FAIRFAX, VA- After trailing by double digits for most of the evening, George Mason’s fourth quarter rally came up just short, falling to Richmond 75-70 in EagleBank Arena on Wednesday night. But let’s just say that the Spiders had a little help…
Give credit where credit is due though, the Spiders started the game about as well as they could’ve hoped, jumping to an 8-0 lead just a minute and a half into the game. That lead would balloon to a 15-2 lead just four minutes into the game. The Patriots looked dead in the water, but they would not roll over and die.
George Mason would mount a 25-12 run over the course of 14 minutes, and drew even at 27-27 with 3:41 left in the first half. Jacy Bolton hit a pair of threes to cap off the run, sending EBA into a frenzy.
BACK-✌️-BACK
Tie game after @jbolt_2's second straight three-pointer! pic.twitter.com/xVDQ8RLakL
— Mason Women’s Basketball (@MasonWBB) February 20, 2020
Richmond would rattle off a 6-1 run to end the half, taking a 33-28 lead into the break, but after the comeback Mason just had, that’s nothing right?
That 6-1 run would balloon into a 20-7 run to begin the third quarter, with Richmond taking their largest lead of the game, 55-40, with under a minute left in the third quarter.
The fourth quarter belonged to Jordan Wakefield (until it belong to the refs, but we’ll get to that later…) as she would score 9 of her 12 points in the final ten minutes. She scored on this and-1 play with just over four minutes left, capping off an 8-0 Mason run, including out-scoring Richmond 15-5 to that point in the fourth.
GO OFF @wakefield_jo13!!!
One-point game, 60-59! pic.twitter.com/vZ5J1MMaZd
— Mason Women’s Basketball (@MasonWBB) February 20, 2020
In the final minute of the game Jordan drilled this corner three to make it a one point game, sending EBA into a frenzy once more:
.@wakefield_jo13 KNOCKS DOWN THE THREE!!
Mason 70, Richmond 71 (33.5 4Q) pic.twitter.com/exR9GPYk1p
— Mason Women’s Basketball (@MasonWBB) February 20, 2020
On the ensuing Richmond possession, George Mason would force a turnover, enabling them to get the last shot of the ballgame down just one point. Having just had a Richmond timeout, Head Coach Nyla Milleson was content to let the possession play out, and let reigning A-10 Player of the Year Nicole Cardaño-Hillary make a play.
Here’s how the controversial final possession played out:
At the tail end of the play in a mass scramble, Richmond’s Kate Klimkiewicz grabbed the defensive rebound under the basket. Knowing that Mason has to stop the clock, Nicole Cardaño-Hillary reaches in to commit the intentional foul to stop the clock.
Yeah, it’s a hard foul. No question about it. Nicole lunges at Klimkiewicz full force to try to foul as quickly as she can, knowing the time left in the game. Yes, Klimkiewicz, who is six feet tall, hits the deck. It looks like a hard foul, but you’ve got to keep in mind the situation at hand. The referees in this situation completely failed to do so.
In fact, the entire fourth quarter had become a ref show, not even including this foul. Over the course of the game, George Mason and Richmond were whistled for 22 fouls each. In the fourth quarter alone, Mason was called for 10 and Richmond was called for seven. And it’s not like the game had become a free throw shooting contest to extend the game, far from it actually. The referees just completely took over the game in the final 10 minutes.
Getting back to this foul in question with 0.02 left in the game, Nicole is charged with not a common foul, but a Technical Foul, essentially ending the game. Here’s another look:
As a referee, you just cannot make that call at that stage of the game. It decides the outcome right then and there. Even if Richmond made both free throws had the foul just been whistled as a common foul, Mason had timeouts which would’ve enabled them to advance the ball and try to draw up some miracle play. It likely wouldn’t have been successful, but you never know. Instead, the officials took that opportunity away from George Mason.
Moreover, to call a Technical Foul on Nicole is simply the wrong call, per the rule book. Per the NCAA’s 2019-20 Official Rule Book, Section 12 Article 1 defines a Technical Foul as “a non-contact foul of a behavioral nature committed by a player or bench personnel, such as misconduct, which is a behavior or an act that is unbecoming to a fair, ethical and honorable individual.”
