CaptainHook Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 The winter so far here in Indiana has been mild, to say the least. We've barely had any snow. A dusting or two that lasted less than a day is the worst we've had. We've had several days in the high forties. We've had temperatures in the fifties and even sixties. I get this feeling the week before the Super Bowl is gonna be really, really bad. Probably will have a blizzard. Which is a shame, because that will hurt Indianapolis' chances of ever getting it again. See Atlanta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 The winter so far here in Indiana has been mild, to say the least. We've barely had any snow. A dusting or two that lasted less than a day is the worst we've had. We've had several days in the high forties. We've had temperatures in the fifties and even sixties. I get this feeling the week before the Super Bowl is gonna be really, really bad. Probably will have a blizzard. Which is a shame, because that will hurt Indianapolis' chances of ever getting it again. See Atlanta. Same here in Chicago. This winter has been the mildest I can remember in my 37 years. I keep waiting for the massive dump of 4 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I keep waiting for the massive dump of 4 feet. Just go stand behind an Elephant and you won't have to wait much longer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Oddly enough the snow here in Florida has been insane! Oh wait that's just white sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I keep waiting for the massive dump of 4 feet. Cliaz will be along shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 It never fails to disappoint me that the greatest annual event in sports is held at venues that accomodate Nancies. Football is meant to be played in the elements on stuff that livestock can graze on, and attended by those who consider PBR a fine beverage to consume during the course of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) It never fails to disappoint me that the greatest annual event in sports is held at venues that accomodate Nancies. Football is meant to be played in the elements on stuff that livestock can graze on, and attended by those who consider PBR a fine beverage to consume during the course of the game. It shouldn't be hard to fathom why they want it in warm weather cities. The vast majority of the US population lives in cities that are not exactly pleasant during the winter. So, if you're going to hop on a plane and go somewhere in the winter, I would imagine you'd want to go to one of two places. Somewhere warm, or somewhere you can ski. Who the cuff wants to go to freaking Indianapolis on vacation in the middle of winter if there's a storm. Snow storms in cities basically suck. If you live there, you deal with it. But I'd bet few want to spend their hard-earned money to go spend a long weekend there partying. Seriously, do you want to spend 5 days in NOLA in February or in some Mid-western small city in the middle of a blizzard? That has noting to do with being a Nancy-boy and everything to do with not being an idiot. Have it in Denver if you want. Now that would be cool. You could mix in a ski vacation while you're there. Denver is a cold city that I would consider a winter destination. Not Indy. Edited January 10, 2012 by detlef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Just rotate it between Florida, New Orleans, Phoenix and LA (if/when they get a stadium). Forget IND, DET, and any other cold weather city (including NY with their new stadium and an outdoor SB in Feb). Also forget somewhat mild climates that can turn nasty, like DAL, ATL, even Charlotte, Memphis, etc. Personally I think the SB should be played in the best teams home stadium, or a neutral cold weather outdoor site. But the major event that is the week of SB, with parties and many other activities (none of which interest anybody but those attending) will never allow that. In fact I'm not sure how they allow a SB in DET, IND or NY given all of that. CLE, CHI, NE, and other cold weather cities didn't get a chance to host a SB (AFAIK), and they all have newer outdoor stadiums. (I guess NY gets special treatment because it has 2 teams, is home to the NFL HQ and well because its NY and expects special treatment). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 It shouldn't be hard to fathom why they want it in warm weather cities. The vast majority of the US population lives in cities that are not exactly pleasant during the winter. So, if you're going to hop on a plane and go somewhere in the winter, I would imagine you'd want to go to one of two places. Somewhere warm, or somewhere you can ski. Who the cuff wants to go to freaking Indianapolis on vacation in the middle of winter if there's a storm. Snow storms in cities basically suck. If you live there, you deal with it. But I'd bet few want to spend their hard-earned money to go spend a long weekend there partying. Seriously, do you want to spend 5 days in NOLA in February or in some Mid-western small city in the middle of a blizzard? That has noting to do with being a Nancy-boy and everything to do with not being an idiot. Have it in Denver if you want. Now that would be cool. You could mix in a ski vacation while you're there. Denver is a cold city that I would consider a winter destination. Not Indy. IT'S FOOTBALL! THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME OF FOOTBALL!!! If you can't manage to want to go to the game because of some snow or rain in the air, because it might dilute your mai