Should We Just Switch Mouthpieces?

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November 3rd, 2009 at 11:38 AM
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Enjoy Life
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Should We Just Switch Mouthpieces?

Wait, What? On MNF last night, the guys were talking about a new mouthpiece that "actually" improves performance. Really? Apparently it is "true".

"The UnderArmour mouthpiece, with ArmourBite technology, has been shown in several studies to improve performance and flexibility! As seen on Monday Night Football, the New Orleans Saints football team wears a specific athletic mouthpiece that increases performance."

Let's try it!

http://blog.stovallchengdds.com/?tag=monday-night-football-athletic-mout...

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November 3rd, 2009 at 11:44 AM | Sounds to me like some cheap (Score:1)
NHWolverine
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Sounds to me like some cheap UA advertising. I can see how it might decrease stress a little (probably not even a noticeable amount) but other than that ...

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November 3rd, 2009 at 11:50 AM | Increased Range of Motion? (Score:1)
Enjoy Life
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The guys on MNF said they tried it and "it increased our range of motion".

From the website: "prevents your teeth from clenching, pivots your jaw forward, and relieves pressure on the TMJ, excess stress, fatigue, and distraction are gone."

BTW, these are custom fit so probably cost $400-500.

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November 3rd, 2009 at 11:45 AM | I saw that last night and I (Score:1)
mattbern
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I saw that last night and I thought they were joking. I am absolutely no authority on this but it seems ridiculous that a mouthpiece could have any effect on balance, spine alignment, and whatever else they said it helps. But what do I know? At this point it couldn't hurt. Too bad its UnderArmour and not Adidas :(

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November 3rd, 2009 at 12:40 PM | Speaking of Adidas, I don't (Score:1)
Glutton
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Speaking of Adidas, I don't know if it's a coincidence, but we pretty much started sucking after the switch from the swoosh.

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November 3rd, 2009 at 1:40 PM | I'm willing to bet it has (Score:1)
Chad Sexington Henne
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I'm willing to bet it has more to do with having a young team working with completely new coaches on a completely different system.

Also, I'm going to buy (into, not literally) the mouthpieces. Gruden was saying in all the years he coached the Saints, he never saw as athletic recievers as the Saints' he had seen this season. Plus, I doubt they would flat out lie during a nationally broadcast game like that.

whatev, dawg

November 4th, 2009 at 1:34 PM | ok (Score:1)
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ok

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November 3rd, 2009 at 11:59 AM | We now know why the Saints are 7-0. (Score:1)
WichitanWolverine
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We now know why the Saints are 7-0.

The UA website claims it increases strength, increases endurance, and speeds up reaction time. Give me a break...

http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/accessories?iid=99|Home|Home-Page-3-Middle-4-Bottom|middle_02|PerformanceMouthwear

November 3rd, 2009 at 12:00 PM | Wow . . . (Score:1)
ChrisKou
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I'm gonna get one of these and just wear it around during the day.

November 3rd, 2009 at 12:11 PM | Great Around the Office! (Score:1)
Shalom Lansky
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My WPM (words per minute) in Microsoft Word has nearly doubled. The copying machine works faster too (I assume due to increased button pressing speed). The only obvious decrease in performance comes during lunch, it does seem to interfere with chewing.

November 4th, 2009 at 1:49 PM | You must be doing it wrong. (Score:1)
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You must be doing it wrong.

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November 3rd, 2009 at 12:18 PM | Actually (Score:1)
samgoblue
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I know it sounds a bit ridiculous, but I think they work. I have one and I've found it to be a help. I recognize that it may be a placebo effect, but I've noticed pretty marked gains in strength and stamina.

Take that for what it's worth, though.

November 3rd, 2009 at 12:23 PM | v. Other Mouthguards (Score:1)
Shalom Lansky
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I suppose if I had to buy a mouthguard I would pick this mouthguard since I've never heard another word about another mouthguard, assuming the UA mouthguard doesn't cost 5X the amount of your average mouthguard which it probably does. How much does this equipment-steroid cost?

November 3rd, 2009 at 12:35 PM | Are you serious? Unless (Score:1)
WichitanWolverine
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Are you serious?

Unless you're a pro athlete (and getting it for free), why would you ever consider pissing away your money on this thing?

November 3rd, 2009 at 2:54 PM | I wore one last night too (Score:1)
GoBlueScott
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when I was in bed with my special lady friend.

I liked that it increased my strength and stamina.

She was disappointed it increased my reaction time.

November 3rd, 2009 at 12:36 PM | Consumer Reports did a review of these mouthpieces (Score:1)
Don
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Once they did a chemical analysis in the lab, the CR scientists discovered that they're impregnated with methamphetamines. It's sort of like chewing 10x strength cocoa leaves, only it doesn't stain your teeth brown.


November 4th, 2009 at 1:51 PM | I think you meant coca, not (Score:1)
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I think you meant coca, not cocoa, as that wouldn't work as well.

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November 3rd, 2009 at 12:44 PM | Better option... (Score:1)
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we could start playing with new jocks that wont fall off when the other team runs the read option

November 3rd, 2009 at 1:05 PM | Support your local businesses! (Score:1)
ATX Wolverine
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There's a local company trying to develop a supposedly superior mouthguard:

http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/ann-arbor-firm-aims-to-find-nich...

It's only $29.99 for a three pack! No claims about increased range of motion, though.

November 3rd, 2009 at 1:11 PM | Speaking of which, I've (Score:1)
jmblue
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Speaking of which, I've noticed that none, or almost none, of our players wear the pacifier-type mouthpiece, wearing instead the smaller one that fits entirely inside one's mouth. (This was also true under Carr.) I noticed last weekend that a lot of MSU players wear the "pacifier." I've wondered what, if any, difference there is in safety from the two.

(I know - insert joke about MSU "sucking" here.)

November 3rd, 2009 at 1:16 PM | From your title, I thought (Score:1)
ColoradoBlue
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From your title, I thought you were suggesting we hire a team spokesman to handle the PR for RR.

November 3rd, 2009 at 1:33 PM | Yes this product from (Score:1)
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Yes this product from UnderArmour works. Lots of pros in all sports are starting to use this such as Derek Jeter for example. They are not cheap though. My company distributes them.

Strictly business...Not personal.

November 3rd, 2009 at 5:11 PM | Approximate Cost? (Score:1)
Enjoy Life
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I assume these are custom fit with dental impressions. Do you have an approximate cost?

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November 4th, 2009 at 12:58 AM | $450-599 retail typically (Score:1)
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$450-599 retail typically depending on the dentist.

Strictly business...Not personal.

November 4th, 2009 at 11:58 AM | Sounds About Right (Score:1)
Enjoy Life
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Yes, that is about what I expected. That is about the price of custom fit bite splints that are used to reduce teeth grinding, etc.

At this price, I would think all pro athletes would be using it. When you make 6 and 7 figure salaries, you should try just about anything to improve performance.

Even seems reasonable for college athletes (to be purchased by the athletic department).

Thanks.

Life should not be a journey to the grave to arrive safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What A Ride!" HST

November 3rd, 2009 at 8:29 PM | Under Armour (Score:1)
JeffB
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I just looked at the website (underarmour.com) and you do have to go to a dentist to get the thing. Of course, you can't go to any old dentist - they actually have "Under Armour Authorized Dental Facilities."

November 4th, 2009 at 12:59 AM | Dentists have to attend a (Score:1)
tomhagan
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Dentists have to attend a course to be certified to offer this. Currently the cost for that course is about a grand.

Strictly business...Not personal.

November 5th, 2009 at 1:22 AM | imbed test (Score:1)
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