I remember one time, my friend and I were talking about NFL players and how hard they must work to stay in shape and ready for a game. We couldn’t help but wonder if NFL players ever poop themselves during a game. We both just started laughing and I thought it was kind of crazy to think about, let alone talk about.
It turns out that while it may not be as common as some other embarrassing game-day moments, it is rumored that some NFL players have pooped their pants, mainly due to the exertion and pressure of the game. There’s even a video available online of a play where a player is suspected of pooping his pants!
Now, I’m sure these players aren’t just walking around with loose bowels during a game, so what could be causing this? Well, it’s thought that the muscles around the pelvic area can tense up when a player is excited, which can lead to bowel incontinence. In some cases, players just don’t have enough breaks between intense plays to make it to the bathroom.
At this point, I couldn’t help but ask myself how these players must feel? Embarrassed, likely, but also likely quite exhausted after enduring so much physical stress. I know if it were me, I’d want someone to talk to who could help me sort out my thoughts.
Thankfully, teams aren’t totally unaware of the problem and have implemented policies to help prevent humiliations like this from happening. While there are no specific rules in place to prevent pooping during a game, it’s possible that certain teams have their own policies and have provided their players with private bathroom stalls and better nutrition and convenient snacks during games.
The reality of the situation is that NFL players are human, and humans do need to go occasionally. If nothing else, I hope this topic encourages teams and players to provide better support for athletes when they experience any periods of physical stress or need extra bathroom access.
Also, as an NFL fan, I’d really hate to see any incident like this take away from a team’s focus and the chance to win the game. I think teams and players could benefit from discussing the issue further and finding the best solution for athletes’ mental and physical health.
It seems like the key to preventing embarrassing moments like this is just making sure that players don’t overexert themselves without allowing for the necessary and appropriate breaks. Maybe the team could provide extra healthy snacks or make their hydration and nutrition rules stricter. In this way, the players would be more likely to stay hydrated and fueled in between plays.
As much as it can be a taboo topic, it’s important to talk about, and I’m glad to know that teams are taking steps to prevent it. I suppose I’m just thankful that some players feel comfortable enough to talk about their embarrassing moments and are hopefully receiving the right help and support from their teams.
I think it’s really important to make sure that players of any sport have access to nutrition and hydration during and in between intense physical activity. That being said, I can only hope that teams will take the necessary steps to make sure their players are able to perform their best without any embarrassing incidents.
Going back to when I laughed about this topic before, I can understand why it’s such an uncomfortable conversation to have. It’s definitely a personal topic and the feeling of embarrassment could have a real impact on a player’s performance. Finally, I would like to think that NFL players take the time to take care of their bodies in between plays, whether or not they need to go.