Draconator Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 5 minutes ago, Jukester said: A dome would have, but same exact stadium in a northern suburb instead of the snow belt? Why would it be an extra 500 mil?? To match the facilities that are in place in Orchard Park. There's a lot that went into those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 3 minutes ago, mannc said: Regardless of whether it’s snowing at 4:30 tomorrow, snow is still piling up and it’s not going to melt by tomorrow afternoon. It was idiotic not to just move the game. No. No, no, no. You play an entire season to get home field. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 25 minutes ago, Scott7975 said: That's easily two Tyreke Hills tall. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) 30 minutes ago, chongli said: Steelers are boarding their plane; Governor to give update at 2:45 PM: https://www.governor.ny.gov/ On-time take off: FlightAware is not showing that they've taken off yet.... that flight also has a weird upcoming schedule that includes a trip to Atlanta later tonight. That could just be Delta shuffling its planes since their hub is in ATL, or it could be a placeholder in case tomorrow's game is actually moved. Edited January 14 by BRH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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That's No Moon Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 6 minutes ago, Draconator said: To match the facilities that are in place in Orchard Park. There's a lot that went into those. No reason the stadium and the practice facility can't be in different places. It's just across town. Tons of teams have that setup. Washington, Baltimore, and Cleveland immediately come to mind 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Just now, That's No Moon said: No reason the stadium and the practice facility can't be in different places. It's just across town. Tons of teams have that setup. Washington, Baltimore, and Cleveland immediately come to mind Ok, using that logic, if there's a driving ban at the facilities, but not at the stadium, how are players going to get to the facilities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukester Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 6 minutes ago, Draconator said: To match the facilities that are in place in Orchard Park. There's a lot that went into those. Although inconvenient. there was the option of having the training facilities separate from the stadium. I believe there are a few other teams that do this. But at the end of the day, that’s my point as to why the site studies were a sham. The Pegulas always wanted the stadium at the current site with the existing facilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBillFan Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 32 minutes ago, Scott7975 said: How's that going to clear in 24 hours? Is it possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 9 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: No. No, no, no. You play an entire season to get home field. Bills would a much greater advantage playing in Atlanta, rather than in this mess 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 minute ago, Jukester said: Although inconvenient. there was the option of having the training facilities separate from the stadium. I believe there are a few other teams that do this. But at the end of the day, that’s my point as to why the site studies were a sham. The Pegulas always wanted the stadium at the current site with the existing facilities. Well, with the money the Pegulas are putting into the stadium, I give them a pass to have a say in where the stadium should have been built. They are putting in millions to get this thing done. Cost overruns are also going to be in the millions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Full text: Per #NFL policy, timely access to a Level 1 Trauma center is required in order to support the EAP as it relates to severe injury. Aything that inhibits the ability to execute that action calls into question the ability to play the game. This is to say that not being able to transport a player from a stadium to a hospital efficiently is a danger to all athletes who would participate in an #NFL game. Just now, UKBillFan said: How's that going to clear in 24 hours? Is it possible? I dunno. I guess we will find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 3 minutes ago, Draconator said: Ok, using that logic, if there's a driving ban at the facilities, but not at the stadium, how are players going to get to the facilities? in all likelihood they'd continue to live near the facilities. How many days a year are there travel bans? 3? 4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Just now, mannc said: Bills would a much greater advantage playing in Atlanta, rather than in this mess We’ll have a full stadium of screaming fans and a QB made to play in tough weather conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ControllerOfPlanetX Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 36 minutes ago, chongli said: Steelers are boarding their plane; Governor to give update at 2:45 PM: https://www.governor.ny.gov/ On-time take off: Where are they going to land? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Stadium Original Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) 10 minutes ago, BRH said: FlightAware is not showing that they've taken off yet.... that flight also has a weird upcoming schedule that includes a trip to Atlanta later tonight. That could just be Delta shuffling its planes since their hub is in ATL, or it could be a placeholder in case tomorrow's game is actually moved. Just a follow up..that plane was supposed to drop off Steelers and fly right out again to avoid getting stuck here...HOWEVER, just checked the weather observation at the airport, and although the conditions in Cheektowaga (airport) are better than the conditions here in Orchard Park, the ceiling and visibility are to low to land a commercial airplane..Im sure that's why they are sitting on the ground at Pittsburgh. Wonder at what point the NFL would intervene if they can't get in until very late tonight? Edited January 14 by Rich Stadium Original 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Steelers plane left gate and is taxiing for takeoff! