San Francisco at Seattle (1 Viewer)

[HomerSimpson]

So exactly how many lightning strikes have hi the field the last 30 minutes? How many lives have been saved?

 

[Riversco]

They aren't going to try to finish this game with threat of lightning are they someone could get kilt

 

[bb7278]

Everyone stay in their seats but get off the field. Wtf?

Translation: The fans can die since we've already got their money but get the players(cash cows) off the ####### field!

Yeah - the Fans don't have a "Union" to come after us

Ha ha.

"Fans please stay in your metal seats up high above our investments for your safety."

There translated.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

So people really don't understand the danger of lightning to a football game?

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

I didn't see all the semi-finalists, but I'm pretty sure Ms. Minnesota is all I needed to see.

 

[Nucker101]

So people really don't understand the danger of lightening to a football game?

Gotta face your fears or you'll never get over them.

 

[Wingnut]

I was at the Bucs game today and they suspended it for an hour and I didn't see a single lightning bolt or hear any thunder...I get cautious but damn.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I was at the Bucs game today and they suspended it for an hour and I didn't see a single lightning bolt or hear any thunder...I get cautious but damn.

I heard the announcers say they saw lightning just before the game was suspended.

 

[rizzler]

What happens in 2013 America.

You have an NFLPA that'll sue if a player's uniform is too tight, so the NFL reacts by suspending gameplay, in case a raindrop hits Russell Wilson square in the cornea, causing momentary discomfort

 

[HomerSimpson]

Ok two hand touch everybody.. And no shoves!

 

[bb7278]

I was at the Bucs game today and they suspended it for an hour and I didn't see a single lightning bolt or hear any thunder...I get cautious but damn.

I heard the announcers say they saw lightning just before the game was suspended.

So people really don't understand the danger of lightning to a football game?

How does suspending the game protect the 80K fans?

Do they roll plastic bubble wrap over the stadium to protect the fans?

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

On the bright side, the offenses may come back refreshed and ready to score a bit.

 

[Otis]

I'm sorry, are professional football players not playing football because it's raining out?

What the ####?

 

[sjdogs]

Will this game continue ? Any time

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

They scared me leaving Ms Minnesota as the last selection for a second time.

 

[MoveToSkypager]

Did someone get struck by lightning or something? I don't remember NFL games being delayed liked this season.

It happened last week in Denver. If you are talking about in previous years, I don't remember any games being suspended for possible rain. Goodell should be beaten.

 

[Otis]

I love how they have 106 men out there trying to kill each other, some of them in fact killing each other with blunt force trauma to the heads that will result in concussion-related problems when they're older, but it's raining so at least we're saving them from that spate of lightning deaths in football stadiums that the NFL has studied in recent years.

#######it this world is so, so stupid.

 

[sho nuff]

The NFL does not have a contract with the fans. They cant make them leave their seats (and don't have room for them).

They "own" the teams and employees and can for e them to take shelter. its not that hard to understand they are protecting their investment.

 

[just_want_2_win]

Football's becoming like baseball in terms of weather delays. Never thought I'd see the day.

So is it just a coincidence that all these storms have lightning whereas before they just had rain? Or is the NFL just being waaaaaaay more cautious this year?

I certainly know lightning is nothing to mess with but I'm just wondering if the NFL suddenly cares more or if all these years lightning wasn't present.

 

[Garrett]

This isn't a NASA shuttle launch, get out there and play football.

 

[Wingnut]

I was at the Bucs game today and they suspended it for an hour and I didn't see a single lightning bolt or hear any thunder...I get cautious but damn.

I heard the announcers say they saw lightning just before the game was suspended.

So people really don't understand the danger of lightning to a football game?

How does suspending the game protect the 80K fans?Do they roll plastic bubble wrap over the stadium to protect the fans?

DD...there was one visable bolt before the suspension...and nothing after that. We were on the north edge of that storm according to radar...after 15 minutes it was obvious they could continue. We never left our spot. We donned ponchos and hung out and slammed beers. 95% of the stands emptied...we see these storms all the time...like I said, I get cautious but an hour + was ridiculous

 

[rizzler]

This is the NFL protecting itself from future lawsuits from the NFLPA citing Ombrophobia in retired players

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I was at the Bucs game today and they suspended it for an hour and I didn't see a single lightning bolt or hear any thunder...I get cautious but damn.

