JohnnyU
Footballguy
I doubt it, but again, I live in Rochester. The one here is closed.The airport has already reopened.
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BeTheMatch
Footballguy
You doubt it? Well, ok, but that's what they reported on the news... that it was only closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.I doubt it, but again, I live in Rochester. The one here is closed.The airport has already reopened.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
No I didn't Cuz It wasn't linked and thus I didn't even no there was an article. I am surprised if that is the case, as that would seem to be a fairly significant disadvantage due to jetlag/disruption of schedule etc, Especially when they've done a few 2x MNF's so logistically it shouldn't be too hard, and would likely be a ratings boon for a pretty good game.
Can you even imagine the 'wrongful death' lawsuits that the NFL would face if the plane went down from trying to fly into a blizzard, let alone the publicity.
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JohnnyU
Footballguy
I don't know if the airport in Minneapolis is open or not, but I do see a blizzard outside my window and the airport in Rochester is closed.You doubt it? Well, ok, but that's what they reported on the news... that it was only closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.I doubt it, but again, I live in Rochester. The one here is closed.The airport has already reopened.
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Stinger Ray
Footballguy
What does that have to do with the game tomorrow?I don't know if the airport in Minneapolis is open or not, but I do see a blizzard outside my window and the airport in Rochester is closed.You doubt it? Well, ok, but that's what they reported on the news... that it was only closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.I doubt it, but again, I live in Rochester. The one here is closed.The airport has already reopened.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
Yeah but in trying the keep the streak alive Brett starts and breaks a hip so he's gonna be out for that...
Stinger Ray
Footballguy
This thread is a perfect example of why some of the posters here don't have any common sense.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Really? I'm doubting their ability to fly into Minneapolis in the morning. Look for the game to get moved to a later time or even Monday.
THE SNOWMAN
Footballguy
Yes, they shut down all buses. Also mail was halted as well.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
If they took busses it would for sure be a Monday game.
Stinger Ray
Footballguy
Did you stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night?
THE SNOWMAN
Footballguy
Funny thing is that they actually pulled plows too earlier based on the visible conditions...it's crazy.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
No Richard, I didn't.
BeTheMatch
Footballguy
Really? You don't know if it's open? Even though I've told you twice now that it is?I don't know if the airport in Minneapolis is open or not, but I do see a blizzard outside my window and the airport in Rochester is closed.You doubt it? Well, ok, but that's what they reported on the news... that it was only closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.I doubt it, but again, I live in Rochester. The one here is closed.The airport has already reopened.
The funniest part about his reply was that even if he didn't "no" there was an article (hint: that's what the underlined text means), I had quoted the relevant sentence where Aiello said they would be flying in Sunday morning and the plan was still to start at 1. I love all these people who are convinced they know more about the situation than the league spokesman.
Stinger Ray
Footballguy
I think that is reportable. Let me know based on your knowledge of reporting people.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Ok, thanks, it's open. Are planes taking off and landing now?
BeTheMatch
Footballguy
Yes, they are.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
What's your problem?
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Then you would think they should be able to land in the morning if that's true. All I know is there is one hell of a storm howling outside here in Rochester.
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Stinger Ray
Footballguy
What time do you think the game will be on Monday?
Stinger Ray
Footballguy
That's obvious.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Actually I predict it will be moved to 4:00 tomorrow. What do you think?
Stinger Ray
Footballguy
I think you have no clue as to anything here other than it is snowing where you live.JohnnyU said:
JohnnyU
Footballguy
The only "clue" I have is that there is blizzard conditions outside and the weather service said it will continue through Sunday morning. I only know what I've been told, just like you
If the Giants arrive by 9:00am CST the game stays as scheduled. Any later and it gets pushed back 3 hours.
From Neil Best. http://twitter.com/sportswatch
From Neil Best. http://twitter.com/sportswatch
Ookie Pringle
Footballguy
Didn't you say you thought the game would be on Monday?JohnnyU said:
captain_amazing
Footballguy
Pretty slow.Stinger Ray said:How slow are you? The SB HAS never been played in a cold climate other than Detroit(in a dome). That was been done for several reasons and some of those don't include the weather for the game. If you don't understand that I suggest you do some research on the reasons why the SB has not been played in colder climates.captain_amazing said:
I get that the SB has always been in warmer climates, because of reasons x,y,and z, but the SB was never "meant" to be played in balmy warm conditions. Meaning: The SB wasn't specially created to be played in warmer climates, where if it was played in colder climates it wouldn't work. Analogy: Household scissors were meant to cut paper, not rocks. The SB was never meant to be played in specific climate conditions, it just always has for a laundry list of reasons.
I appreciate your condescending remarks, though.Really gets your point across.
I never said the SB has played in a cold climate. I also said there SB has played in warm weather climates for a laundry list of reasons.So I really don't understand what you are trying to point out in regards to my previous post.