The key word there in that phrasing is non-contact. In fact, Section 13 Article 1 outlines the qualifications for an Intentional Foul as, “a player-contact foul which, in the judgment of the official, is:
a. Not a legitimate attempt to make a direct play on the ball;
b. Contact designed to negate an opponent’s obvious advantageous position;
c. Contact away from the ball against an opponent who is clearly not
involved in the play, designed to stop the game clock or prevent it from
starting;
d. Contacting an opponent making a throw-in. This act shall also serve as a
team warning for reaching through the boundary. (See Rule 4-9.1.g.);
e. Excessive, hard and/or unnecessary contact against an opponent; and
f. Illegal contact caused by the swinging of an elbow that is deemed
excessive or unnecessary”
Even if the referees really felt obligated to make a call in this situation, an Intentional Foul would have been the proper call. I don’t make the rules folks.
And all of that is fine and good. Alright, I digress, the referees made the call, it is what it is. Richmond’s gonna win the game, you move on. But the officials didn’t let the situation end there. Instead of defusing the situation, they instead chose to escalate things further by refusing to give Mason head coach Nyla Milleson a proper explanation for why they decided to make a call that effectively ended the game. Milleson repeatedly asked for an explanation from the referees, who simply refused to give her one. Eventually, the officials had seen enough and tagged Nyla Milleson with a Technical Foul, her first in 30 years of coaching as she said post-game.
Granted, I think that was a calculated effort by Milleson, which she alluded to post-game: “Sometimes, what happened right there at the end might be what this team needs to get fired up to play to the best of our ability coming down the stretch [of the season].”
Let me be clear to, this is to take nothing away from Richmond. They fought hard, they battled and weathered Mason’s storm. It’s just a damn shame this game played out the way it did.
There are now just three games left in the regular season, and for the first time all year, Mason sits alone now in 14th place in the Atlantic 10 standings. They know they are going to be playing on the road in the first round of the A-10 Tournament. But this team still has a lot of fight left in them.
“We’re better than this record shows,” said Milleson.
“Sometimes when you’re struggling, that’s the way the ball bounces.”
These newer types have been purported to have higher physical and chemical properties,
bioavailability, efficacy, and/or safety profiles than CM.
However, there may be little to no evidence that any of
the newer forms of creatine are more practical and/or safer than CM whether or not ingested alone and/or in combination with other vitamins.
Moreover, McMorris et al. [174] reported that
creatine supplementation (20 g/day for 7 days) after sleep
deprivation improved stability measures. Moreover, a meta-analysis
revealed that older people taking part in resistance coaching skilled larger gains in muscle mass, power, and functional capability when supplementing their food regimen with creatine [91].
A related meta-analysis conducted by Candow and colleagues [9]
discovered that older people who took creatine throughout resistance
training skilled significantly greater features in muscle mass and upper body.
The role of creatine supplementation during resistance coaching
in sarcopenic populations shall be discussed in additional element on this paper sequence on growing older, sarcopenia, and bone health.
Creatine ingested by way of supplementation is transported into the cells solely by
CreaT1. Nonetheless, there’s another creatine transporter
Crea T2, which is primarily active and present in the testes [12].
Creatine uptake is regulated by numerous mechanisms, particularly phosphorylation and glycosylation as nicely as extracellular and intracellular ranges
of creatine.
Nevertheless, the excessive reliability of our testing process after a familiarization trial [34]
combined with the blinding of individuals allowed legitimate conclusions
despite the sequential, nonrandomized study design. Nonetheless,
the potential threat of unblinding because of unwanted side effects, corresponding to BM gain from water retention or differences in taste and solubility, remains a priority.
The Three responders who demonstrated a decrease in glycolytic
contribution alongside a rise in 15-s work
output (Figure 5A) were male and omnivorous. This statement aligns with present literature, which remains
inconclusive on whether vegetarians derive higher benefits from creatine supplementation compared
with omnivores [56]. Moreover, previous analysis has found that males are likely to exhibit increases in anaerobic capability after creatine supplementation, whereas females typically do not [57].
When it comes to fitness supplements, creatine is usually acknowledged
as one of the most efficient for enhancing athletic performance
and muscle growth. Nevertheless, with totally different types like Creatine HCL (Hydrochloride) and Creatine Monohydrate out there, making the proper selection for you may be confusing.
The most typical dosing technique for creatine monohydrate involves a loading
phase of 20 grams per day for 5-7 days, adopted by a upkeep section of 3-5 grams
per day. Nevertheless, some individuals may go for a no-loading technique with a constant intake of 3-5 grams per day.
