2014 superbowl goes to NJ!!!!

Data Holmes · May 26 2010, 05:11 AM

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-...0,132110.story

At the annual May meetings, they voted to award a Super Bowl to the New York area, sending the February 2014 game there and turning back bids by Tampa and South Florida. It was a historic moment because there has never been an outdoor Super Bowl in a cold-weather city. The game will be played at the soon-to-open, $1.6-billion home of the Giants and Jets in East Rutherford, N.J.

clint g · May 26 2010, 05:30 AM

Still trying to figure out why the Jersey Jets and Giants keep "New York" in the name

It's so sad

Data Holmes · May 26 2010, 05:46 AM

clint g wrote:

Still trying to figure out why the Jersey Jets and Giants keep "New York" in the name

It's so sad

Because, in reality NJ is really just the "suburbs" of NYC.and Philadelphia when it comes to football.

Mr. Laser Beam · May 26 2010, 05:53 AM

clint g wrote:

Still trying to figure out why the Jersey Jets and Giants keep "New York" in the name

It's so sad

Probably the same reason the Los Angeles Angels (who are not, in fact, located in L.A.) keep that name.

clint g · May 26 2010, 05:56 AM

Mr. Laser Beam wrote:

clint g wrote:

Still trying to figure out why the Jersey Jets and Giants keep "New York" in the name

It's so sad

Probably the same reason the Los Angeles Angels (who are not, in fact, located in L.A.) keep that name.

Always thought that was retarded as well. I mean, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim? Really? But even then, at least its within the same state

Skywalker · May 26 2010, 06:48 AM

clint g wrote:

Mr. Laser Beam wrote:

clint g wrote:

Still trying to figure out why the Jersey Jets and Giants keep "New York" in the name

It's so sad

Probably the same reason the Los Angeles Angels (who are not, in fact, located in L.A.) keep that name.

Always thought that was retarded as well. I mean, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim? Really? But even then, at least its within the same state

It's all about marketing. A team from New York or Los Angeles sounds more marketable even if they might not actually play in New York or Los Angeles.

Renaming the Angels was doubly stupid because the team was contractually obligated to keep 'Anaheim' in their team name, which led to the idiotic "Angels of Anaheim," and because "Los Angeles Angels" sounds bland and repetitive.

Mr. Laser Beam · May 26 2010, 06:54 AM

Oh well, at least the 2014 bowl will get a nice place to play in. The new Meadowlands looks awesome.

Roger Wilco · May 26 2010, 06:55 AM

clint g wrote:

Still trying to figure out why the Jersey Jets and Giants keep "New York" in the name

It's so sad

Well, it sounds better, doesn't it?

Neroon · May 26 2010, 04:29 PM

I am really quite surprised at the amount of vigorous debate over this decision. On the one side you have those who feel the weather should not be a factor at all in the championship game. On the other side, you have folks who feel football was always meant to be played outdoors regardless of the conditions.

Pegaritaville · May 26 2010, 05:26 PM

I kind of like the idea of having an outdoor Super Bowl outside of the sun belt. Even in warm weather cities, there's always a chance that poor weather could come into play, so having the potential for cold weather doesn't seem like that big of a deal to me.

Sheep · May 26 2010, 05:45 PM

The argument that the Superbowl should be played in optimal conditions is retarded, as is the argument that this somehow works against southern/dome teams. Bears/Colts in rainy Miami a few years ago sure worked out well for the Bears, didn't it? Considering a large part of the season is played in less than optimal weather, I don't think the Superbowl should be any exception.

Mr. Laser Beam · May 26 2010, 08:36 PM

Football's been played in the rain and snow for a hundred years. Why should this be any different? The new stadium deserves a Super Bowl.

Neroon · May 26 2010, 08:41 PM

Deserves? Hardly. Could make good use of, definitely.

Data Holmes · May 26 2010, 08:43 PM

Where did that poll come from?

Neroon · May 26 2010, 08:49 PM

I had created a thread with the poll, without noticing that there was another similar thread already in place. The threads were merged earlier this afternoon, and the poll was ported over with the newer thread.

