Rockerbraves Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 The weather in Chicago doesn't look to be a big factor this weekend, however I'm still a little concern about the playing field. Granted the "Ice Bowl" is a NFL classic, but does anybody really want to see a defensive back slip? What do you think is a better test to determine our Super Bowl teams? 1.) Two teams playing in ideal weather and turf conditions. or 2.) Two teams battling the uncertainties associated with playing outdoors. Sunday, Jan 21 High: 29 °F RealFeel®: 20 °F Cloudy with snow possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameltosis Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 The weather in Chicago doesn't look to be a big factor this weekend, however I'm still a little concern about the playing field. Granted the "Ice Bowl" is a NFL classic, but does anybody really want to see a defensive back slip? What do you think is a better test to determine our Super Bowl teams? 1.) Two teams playing in ideal weather and turf conditions. or 2.) Two teams battling the uncertainties associated with playing outdoors. Sunday, Jan 21 High: 29 °F RealFeel®: 20 °F Cloudy with snow possible I would like to see the team that earned home field advantage get to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Personally I like them playing in whatever conditions are out there ...teams that earned a right to be home for a playoff game should not be penalized if they do not play in a dome I believe added factors like cold and even snow sometimes simply adds to the beleief that the team that wants it more , is hungrier , will find a way to get it done and win regardless of th conditions Just my two cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 It's football, play the game in the conditions that it was made for. I say get rid of the Domes personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 2.) Two teams battling the uncertainties associated with playing outdoors. No brainer. This is football. All domes should be demolished. No football should be played on surfaces that can't be fed to livestock. Man law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I've got no problems playing outdoors. If the Saints wanted this game to be in the Dome then they should have won more regular season games then Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 The weather in Chicago doesn't look to be a big factor this weekend, however I'm still a little concern about the playing field. Granted the "Ice Bowl" is a NFL classic, but does anybody really want to see a defensive back slip? What do you think is a better test to determine our Super Bowl teams? 1.) Two teams playing in ideal weather and turf conditions. or 2.) Two teams battling the uncertainties associated with playing outdoors. Sunday, Jan 21 High: 29 °F RealFeel®: 20 °F Cloudy with snow possible Did you want this post moved to the Baseball forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I agree ...Domes should be used for elton john and barry manilow concerts only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 No brainer. This is football. All domes should be demolished. Agreed! No football should be played on surfaces that can't be fed to livestock. Man law. Disagree. In colder climates the fields just become mud pits. Cows don't eat mud. The artificial surfaces they use now in outdoor stadiums are okay by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 The weather in Chicago doesn't look to be a big factor this weekend, however I'm still a little concern about the playing field. Granted the "Ice Bowl" is a NFL classic, but does anybody really want to see a defensive back slip? What do you think is a better test to determine our Super Bowl teams? 1.) Two teams playing in ideal weather and turf conditions. or 2.) Two teams battling the uncertainties associated with playing outdoors. Sunday, Jan 21 High: 29 °F RealFeel®: 20 °F Cloudy with snow possible Should we eliminate tackling as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 No brainer. This is football. All domes should be demolished. No football should be played on surfaces that can't be fed to livestock. Man law. I agree. There's something better about watching games played on grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Disagree. In colder climates the fields just become mud pits. Cows don't eat mud. @ the city slicker. You obviously think that cows have IQs greater than a rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockerbraves Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 Should we eliminate tackling as well? Watchout Caveman tackling a QB below the waist will get you 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 The weather in Chicago doesn't look to be a big factor this weekend, however I'm still a little concern about the playing field. Granted the "Ice Bowl" is a NFL classic, but does anybody really want to see a defensive back slip? What do you think is a better test to determine our Super Bowl teams? 1.) Two teams playing in ideal weather and turf conditions. or 2.) Two teams battling the uncertainties associated with playing outdoors. Sunday, Jan 21 High: 29 °F RealFeel®: 20 °F Cloudy with snow possible That's not even cold. Winds and fog don't seem to an issue at this point either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockerbraves Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 That's not even cold. Winds and fog don't seem to an issue at this point either. Talking more about the poor field condition than the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Talking more about the poor field condition than the weather. Yeah that is a fact in cold weather cities. Sod in winter doesn't really take hold. It's part of strategy though and a reason to keep winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockerbraves Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 Yeah that is a fact in cold weather cities. Sod in winter doesn't really take hold. It's part of strategy though and a reason to keep winning. Do you think da Bears will decide to not cover the field in hopes of slowing down Reggie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockerbraves Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 It's football, play the game in the conditions that it was made for. I say get rid of the Domes personally How about getting rid of those gloves? The ball is suppose to be caught with your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I don't know about y'all, but for my part, I would much rather be sitting in the comfort of a climate controlled stadium watching a game with my coat off and a cold beer in hand than I would if I had to have three layers of Under Armour on with a heavy coat, gloves, hat and all the winter sh-t on. Not even close. In fact, I think I'll do that Sunday at the Colts' game. Word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I don't know about y'all, but for my part, I would much rather be sitting in the comfort of a climate controlled stadium watching a game with my coat off and a cold beer in hand than I would if I had to have three layers of Under Armour on with a heavy coat, gloves, hat and all the winter sh-t on. Not even close. In fact, I think I'll do that Sunday at the Colts' game. Word. Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Nancy What's that Sally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URLACHERisGOD Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I would like to see the team that earned home field advantage get to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockerbraves Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 I would like to see the team that earned home field advantage get to use it. Not saying they should move the game just that the Bears should have one of those retractable stadium roofs. Bad playing conditions doesn't favor the home team. In fact, if you are the better team wouldn't you want to play in perfect conditions. Would venture to say most upsets occur in less than desirable playing conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I would like to see the team that earned home field advantage get to use it.Agreed. However... I think the playing surface should be well maintained. There is an advantage with playing on turf that you are use to, but I don't think that the playing surface should have a contributing impact on either team. Several years ago NE allowed their field to get sloppy before the Colts came to town for the playoffs. They only covered it the 24 hours before the game as required. I didn't like that (being a Colts homer aside) because then it isn't about how one team handles the other, it's about how one team handles the ground. This year the Bears replaced the turf with sod recently in between the hash marks. It's softer, players are having to wear longer cleats, and I haven't seen so many divots since I went golfing last. I think the field should have been maintained better and had given a chance for better roots. Replace it outside of the off season. As to the dome vs open air debate, I don't care one way or another. I'm fine with Dome teams having domes, but I don't think playoff games should always be played in a dome. I also don't feel that Super Bowls should always be played in either domes or warm climates either, but I know it's all about the fan's comfort (read: $$$). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockerbraves Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 As to the dome vs open air debate, I don't care one way or another. I'm fine with Dome teams having domes, but I don't think playoff games should always be played in a dome. I also don't feel that Super Bowls should always be played in either domes or warm climates either, but I know it's all about the fan's comfort (read: $$$). Let's face it football is not a cold weather sport if no one has noticed. Even the Big 10 wraps up their football season before Thanksgiving. Probably one of the coldest bowl games is the Cotton Bowl. Heard tickets were going for as little as $5 even though two big name schools Auburn/Nebraska were playing in it. My guess is that the Cotton Bowl will continue to decline in stature unless they move the game to the new Dallas Cowboy stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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