On February 12th the Cats travel to Boulder, Colorado. Apparently that city has a really high elevation as high as 5400 feet. THAT IS MORE THAN A MILE HIGH!!!
That high elevation creates difficulty breathing. The air is thin and can create problems if you are competing in a sporting event if you are acclimated to a lower elevation.
Case in point please review this hard hitting piece from the Kansas City Star (credit deserved to Mike DeArmond who first pointed this out) regarding Mizzou's latest trip to Boulder.
http://uponfurtherreview.kansascity.com/?q=node/2820There is really no explanation for why the Buffs stomped the Tigers – but they did – leading at one time by as many as 18.
As it turns out, the altitude may have contributed to the loss. Missouri presses constantly. That usually works, but in this case, it definitely did not as Colorado only had 10 turnovers. Prior to CU, only one team had less than 16 turnovers against MU this season (Illinois, 13). MU only played seven people double-digit minutes and they eventually wore down.
Its downright dangerous. Luckily as author (Mike DeArmond) points out this is one of the "traitor schools" who will be leaving our conference. DANGER!!
