Deadline to announce move to Detroit ??????????????

[Nextmanup]

  On 11/16/2022 at 11:09 PM, MiltonWaddams said:

I used to work in that mausoleum. Love the city, hate the stadium.

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I've been in there many times over the years for baseball, and the annual auto show.

 

It's an interesting piece of engineering, but it SUCKS as a venue for anything.  

[ArtVandalay]

  On 11/16/2022 at 10:38 PM, Limeaid said:

 

NFL has stated in past that Syracuse stadium is not suitable for a NFL game.

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That's ridiculous, they play 8 games a year in Detroit.

Edited November 16, 2022 by ArtVandalay

[Beck Water]

  On 11/16/2022 at 10:27 PM, LabattBlue said:

I know, but am not saying.  

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John?  John Wawrow, is that you?

[Nextmanup]

  On 11/16/2022 at 11:41 PM, ArtVandalay said:

That's ridiculous, they play 8 games a year in Detroit.

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Is that the same sort of dome?

The Carrier Dome (or whatever they call it now) is one of those weird things where the roof is a flexible fabric of sorts and it's help up with internal air pressure; if you open all the doors the roof will deflate.

 

Maybe that has something to do with it?  Is that how Detroit is?

 

 

[ArtVandalay]

  On 11/16/2022 at 11:45 PM, Nextmanup said:

Is that the same sort of dome?

The Carrier Dome (or whatever they call it now) is one of those weird things where the roof is a flexible fabric of sorts and it's help up with internal air pressure; if you open all the doors the roof will deflate.

 

Maybe that has something to do with it?  Is that how Detroit is?

 

 

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I'm just saying Detroit is a ****hole.

[The Firebaugh Kid]

I think we need to add more question marks to this thread title if we REALLLLLY wanna know.

[ArtVandalay]

So... we are in the process of designing a new stadium... we chose not to have a dome or retractable roof. Now we have a storm and are talking about moving a game, again? 

 

This is a really bad look. Honestly with how bad the weather and snowfall can get to make the stadium unplayable leading up to a game it's inexcusable we aren't designing a retractable roof to protect the playing surface and stadium. 

 

We should have that roof closed then open prior to gametime unless weather is so severe we need it closed for the game. 

[VaMilBill]

  On 11/17/2022 at 12:12 AM, ArtVandalay said:

So... we are in the process of designing a new stadium... we chose not to have a dome or retractable roof. Now we have a storm and are talking about moving a game, again? 

 

This is a really bad look. Honestly with how bad the weather and snowfall can get to make the stadium unplayable leading up to a game it's inexcusable we aren't designing a retractable roof to protect the playing surface and stadium. 

 

We should have that roof closed then open prior to gametime unless weather is so severe we need it closed for the game. 

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Game can be playable in any weather outside of lightning. It’s getting people to and from the stadium. It has nothing to do with dome vs no dome

[BillStime]

  On 11/17/2022 at 12:12 AM, ArtVandalay said:

So... we are in the process of designing a new stadium... we chose not to have a dome or retractable roof. Now we have a storm and are talking about moving a game, again? 

 

This is a really bad look. Honestly with how bad the weather and snowfall can get to make the stadium unplayable leading up to a game it's inexcusable we aren't designing a retractable roof to protect the playing surface and stadium. 

 

We should have that roof closed then open prior to gametime unless weather is so severe we need it closed for the game. 

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And built in the city… just like Tottenham.

 

 

 

[SirAndrew]

  On 11/16/2022 at 11:09 PM, MiltonWaddams said:

I used to work in that mausoleum. Love the city, hate the stadium.

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The stadium definitely lends itself to the mausoleum feel, but I think Toronto sports fans have a lot to do with it. The SkyDome is rocking during the MLB playoffs, but Toronto fans are typically indifferent. 

[Seventeen]

  On 11/16/2022 at 10:28 PM, Draconator said:

Double header. Bills vs Lions at 12:30, Bills vs. Browns at 7:00

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Case pitching the night cap ? 

[SirAndrew]

  On 11/16/2022 at 11:45 PM, Nextmanup said:

Is that the same sort of dome?

The Carrier Dome (or whatever they call it now) is one of those weird things where the roof is a flexible fabric of sorts and it's help up with internal air pressure; if you open all the doors the roof will deflate.

 

Maybe that has something to do with it?  Is that how Detroit is?

