Football was meant to be played indoors?

[44ever]

Part of what makes Football, Football is the overcoming of variables. Weather being one of them.

Nascar is losing its fan base due to restrictions of what made Nascar, Nascar.
(Im not against safety, Im just stating a fact)
Just saying you can only change a sport so much before it loses it's foundation of what made it a success. The NFL is a hardcore league. That is part of its intrigue.

Making Football a indoor sport takes away part of what Football is or was. Just because the new generation accepts it doesn't change that. IMO.

[Alvin Walton]

Originally Posted by 44ever

Part of what makes Football, Football is the overcoming of variables. Weather being one of them.

Nascar is losing its fan base due to restrictions of what made Nascar, Nascar.
(Im not against safety, Im just stating a fact)
Just saying you can only change a sport so much before it loses it's foundation of what made it a success. The NFL is a hardcore league. That is part of its intrigue.

Making Football a indoor sport takes away part of what Football is or was. Just because the new generation accepts it doesn't change that. IMO.

Football was originally played outdoors because sporting events back in the day were basically in the medieval era ( yes i know the early 1900's were not medieval times but you must get my drift) and we had no technology for domes and massive stadiums etc etc.
Why would you want to hold a sport competition in the rain or snow?
There's a reason the term "rain out" was coined.
There are no stats for "who throws the best spiral in the wind".

[44ever]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Football was originally played outdoors because sporting events back in the day were basically in the medieval era ( yes i know the early 1900's were not medieval times but you must get my drift) and we had no technology for domes and massive stadiums etc etc.
Why would you want to hold a sport competition in the rain or snow?
There's a reason the term "rain out" was coined.
There are no stats for "who throws the best spiral in the wind".

I get you but, Do you really not enjoy watching a snow game?

[Alvin Walton]

Originally Posted by 44ever

I get you but, Do you really not enjoy watching a snow game?

Not really, they are usually low scoring affairs and all the announcers talk about is the cold and the weather.
I'll admit the New England snow plow game and such were classics but its time to move on......

[CooleyFanOV]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Not really, they are usually low scoring affairs and all the announcers talk about is the cold and the weather.
I'll admit the New England snow plow game and such were classics but its time to move on......

This is exactly the thinking that has Godell getting involved in our game. There has become a push for high scoring affairs. The surest way to get there is to throw the ball and throw it often. And the teams are responding by going to the pass more than ever. This is also why we are seeing so many injuries and fines related to hits on recievers. The NFL/Godell are talking out of both sides of their mouths. "Pass more but hit less, equals score more". I swear people have become so ADD when it comes to entertainment. What ever happened to gridiron football? Its a strategy to move the ball incrementally. If we are just trying to run the score up, let's take away field position and let's line up at the twenty and chuck the ball towards the end zone. Bring back Spurrier too!

[hooskins]

I really don't get it.

[CrustyRedskin]

Im all out of love, and im so lost with out you...............

[Dread-Skin]

In the NHL don't they play a winter outdoor game just b/c? Why doesn't Goodell aim to make more money and have an ice bowl game? for cold climate teams and have them play in freezing temps?

[KLHJ2]

WTF is this thread about or based on? Answer this question: Who said what to spawn this thread?

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by Angry

WTF is this thread about or based on? Answer this question: Who said what to spawn this thread?

Is that finally the answer to question 3?

[CrustyRedskin]

This where keeping it real goes wrong.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

I think there's a link between this thread and the first post in the current NFL stadiums rankings thread; BUT there is an equally strong chance that there is a link between this thread and acid, or vodka, or paint in an unventilated room.

Unrelated - I think the fat chick that lives in the apartment above mine just toppled over.

[BuckSkin]

Green Bay vs. KC on Aug 4, 2003:
Game cancelled at 5:49 of 3rd quarter due to inclement weather conditions.

I'm still confused what you're point is, the greatest games of lore are bad weather contests. Remeber the Tampa Bay game of a river flowing down the stairs?

2004, the NFL moved the Dolphins home opener from Sunday to Saturday due to Hurricane Ivan

2010, Philadelphia game postponed due to snow, poor road conditions.

Anyone else aware of this unheard of "rain out" term.

[Defensewins]

How about the Fog Bowl : December 31, 1988 playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears. Classic. The play by play guy could not see the game from the booth.

[BuckSkin]

I can think of more games being cancelled,or alternate outdoor venues involving domes. Just a mention of the potential loss, well move, of games in Minnesota next season.