Punch Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 John Wawrow@john_wawrow16 mins16 minutes ago I would hold off on speculating where this game is going to be played. It has not been decided yet.
Punch Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Ian Rapoport@RapSheet5 mins5 minutes ago #Bills hoping to hear where they’ll play #Jets Monday by tonight. Still no decision between Washington and Detroit.
YoloinOhio Posted November 20, 2014 Author Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) Redskins reporter -->> @NBCdianna: Sources tell me the game will be Monday between the Jets and Bills in Detroit #NFL #Bills #Jets #buffalosnow @NBCdianna: I'm also told the Bills preferred a game outdoors forcing Michael Vick into the elements instead of the controlled climate of Ford Field Edited November 20, 2014 by YoloinOhio
1B4IDie Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 You want it to look like the 1030 Mass getting out while the Noon Mass is waiting? Boy, that would be a clustereff. Oh wait, it's New Jersey, they are all sinners and don't go to Mass The NFL is too scared of people drinking all day.
YoloinOhio Posted November 20, 2014 Author Posted November 20, 2014 @AdamSchefter: NFL said no decision yet where to play NYJ-BUF game but all signs point to Detroit.
BillnutinHouston Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 i think the u of minn stadium had to go through some nfl mandated upgrades before that venue was approved No doubt - lighting, etc.
runner Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 For this Bills fan in Michigan, Detroit would be great!
sir andrew Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 What about the UB Amherst Stadium? 45000 seats.
bbb Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 What about the UB Amherst Stadium? 45000 seats. Good idea!
PromoTheRobot Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) What about the UB Amherst Stadium? 45000 seats. 29K and change actually. I'd have loved to see it in the Carrier Dome. Carrier dome hosting Syracuse Crunch hockey game this weekend. Edited November 20, 2014 by PromoTheRobot
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 Find it kind of amusing that pretty much no mention of Toronto being a possibility. I'm sure the Bills said they don't want to open up that can of worms again. This will create job opportunities for one group of people, Washed up comedians can resurrect all of their 1977 Buffalo snow storm jokes again.
NoSaint Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 You would think special circumstances would come into play. A natural disaster is just that. Didn't the Saints play in San Antonio post Katrina? That was a non NFL venue. Its just a bad situation all around, I know there's no solution that will please everyone. I think your confusing "hosts an nfl team" with "meets nfl minimum requirements to host a team" Carrier done would need renovations to be considered, not a home team 29K and change actually. Carrier dome hosting Syracuse Crunch hockey game this weekend. I believe they said that wouldn't have been an issue.
The Wiz Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 How many fans do you think will show for a Bills/Jets game in Detroit? I realize there are bigger issues here, but it sure does suck that we finally get rid of the Toronto game and here we are with 7 home games again. The storm is supposed to end tonight, I just can't believe they wouldn't be able to clear the snow in 3-4 days time if NFL moved the game to Monday or Tuesday. Well since it technically isn't a Detroit game, I'm sure the guy with the laser pointer has a vendetta. Unless he is banned from the stadium overall.
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 I see Pitt is playing at home on Saturday, likely that's the reason they aren't moving it there as would have seemed to me to been the best choice as closest if anyone did want to make the trip.
YoloinOhio Posted November 21, 2014 Author Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) I see Pitt is playing at home on Saturday, likely that's the reason they aren't moving it there as would have seemed to me to been the best choice as closest if anyone did want to make the trip. Yep - they have 4 HS games on Friday and U of Pitt on Saturday - combined with the fact they have a grass field and they wanted a week to get it back in shape for the next Steelers game and it wouldn't have been feasible. Their field is always crap to begin with. Edited November 21, 2014 by YoloinOhio
Who is Yuri? Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 The Nation's Capitol would be a great venue for this Royal Rumble. Pegula's probably lobbying for Happy Valley.
GunnerBill Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 Oh, you mean like London. Oh wait, you mean like Toronto. NFL will always do whats best for the NFL and not the fans. No reason whatsoever this game shouldn't be in Syracuse. First, it would reduce the travel for the Jets (minimally) and then the Bills. Second, it would allow both teams to actually get their fans into the stadium. Third, the CBS production vans are here and they'd have to travel less. But alas, putting a few dollars more in the pockets of another NFL owner and concessionairre matters more. Protect the $hield. Those stadiums are obviously checked and authorised and told what health and safety features need to be brought up to standard, how the arrangements will work etc etc well beforehand. They haven't got enough time to do that. This situation is quite different and frustrating as it is and horrible as it is to lose a home game safety comes first.
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