 

 

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I think Syracuse put a new roof on several years ago. It’s some type of metal-fabric that’s supported by arches. It’s no longer air supported. I think the old air supported roof was one of the last of its kind. The old Minneapolis dome used to have the same setup if I’m not mistaken. 

[frostbitmic]

  On 11/17/2022 at 12:12 AM, ArtVandalay said:

So... we are in the process of designing a new stadium... we chose not to have a dome or retractable roof. Now we have a storm and are talking about moving a game, again? 

 

This is a really bad look. Honestly with how bad the weather and snowfall can get to make the stadium unplayable leading up to a game it's inexcusable we aren't designing a retractable roof to protect the playing surface and stadium. 

 

We should have that roof closed then open prior to gametime unless weather is so severe we need it closed for the game. 

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Isn't Orchard Park also in the heart of the lake snow zone ?

[ExiledInIllinois]

  On 11/16/2022 at 11:05 PM, TBBills said:

I heard Miami said we could play there and can have the home side.

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I wanna see Tua turned into a flash frozen vegetable.  Hope it snows 7 feet on December 18th!

 

 

[ArtVandalay]

  On 11/17/2022 at 12:20 AM, VaMilBill said:

Game can be playable in any weather outside of lightning. It’s getting people to and from the stadium. It has nothing to do with dome vs no dome

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No way dude, it's also about clearing the stadium out and making it accessible with a playable field. 

 

The team pays fans $10/hr or whatever to help shovel out to make the games happen in this lol

 

You protect the playing surface and stadium with a retractable roof you can plow the lots easily. 

[SirAndrew]

  On 11/17/2022 at 12:30 AM, frostbitmic said:

Isn't Orchard Park also in the heart of the lake snow zone ?

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That’s the main issue, dome or not. Drive a few miles north, and it’s likely travel won’t be impossible, even if there is a decent amount of snow. I remember visiting family in North Buffalo while the Weather Channel discussed how travel in “Buffalo” was a no go. With that said, they are saying this storm might hit the entire area quite hard. 

Edited November 17, 2022 by SirAndrew

[Ethan in Cleveland]

  On 11/17/2022 at 12:12 AM, ArtVandalay said:

So... we are in the process of designing a new stadium... we chose not to have a dome or retractable roof. Now we have a storm and are talking about moving a game, again? 

 

This is a really bad look. Honestly with how bad the weather and snowfall can get to make the stadium unplayable leading up to a game it's inexcusable we aren't designing a retractable roof to protect the playing surface and stadium. 

 

We should have that roof closed then open prior to gametime unless weather is so severe we need it closed for the game. 

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Way too expensive.  Just build a dome

[4merper4mer]

  On 11/17/2022 at 12:12 AM, ArtVandalay said:

So... we are in the process of designing a new stadium... we chose not to have a dome or retractable roof. Now we have a storm and are talking about moving a game, again? 

 

This is a really bad look. Honestly with how bad the weather and snowfall can get to make the stadium unplayable leading up to a game it's inexcusable we aren't designing a retractable roof to protect the playing surface and stadium. 

 

We should have that roof closed then open prior to gametime unless weather is so severe we need it closed for the game. 

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If Miami had a dome would they play during a hurricane?  For Pete’s sake a cancellation would be about people getting in and out safely and a dome does bupkus for that.

[ExiledInIllinois]

  On 11/17/2022 at 12:32 AM, SirAndrew said:

That’s the main issue, dome or not. Drive a few miles north, and it’s likely travel won’t be impossible, even if there is a decent amount of snow. I remember visiting family in North Buffalo while the Weather Channel discussed how travel in “Buffalo” was a no go. With that said, they are saying this storm might hit the entire area quite hard. 

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During Snowvember they were still raking leaves in Niagara County 

 

I know... @BringBackFergy doesn't want me to school everyone on the meaning of "microclimate." Don't make me go there!😉 

[ArtVandalay]

  On 11/17/2022 at 12:53 AM, 4merper4mer said:

If Miami had a dome would they play during a hurricane?  For Pete’s sake a cancellation would be about people getting in and out safely and a dome does bupkus for that.

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Current weather reports have no snow on Sunday, it's the fact the stadium will be unplayable. Current weather reports have 1-3 inches on Saturday and nothing on Sunday.  The heavy stuff his Thursday according to Weather.Com right now. 

 

It's about clearing and removing snow in time, which a retractable roof does wonders for.

 

With all the money the team makes its honestly embarrassing they got to pay fans $15/hr to shovel in order to get the stadium ready to play.