tai and dampen your crisply curled hair, you shouldn't be going to the game. Save that seat for the guy who lives for Sundays, will plant his butt in the local watering hole 11 blocks from the stadium 4 hours before the game and slam down Buds, and then walk to the game and thoroughly enjoy the feel of nature on his face, watching the game as it was designed to be played. Football is not for mamby pambies. You want to watch a game in the comfort of warm breezes and drinks with umbrellas? Buy a ticket to the Pro Bowl, and have yourself a blast, sissy-boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 IT'S FOOTBALL! THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME OF FOOTBALL!!! If you can't manage to want to go to the game because of some snow or rain in the air, because it might dilute your mai tai and dampen your crisply curled hair, you shouldn't be going to the game. Save that seat for the guy who lives for Sundays, will plant his butt in the local watering hole 11 blocks from the stadium 4 hours before the game and slam down Buds, and then walk to the game and thoroughly enjoy the feel of nature on his face, watching the game as it was designed to be played. Football is not for mamby pambies. You want to watch a game in the comfort of warm breezes and drinks with umbrellas? Buy a ticket to the Pro Bowl, and have yourself a blast, sissy-boy. While I and others may agree with you, the NFL doesn't. And the multitudes of people spending tons of money to attend a SB and the week's festivities also don't agree. People do not want to fly to DET or IND in early Feb and spend a week there. NY may be different because, well its NY. People would rather go where the weather is nice. Ever notice how all those trade shows are held in Jan/Feb/Mar all across cities in warmer climates? So the people attending can get away and enjoy themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) While I and others may agree with you, the NFL doesn't. And the multitudes of people spending tons of money to attend a SB and the week's festivities also don't agree. People do not want to fly to DET or IND in early Feb and spend a week there. NY may be different because, well its NY. People would rather go where the weather is nice. Ever notice how all those trade shows are held in Jan/Feb/Mar all across cities in warmer climates? So the people attending can get away and enjoy themselves. Don't make excuses for the silk suited panty wastes who make these decisions and cater to the caviar scarfing crowd who only watch football every so often when the cooking channel is having reruns and because they like the way the tight pants fit so snugly across the players' butts. Take bake the greatest game of the greatest sport in the world, I say! Give it back to the knuckledragging neanderthals who down mass quantities of domestic mass brewed beer and will watch every minute of the JAX/TB snoozathon, even though they are a Bears' fan, simply because it's the only freakin' NFL game on Thursday night in the middle of November. Edited January 10, 2012 by Bronco Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Don't make excuses for the silk suited panty wastes who make these decisions and cater to the caviar scarfing crowd who only watch football every so often when the cooking channel is having reruns and because they like the way the tight pants fit so snugly across the players' butts. Take bake the greatest game of the greatest sport in the world, I say! Give it back to the knuckledragging neanderthals who down mass quantities of domestic mass brewed beer and will watch every minute of the JAX/TB snoozathon, even though they are a Bears' fan, simply because it's the only freakin' NFL game on Thursday night in the middle of November. Never took you for a socialist. Power to the people, bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 IT'S FOOTBALL! THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME OF FOOTBALL!!! If you can't manage to want to go to the game because of some snow or rain in the air, because it might dilute your mai tai and dampen your crisply curled hair, you shouldn't be going to the game. Save that seat for the guy who lives for Sundays, will plant his butt in the local watering hole 11 blocks from the stadium 4 hours before the game and slam down Buds, and then walk to the game and thoroughly enjoy the feel of nature on his face, watching the game as it was designed to be played. Football is not for mamby pambies. You want to watch a game in the comfort of warm breezes and drinks with umbrellas? Buy a ticket to the Pro Bowl, and have yourself a blast, sissy-boy. A++ posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock-afire Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Awesome logic....'it's such a mild winter that it just has to be insanely cold and stormy soon'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.K.Trey Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Just rotate it between Florida, New Orleans, Phoenix and LA (if/when they get a stadium). Forget IND, DET, and any other cold weather city (including NY with their new stadium and an outdoor SB in Feb). Also forget somewhat mild climates that can turn nasty, like DAL, ATL, even Charlotte, Memphis, etc. Personally I think the SB should be played in the best teams home stadium, or a neutral cold weather outdoor site. But the major event that is the week of SB, with parties and many other activities (none of which interest anybody but those attending) will never allow that. In fact I'm not sure how they allow a SB in DET, IND