View Poll Results: Do you agree with the NFL's decision?
Yes - the better team will win no matter what the weather is like	16	88.89%
No - the championship shoudl always be played in optimum conditions	2	11.11%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

May 26 2010, 05:30 AM	#2
clint g Admiral Location: Afghanistan	Re: 2014 superbowl goes to NJ!!!! Still trying to figure out why the Jersey Jets and Giants keep "New York" in the name It's so sad __________________ It's nothing personal, just business

May 26 2010, 06:54 AM	#7
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: 2014 superbowl goes to NJ!!!! Oh well, at least the 2014 bowl will get a nice place to play in. The new Meadowlands looks awesome. __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

May 26 2010, 04:29 PM	#9
Neroon Memory and awareness Location: On my ship the Rocinante, wheeling thru the galaxy	NFL Approves NY/NJ for 2014 Super Bowl I am really quite surprised at the amount of vigorous debate over this decision. On the one side you have those who feel the weather should not be a factor at all in the championship game. On the other side, you have folks who feel football was always meant to be played outdoors regardless of the conditions. __________________ “You break through the veil whenever you strap on a sword or chant the ancient verses. You escape when you write a poem or a tale that brings beauty into the world. You are set free whenever you love—even those who believe you’re crazy." ~ Jef Murray, 'Seer: A Wizard's Journal'

May 26 2010, 05:26 PM	#10
Pegaritaville Vice Admiral Location: On the 'Croix	Re: NFL Approves NY/NJ for 2014 Super Bowl I kind of like the idea of having an outdoor Super Bowl outside of the sun belt. Even in warm weather cities, there's always a chance that poor weather could come into play, so having the potential for cold weather doesn't seem like that big of a deal to me.

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May 26 2010, 05:45 PM	#11
Sheep Vice Admiral Location: Chicago	Re: NFL Approves NY/NJ for 2014 Super Bowl The argument that the Superbowl should be played in optimal conditions is retarded, as is the argument that this somehow works against southern/dome teams. Bears/Colts in rainy Miami a few years ago sure worked out well for the Bears, didn't it? Considering a large part of the season is played in less than optimal weather, I don't think the Superbowl should be any exception. __________________ Hating the anti-intellectual movement since before it was actually a movement.

May 26 2010, 08:36 PM	#12
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: 2014 superbowl goes to NJ!!!! Football's been played in the rain and snow for a hundred years. Why should this be any different? The new stadium deserves a Super Bowl. __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

May 26 2010, 08:41 PM	#13
Neroon Memory and awareness Location: On my ship the Rocinante, wheeling thru the galaxy	Re: 2014 superbowl goes to NJ!!!! Deserves? Hardly. Could make good use of, definitely. __________________ “You break through the veil whenever you strap on a sword or chant the ancient verses. You escape when you write a poem or a tale that brings beauty into the world. You are set free whenever you love—even those who believe you’re crazy." ~ Jef Murray, 'Seer: A Wizard's Journal'

May 26 2010, 08:43 PM	#14
Data Holmes Admiral Location: Elitist Social Darwinist	Re: 2014 superbowl goes to NJ!!!! Where did that poll come from? __________________ Only solitary men know the full joys of friendship. Others have their family; but to a solitary and an exile his friends are everything. -Willa Cather SHADOWS ON THE ROCK

May 26 2010, 08:49 PM	#15
Neroon Memory and awareness Location: On my ship the Rocinante, wheeling thru the galaxy	Re: 2014 superbowl goes to NJ!!!! I had created a thread with the poll, without noticing that there was another similar thread already in place. The threads were merged earlier this afternoon, and the poll was ported over with the newer thread. __________________ “You break through the veil whenever you strap on a sword or chant the ancient verses. You escape when you write a poem or a tale that brings beauty into the world. You are set free whenever you love—even those who believe you’re crazy." ~ Jef Murray, 'Seer: A Wizard's Journal'