The issue isn't oxygen content; it's reduced ambient air pressure. Air pressure is what forces oxygen through the capillary walls of the lungs. (That's why one can feel air moving in and out of the lungs at very high altitude but still pass out from oxygen deprivation.) At altitudes above sea level, especially as one stays at 5,000 feet and above, acclimation occurs because the body makes a higher concentration of red blood cells. But, it takes weeks of continuous exposure to the lower air pressure. True, there's not as much difference between 100% oxygen and regular air at sea level. And 100% oxygen is a satisfactory temporary compensation at higher altitudes/elevations - think aircraft depressurization. But the second one goes off 100% oxygen (assuming a 'sea level' amount of red blood cells) while at higher altitude, the oxygen debt resumes building. And, its effect is cumulative; the length of time to physiological effect depending on altitude. At 5,000 ft, with intermittent strenuous activity, the 4th qtr sounds about right to me.
Air under pressure is better than air at 5,000 feet of elevation... But I would rather have oxygen than pressurized air.
I remember some years ago when Georgia went to Phoenix to play ASU. I thought the heat would do in Georgia, but it didn’t phase them a bit. If altitude was that important, then Denver should win every home game.
Yup. Don’t buy it. Do you think Vegas has them as a 5.5 point favorite because they will be starting 3rd stringers?
The length of Florida Field is 120 yards with 20 of those yards being end zone or yards between the goal line and goal posts. I’m thinking it’s 53 1/3 yards wide and if I’m wrong I’m sure I’ll be corrected on this site. We play 4-15 minute quarters and the outcome will be decided by which team has the most points at the end. And that will almost certainly be the team that blocks, tackles and executes the best. If tied we play on in overtime. I’ve got to tell you, as an an old guy who has loved college football for a long time and bleeds Orange and Blue, I just have a hard time worrying about the air content in Utah as long as the other factors are equal. And BTW, we are playing a very tough team who has revenge on their minds, but I like our chances.
just do it for the first play and drive him into the dirt. Remind him we’re going to be here all blanking night
And remember guys, Salt Lake City is in a VALLEY. That air will be somewhat contained. (I know... over the last 45 years, I have been to SLC close to 20 times.)
