Could Hurricane Wilma Result in Extra Home Game? - Page 5

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

Alton deFlat · 10-19-2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Andoverer

This scenario reminds me of several years back when the Seattle Kingdome was damaged and the Mariners couldn't play at home vs. the Royals. The games ended up being played in KC and it was general admission prices and open seating as I recall for the weekend series. I'd be all for that especially if it was first come first served no season passes necessary.

I was there and sat behind home plate.

**luv** · 10-19-2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefDave

That seems like a logical idea. Heh, and coming from a Donkey fan...

Denver has a bye this week, don't they? We could go win in their stadium.

Calcountry · 10-19-2005, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SLAG02

The Dimpled and Hanging Chads would Rule against us

I don't know about Chads, but according to Rhonda Moss, we have a hanging Jerod.

RedDread · 10-19-2005, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bunnytrdr

I don't know about Chads, but according to Rhonda Moss, we have a hanging Jerod.

t3h ghey is spreading...

DJJasonp · 10-19-2005, 02:07 PM

Wasnt there a similar situation pretty recently where the game was moved and they ended up playing in an empty stadium?

SLAG · 10-19-2005, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DJJasonp

Wasnt there a similar situation pretty recently where the game was moved and they ended up playing in an empty stadium?

I will not let my chiefs play in an empty stadium

I will be there If i have to

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.

Sam · 10-19-2005, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DJJasonp

Wasnt there a similar situation pretty recently where the game was moved and they ended up playing in an empty stadium?

I don't know about 'empty stadium' but the San Diego/Arizona game was moved to Arizona when there were wild fires near San Diego. They were giving away tickets to that game.

DJJasonp · 10-19-2005, 02:49 PM

With all due respect to the potential victims of this storm.....

I hope we dont play on Monday....that would be a disadvantage....especially if we have to turn around and go to the west coast for next week's game.

Frosty · 10-19-2005, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam

I don't know about 'empty stadium' but the San Diego/Arizona game was moved to Arizona when there were wild fires near San Diego. They were giving away tickets to that game.

It was actually against the Dolphins, not Arizona. I remember it was a big deal since it was the first time Seau played against the Chargers.

Sam · 10-19-2005, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by arc

It was actually against the Dolphins, not Arizona. I remember it was a big deal since it was the first time Seau played against the Chargers.

My bad. I just ass-umed that it was Arizona from the game site.

http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20031027_MIA@SD

10-19-2005, 02:36 AM
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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DJJasonp My work speaks for itself!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $1975200	Wasnt there a similar situation pretty recently where the game was moved and they ended up playing in an empty stadium?
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10-19-2005, 02:49 PM	#69
DJJasonp My work speaks for itself!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $1975200	With all due respect to the potential victims of this storm..... I hope we dont play on Monday....that would be a disadvantage....especially if we have to turn around and go to the west coast for next week's game.
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