I'll start by paraphrasing WWE Superstar The Miz;
Really?
Really?
Really?
I've been reading recent stories about the NFL actually discussing changing the day and time of Super Bowl XLVIII in MetLife Stadium, depending on what the weather may be in the days leading up to the game!
In my opinion, the thought that there's even discussion about this shows how dumb and out of touch the NFL is.
To begin with, before the decision was made, you would think SOMEONE (at least Roger Goodell) would have researched weather history for that place and that time of year.
Second, while this is the first time an open roof cold weather game has been played for a Super Bowl, does anyone remember "the good old days"?
You know, before retractable roofs and football teams that played where it never snowed?
I grew up watching games like that, heck when I was younger the kids in my neighborhood played lots of versions of "The Ice Bowl".
With tongue firmly in cheek, if the Good Lord wanted football to be played under a roof, he would have created the roof before he created the football.
(I'm still a fan of the leather helmet too but that's just me.)
Can you just imagine the cluster (sounds like truck) if the changes were made at the last minute?
What about all of those who bought tickets and couldn't make it to a changed day/time/venue?
What about the Networks?
What about the sponsors?
What about all of the businesses in the surrounding area?
This is just another (I think) big stumbling block for the NFL in general and Goodell in particular.
Bounty Gate;
Replacement Refs;
Blackout;
Kinds makes the CFL and Arena Football look pretty good.
Not to mention the XFL.
Baseball season can't come soon enough!
Mike Patrick