I heard the announcers say they saw lightning just before the game was suspended.

So people really don't understand the danger of lightning to a football game?

How does suspending the game protect the 80K fans?

Do they roll plastic bubble wrap over the stadium to protect the fans?

If you don't understand how lightning works (which it seems you don't), try reading this. There are reasons that you need to take cover in an open field, there are reasons there are lightning rods on buildings and in air fields. gllllllll

 

[MoveToSkypager]

The NFL does not have a contract with the fans. They cant make them leave their seats (and don't have room for them).

They "own" the teams and employees and can for e them to take shelter. its not that hard to understand they are protecting their investment.

A ticket is a contract.

 

[Cripster]

I imagine these weather delays will continue unless the networks say they don't like them. The NFL will due a 360 if dollars are at risk.

 

[MoveToSkypager]

So we have major delays for a SNF game. What are they going to do for the Super Bowl?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

The NFL does not have a contract with the fans. They cant make them leave their seats (and don't have room for them).

This is I was at a Nats game this year when there was lightning and they made us all clear the stands. The stadium can do whatever they want, including making you leave the stadium altogether.

 

[Nucker101]

Finally!

 

[Wingnut]

I was at the Bucs game today and they suspended it for an hour and I didn't see a single lightning bolt or hear any thunder...I get cautious but damn.

I heard the announcers say they saw lightning just before the game was suspended.

So people really don't understand the danger of lightning to a football game?

How does suspending the game protect the 80K fans?Do they roll plastic bubble wrap over the stadium to protect the fans?

Bb- they tell all the fans to take cover under the concourse. Of course, that gets packed like sardines, so we opted to ride it out in our spot in front of the pirate ship. No prob. It was fun except for the soaked shoes and socks

 

[Slider]

Man, you let a lawyer run things and this is what you get.

 

[Otis]

I was speculating with that opening game that they're just doing this on purpose as a cash grab to extend the game broadcast time and thereby extend the number of commercials they can show.

Now I'm pretty sure of it.

 

[MoveToSkypager]

I imagine these weather delays will continue unless the networks say they don't like them. The NFL will due a 360 if dollars are at risk.

If they do a 360, what did they change?

 

[bb7278]

Will the team that would have won win now?

 

[Nucker101]

Will the team that would have won win now?

Impossible.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Evening gown competitions are worthless. Should just do an even skimpier swimsuit competition.

 

[sho nuff]

So, with the delay...how.much extra gum does Carroll need?

 

[HomerSimpson]

The real winner in all this is Safety. Except for the Niner lineman who broke his ankle. Safety.

 

[bb7278]

If someone gets hurt now would they have gotten hurt previously?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Evening gown competitions are worthless. Should just do an even skimpier swimsuit competition.

 

[The Duff Man]

Refs were watching Breaking Bad, timed the restart perfectly.

 

[ffldrew]

Did they say if they were going to shorten halftime?

 

[bb7278]

Did they say if they were going to shorten halftime?

Oh hell no that's $$$ your talking about.

 

[ffldrew]

That in your face talk was worth a flag in the Denver Game

 

[Nucker101]

Yup, we could use a commercial break after all of that football!

 

[Riversco]

I was at the Bucs game today and they suspended it for an hour and I didn't see a single lightning bolt or hear any thunder...I get cautious but damn.

I heard the announcers say they saw lightning just before the game was suspended.

So people really don't understand the danger of lightning to a football game?

How does suspending the game protect the 80K fans?

Do they roll plastic bubble wrap over the stadium to protect the fans?

Everyone knows when you suspend play, the lightning automatically knows its not allowed to strike the stadium.

 

[Buffaloes]

That in your face talk was worth a flag in the Denver Game

that's because the score was getting out of hand. this game is still close. no need for interference yet.

 

[Kilgore]

I need my 13 points, People. I don't care WHERE they come from; I just need my 13 points. Let's get the show on the road.

 

[Nucker101]

Damn big loss for the Hawks. Okung has had quite a few injuries already in his career as well.

 

[renesauz]

Lynch with 76 of Seattle's 78 yards

 

[Nucker101]

Aldon Smith is going to have his way tonight.