do any research on heat related deaths in football, then you will see they majority of them occur either during Fall Practice before the first game is even played and a smaller percentage during Spring Practice/offseason workouts. Now it is possible these players had underlying medical conditions that helped contribute to their deaths. FWIW in July 2025, 2 HS players, 1 from Memphis and 1 from Atlanta, collapsed and died during practice as their teams were preparing for the upcoming season. Joshua Henderson, 16 from Memphis, is believed to have died from a heat stroke. "Even in college football or the NFL, you'll see players struggling in the warmer climates during games in August and September. Everyone loves outdoor football, but there's a reason why most players and teams will prefer games indoor in air conditioned stadiums. Of course, that's not really possible at the high school level, but these tragedies continue to show how important it is for schools to properly hydrate, rest and take care of their student athletes, especially in the summer." There is a reason college football has evolved from the Junction Boys days. If colleges attempt to try to go back to those days for offseason workouts and Fall Practices, then they better be prepared to open up their wallets because they don't stand a chance in court. Then again, I guess that is 1 more cost they can pass onto their boosters to cover.