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MetLife Stadium

JJsMom — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:29:40 GMT

This is what it looked like yesterday. It is currently 10 degrees. I hope things warm up for the Super Bowl. I wonder if they would cancel if it's too cold or if a blizzard hits.

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Linders Back — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:40:35 GMT

What exactly is too cold for a football game?

Back in 1967 they played in -13° with WIND chill of -48° and they didn't have the modern technology of warmer clothing and sideline heaters that they have today.

Only thing that might affect the game is if nobody can get there due to weather anywhere in the US.

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terrier3 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:01:24 GMT

It is NEVER too cold for football!

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:11:18 GMT

IMO this was a stupid move anyhow to have the game at an outdoor stadium in a cold weather state.

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terrier3 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:14:18 GMT

On 1/22/2014 LipstickDiva said:
IMO this was a stupid move anyhow to have the game at an outdoor stadium in a cold weather state.

It was done for the tourist dollars...I'm sure NJ can use a boost after the hurricane and rebuilding efforts.

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tdog — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:38:00 GMT

Bad idea for the game to be played there. They might get lucky and have a nice day, but I think the game should still be played in warmer climates or a dome. Every city would like a piece of the money pie, but common sense should prevail. And have the Pro Bowl AFTER the Superbowl, like before, so all the players can play and relax after the season is over.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:39:00 GMT

On 1/22/2014 terrier3 said:
On 1/22/2014 LipstickDiva said:
IMO this was a stupid move anyhow to have the game at an outdoor stadium in a cold weather state.

It was done for the tourist dollars...I'm sure NJ can use a boost after the hurricane and rebuilding efforts.

I know why it was done. I still think it was a bad idea.

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terrier3 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:42:05 GMT

On 1/22/2014 tdog said:
Bad idea for the game to be played there. They might get lucky and have a nice day, but I think the game should still be played in warmer climates or a dome. Every city would like a piece of the money pie, but common sense should prevail. And have the Pro Bowl AFTER the Superbowl, like before, so all the players can play and relax after the season is over.

They stopped running the Pro Bowl after the Super Bowl because the top players stopped wanting to attend - and they can't be forced.

The Pro Bowl is also a tourist event...not a good TV ratings draw anymore.

The players don't need a trip to Hawaii to relax...in fact the best players have been avoiding it in droves for many years before the date switch.

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JustJules — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:42:31 GMT

And to think, people are paying up to $500K for the pleasure of sitting in the cold. I'll happy watch in my warm living room on tv. Hopefully the weather will warm up before the SB.

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terrier3 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:44:31 GMT

On 1/22/2014 Jules5280 said:
And to think, people are paying up to $500K for the pleasure of sitting in the cold. I'll happy watch in my warm living room on tv. Hopefully the weather will warm up before the SB.

The only people there are true fans of the 2 teams and people on expense accounts!

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DoneTryin — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:06:07 GMT

Too bad we can't have it here in Denver. We've been having unusually mild weather for January. Besides, it would have been nice for the Broncos to win in their home stadium

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nunya — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:08:20 GMT

If I were paying big bucks for a hotel and tickets, it better be somewhere warm.

I can be cold at home.

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JustJules — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:12:00 GMT

On 1/22/2014 terrier3 said:
On 1/22/2014 Jules5280 said:
And to think, people are paying up to $500K for the pleasure of sitting in the cold. I'll happy watch in my warm living room on tv. Hopefully the weather will warm up before the SB.

The only people there are true fans of the 2 teams and people on expense accounts!

I disagree, there are lots of rich people that go to the SB just because it's the cool thing to do. They plan to go long before ever knowing what teams will be participating.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:19:04 GMT

On 1/22/2014 terrier3 said:
It is NEVER too cold for football!

i think it was a GREAT idea to have the superbowl there this year! i definitely think they should alternate venues. i would love to see it in baltimore! COLD= IT FEELS LIKE FOOTBALL!

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AngusandBuddhasMom — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:30:23 GMT

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

I just got 14 inches of snow... Welcome to NJ!

It is a balmy 12 degree here.

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terrier3 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:36:28 GMT

On 1/22/2014 Jules5280 said:
On 1/22/2014 terrier3 said:
On 1/22/2014 Jules5280 said:
And to think, people are paying up to $500K for the pleasure of sitting in the cold. I'll happy watch in my warm living room on tv. Hopefully the weather will warm up before the SB.

The only people there are true fans of the 2 teams and people on expense accounts!

I disagree, there are lots of rich people that go to the SB just because it's the cool thing to do. They plan to go long before ever knowing what teams will be participating.

Like I said, rich people with expense accounts!

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JustJules — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:38:24 GMT

Not all rich people need to use expense accounts, but okay.

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dmod nj — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:40:50 GMT

On 1/22/2014 Caravaggio said:
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

I just got 14 inches of snow... Welcome to NJ!

It is a balmy 12 degree here.

Hi Caravaggio,

We got about 8 inches. Yep, a balmy 12 here too.

Stay warm.

If I hear one more sports announcer say.....The SB is being played in NY this year.... I will scream. NO! It is being played in Jersey.

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AngusandBuddhasMom — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:42:40 GMT

On 1/22/2014 dmod nj said:
On 1/22/2014 Caravaggio said:
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

I just got 14 inches of snow... Welcome to NJ!

It is a balmy 12 degree here.

Hi Caravaggio,

We got about 8 inches. Yep, a balmy 12 here too.

Stay warm.

If I hear one more sports announcer say.....The SB is being played in NY this year.... I will scream. NO! It is being played in Jersey.

Hi dmod you stay warm as well and I know! So tired of hearing that the game is played in NY!

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chickenbutt — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:48:41 GMT

On 1/22/2014 terrier3 said:
It is NEVER too cold for football!

Agreed! I've been to football games where it was such a blizzard that you could barely see the field, from close up. It was GREAT!