It Is necessary to consult with a healthcare supplier to determine
the best dosing technique for individual wants.
Meta-analyses have supplied a complete overview of creatine’s impression on physical
perform, notably in particular populations. A vital discovering throughout a number of research is
the constant improvement in muscle energy and performance when creatine is
supplemented, particularly in older adults and individuals with
chronic diseases.
This temporary review will examine each animal and human analysis in relation to the regulation and expression of the creatine transporter (CreaT).
The present literature may be very preliminary with reference
to examining how creatine supplementation impacts CreaT expression while concomitantly following a resistance coaching regimen. In conclusion, it is prudent that future research begin to examine CreaT
expression due to creatine supplementation in humans in much the same way as in animal fashions.
Regardless Of the clinical analysis nevertheless, creatine monohydrate does comprise
attenuated effects such as bloating, cramping, water retention, and poor bioavailability.
As A Outcome Of of those negative drawbacks, different types of creatine have been created to address these unwanted effects,
to be able to deliver a stronger dose of creatine, as nicely as improve performance measures.
When administered in a loading protocol with a number of doses of creatine monohydrate per day,
a rise in FFM because of water retention could be expected
[27,28]. First, as beforehand talked about,
a better FFM facilitates greater energy outputs [22].
The authors outlined the meticulous process of synthesizing
Creapure and how it ensures ninety nine.9% pure creatine monohydrate with zero contaminants.
When it comes to creatine monohydrate, purity issues – and that’s where Creapure® actually shines.
Take a have a glance at the contaminants DHT (dihydrotriazine) and DCD (dicyandiamide), for example.
Completely Different types of creatine are repeatedly being launched,
every claiming to have better absorption,
no water retention, and additional anabolic benefits, all the issues
that athletes like to hear about. One examine in contrast bench
press power and endurance between groups consuming creatine monohydrate, creatine magnesium chelate or a placebo (35).
General, train scientists widely agree that supplementing with
creatine can improve power and energy manufacturing, or how
a lot drive may be produced in a sure period of time, throughout exercise.
The creatine loading section is adopted to rapidly maximize the muscle shops,
throughout which a considerable quantity of creatine is consumed in a short period of time.
Make certain to maintain yourself properly hydrated if you begin taking these supplements.
A 2010 study noted that creatine hydrochloride is 38
instances extra soluble than creatine monohydrate (10).
Phosphagenic sources contribute more than half of the power in a 15-s
all-out sprint [7]. Twenty male and 5 female cyclists underwent a
placebo-controlled, crossover design with four
laboratory visits. Placebo (4 × 5 g/d maltodextrin) and creatine monohydrate (4
× 5 g/d) were administered for five d before the respective trials.
All participants underwent this order of trials and carried out a
15-s all-out sprint take a look at on a Cyclus2-ergometer.
Pazini et al. [321] reported that creatine administration (21 days,
10 mg/kg, p.o.) abolished corticosterone-induced depressive-like behaviors in mice.
There is a few assist in human trials that creatine supplementation may affect depression [171,323].
Roitman et al. [169] reported in an open-label research that creatine monohydrate supplementation (3–5 g/day for four weeks) improved
outcomes in a small pattern of patients with unipolar depression. In an identical examine [29], this group reported that adjunctive creatine
remedy (6 g/day for six weeks) in patients with bipolar depression improved verbal fluency tests.
Furthermore, in a proof-of-concept study [172], these researchers reported that creatine supplementation (6 g/day for
6 weeks) in sufferers with bipolar dysfunction sort
I or II enhanced remission MADRS scores in participants who accomplished the research.
Although more research is needed, there is some evidence suggesting that
creatine could assist individuals manage some kinds of depression and/or anxiety
issues, particularly when combined with choline [325,326].
At the tip of the experimental protocol, exercise
coaching intervention resulted in a decrease final body weight; Tc exhibited decreased body
weight when in comparison with the Cc and Tcr teams. Feed effectivity was lower in Tc
and Tcr than Cc and Cr, respectively, and was higher in Cr than Cc.
All educated rats had been familiarized with the climbing exercise protocol for 3 days with a 10% animal body weight load.
A whole of 8 to 12 climbing sets were considered a whole session during familiarization [36,37].
