Super Bowl coming to town?

by Ed Valentine on Dec 17, 2009 8:16 PM EST in News Comment 35 comments

The Super Bowl in New York? I won't believe it until it happens.

The NFL has given the go-ahead for the Jets and Giants to bid to host the Super Bowl in early 2014 at their new stadium set to open next fall.

The league is waiving a rule that requires host cities to have a minimum average temperature of 50 degrees for game day or a dome. No decision will be made until next spring

"It's time for the biggest game in football to be played on the biggest stage in the world," Woody Johnson, the Jets, owner, and Jonathan Tisch, the treasurer of the Giants, said in a statement.

"We are confident that the appeal and prestige of the New York City metropolitan region, coupled with the innovative capabilities of our brand-new state-of-the-art facility, can provide a unique and exciting experience for the teams and fans, as well as the entire league and the sport of football. And, of course, we would love to bring the Super Bowl – and its significant economic benefits – to New York and northern New Jersey."

I'm not buying that the league would actually bring its showcase event to a cold-weather climate in the middle of winter. But, I hope I'm wrong.

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HAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

this is not happening. The cold, windy, blistery, wet, damp, and mucky confinds that are the New Jersey Meadowlands really don’t bring the best possible conditions that the NFL looks for to play the super bowl.

It be cool but highly unlikely.

by the caveman on Dec 17, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I love this idea

I am a Giants fan, and would love to see the big game played in the elements. I think teams would have to gameplan accordingly, and it would make for a memorable super bowl.

by B-B-BLUE on Dec 17, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Here's why you can't do it

What if you have a horrible snow storm that weekend, during the game or even before. The NFL has all of those events, NFL expierence and such one of those winter blizards could wreak havoc on the event, why even take that chance. The NFL does not want that. Look at the last two super bowls at retractable roof stadiums in Arizona and Houston. The weather forcast for those days was temps in the high 50’s with a 20% percent chance of rain and they still closed the roofs for both of those games because they were affraid of the weather. Would are they going to do when it’s 33 degrees with 80% chance of ice and snow and 25 mph.winds? Not a chance in hell they do this.

by Landeta on Dec 17, 2009 8:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'm amazed

that the NFL is even allowing a bid from the Giants/Jets on this.

by Ed Valentine on Dec 17, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but

First of all, they’re having a Super Bowl in Indy. Yes, Indianapolis, Indiana. Who the F wants to go there?! Plus the weather blows. And on that note, I was here in Phoenix for our Bowl and was partaking in the NFL experience with cloudy, rainy overall crappy days even here in the PHX.

Yes, I agree they won’t do it, and for obvious reasons, but Indy?! Really?! If they can do it there, with everything one would want to NOT go other than being warm in the stadium itself (driving in a snowstorm/roads, parking, lack of accommodations or anything of interest), why not NYC?

I think, from a financial standpoint, it would be much more successful than one would initially think and on a personal note, shouldn’t the SB be played in places like this? GB, Chicago, NE, Buffalo. I think it should be mandatory! Think of Championships of the past; There would be no sneakers game! That alone should entice them…

"Uh-huh, uh-huh. Okay. Um, can you repeat the part of the stuff where you said all about the...things? Uh… the things?" - Homer Simpson

by GiantSunDevil on Dec 18, 2009 1:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

indy

is a major metropolitan area. its actually a very nice city and pretty easy to get around. there’s more to see and do there than northern new jersey.

by cntrlalt on Dec 18, 2009 4:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

C'mon, cntrialt

More to see and do than Newark? Jersey City? Bayonne?

by blue gonz on Dec 18, 2009 5:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

dare i say

SEACAUCUS???

by cntrlalt on Dec 18, 2009 5:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

There you go

Krajewski for President!

by blue gonz on Dec 18, 2009 6:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

hey stop ripping Jersey

it’s not that bad. Newark is a dump but most of that area is Very nice NYC suburbs. Most of the Giant’s players live in that area

by Landeta on Dec 18, 2009 9:27 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

I was born in Newark,L,

St. Boniface Hosp, grew up in JC. (JS hails from Bayonne.) Last time I was in JC, some parts looked shabbier, others brighter. Most of downtown has been gentrified and those new office buildings make it almost unrecognizable. Stray lived in Montclair, very nice town. I had rich relatives there. When i was a kid, Montclair High had the best football team in the state. Still true?

by blue gonz on Dec 18, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yea Montclair is still pretty good at football

I grew up right next to Montclair in Verona. I now live down in central Jersey in the Princeton area so I have not followed North Jersey HS football in a few years. David Tyree played for Montclair High. My folks were born in Newark, my dad moved to East Orange and my mom was in Bloomfield. I know most of these towns have not aged well at all their all a little run down.

by Landeta on Dec 18, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The rich kids mostly went to private boarding schools

like Exeter and Andover, first going to Montclair Academy until the sixth grade or so. There was a large African-American/’white ethnic community sevicing the millionaires. The kids from that community were the players that made Montclair a powerhouse. I even remember the name of the coach, Clary Anderson.

by blue gonz on Dec 18, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I can just see it:

white-out conditions, players dark shadows at best. It says something about NFL brass.
Can’t define exactly what, but nothing good for sure. Theatrical? Pointless? Throw the guy who thought this idea up out a window and he floats.

by blue gonz on Dec 17, 2009 8:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Woody Johnson

With a name like that he would have to own a team like the Jets!

by greg a on Dec 17, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

i took a tour of the new stadium

the tour , who works for the New Meadowlands Co., said that they would be holding a super bowl
I was very skeptical on the NFL playing a super bowl in Meadowlands esque weather but he said they would have a temporary roof/tarp? or something along those guidelines

by feaglesmvp on Dec 17, 2009 9:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

God forbid football teams have to play OUTSIDE and in the COLD.

