DLAW: Being a rookie is over, got my step back, time to show up - and sleeveless - in GB

[Arkyvarminter]

Dez was sleeveless in practice today. I think it was today anyway, with temps in the 20's. He was the only one too..

 

[Aven8]

This is the dumbest thing ever! I knew we would act tough and let the weather take away the focus like every time we play in the cold.

I remember Nate Newton saying the same thing during a game, and right after warm ups he missed the anthem, etc. because he was trying to get as many clothes as he could on! He said wear as much as possible to keep you comfortable!

 

[reddyuta]

I like Dlaw,its a shame he broke his foot in camp.to me any positive thing he does this year is just gravy,he is going to be solid next season.

 

[LandryFan]

DLaw put the damn sleeves on. Going out sleeveless is not going to prove anything.

Ain't that the damn truth! Well, it will prove that they're not very smart.

 

[Nirvana]

 

[Roadtrip635]

He's young and last week got the fire burning inside him. Sleeves/no sleeves, he has confidence now and that burning desire will keep him warm.
Tear 'em up young 'fella.

 

[popp1234]

Well, hopefully COOLER heads will prevail.

 

[popp1234]

This is the dumbest thing ever! I knew we would act tough and let the weather take away the focus like every time we play in the cold.

I remember Nate Newton saying the same thing during a game, and right after warm ups he missed the anthem, etc. because he was trying to get as many clothes as he could on! He said wear as much as possible to keep you comfortable!

Question is, where are the damn coaches?

 

[Aven8]

I can tell you today here in DFW was brutal. I was outside all day working and the wind chill was nuts! The wind must have been 30-45 constant. The windchill had to be in the low teens.

 

[texbumthelife]

Im gonna tell you straight up, from experience, that sleeves aren't gonna mean a damn thing after the first few minutes. There isn't a material created yet that is going to be able to properly insulate them, while not being too cumbersome to play at a high level in.

Sleeves mean squat either way.

 

[DCBoysfan]

Sleeves no sleeve just make more plays.

 

[MRV52]

DLaw put the damn sleeves on. Going out sleeveless is not going to prove anything.

17F you do need sleeves that ain't that cold.

 

[xvendettax914]

If I'm Jason I call DLaw momma so she can stand on the sideline and yell "Boy you come over here and put your clothes on." lol

This.

 

[MRV52]

I don't care if he wears sleeves or not, I just want to see that QB Hunter we saw on the last drive for the Lions. That sack and strip fumble play showed what he is capable of. And HIS fumble may have unleashed the lion that's been there needing to be woken up.

Me either with the sleeves or no sleeves, as long as he strips Rodgers sleeves I will be happy.

 

[jobberone]

Thinsulate or something of that sort is your friend. Repeat that three times then click your heels. Heck, put pantyhose on. I don't care; just stay warm and worry about playing football not being warm. Heaters on the sidelines, gloves where possible, headcovers, whatever it takes.

BTW, current forecast is 18-20 and sunny.

Prior to the 67 Ice Bowl the field did have electric heaters beneath the grass field. The field was covered the night before the game but it was so cold than when the cover was removed the top part of the field froze over. Supposedly we never had the shoes for traction that GB had although having looked at the game many times both teams had a lot of trouble.

The field now has a heated solution passed thru plumbing beneath the field which was redone in 2007:

In 2007, the Packers installed an entirely new playing surface, including a completely new drainage and heating system, bringing the latest technology in field management to the famous stadium. Chief to the new system is DD GrassMaster, a natural-grass surface reinforced with man-made fibers. All existing levels of the field were removed and the new system began with a clay sub-grade level, compacted and graded (with a .6 percent slope), including drain tile, irrigation pipe and thermostat wiring for the heating system. The second level consists of 5½ inches of pea gravel. On top of the gravel layer is 30-plus miles of ¾-inch tubing for the heating system, which can maintain a root-zone temperature of 55-plus degrees to keep the ground from freezing during the season’s latter months. Level three consists of 12 inches of root-zone sand and Kentucky bluegrass turf. DD GrassMaster’s synthetic fibers are stitched into the surface, providing strength and stability to the field. Fibers extend approximately seven inches below the surface, are exposed approximately one inch above the surface, and are spaced every three-quarters of an inch. Approximately 20 million individual stitches make up the process. The slope equates to a crown of about 5½ inches on the new surface.

So I'm assuming that at least the field won't be frozen. 20 degrees Fahrenheit isn't too bad if the wind is relatively quiet which it's supposed to be.

 

[sbark]

Wear the sleeves, the longer you can keep the mental side of "I'm not cold" the better........once you think your cold, that's all you think of. Take it from someone living in N.Dak.....50 below windchills Tues night and 40 mph wind for the weekend with near zero temps. There are better ways to prove a mans a man.

 

[sbark]

Thinsulate or something of that sort is your friend. Repeat that three times then click your heels. Heck, put pantyhose on. I don't care; just stay warm and worry about playing football not being warm. Heaters on the sidelines, gloves where possible, headcovers, whatever it takes.

BTW, current forecast is 18-20 and sunny.

Prior to the 67 Ice Bowl the field did have electric heaters beneath the grass field. The field was covered the night before the game but it was so cold than when the cover was removed the top part of the field froze over. Supposedly we never had the shoes for traction that GB had although having looked at the game many times both teams had a lot of trouble.

The field now has a heated solution passed thru plumbing beneath the field which was redone in 2007:

In 2007, the Packers installed an entirely new playing surface, including a completely new drainage and heating system, bringing the latest technology in field management to the famous stadium. Chief to the new system is DD GrassMaster, a natural-grass surface reinforced with man-made fibers. All existing levels of the field were removed and the new system began with a clay sub-grade level, compacted and graded (with a .6 percent slope), including drain tile, irrigation pipe and thermostat wiring for the heating system. The second level consists of 5½ inches of pea gravel. On top of the gravel layer is 30-plus miles of ¾-inch tubing for the heating system, which can maintain a root-zone temperature of 55-plus degrees to keep the ground from freezing during the season’s latter months. Level three consists of 12 inches of root-zone sand and Kentucky bluegrass turf. DD GrassMaster’s synthetic fibers are stitched into the surface, providing strength and stability to the field. Fibers extend approximately seven inches below the surface, are exposed approximately one inch above the surface, and are spaced every three-quarters of an inch. Approximately 20 million individual stitches make up the process. The slope equates to a crown of about 5½ inches on the new surface.

So I'm assuming that at least the field won't be frozen. 20 degrees Fahrenheit isn't too bad if the wind is relatively quiet which it's supposed to be.

Layers, starting with Merino wool to wick away the sweat, and then all the new Tech fabrics........buts get the sweat away from the skin and then layer upon layer.

 

[jobberone]

Layers, starting with Merino wool to wick away the sweat, and then all the new Tech fabrics........buts get the sweat away from the skin and then layer upon layer.

I like the new materials which allow you to sweat and wick the sweat away. They're thin and very efficient. I'm sure the trainers and equipment guys know how to help keep them warm. I'm less concerned about the shoes after reading about the field. They still need to do their due diligence.

 

[jobberone]

Well, hopefully COOLER heads will prevail.

Booo!

 

[Awakened]

A tough mentality toward the cold works. This season, LSU came to Arkansas to play the Razorbacks in 20 degree weather. Most of the Razorbacks were sleeveless and had a bravado attitude toward the cold. LSU served their players hot chocolate during the game and the players were bundled up and freezing. The result? Hogs 17, #22 LSU 0.