NCAA bans caffeine for student athletes
Marcus Bickwermert
Issue date: 10/5/06 Section: Sports
(GLVC) feels that policy is in place for a reason. "The two main goals of the NCAA are to level the playing field, and to be mindful of student-athletes' welfare," she states. Bellarmine University Director of Athletics Scott Wiegandt echoes the sentiment. "I don't disagree with the policy," he notes. "It brings a level playing field for all athletes, and caffeine can still be used in moderation."
Or can it? According to Jeanine Detz in Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness, the average amount of caffeine in the following drinks can be astounding. For example, one eight-ounce mug of brewed coffee can contain as much as 135 milligrams (mg) of caffeine. Red Bull lovers, beware as well. One eight-ounce can of the energy drink contains a staggering 80mg. Other common caffeinated beverages include Mountain Dew (55mg caffeine per 12oz can), Snapple Iced Tea (48mg caffeine per 16oz bottle), and even Diet Coke (45mg per 12oz can).
Slough, Wiegandt, and Jirkovsky also discussed revitalizing the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), which can give student-athletes a way for their collective voice to be heard. They, among others, are working to bring the SAAC back to life. In part two of this series, they will discuss the purpose of the SAAC and how student-athletes can get involved in it. For more information on this and other stories, check out the Bellarmine Sports Blog at http://bellarmine-sports.blogspot.com.
Or can it? According to Jeanine Detz in Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness, the average amount of caffeine in the following drinks can be astounding. For example, one eight-ounce mug of brewed coffee can contain as much as 135 milligrams (mg) of caffeine. Red Bull lovers, beware as well. One eight-ounce can of the energy drink contains a staggering 80mg. Other common caffeinated beverages include Mountain Dew (55mg caffeine per 12oz can), Snapple Iced Tea (48mg caffeine per 16oz bottle), and even Diet Coke (45mg per 12oz can).
Slough, Wiegandt, and Jirkovsky also discussed revitalizing the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), which can give student-athletes a way for their collective voice to be heard. They, among others, are working to bring the SAAC back to life. In part two of this series, they will discuss the purpose of the SAAC and how student-athletes can get involved in it. For more information on this and other stories, check out the Bellarmine Sports Blog at http://bellarmine-sports.blogspot.com.
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posted 4/11/10 @ 12:23 AM EST
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