The Senator Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 I highly doubt it. The Super Bowl is a week-long event, now even two weeks. The NFL does not want people commuting from Niagara Falls to Buffalo each day, let alone across the border. JDG 619655[/snapback] Actually, it would be from Niagara Falls to Orchard Park - but you're right...the NFL wouldn't even want people commuting from Buffalo to Orchard Park every day, and neither would the folks who live on Big Tree Rd! Don'tcha see??? That's why the RV-thing is soo perfect...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 These topics seem to come up every so often and always get a bunch of attention. Don't get me wrong, I love WNY but people that don't live there or haven't spent time there generally have a pretty negative image of what it's like. To them it’s “lots of snow, chicken wings, and a crappy economy". All the ideas of how Buffalo could get a SB are fun to entertain, but anyone who really thinks it’s a possibility (anytime soon at least) needs to take a step back and think realistically. Aside from the more obvious logistical questions about infrastructure, hotels, stadium amenities, etc. just think about the weather's effect on the week of events leading up to the SB. Are people going to want to be stepping over muddy snow banks to get into stores, restaurants, or bars? Do you see ESPN and other media outlets reporting live outside as a snow plows and salt trucks blow by? That's just one little thing that could have a HUGE effect on the pre SB "partying" and buildup. Bottom line: it's fun to think about what it'd be like, but as many have said, Buffalo lacks the most basic necessities to host a SB. Hotel rooms, transportation and entertainment have to be plentiful AND already present. Where would all the $ come from to make all the adequate changes that would need to be made? Even if the basic requirements were met, (unfortunately) Buffalo does not have the image that would be required to "sell" hosting a global event like the SB to the rest of the league. Like it or not, the Super Bowl is about much more than football now and Buffalo would struggle to produce all the necessary "extras". I see KC having many of the same problems and would be shocked if the SB actually happens there. ...rant for the week over
sfladave Posted March 7, 2006 Author Posted March 7, 2006 Buzz Kill! If the World Series, Stanley Cup and NBA finals can be played on the teams home ballpark, ice and court, why not the home field?
The Senator Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 Buzz Kill! If the World Series, Stanley Cup and NBA finals can be played on the teams home ballpark, ice and court, why not the home field? 619688[/snapback] Just a hunch...those are all multi-game series where each team gets home field for several games, whereas the SB is a one-time shot and the home field would be deemed too much of an advantage. If Cigarette-Smoking-Guy were still around, you'd hear him say, "Buffalo doesn't get the Superbowl...not while I'm still alive." Buffalo has about as much chance of hosting the big game as Marv Levy has becoming GM - hey, wait a minute...
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