[Michael G.]

So they cancelled the Steels and Buffalo playoff game until Monday because of
the weather, which makes since.

They have a open stadium which put players and fans in
dangerous conditions, even on Monday's forecast.

So I'm asking....if some teams are fortunate enough to have closed stadiums and the
other half have open stadiums, shouldn't they ALL have enclosed stadiums or
all have open stadiums?

BTW, I'm from Wisconsin, and if that game was scheduled up there with the same
weather conditions, they would play that game on Sunday regardless.

[djlnc]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

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So I'm asking....if some teams are fortunate enough to have closed stadiums and the
other half have open stadiums, shouldn't they ALL have enclosed stadiums or
all have open stadiums?

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If both teams are playing under the same conditions, it's all good.

[villager7591]

If you read the NFL statement, they were more worried about the fans traveling to and from the stadium than the playability of the field.

[Stu from NYC]

Understand what they are doing but so much fun watching a game during a blizzard

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

So they cancelled the Steels and Buffalo playoff game until Monday because of
the weather, which makes since.

They have a open stadium which put players and fans in
dangerous conditions, even on Monday's forecast.

So I'm asking....if some teams are fortunate enough to have closed stadiums and the
other half have open stadiums, shouldn't they ALL have enclosed stadiums or
all have open stadiums?

BTW, I'm from Wisconsin, and if that game was scheduled up there with the same
weather conditions, they would play that game on Sunday regardless.

It is more about the safety of the fans traveling to the stadium than the players. On a normal day it is a traffic nightmare getting to and from the game. Blizzard of 77 Buffalo NY my father spent 3 days in the Top's supermarket warehouse when the roads were impassable and stranded on his way home from work. That was less than 5 miles from the Bill's stadium. Expectant Mom's were being transmitted to hospitals by snowmobiles (another first hand experience). The city has not forgot that lesson.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by rustyp

It is more about the safety of the fans traveling to the stadium than the players. Blizzard of 77 Buffalo NY my father spent 3 days in the Top's supermarket warehouse when the roads were impassable and stranded on his way home from work. That was less than 5 miles from the Bill's stadium. Expectant Mom's were being transmitted to hospitals by snowmobiles (another first hand experience). The city has not forgot that lesson.

They must be anticipating a very short three days this time - the game was rescheduled to Monday.

[MrChip72]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

So they cancelled the Steels and Buffalo playoff game until Monday because of
the weather, which makes since.

They have a open stadium which put players and fans in
dangerous conditions, even on Monday's forecast.

So I'm asking....if some teams are fortunate enough to have closed stadiums and the
other half have open stadiums, shouldn't they ALL have enclosed stadiums or
all have open stadiums?

BTW, I'm from Wisconsin, and if that game was scheduled up there with the same
weather conditions, they would play that game on Sunday regardless.

Most of Western New York is under a full travel ban starting at 9pm Saturday night. Even if the stadium was domed, people aren't allowed to go on public roads until they are deemed safe which won't be until at least Sunday afternoon. It was going to be impossible to host the game at 1pm Sunday as originally scheduled.

Highly doubtful that they would still have the game in Wisconsin if none of the public roads were drivable. Sounds like total nonsense to me. Has Green Bay had 3 feet of snow the day before a game and then still hosted the game? You sound like you're unfamiliar with lake effect snow especially from Lake Erie and how it can cripple a metro area. This has happened in Buffalo multiple times.

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

They must be anticipating a very short three days this time - the game was rescheduled to Monday.

One day at a time

[Annie66]

Born and raised in the south towns of Buffalo. Can't tell those, who haven't experienced 2-3 feet of snow overnight, how it paralyzes a city. If it is wet snow, it's even worse. I believe I've shoveled more snow than some of the responders on this forum may have seen. It's beautiful to see but an absolute b***h to dig out of.

[jojoturf]

It’s just a game. Blizzard conditions, along with potential power outages, blocked roads — not worth it. This game is accessible to both Bills & Steeler fans. I have a home in Rochester - believe me, you don’t want to be in a 2’ of snow on I90!

[Gunny2403]

Buffalo must fear the Steelers. The Steelers have an open stadium and we have no problem with cold, snow, ice or rain. Bundle up Bunnies.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

So they cancelled the Steels and Buffalo playoff game until Monday because of
the weather, which makes since.

They have a open stadium which put players and fans in
dangerous conditions, even on Monday's forecast.

So I'm asking....if some teams are fortunate enough to have closed stadiums and the
other half have open stadiums, shouldn't they ALL have enclosed stadiums or
all have open stadiums?

BTW, I'm from Wisconsin, and if that game was scheduled up there with the same
weather conditions, they would play that game on Sunday regardless.

Teams that have open stadiums are not unfortunate, it is their preference. They think that it gives them an advantage over visiting teams.

[Bill14564]

Baltimore, December 2009, held a 1:00 game after a record 18" snowfall Saturday night. Many roads were impassible but the stadium parking lots and the city streets around the stadium were cleared to wet, black pavement. It can be done.

Absolutely would have been a different story if the storm had still been dumping snow Sunday morning.

[Gramfry52]

The reason the game was postponed had nothing to do with the teams playing in that weather, but for the safety of the fans traveling in that weather. With expected 1-2 feet of blowing, drifting snow it would make driving hazardous. Traffic and accidents would be a nightmare. Buffalo fans are tough, but why risk getting stuck in the snow or possibly being injured in an accident. It was the right call.

[Gramfry52]

Has Pittsburg ever played in drifting, blowing snow at home? With 1-2 feet of snow on the ground, you'd be lucky to even get to the stadium with your lousy road system. It would be total gridlock. People wouldn't know how to handle it. GO BILLS