[StBernard] Does the "F" stand for "Friggin' stupid?"

[Westley Annis]

I now have to wonder how does the brain of an NFL owner tick.  The Super
Bowl in 2014 now has the opportunity to be played in a sub-freezing
blizzard.  Kinda makes me wonder if the "F" in NFL stands for "Friggin'
stupid".
 
Oh sure, there are some neanderthal football brains out there that are
saying "hey, dey play in cole weatha durin' da season, so why not da Super
Bowl."  The reason for that is the City of Buffalo can't pick up and
relocate.  It's not the city's fault it ended up where it is.  Plus that's
part of a homefield advantage when an opponent has to deal with the elements
of your city's location during the regular season or playoff - plus you've
earned that homefield advantage during the playoffs.  But the Super Bowl's
location is a matter of choice.
 
The idea is to try as much as possible to have the outcome of the game based
on one factor: the ability of each team.  Now weather comes into play which
affects thing players have no control over - like the condition of the field
and how the temperature will affect the ball.  Sure, you could say both
teams are equally affected - but that's not the point of playing on an "even
playing field."
 
The fact is severe weather at one moment can change dramatically just a few
seconds later.  Winds can fluctuate in its gusts by as much as 10 knots
within a couple of seconds during severe winter weather.  Okay, doesn't the
southern locations get rain which impacts the game?  Sure, but rains are a
more common element players frequently contend with - and that doesn't have
as much affect on the ball and its aerodynamics.
 
The bottom line is you don't want anyone walking away from a Super Bowl game
being able to say "if the blizzard's wind gusts would not have picked up in
the last three minutes of the game, the Lions kicker would have easily
reached the crossbar from 28 yards out."  But the NFL owners have now
created that possible scenario that will leave all football fans criticizing
the location.  Don't laugh, winds in severe cold weather can easily blow a
ball back into a kicker's face.  Oh, you were laughing at me imagining
Detroit being in the Super Bowl?  Yeah, I guess that is pretty funny.  Bet
most fans around the league couldn't imagine the Saints either a couple of
years ago.
 
John Scurich