Latest studies [7,21] determined the energetic contribution of the phosphagen, glycolytic, and cardio pathways to a 15-s all-out
sprint. For this sort of indirect evaluation, phosphagen contribution is decided
through gasoline trade measurements, including OffV˙ O2 kinetics, whereas glycolytic contribution is inferred from changes in capillary blood lactate concentration [7].
Particularly glycolytic contribution is carefully
linked to energy output through the 15-s all-out sprint take a
look at [22].
These strategies appear to be probably the most efficient way of saturating the muscle tissue and benefitting from CM supplementation. Nonetheless more modern analysis has proven CM
supplementation at doses of 0.1 g/kg body weight combined with resistance training improves coaching adaptations at a mobile and sub-cellular stage.
Creatine retention by the body from supplementation appears to
be promoted by about 25% from the simultaneous ingestion of carbohydrate and/or protein mediated via a rise in insulin secretion. This combination would produce a faster saturation price however has not been proven to have a larger impact on efficiency.
Creatine is a hydrophilic polar molecule that consists of a negatively charged carboxyl group and a positively charged functional group
[64].
Long COVID is a persistent fatigue state after Sars-2-CoV-2 an infection [269,270].
Curiously, even asymptomatic patients exhibited raised biomarkers concerned in inflammation and stress response [271].
Lengthy COVID, Continual Fatigue Syndrome, and Publish Viral Fatigue Syndrome are believed to
be the same entity [248,272]. Supplementation of guadinioacteic acid, a precursor of creatine,
was able to attenuate several aspects of fatigue in fibromyalgia sufferers [273].
In combination of experimental findings as nicely as these
first promising medical outcomes, creatine may
be an necessary key in the rehabilitation strategy of CFS and Lengthy COVID sufferers [274].
Table 8 summarizes the obtainable literature on the effects of the creatine precursor GAA on persistent
fatigue and Post-COVID syndrome [274]. Typical elements that result in a
disturbance within the mobile respiration are
hypoxia, inflammation, viruses, mutations, oncogenes, age, radiation, and carcinogens [115].
Related findings have also been reported for creatine monohydrate supplementation alone when combined
with resistance coaching [71]. No studies or peer-reviewed research
has proven that creatine HCL produces higher results or outcomes
than conventional creatine monohydrate. When it involves
performance acquire in muscle, power, and
power output, there is little to no difference between creatine HCL and monohydrate.
Those that may experience bloating, or gastrointestinal issues,
should simply take 3-5g of creatine monohydrate per
day, and keep away from loading, to bypass any abdomen issues.
Whether choosing Phosphagen Creatine, Monohydrate, or HCL,
consistent use mixed with proper training methods stays essential
for attaining desired muscle growth and efficiency objectives.
While most creatine dietary supplements come in powdered kind,
some ready-to-drink variations have already dissolved the supplement in water.
Bench press power and power production during biking elevated, no matter which form was taken. Members on this examine took the dietary supplements while persevering with their regular weight coaching program for 28
days.
An enhance in ingested carbohydrates greater than the person wants
leads to hyperinsulinemia. As a persistent condition, it will lead
to a rise in receptor for advanced glycation finish products (RAGE).
Thus, nitrosative stress increases, manipulating mitochondrial perform [105,106,107,108,109].
Increasing stress will result in an intracellular accumulation of ammonium [110,111,112], ROS [113], lactate [114], finally inhibiting the
Krebs cycle and oxidative metabolism. Kre-Alkalyn® is a pH-buffered creatine monohydrate that continues to
be secure in abdomen acid, stopping breakdown into creatinine (a waste byproduct that can trigger bloating and abdomen discomfort).
This enhanced stability allows for higher absorption, faster results, and improved general effectiveness—without the necessity for high doses or biking.
Explanations as to why these alternate creatine types are prevalent within the market despite not having met the authorized and regulatory requirements in the varied
markets are likely two-fold.
Furthermore, although lactate concentration is usually
used to discover out resistance coaching depth, this variable was not evaluated to determine useful
capability, which can be considered an additional limitation on this study.
Representative footage of hematoxylin-eosin-stained muscle transverse sections are shown in Determine 2.
