Sue Ogrocki, AP
A few years ago I asked an assistant football coach the purpose of biceps bands.
“Looks cool,” he said.
I have since learned they’re supposed to keep sweat from running down a player’s arms. Why that matters to an offensive lineman eludes me.
Once upon a time, I couldn’t dress to play basketball without putting on a pair of terrycloth wristbands. I wanted every advantage possible. It was supposed to keep sweat from running onto my hands, I was told. Which sounded smart, except few if any NBA players wear them anymore.