sebman2112
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I can imagine a real blizzard on Sunday in which the players can hardly see each other, much less play football, a game in which the snow is up to their knees, and any kind of movement is extremely difficult.
Such conditions raise questions in my mind:
Has the NFL ever canceled a game because of weather conditions? (I know college games have been delayed because of the threat of lightning--but NFL games?).
Could the Patriots legally plow the field? Or is it covered by tarps that a regiment of weightlifters be able to pull of so the game could proceed?
Could the field be legally melted, somehow--electrically or chemically?
What happens if the players simply CAN'T play?
What do you base this on? I never heard of it happening before. Protect the fans from what? Being snowed on? This is New England. It snows.If its bad enough and the timing is awful enough, the NFL would cancel. Not because of the players, but to protect the fans.
What do you base this on? I never heard of it happening before. Protect the fans from what? Being snowed on? This is New England. It snows.
The only reason they would cancel is if it poses a real threat to life or limb, such as lightning.
After hearing the weather forecast this morning, it would be smart to move it to 4:15 but I don't think they will do that either.
In all seriousness, boy what a difference a year makes. Prior to this year people around here would frequently state that football is meant to be played outdoors in conditions like these, especially if the game was against the Colts. The mantra was "it's home field advantage" when the Colts travelled to Foxboro and there was bad weather.
In all seriousness, boy what a difference a year makes. Prior to this year people around here would frequently state that football is meant to be played outdoors in conditions like these, especially if the game was against the Colts. The mantra was "it's home field advantage" when the Colts travelled to Foxboro and there was bad weather.
I don't think there's any doubt about the Pats winning a game in the snow. It's just that since it's the Jets we want a blowout of epic proportions.
I don't doubt that, but it is really odd. I'd get flamed for a couple of humorous statements that I'd like to make, but I'll show restraint.
BB may cancel it. How in hell you going to see defensive signals in snowstorm?
Wish I could have bet the under.
Snowstorm and 30 mph winds aren't the makings of a high scoring game.
It's tough for the fans because they can't really see the game. The cameras are too far away in many shots. Just see a blizzard.