Could Hurricane Wilma Result in Extra Home Game?

AZChief · 10-19-2005, 02:36 AM

Obviously, my first concern is with the residents in Florida. However, this is a Chiefs board so I think it's "pc" to discuss the Hurricane's ramifications on our team.

Current forecasts have the Hurricane hitting Southwestern Florida on Sat. morning with the effects hitting Miami shortly thereafter.

http://www.weather.com/maps/news/atl...=wxcenter_maps

Given the devastation in New Orleans and the gulf coast, it is unlikely the NFL would go ahead with this game as planned should the Hurricane follows the projected path.

An obvious place to hold the game would be Arrowhead. After all, the Giants have an extra home game because of Katrina and the fact the Alamodome couldn't be prepared in time for the Saints. Additionally, by moving the game to Arrowhead the teams would not have to try to make up a game which would be difficult to schedule...

Just a random thought by someone who can't sleep..

AZ

**jAZ** · 10-19-2005, 02:42 AM

After all the crap that the NFL got for having the Saint's play a "home game" against the Giants in Giants stadium, I can't imagine they are looking to repeat that disaster.

But I can't think of a better alternative.

Calcountry · 10-19-2005, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

After all the crap that the NFL got for having the Saint's play a "home game" against the Giants in Giants stadium, I can't imagine they are looking to repeat that disaster.

But I can't think of a better alternative.

Sure you can, how about Wildcat stadium in Tucson? Just tell them to bear down.

tk13 · 10-19-2005, 02:46 AM

This has been brought up about 30 times today, and everybody seems to have a different opinion. Personally, I think there's no way that they move it to Arrowhead. I really don't want them to either, don't want to hear the rest of the division whine and watch our team get blasted up and down on ESPN for hosting an extra game. Katrina was extraordinary circumstances, and the last time a hurricane hit Florida during an NFL game they just moved the Dolphins game up a day. I imagine the game would just be moved to a different date.

KChiefsQT · 10-19-2005, 02:50 AM

I hope they do move it to Arrowhead. Who gives a fugg what everyone will say about it being unfair. We'd have home-field advantage and wouldn't have to travel to the shit hole of Florida.

**BigMeatballDave** · 10-19-2005, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kchiefsqt

I hope they do move it to Arrowhead. Who gives a fugg what everyone will say about it being unfair. We'd have home-field advantage and wouldn't have to travel to the shit hole of Florida.

I like this reply...

Miles · 10-19-2005, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I imagine the game would just be moved to a different date.

Yeah a day early or late depending on the storm seems to be the most likely solution if any change needs to be made. I remember them moving a game to saturday the last time this happened.

jcl-kcfan2 · 10-19-2005, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Yeah a day early or late depending on the storm seems to be the most likely solution if any change needs to be made. I remember them moving a game to saturday the last time this happened.

It's supposed to hit on sat., so no day early.

It's supposed to be a Cat4 or 5, so no day later.

You have to look at the infrastructure of southern Fla. being shut-down.

They need to start Evacuating So.Fla. now and schedule the Chiefs game for Arrowhead.

Is there any plan in place in the NFL for "make-up games"?

KChiefs1 · 10-19-2005, 09:30 AM

Jacksonville & Tampa Bay are on bye, but won't the hurricane effect those cities too?

Carolina might be a good choice too....but I think Arrowhead is the place to have the game!

B_Ambuehl · 10-19-2005, 09:42 AM

Well if they use the same thinking they used with the saints ($$) the he game should be in KC. I bet you won't get more then 30,000 miami fans in atlanta.

htismaqe · 10-19-2005, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Jacksonville & Tampa Bay are on bye, but won't the hurricane effect those cities too?

Carolina might be a good choice too....but I think Arrowhead is the place to have the game!

Tampa would most assuredly be affected by gametime on Sunday. Jacksonville will be affected at some point, but the question is when.

Lurch · 10-19-2005, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

This has been brought up about 30 times today, and everybody seems to have a different opinion. Personally, I think there's no way that they move it to Arrowhead. I really don't want them to either, don't want to hear the rest of the division whine and watch our team get blasted up and down on ESPN for hosting an extra game. Katrina was extraordinary circumstances, and the last time a hurricane hit Florida during an NFL game they just moved the Dolphins game up a day. I imagine the game would just be moved to a different date.

Yup.

Mr. Krab · 10-19-2005, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I really don't want them to either, don't want to hear the rest of the division whine and watch our team get blasted up and down on ESPN for hosting an extra game.

Nothing like putting your own confort ahead of improving your team's chance to win. If it gives the Chiefs a little edge, i'd gladly put up with the ESPN grief.

tk13 · 10-19-2005, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Krab's

Nothing like putting your own confort ahead of improving your team's chance to win. If it gives the Chiefs a little edge, i'd gladly put up with the ESPN grief.

If we get it moved to a neutral site, we've already won that battle. We'd only have 7 true road games. If we can't win a neutral site game against the rebuilding Dolphins, we don't deserve to have it in Arrowhead anyway... plus "my comfort" goes beyond the ESPN stuff, I would personally feel a little petty in saying "well I hope this hurricane that's probably going to destroy lives leads to an extra home game for my football team." But that's just me, everybody is different.

chiefqueen · 10-19-2005, 05:05 AM

The NFL needs to do something................today, please!!

10-19-2005, 02:36 AM	Topic Starter
AZChief Starter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Casino cash: $10005025	Could Hurricane Wilma Result in Extra Home Game? Obviously, my first concern is with the residents in Florida. However, this is a Chiefs board so I think it's "pc" to discuss the Hurricane's ramifications on our team. Current forecasts have the Hurricane hitting Southwestern Florida on Sat. morning with the effects hitting Miami shortly thereafter. http://www.weather.com/maps/news/atl...=wxcenter_maps Given the devastation in New Orleans and the gulf coast, it is unlikely the NFL would go ahead with this game as planned should the Hurricane follows the projected path. An obvious place to hold the game would be Arrowhead. After all, the Giants have an extra home game because of Katrina and the fact the Alamodome couldn't be prepared in time for the Saints. Additionally, by moving the game to Arrowhead the teams would not have to try to make up a game which would be difficult to schedule... Just a random thought by someone who can't sleep.. AZ
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tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1452500	This has been brought up about 30 times today, and everybody seems to have a different opinion. Personally, I think there's no way that they move it to Arrowhead. I really don't want them to either, don't want to hear the rest of the division whine and watch our team get blasted up and down on ESPN for hosting an extra game. Katrina was extraordinary circumstances, and the last time a hurricane hit Florida during an NFL game they just moved the Dolphins game up a day. I imagine the game would just be moved to a different date.
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