UKBillFan Posted January 14 Posted January 14 6 minutes ago, zow2 said: I haven’t read the whole thread, is there some substantiated report that the game would be moved to Tuesday? Seems like a lot of posts about that. I thought Monday was calling for 1-3 inches and only 10-20 winds decreasing the closer we get to evening… which seems like a normal wintry day in WNY not whiteout blizzard conditions. Monday and Tuesday's conditions seem to be similar so I don't get the idea behind pushing it back another day. Quote
Rockinon Posted January 14 Posted January 14 6 minutes ago, zow2 said: I haven’t read the whole thread, is there some substantiated report that the game would be moved to Tuesday? Seems like a lot of posts about that. I thought Monday was calling for 1-3 inches and only 10-20 winds decreasing the closer we get to evening… which seems like a normal wintry day in WNY not whiteout blizzard conditions. It's not game time weather that is at issue. It's getting the previous day's mess cleaned up in time for travelers to the game, including the Steelers team. 2 Quote
Low Positive Posted January 14 Posted January 14 2 minutes ago, UKBillFan said: Monday and Tuesday's conditions seem to be similar so I don't get the idea behind pushing it back another day. The problem is clearing the roads and stadium. 1 Quote
TheWei44 Posted January 14 Posted January 14 2 minutes ago, UKBillFan said: Monday and Tuesday's conditions seem to be similar so I don't get the idea behind pushing it back another day. Think the only way it's moved to Tuesday is if the stadium isn't cleared in time and/or Steelers can't get to game. The latter seems unlikely but who knows re the former! 1 Quote
njbuff Posted January 14 Posted January 14 2 minutes ago, Low Positive said: The problem is clearing the roads and stadium. I would think WNY are masters at clearing roads if the weather calms down a little. 1 Quote
Commish Posted January 14 Posted January 14 So, does the team practice today, in any capacity? The Steelers are together, flying in in two hours, taking a bus, then together at the hotel. What about us? Quote
bills6969 Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Only would get moved to Tuesday if Pitt can’t get in today Quote
Beast Posted January 14 Posted January 14 8 minutes ago, bills6969 said: Only would get moved to Tuesday if Pitt can’t get in today I have to believe there is a legitimate chance they can’t. 1 Quote
vincec Posted January 14 Posted January 14 With playoff games getting later and later, Buffalo refusing to build a dome, and the Panthers stinking for the foreseeable future, I propose the Bills reach a deal to play their playoff games in Charlotte for the next 10 years. 1 Quote
stevewin Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Curious - does anyone know about who clears the lots? Do the Bills pay private contractors and is the amount of equipment they have limited? Would they potentially be working overnight as well as tomorrow Quote
Johnnycage46 Posted January 14 Posted January 14 4 minutes ago, vincec said: With playoff games getting later and later, Buffalo refusing to build a dome, and the Panthers stinking for the foreseeable future, I propose the Bills reach a deal to play their playoff games in Charlotte for the next 10 years. The game being moved had zero to fo with the stadium or field...it's about travel to and from the game. 1 Quote
bills6969 Posted January 14 Posted January 14 9 minutes ago, Beast said: I have to believe there is a legitimate chance they can’t. Not sure. Sounds like the snow is supposed to taper off later. They could also just drive up. Only 3 hours 1 Quote
PBF81 Posted January 14 Posted January 14 2 minutes ago, bills6969 said: Not sure. Sounds like the snow is supposed to taper off later. They could also just drive up. Only 3 hours I'm tellin' ya, this talk of flying to Rochester etc., it would take far less time to simply drive from Pittsburgh to Buffalo. In the meantime, the Steelers actually have an advantage since their players can get to their practice facility, so I don't want to hear any crying from them when they're discussing why they lost. 2 Quote
KellyToTasker Posted January 14 Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Warcodered said: Why the hell did the #2 seed get put in a position to have 1 day less rest from the start anyway? Ratings. 1 Quote
zow2 Posted January 14 Posted January 14 33 minutes ago, TheWei44 said: Think the only way it's moved to Tuesday is if the stadium isn't cleared in time and/or Steelers can't get to game. The latter seems unlikely but who knows re the former! Right, if they can get the stadium clear enough and the Steelers, NFL staff, etc can make it in, the game will be held. Not every foot of roadway and parking lot will be cleared. Parts of the Thruway and 219 may still be a mess… likely a few thousand fans will be eating their digital tickets. I think the show will have to go on, unfortunately for the fans that won’t be able to make it. 1 Quote
Success Posted January 14 Posted January 14 1 minute ago, Warcodered said: I've heard opposing fans bring up D-Day a few times over the past day. I mean....really? Comparing a football game to one of the most impactful military events in world history? That said - the tweet above is hilarious, and I didn't realize that about D-Day. 2 Quote
ColoradoBills Posted January 14 Posted January 14 4 minutes ago, Warcodered said: David should of listen better in US History class. Then again, most Americans don't know our history either. Quote
Nextmanup Posted January 14 Posted January 14 4 minutes ago, KellyToTasker said: Ratings. It's kind of funny. It's like some fans think the NFL is doing things based on what makes sense, or what is kind, or reasonable, or fair. The answer to any question about why the NFL did something is always going to be the same from now until Doomsday.....MONEY. Money=ratings=viewership=etc. Why in the world do you think we still have 3 pre-season football games, more teams in the playoffs, and 17 games? That's right. Money. 1 Quote
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