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Article: Buckeyes cool about forecast of Texas heat: Tressel says hydration is key for Ohio State.
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- The Blade (Toledo, OH)
- Article date:
- September 8, 2006
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Byline: Matt Markey
Sep. 8--AUSTIN, Texas -- One statistic missing from the lengthy log that chronicled the 56-7 win last weekend by No. 2 Texas over a grossly undermanned North Texas team was strictly an environmental issue.
It was something better measured by barometers, thermometers and other sophisticated weather instruments than by yards and touchdowns.
In the brutal late summer Texas heat, the misery index was significant, and not just for North Texas. The head count on those fans needing medical attention after facing that oppressive heat surpassed 400. The air temperature for the 11 a.m. kickoff was 87 degrees, it was 97 by halftime, and ...