LabattBlue Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 This is why the SB should be on a regular rotation of San Diego, Miami, New Orleans, Houston and maybe Arizona. Courtesy of weather.com... SNOW... OCCASIONALLY MIXED WITH RAIN INTO EARLY THIS EVENING... WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES TONIGHT. THE BEST THREAT FOR HEAVY SNOW WILL BE DURING THE EVENING HOURS. SNOW WILL TAPER OFF SUNDAY MORNING AFTER SUNRISE... BUT NOT BEFORE LEAVING TOTAL SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS IN THE 4 TO 8 INCH RANGE. IN ADDITION...NORTH TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT...WITH GUSTS AROUND 30 MPH POSSIBLE AFTER MIDNIGHT. THIS MAY CAUSE CONSIDERABLE BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF SNOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie Armstrong Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Screw that notion about the rotation of warm weather cities. The weather has been great all week here, and even when I was downtown today the weather wasnt as bad as they are making it out. Detroit has been a great host, and I dont doubt the super bowl will be back in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachChuckDickerson Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 They're playing in a dome. It will probably be about 65 at kick off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted February 5, 2006 Author Share Posted February 5, 2006 They're playing in a dome. 594488[/snapback] Really? I thought it was an open air stadium. My point is who wants to travel all thay way, spend all kind of money and have to put up with a snowstorm to travel around in for the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie Armstrong Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 It didnt even snow until today, and most of it hasnt stuck to the ground. Nobody here is complaining, and like Coach stated, its going to be nice and warm by gametime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 balls to them , those rich weenies can put on their boots and get walking ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 I prefer to have it rotated through every NFL city. Maybe some fans would actually get to see the game instead of Hollywood types... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachChuckDickerson Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 My point is who wants to travel all thay way, spend all kind of money and have to put up with a snowstorm to travel around in for the weekend. 594489[/snapback] Crazy rich folks and Steeler fans are the ones traveling this year. I wish it would snow rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 balls to them , those rich weenies can put on their boots and get walking ...... 594491[/snapback] Maybe they will have a giant snowball fight outside the stadium. I figure 5 fatalities... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykat Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 BUT NOT BEFORE LEAVING TOTAL SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS IN THE 4 TO 8 INCH RANGE. 594484[/snapback] Big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 4-8 is not being pounded . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdaddy Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Really? I thought it was an open air stadium. My point is who wants to travel all thay way, spend all kind of money and have to put up with a snowstorm to travel around in for the weekend. 594489[/snapback] Would that stop you from going of the Bills were playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 As long as you have your Windsor escort(s) lined up, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 4-8 inches is not called getting pounded. Where I come from they call that a dusting. This is getting pounded! /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0002.060205T1700Z-060207T1200Z/ OSWEGO-JEFFERSON-LEWIS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...OSWEGO...WATERTOWN...LOWVILLE 346 PM EST SAT FEB 4 2006 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... A LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY. LOW PRESSURE TRACKING NORTH OF LAKE ONTARIO SUNDAY MORNING WILL BRING A COUPLE INCHES OF SNOW TO THE AREA. AS MUCH COLDER AIR IS DRAWN IN FROM THE WEST SUNDAY EVENING AND SUNDAY NIGHT...STEADIER LAKE SNOWS WILL SET UP EAST OF LAKE ONTARIO. THIS WILL INCLUDE THE WATERTOWN AREA. SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 12 INCHES ARE EXPECTED BY MONDAY MORNING. THE SNOW...COMBINED WITH SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING OVER 40 MPH...WILL PRODUCE FREQUENT WHITEOUTS AND VERY POOR DRIVING CONDITIONS SUNDAY NIGHT. CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN FAVORABLE FOR LAKE EFFECT SNOW THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT. THE MOST PERSISTENT LAKE SNOW AREAS COULD RECEIVE UP TO 2 FEET OF SNOW BY TUESDAY MORNING. IN LAKE EFFECT SNOW THE WEATHER CAN VARY FROM LOCALLY HEAVY SNOW IN NARROW BANDS TO CLEAR SKIES JUST A FEW MILES AWAY. IF YOU WILL BE TRAVELING ACROSS THE REGION BE PREPARED FOR RAPID CHANGES IN ROAD AND VISIBILITY CONDITIONS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffal0 Bill5 Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 I prefer to have it rotated through every NFL city. Maybe some fans would actually get to see the game instead of Hollywood types... 594499[/snapback] I always said the team with the better record should host the game. I know it will never happen, but it would be cool. Your team does the best, you host the championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeOiler Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Detroit has been a great host, and I dont doubt the super bowl will be back in the near future. 594487[/snapback] Seriously?? You really think it will ever be back in detroit? And, soon!??! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 THE MOST PERSISTENT LAKE SNOW AREAS COULD RECEIVE UPTO 2 FEET OF SNOW BY TUESDAY MORNING. 594583[/snapback] Might have to get out the shovels. I used to live in Pulaski so you know I'm joking, there's no need for shovels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 I have been to seven Super Bowls. Miami, San Francisco, Tampa, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Atlanta. By far, in my experience, Minneapolis was the most fun, the best run, the most city involved, and the best experience of all of them. And it had nothing to do with the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Drane Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 4-8 is not being pounded . 594526[/snapback] I guess you've never been to county! I don't see the foofu's dealing with a foot of snow too well tomorrow morning. There may be some scalpable tickets for the locals for a decent price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 I have been to seven Super Bowls. Miami, San Francisco, Tampa, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Atlanta. By far, in my experience, Minneapolis was the most fun, the best run, the most city involved, and the best experience of all of them. And it had nothing to do with the game. 594673[/snapback] I was at the Minneapolis game, too. I despised the stadium (the game was no treat, as you mentioned), but loved the atmosphere and comraderie (sp?) there. Obviously the game needs to be schedules far in advance of knowing who the teams are, so "home field" will never work. And, as some cities are really not equipped to handle the crowds or give the fans a decent experience, it really can't simply be rotated, IMO. But, I'd like to see the NFL make a checklist/criterea for hosting the SB...and any city meeting that standard would be put into the rotation. The criterea needs to consider the quality/size of the stadium, luxury /weather protected boxes and seats/available hotel rooms and other facilities for tourists...but NOT weather, IMO. The game will sell out regardless of the weather and, while some corporate sponsors might not be thrilled with a cold weather site, they'll still buy the tickets, IMO. An occasional cold weather/snow filled/rain drenched SB would add a lot of cache to the game, IMO. If you watch ESPN Classic (or some of the old NFL Films stuff) some of the greatest games in history have been cold weather/snow games. Given the current NFL philosophy, the chances of another cold weather/snow game being added to the "greatest" lists is slim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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