The condition is know as rhabdomyolysis. It is, in effect, the loss of muscle fiber into the blood stream caused by over exertion. And 13 Iowa Hawkeyes football players are currently suffering from it.
Sports Illustrated reports that University of Iowa officials are ordering an investigation into what actually caused the players’ condition. The article states:
Board [...]
On Monday night 12 Iowa Hawkeyes football players were hospitalized after what are being called ‘grueling’ off season workouts. According to the Des Moines Examiner, the University of Iowa released a statement on Tuesday:
“The student-athletes were admitted throughout the course of Monday evening,” the UIHC staff physician said. “All of the individuals are responding [...]