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Just now, ControllerOfPlanetX said: Where are they going to land? Doesn't feel like my problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Just now, That's No Moon said: in all likelihood they'd continue to live near the facilities. How many days a year are there travel bans? 3? 4? A driving ban on a Tuesday is doable. A driving ban on a Sunday poses some problems, but I would agree players would live near the facilities, not the stadium. But like the 49ers used to do, would you want to drive a bus through the heavy snow from the facility to the stadium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 minute ago, oldmanfan said: We’ll have a full stadium of screaming fans and a QB made to play in tough weather conditions. If you say so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 minute ago, ControllerOfPlanetX said: Where are they going to land? I think if they swing out around Batavia and then come in for the usual approach over the Thruway from the northeast, they're going to miss most of the weather. The trick will be getting from the airport to wherever they're staying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Just now, Draconator said: A driving ban on a Tuesday is doable. A driving ban on a Sunday poses some problems, but I would agree players would live near the facilities, not the stadium. But like the 49ers used to do, would you want to drive a bus through the heavy snow from the facility to the stadium? In this hypothetical situation, a snowstorm isn't going to sneak up on you. If needed, you put the team up in a hotel near the new stadium the night before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 2 minutes ago, mannc said: If you say so The truth hurts, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 5 minutes ago, ControllerOfPlanetX said: Where are they going to land? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 3 minutes ago, That's No Moon said: In this hypothetical situation, a snowstorm isn't going to sneak up on you. If needed, you put the team up in a hotel near the new stadium the night before. That is a possibility, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chongli Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) 15 minutes ago, BRH said: FlightAware is not showing that they've taken off yet.... that flight also has a weird upcoming schedule that includes a trip to Atlanta later tonight. That could just be Delta shuffling its planes since their hub is in ATL, or it could be a placeholder in case tomorrow's game is actually moved. I think the plane is de-icing right now. Edited January 14 by chongli 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) They are still on the ground in PIT... pushed back from gate but haven't taken off yet, after 15 minutes which is a long time at that airport these days. edit: de-icing, I forgot about that. And it's a big plane. Edited January 14 by BRH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Stadium Original Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 4 minutes ago, chongli said: I think the plane is de-icing right now. That is a great thought that I forgot about, but not the case..weather is clear in Pittsburgh. They are waiting for weather here in Buffalo to clear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 2 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said: Is the rumor that Watt is playing now true? If he can play after suffering a Grade 2 MCL sprain nine days later the military should hire him to singlehandedly take out Isis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 5 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said: Is the rumor that Watt is playing now true? No, his, Rapp's and Davis' statuses are not changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboticus Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 24 minutes ago, ControllerOfPlanetX said: Where are they going to land? They will have to "come in low over macho grande" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Plane just took off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Imagine not being from buffalo, seeing all the videos on social media, landing at the Buffalo airport, and seeing this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Stadium Original Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 3 minutes ago, BRH said: Plane just took off. Makes sense, the most recent airport observation shows weather JUST good enough to land now. Biggest issue is reduced visibility due to blowing snow, when it goes down to 1/4 mile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Buffalo619 said: How is this possible with the weather? Did the governor overreact? This is why the league hates us. You have to be kidding. I can’t see the end of my driveway in OP right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with No Name Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 30 minutes ago, chongli said: I think the plane is de-icing right now. One of my close friends grew up around here, and now flies out of Atlanta. Strangely enough, he got the gig to fly the Steelers back to Pittsburg Monday night. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) 16 minutes ago, BRH said: Plane just took off. Prob not a huge advantage, but the Steelers having to deal with travel plan changes while our guys sit in their houses is a plus for us. Plus I can imagine getting on a plane to fly into an area with all this weather would get into the heads a bit of some of their guys - not to mention the trip to hotel might be a little adventure. When they finally get their hotel it will not have been a 'normal' travel day Edited January 14 by stevewin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 If you want to get an idea on current conditions, check out the trafffic cameras around the area. Rt 33 Rt 219 Quite a bit of difference right now (4pm) between the two locations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 This looks like it'll be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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