or NY given all of that. CLE, CHI, NE, and other cold weather cities didn't get a chance to host a SB (AFAIK), and they all have newer outdoor stadiums. (I guess NY gets special treatment because it has 2 teams, is home to the NFL HQ and well because its NY and expects special treatment). We do , as we should Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 2014 (Meadowlands) will be really interesting. You couldn't ask for a city with more entertainment options, top hotels, etc, but man, if they get a big storm it could turn into a fiasco. Ideally, it snows enough so that the VIPs sell their tickets, giving real fans a chance to go to the game, but not so much that the game is actually canceled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Don't make excuses for the silk suited panty wastes who make these decisions and cater to the caviar scarfing crowd who only watch football every so often when the cooking channel is having reruns and because they like the way the tight pants fit so snugly across the players' butts. Take bake the greatest game of the greatest sport in the world, I say! Give it back to the knuckledragging neanderthals who down mass quantities of domestic mass brewed beer and will watch every minute of the JAX/TB snoozathon, even though they are a Bears' fan, simply because it's the only freakin' NFL game on Thursday night in the middle of November. Get a grip man. I'm not making any excuses just saying this is how it is and how it will be. One fan (even millions of fans) bitching about it on a message board is not going to change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 It never fails to disappoint me that the greatest annual event in sports is held at venues that accomodate Nancies. Football is meant to be played in the elements on stuff that livestock can graze on, and attended by those who consider PBR a fine beverage to consume during the course of the game. I agree. I'd much rather watch a football game played on grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I agree. I'd much rather watch a football game played on grass. Some teams are more bearable to watch when you're on grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 IT'S FOOTBALL! THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME OF FOOTBALL!!! If you can't manage to want to go to the game because of some snow or rain in the air, because it might dilute your mai tai and dampen your crisply curled hair, you shouldn't be going to the game. Save that seat for the guy who lives for Sundays, will plant his butt in the local watering hole 11 blocks from the stadium 4 hours before the game and slam down Buds, and then walk to the game and thoroughly enjoy the feel of nature on his face, watching the game as it was designed to be played. Football is not for mamby pambies. You want to watch a game in the comfort of warm breezes and drinks with umbrellas? Buy a ticket to the Pro Bowl, and have yourself a blast, sissy-boy. THIS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Some teams are more bearable to watch when you're on grass. shrooms can enhance a game experience well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Some teams are more bearable to watch when you're on grass. As a Bills fan, this is very true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Curious how many of you actually have bought tickets for the SB or would do so if they stopped having it lame places like NOLA or FL and brought it to Buffalo instead. Are you, in fact, actually a potential customer or are you just really saying you want them to cater to what you want (despite the fact that you're technically not a customer of this particular game), rather than what the people who are actually buying the tickets want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) Curious how many of you actually have bought tickets for the SB or would do so if they stopped having it lame places like NOLA or FL and brought it to Buffalo instead. Are you, in fact, actually a potential customer or are you just really saying you want them to cater to what you want (despite the fact that you're technically not a customer of this particular game), rather than what the people who are actually buying the tickets want. You say this as if it's a viable option for most people. It's sort of laughable to talk about the PBR-drinking, working-class fans actually being able to afford tickets. I can't imagine paying the equivalent of a Caribbean cruise or furnishings for a few rooms in my house for a 3-hour experience. ETA: And come to think of it, if I did splurge for tickets just because it's a once in a lifetime thing, I'd sure as hell prefer that it be someplace warm like Miami so I can get some beach time out of it too. Cold and snowy is great for tradition, but I've sat through games during a driving snowstorm and it effing blows, even really drunk. Edited January 10, 2012 by matt770 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Only way I'm considering going to a SB is my team is in it. And then when I look at the costs, I'm probably going to find better ways to spend my money. People here are pretty much just complaining. I don't think anybody really expects the NFL to change things. But I'm still surprised after years of "No SB in cold weather cities" that places like DET, IND and NY are being given a SB, especially NY which will have to be played outdoors. Why not PIT, CLE, NE, CHI, etc? Why not MIN in the dome? Or Seattle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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