Let me just start out by saying my Super Bowl predictions were 100% wrong, I did not have the Falcons or the Patriots making it to the Super Bowl. I had the Pittsburgh Steelers taking on the Green Bay Packers then the Packers taking home the trophy. I am not a Pittsburgh or Green Bay fan, but with the Browns 1-15 record and my siblings cheering for Pittsburgh and Green Bay, I naturally latched onto them being Super Bowl contenders. Secondly I did not see either of the teams getting blown out, but yet again I was wrong with the Packers losing to the Falcons 44 to 21 and the Steelers losing to the Patriots 36 to 17. I thought that these would be close games, maybe even some overtimes, but no we saw four quarters dominated by the Falcons and the Patriots. So here I am a week before Super Bowl LI with a 14-2 team and a 11-5 team facing off against each other on the biggest stage of the NFL. Considering the performances from both teams last week this has the making of an excellent competition between the two top teams for the 2016 NFL season. Let’s take a moment and see how these teams match up, since November the Falcons have not been fooling around, they have been putting big numbers up. From their 48 to 33 win over the Panthers back in October to their 42-14 win over the Rams in December. The Falcons are a team that have lost some having the least of the two records going in to the Super Bowl, but a team that has also won by large margins. My prediction is that they can and will pose a challenge for the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. Although the Patriots have played a couple high scoring games for example their 41-3 win against the New York Jets on Christmas Eve or their 33 to 13 win over the Cleveland Browns; no surprise there. The Patriots know how to hold teams. They have won some close games, showing that they can put up the points to win, but also keep the other team from closing the gap they have created between them. When they played against the Baltimore Ravens back in December, the Ravens were a touchdown away from tying the game, but in the end the Patriots came out victorious by holding the Ravens to a field goal two times in the fourth quarter and putting up the points to win. I am excited to see if we will see a close game or if one team will just dominate the Super Bowl this year. They both have the defense and offense to win, but in the end it’s all about who shows up to win. In the end I’m just there for the commercials, the stars of the Super Bowl in my opinion. I don’t mind having to get up during the game, but during the commercials I must stay seated in front of the tv. With so many companies wanting a slot during the Super Bowl they all put their best work out there. The commercials are a competition within itself, a competition of which company can impact the viewers the most during the biggest NFL game of the year. So no my predictions of who would be in this years’ Super Bowl were not correct, but nonetheless I have no doubt that we are in for a competition like no other, just hoping and praying that this will not be a blow out.
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1. It's just the basics.
I think we all know this but just to remind everyone, deodorant goes such a long way! If you are an athlete who does not like the white residue some deodorants leave then try using a spray deodorant. Either way do not walk into any type of practice, game, whatever without putting on deodorant.
2. Just an easy tip.
Assorted tea bags arranged on a white surface.
Photo by K8 on UnsplashHere's an easy tip for stinky shoes. Try putting tea bags into your shoes to keep them smelling fresh and to remove odors. This also works with putting tea bags into your gym bags to keep bad smells away.
3. As a college student, I get it.
I get it, we are in college, some are away from home, not a lot of responsibility. One thing that should ALWAYS be a responsibility is clean clothes. If you know you are all out of practice clothes, your practice jersey smells terrible, etc.. GO WASH IT!
Nobody wants to work with someone who smells musty and nasty the whole time. And you definitely don't want to be the person is who looked at as the nasty one on the team. It's simple, just plan ahead and wash your clothes.
4. Time to be real.
man running in forestPhoto by Shashank Shekhar on UnsplashTime to be real, we all sweat. Some sweat more than others. We all sweat by our private areas, the only thing I can say that can help eliminate odors in private areas when sweating is grooming. So if you have lots of hair around your private hair more then likely odors will be present.
All I can say is try to stay clean down there if you sweat a lot by your private area take extra measures like soaking in apple cider vinegar with lukewarm water.
5. Shower right after.
Empty shower stalls in a tiled bathroom.
Photo by - Kenny on UnsplashTry to shower right after a practice or a game if you can. This helps get rid of smells fast. Even if you are playing an away game, if somehow you are able to at least wash up your main areas before getting on a bus ride, you are helping the problem.
6. Another get real moment.
Ladies, sometimes playing sports and being on your period can be hard. Try to stay fresh and clean down there. If you aren't a tampon person, make sure that you always have extra pads with you. After practices or games wash extra good in those areas just to ensure any bad odors are gone.
7. Take home your clothes.
If you have lockers, make sure that you are taking home your practice clothes with you. If you don't smells will soon start to build up. If you have to keep your clothes in your locker try to add a small air freshener
8. Be nice!
"Kindness Matters" on a pink board with a tiled backdrop.
Photo by Copper and Wild on UnsplashIf you notice that someone on your team may need a reminder when it comes to hygiene, simply talk to them in private, You don't have to be mean about it. Offer them advice when it comes to hygiene and how to take care of themselves.
9. Disinfect!
if you play a sport that requires lots of contact with other people or objects try to disinfect have much as you can. it is better to disinfect. With everyone sweating, bacteria can start to build up.
Also, in all honesty, you never know what someone may have(a skin infection, a cut, etc..), so better to be safe than sorry when it comes to disinfecting equipment.
10. Just keep up with yourself.
I always say, just keep up with yourself. I understand you may be very busy but your hygiene is so important, taking care of yourself is important! Stay clean, create your own hygiene routine, and you'll be ok.
There it is! Hygiene is something we can all agree on is important. So keep up it, care about your hygiene!
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