Smelling Salts Abuse?

[charsibb]

Never heard of this before, but apparently it's a major thing in the NFL, and has invaded NCAAF. Ever see any Bulls doing this? Is there an official policy from the Athletics Department?

http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/enterpriseSalts/ezekiel-elliott-clay-matthews-just-the-nfl-smelling-salt-users

 

[NewEnglandBull]

Interesting. Players in the NHL do this all time before games. 

[USFBulls727]

Muhammad Ali, then Cassius Clay, was given smelling salts in between rounds after he was dropped by Henry Cooper. That, and a delay for a torn glove, probably  saved his behind. Haven't heard much about smelling salts in a long time though. Also, I thought people were only given those to wake back up after being knocked silly, not BEFORE competition. ..

[bowman1]

I am detecting a new in-game promotion - smelling salts to the first 10,000 fans in the stadium

Just imagine - the Wizard on the video board with shimmering words stating "open your smelling salts now"

This could really get the crowd going on big third downs!

[Paisa el Toro]

7 hours ago, bowman1 said:

Just imagine - the Wizard on the video board with shimmering words stating "open your smelling salts now"

Smelling salts is just code for Meth. 

[bowman1]

1 hour ago, Paisa el Toro said:

Smelling salts is just code for Meth. 

Huh - maybe handing them out would be a bad idea then

[JTrue]

When does casual use become abuse? Asking for a friend...

[Triple B]

1 hour ago, JTrue said:

When does casual use become abuse? Asking for a friend...

When you start asking when does casual use become abuse ...

[Gismo]

I know mint scent can improve alertness.... ammonia? Yuck. 

[Apis Bull]

6 minutes ago, Gismo said:

I know mint scent can improve alertness.... ammonia? Yuck. 

That reminded me, when I played HS football, we had one guy that would chew gum before the game and then stick it in his mouthpiece during.  It was really gross.