The cross-sectional space of fibers from
the gastrocnemius white portion was elevated in response to resistance train coaching (Cc 3731 ± 415; Cr 3977 ± 422; Tr 4813 ± 982; Tcr 4273 ± 305 µm2, Determine
2A). On the opposite hand, soleus cross-sectional areas
didn’t differ between the teams (Cc 3997 ± 353; Cr 3910
± 289; Tr 3642 ± 360; Tcr 4247 ± 736 µm2, Figure 2B).
Bear In Mind, the best dietary supplements are those that align along
with your objectives and needs. Try including one or the other to your routine and see when you discover the boost in your efficiency.
Both Creatine Nitrate and Monohydrate have their distinctive advantages
and may considerably improve your fitness journey.
Bucked Up’s Creatine Monohydrate is tailor-made for those who need
to up their game.
So, if you’re in search of a method to get well quicker from intense coaching periods and really feel much less lactic acid burn while exercising, creatinol-O-phosphate
is price attempting. It is allowed as a efficiency enhancer and doesn’t require
a medical prescription. Note that you must at all times consult with a professional
healthcare practitioner earlier than trying any new supplements.
Heart failure occurs, partially, when the myocardial whole
creatine content material is progressively misplaced.
When this happens, processes that would usually happen with a wholesome
stage of creatine start to stop, one by one. In reality, some suggest that the prevention of the
decline in whole creatine levels could additionally be of therapeutic benefit to those with coronary heart failure.
Creatine supplementation causes more water to be drawn to the muscle tissue, which differs
from subcutaneous fluid retention (bloating).
HCL may have the identical effect as monohydrate if taken on the acceptable dose.
The best thing might be to attempt each hcl and monohydrate and see for your self what works greatest,
and which supplies you extra energy at the gym, and also as far as unwanted
effects like water retention and GI discomfort.
But unlike creatine monohydrate, you are taking a little bit of a risk along with your outcomes when you roll the cube with creatine hcl.
However as discussed beforehand, one of many biggest benefits of creatine monohydrate
is the big body of research backing it up. Taking creatine monohydrate
as a pre exercise (or as part of your pre exercise drink) is a proven way
to improve your performance at the health club.
The supernatant was transferred into a pre-weighed microfuge
tube and neutralized with 2.1 M KHCO3/0.3 M MOPS solution. The
samples had been then centrifuged again at 7,000 rpm for 5 minutes
and the supernatant was eliminated and positioned
into microfuge tubes and frozen at −80°C. As a result, we will anticipate to see results much like what we get with monohydrate.
Although the effects of creatine HCL are promising,
we want more research research to show these benefits.
Creatine supplements are also obtainable in the type of capsules and vitality bars.
Since creatine draws in more water into your muscle cells,
it’s essential to drink loads of water afterward.
However, creatine monohydrate has extra evidence-based claims to show its effectiveness.
Due to the dearth of studies, the HCL type of creatine can not be really helpful as a greater type.
Ultimately, the best choice is the one which aligns together with
your exercise routine and physique’s response. On the other hand,
if you’re on the lookout for a tried-and-true choice with a robust monitor report,
Creatine Monohydrate is your best wager. Ideal for these specializing in long-term muscle features and preferring a supplement backed
by in depth analysis.
Over a few years, research has repeatedly confirmed its beneficial effect on the multiplicity
of features of the functioning of the human physique.
Many scientific research have additionally confirmed adrenalines participation all through
the process, because it promotes the initiation of protein synthesis.
The next step in this complicated sequence is the protein binding to GTP (guanidinotriphosphate), a compound that’s
a result of delivery of ATP by creatine. These, in turn, are activated by nitrogen oxide and
revert to ATP and GTP resulting in cyclic nucleotides -cAMP or cGMP.
Nevertheless, the limited analysis available means that we can’t make such
claims with absolute certainty. Creatine monohydrate has been researched extensively and is a
proven supplement with many demonstrable
advantages for athletes and fitness fanatics.
In addition to that, it is rich in vitamins corresponding to vitamins A, E, B3, B12, and B6, minerals like iron, zinc, and selenium.
Members were given weekly questionnaires on how
nicely they tolerated the complement, how well they adopted the
complement protocol, and in the event that they skilled any medical problems/symptoms through the
study. Compliance to the supplementation protocol was monitored by handing over
empty weekly supplement containers, complement logs and verbal affirmation. After finishing the compliance procedures, subjects got the required supplements and dosages for the next
supplementation interval. Muscle biopsies have been obtained using a modified Bergstrom needle
biopsy method following standard procedures
[42].
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