Bunch of babies, if you ask me.

I would love for this to happen.

by Jonathan. on Dec 17, 2009 9:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

its not about the players

its about the fans. people who go to the superbowl are not your everyday cold weather fans. they’re fair weather fans who don’t care who’s playing as long as they have a good time.

by cntrlalt on Dec 17, 2009 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

oh....

shoulda just +1’d this.

"It ain't over till its over"---

3rd down + Steve Smith = 1st Down.

by FreeBradshaw on Dec 17, 2009 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd love for it to happen....

but its not.

"It ain't over till its over"---

3rd down + Steve Smith = 1st Down.

by FreeBradshaw on Dec 17, 2009 9:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

This would be great if it happened

As Jon said, what a bunch of babies. Boo hoo, a little snow or ice.

Some of the most memorable games were in adverse conditions. And its not like this is in Green Bay. It isn’t that bad in North Jersey

Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.

When there's a WILL there's a WAY

by Willgfass on Dec 17, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Well I don't think they would be promoting North Jersey

it would be more of a NYC thing. Not that I’m ripping North Jersey I grew up 10 mins from the stadium but NYC would be the draw. I went to college in PA and I’d take North/Central Jersey any day of the week over PA or most states for that matter and I think most people who spent time in NJ would feel the same, Jersey gets such a bad rap it’s ridicoulous.

I believe in 2001 after 9/11 the NFL considered doing this with Giants Stadium and Fed Ex Field for Super Bowl 41 or 44 which both ended up in Miami. I’m not sure which one.

by Landeta on Dec 17, 2009 10:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

PUULEASEEE

These guys make more money in a year than I’ll probably have in my life and they can’t play in the cold and snow? What ever happened to football? I say do it!

by reasons55 on Dec 17, 2009 10:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

it has nothing to do with the players...

actually….

It has everything to do with the fans.

The only people that can afford those high end SB tickets are the rich a-holes.

YOu think a rich-ahole’s gonna sit out in the cold on the 50 yard line? Paying $3000 a ticket?

Its the fans…not the players.

"It ain't over till its over"---

3rd down + Steve Smith = 1st Down.

by FreeBradshaw on Dec 17, 2009 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Think NYers alone would fill the stadium

especially if the Giants were in the game. That would be the greatest SB home field advantage ever.

by Jaybat on Dec 18, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't doubt it...

but, that’s a lot of $$$ for the NYers to shell out.

They do it for Yankee games…but October/November in NY….is NOT February in NY.

"It ain't over till its over"---

3rd down + Steve Smith = 1st Down.

by FreeBradshaw on Dec 18, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think so..

Good point Free…. but …I know a few rich a@#holes and nothing would make them happier than bragging to their buddies about how tough they are for sitting in the cold watching big boys play football.

by reasons55 on Dec 17, 2009 11:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Good Idea...but..

Try and picture what the Meadowlands will look like by the time 2014 hits. Xanadu will be in its 3rd/4th year. The Nets will be out of the Izod Center to make it specifically a concert and entertainment center. The Racetrack (that needs to be fixed up). The train station will make transportation easier for everyone in the metro area. And they are even improving the highways, bypasses, exits, etc. I think the NFL knows the capability Meadowlands has. It would be great for northern NJ and for both organizations.

But the weather will cause this to never happen.

Temporary Dome Anyone??? haha. Jets and Giants can have that “weather edge advantage” during the season and close that baby up for February.

by njdNYG'cuse on Dec 18, 2009 12:02 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think the temp. dome idea...

or unless there is some undiscovered Dome in NY (Carrier Dome in ’Cuse?) capable of housing 80,000 screaming fools…Its just not gonna happen.

The new Giants stadium will look the part…but, its open to the elements.

February in NY is no joke. I’ll tolerate it, but the other thing to add is…I would not tolerate it if it wasn’t the Giants playing in the bowl.

Who the hell would wanna freeze their ass off to go watch the Chargers play the Cardinals in the bowl?

"It ain't over till its over"---

3rd down + Steve Smith = 1st Down.

by FreeBradshaw on Dec 18, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It'll never happen

by FrankB0318 on Dec 18, 2009 12:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think we'll see the Olympics in Cuba first than a SB in NY!

by Hootman on Dec 18, 2009 12:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Ask yourself this question if you think a SB in New York is a good idea...

Assuming money was not an issue (and the Giants weren’t involved) would you rather:

1) Spend $1000 to freeze your ass off for 5+ hours at the Super Bowl

2) Spend $1000 to rent out a room at a bar, throw a kickass Super Bowl party with all your friends, unlimited food and a huge TV.

For me, there’s not even a reasonable debate, I wouldn’t want to sit outside in the dead of winter even if the Super Bowl tickets were free. NFL games in person aren’t the best experience anyway, I can’t imagine sitting there in early February.

The only way you can support the idea is if you’re willing to go to the game. I know plenty of people who have been to the Super Bowl, and they all say the same thing: the game is the worst part of Super Bowl week, and that’s even in perfect weather conditions.

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by New York Sports Jerk on Dec 18, 2009 12:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Personally, it wouldn't be worth it overall

Though i would like to experience an NFL game just once, the SB would be an afterthought. Money aside, it comes down to viewing the game live, that doesn’t feel right. For an example, i went to a MLB game and was a few rows up from the right field foul line, but it’s the fact that looking to your left, and on occasion over someone else’s shoulder, uh, well this is a lot different than sitting at home! Besides, the players are microscopic from certain vantage points and this goes without saying about details of plays!

by Hootman on Dec 18, 2009 2:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs