Outdoor Super Bowl in a northern clime

[tower912]

Thank goodness the Super Bowl isn't this week.    Storm after storm, sub-zero windchills, Vegas changing the betting line based on the weather forecast....    Of course, since Goodell can control everything, there will probably be good weather for the game.   It would be hysterical if it were decided by a missed PAT.   And finally, wouldn't it be smarter, with the event that the game has become, to move it to Saturday?    No one will worry about what time it gets over, a day for all of the fans who went to the game to return home without missing work.     There is a two week gap between games anyway, so it isn't like prep will be impacted.   If anything, it gives the players one less night to get in trouble.

[MarsupialMadness]

There's been a long debate about moving the game to Saturday.  I agree, it makes the most sense.

[BrewCity83]

I'd really be surprised if they ever change it.  Too many potential viewers go out on Saturday nights.  They maximize advertising revenue by playing on Sunday nights.

[jesmu84]

Thank goodness the Super Bowl isn't this week.    Storm after storm, sub-zero windchills, Vegas changing the betting line based on the weather forecast....    Of course, since Goodell can control everything, there will probably be good weather for the game.   It would be hysterical if it were decided by a missed PAT.   And finally, wouldn't it be smarter, with the event that the game has become, to move it to Saturday?    No one will worry about what time it gets over, a day for all of the fans who went to the game to return home without missing work.     There is a two week gap between games anyway, so it isn't like prep will be impacted.   If anything, it gives the players one less night to get in trouble.

PATs going away soon anyway..

http://www.barstoolsports.com/chicago/super-page/roger-goodell-wants-to-ban-the-extra-point-because-kicking-is-too-easy-in-the-nfl/

[MerrittsMustache]

PATs going away soon anyway..

http://www.barstoolsports.com/chicago/super-page/roger-goodell-wants-to-ban-the-extra-point-because-kicking-is-too-easy-in-the-nfl/

That's why it would be hysterical.

[Spotcheck Billy]

I read an article earlier that IF weather forces a post-ponement to Monday they will lose big $$$ on advertising

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

I read an article earlier that IF weather forces a post-ponement to Monday they will lose big $$$ on advertising

Yestersday, on WFAN, Mike Francesca interviewed someone from the NFL office.  If catostraphic weather is forecast, the NFL rep said it would be easier to move the game up to Saturday or Friday.

[keefe]

Whatever happened to football? It used to be a man's game. Let them play as scheduled!

[DegenerateDish]

They will never move it to a Saturday. Zero chance that ever happens.

[T.V. Diener 34]

PATs going away soon anyway..

http://www.barstoolsports.com/chicago/super-page/roger-goodell-wants-to-ban-the-extra-point-because-kicking-is-too-easy-in-the-nfl/

Viva la stool my friend.... viva la stool

[Benny B]

Whatever happened to football? It used to be a man's game. Let them play as scheduled!

Can you elaborate on what you mean by "a man's game"?

[RushmoreAcademy]

Can you elaborate on what you mean by "a man's game"?

Uh-oh.
http://www.mlive.com/be-your-best/index.ssf/2010/11/when_it_comes_to_bodily_changes_women_are_better_able_to_handle_cold_weather_than_men_experts_say.html

[tower912]

They will never move it to a Saturday. Zero chance that ever happens.

Except that they are making contingency plans to play it this year on any day from Friday to Monday.   

[muwarrior69]

They will never move it to a Saturday. Zero chance that ever happens.

Well they're playing the game in New Jersey; I thought that had zero chance of ever happening.

[DegenerateDish]

Except that they are making contingency plans to play it this year on any day from Friday to Monday.   

They will never permanently move it to Saturday, there is zero chance of that ever happening.

[MerrittsMustache]

They will never permanently move it to Saturday, there is zero chance of that ever happening.

Why is that? I assume it has to do with money and ad dollars.

[DegenerateDish]

Why is that? I assume it has to do with money and ad dollars.

It's all about money, somewhat logistical, but all about money. Sunday night (historically more people watch tv on Sunday night than any other day of the week), start time that bleeds into primetime in all four time zones. It's tried and true. Moving it to Saturday disrupts logistics (team prep), corporate parties for sponsors during Super Bowl week (one less day/night), would have to move the hall of fame vote and announcement. All things considered, it will never happen.

Moving it to the Sunday of President's Day weekend has been on the table. The Oscar people have always been very much against that idea.

[Sunbelt15]

Super Bowls should always be in domes or warm weather climates to keep the potential for offensive, high scoring shootouts. Outside, cold weather games will be a slow, defensive bore-fest until the 4th quarter. Yes, defense wins championships, but offense brings excitement and memories, even with non-fans.

[Sir Lawrence]

Super Bowls should always be in domes or warm whether climates to keep the potential for offensive, high scoring shootouts. Outside, cold whether games will be a slow, defensive bore-fest until the 4th quarter. Yes, defense wins championships, but offense brings excitement and memories, even with non-fans.

Which explains, for example, the 47.1 million viewers that took in the Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers NFC wild card playoff game. 

[Sunbelt15]

Which explains, for example, the 47.1 million viewers that took in the Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers NFC wild card playoff game.  

S U P E R B O W L


Hell, they were panicing about ticket sells because of the weather.

[GGGG]

I don't think there is much correlation between TV ratings and high scoring games.  In fact that highest rated Super Bowl in terms of share was the Bears / Patriots blow out that was dominated by an incredible defense.

Super Bowl 46, a 21-17 game between the Giants and Pats has the most number of total viewers.

[Hards Alumni]

S U P E R B O W L


Hell, they were panicing about ticket sells because of the weather.

It wasn't because of the weather.  A series of really bad business decisions were mostly at fault for the lack of sales.

[Sir Lawrence]

Super Bowl XLVIII is likely to be a huge ratings event.  The curiosity involving the "cold weather" venue, the Manning and/or Sherman storyline,  on top of it just being the S U P E R B O W L will drive eyes to the game, not how many touchdowns are scored.

Current Bovada odds on Manning TD's:

(SEA @ DEN) - Total TD Passes - Peyton Manning (DEN)
Player must start game for wagers to have action.

   
0:  10/1
   
1:  7/2
   
2:  2/1
   
3: 5/2
   
4: 9/2
   
5 or more:  10/1
   

 

[DegenerateDish]

Best prop bet I saw was "Will Moreno cry during the national anthem"?

[real chili 83]

Super Bowls should always be in domes or warm weather climates to keep the potential for offensive, high scoring shootouts. Outside, cold weather games will be a slow, defensive bore-fest until the 4th quarter. Yes, defense wins championships, but offense brings excitement and memories, even with non-fans.

Respectfully.....eff that. 

Black and blue.

Grow a pair.

Warm weather is for hairy wet cats.

Cold weather shows character.