ScottyFargo
Footballguy
This thread rules
Andrew Garda
Moderator
The Super Bowl in warm climates has little to do with playersand the game and lots to do with corporate sponsor attendees, tcket holders and attached events. It's not - whatever the NFL says - about level of play. It's all about comfort level. That's what has made the NY/NJ SP wierd.Hey I'm all for it. It makes my chances of seeing a SB live better.NJJets said:Probably The Same People That Remember That The Vikings Used To Play Outdoors And Went To 4 Superbowls When They Played Outdoors.How Many Times Have They Been There Since They Moved Indoors?datonn said:Who are the idiots who want the Vikings to build a new stadium without a roof, exactly?! I'm all about trying to be a tough-guy for the wife and to impress my two kids...but who in their right minds would want to pay a couple hundred bucks to sit and freeze their arses off in some bleachers with the wind howling?! And before Packer fans chime in, I said who in their RIGHT minds...Why Not Have The SB In A "Cold" Weather Outdoors City Once In A While Since There Are Still Teams That Have To "Occasionally" Have To Deal With The "Cold" Weather During The Playoffs.Oh Yeah That's Right The Players Are Too "Soft" To Tough It Out By That Point Of The Season So The Look To SB Week As A "Vacation".Raiderfan32904 said:
Stinger Ray
Footballguy
Look at the bolded part above that you wrote which I copied below.Pretty slow.Stinger Ray said:How slow are you? The SB HAS never been played in a cold climate other than Detroit(in a dome). That was been done for several reasons and some of those don't include the weather for the game. If you don't understand that I suggest you do some research on the reasons why the SB has not been played in colder climates.captain_amazing said:
I get that the SB has always been in warmer climates, because of reasons x,y,and z, but the SB was never "meant" to be played in balmy warm conditions. Meaning: The SB wasn't specially created to be played in warmer climates, where if it was played in colder climates it wouldn't work. Analogy: Household scissors were meant to cut paper, not rocks. The SB was never meant to be played in specific climate conditions, it just always has for a laundry list of reasons.
I appreciate your condescending remarks, though.
Again, go do some research on why the SB has been played in the cities it has.
Yenrub
Footballguy
Andrew Garda
Moderator
Added to what has just been posted
From Mark Maske's Twitter feed (Was Post)
The NFL has announced on its Web site that the Giants-Vikings game has been rescheduled for Monday night because of the snow in Minneapolis.
From Mark Maske's Twitter feed (Was Post)
The NFL has announced on its Web site that the Giants-Vikings game has been rescheduled for Monday night because of the snow in Minneapolis.
hmmmzftcg said:The funniest part about his reply was that even if he didn't "no" there was an article (hint: that's what the underlined text means), I had quoted the relevant sentence where Aiello said they would be flying in Sunday morning and the plan was still to start at 1. I love all these people who are convinced they know more about the situation than the league spokesman.Stinger Ray said:
goldenchild
Footballguy
FunkyTeaParty
Footballguy
Why wouldn't this be a forfeit?
Is this a surprise storm? Shouldn't they have known this could happen and shouldn't they have gotten there earlier?
Is this a surprise storm? Shouldn't they have known this could happen and shouldn't they have gotten there earlier?
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
NFL network just reported that game will be on Monday! DOUBLE MNF!
Andrew Garda
Moderator
That report is 4 hours old.
captain_amazing
Footballguy
It's semantics. You are looking at one part of my post out of context to the rest. Let's just agree to disagree, because I think this is all very irrelevant to this thread.On another note, I hope this is pushed to MNFLook at the bolded part above that you wrote which I copied below.Pretty slow.Stinger Ray said:How slow are you? The SB HAS never been played in a cold climate other than Detroit(in a dome). That was been done for several reasons and some of those don't include the weather for the game. If you don't understand that I suggest you do some research on the reasons why the SB has not been played in colder climates.captain_amazing said:
I get that the SB has always been in warmer climates, because of reasons x,y,and z, but the SB was never "meant" to be played in balmy warm conditions. Meaning: The SB wasn't specially created to be played in warmer climates, where if it was played in colder climates it wouldn't work. Analogy: Household scissors were meant to cut paper, not rocks. The SB was never meant to be played in specific climate conditions, it just always has for a laundry list of reasons.
I appreciate your condescending remarks, though.Again, go do some research on why the SB has been played in the cities it has.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I said it could, not it would (see post 58), but looks like now it is.
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Andrew Garda
Moderator
Why in the world would there be a forfiet? when has that EVER happened? The last thing the NFL will do is cancel a game when moving the time makes it possible to be played.Goodell is sure as heck not going to be the first modern commish to cancel a game.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
Ain't it a ##### when the guy with no 'common sense' is smarter than you...Stinger Ray said:
Game moved to MNF. "common sense' (the battle cry of the uneducated, second only to 'street smarts'.)
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ScottyFargo
Footballguy
*hums are you ready for some football* This thread is so awesome. More twists than an M. Night Shyamalin movie with just as much unintentional hilarity. Good stuff.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
BetheMatch is a pretty appropriate name cuz in this thread you got went down in flames.BeTheMatch said:
massraider
Footballguy
Never would have thought such an innocuous subject would incite a riot, right?I am glad the game got moved. Extra game on Monday, just adds to the drama of the first week of fantasy playoffs. Exceptional.
theplayer11
Footballguy
The Giants/Vikings Week 14 matchup has been postponed until Monday Night.
Kickoff time is TBD. Air travel was not safe at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport,
Kickoff time is TBD. Air travel was not safe at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport,
