leave an environment. Players who are currently acclimated to the weather have an advantage. Their bodies have adapted to better deal with the heat.

 

It may not be enough of an advantage to overcome a disparity in talent, but in a close hard fought game between to well matched teams it can most definitely be an advantage.

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