Cold Bowl

With the announcement of the 2014 Super Bowl being held in New York Jets’ and Giants’ new $1.7 billon Meadowlands Stadium, there were many fans and players chilly toward the idea. The Meadowlands beat out Miami, Tampa to host the 48th Super Bowl making it the first time the big game will be played outside in a cold weather city. The game is expected to bring in $550 million to the New York City area, which will give New York and New Jersey area extreme media attention on Feb. 2 (expected date of Super Bowl XLVIII).
Many fans and critics may be against the whole idea of weather becoming a deciding factor on who will win, but I think some people are being too drastic. Cold weather football is where the sport grew up. As the New York mayor, Michael Bloomberg, said “This isn’t beach volleyball. It’s football.” Some of our most memorable sports games have been in cold weather such as 2001 AFC Divisional game with the Patriots and Raiders (Tuck rule). I understand that viewers want to see the biggest game of the year if not the biggest championship in all of sports with nice weather displaying pure talent and nothing less, but if it’s cold, it’s cold, deal with it. This is the biggest game of the year and both teams have worked so hard to get here, why wouldn’t they give anything less than 110%? Don’t make excuses, make it happen. Every player on the gridiron has to adjust to the weather conditions, so it’s pretty equal in my eyes. Some teams may have an advantage if they were to make it the Super Bowl 42 because they are accustomed to the weather, but there are always advantages and disadvantages in a game whether it is weather or skill level.
Another valid point that has been discussed is the fans actually coming to the game. Is that a real question?! “REAL” fans of football will attend this game. “If” the weather is supposed to be cold that evening, fans in attendance can simply dress warmer and still enjoy. This is game is the biggest game on America’s sports calendar and people dare think that attendance will be mediocre. This game has already made history with its location and may even make history in the game itself. If I had the chance to go, you wouldn’t have to ask me twice. I think this Super Bowl is great for the league and in the end’s it pro’s will outweigh the negatives.