Was it cold at Arrowhead Sunday? - Page 3

**Skip Towne** · 12-05-2005, 09:13 PM

It looked cold on TV. Just how cold was it?

ZootedGranny · 12-05-2005, 10:46 PM

I had on 3 pairs of socks, some winter boots, gloves, sweatpants under some jeans, 2 long sleeve t-shirts under a sweater under a jersey under a coat with a hood and a stocking cap on top of that...not even my pure rage yelling at shit talking Bronco fans kept me warm.

Then again, I was sitting in the surface of Jupiter seats (317, row 43) and was getting raped on two sides by wind.

Still, I instantly felt about 20 degrees warmer after the win.

**Skip Towne** · 12-05-2005, 10:56 PM

Most football fields run north and south. Presumably because the prevailing winds blow north-south. An east-west field would be subject to cross winds. Not good for passing a football. But Arrowhead calls their endzones east and west. They really aren't. While I was a season ticket holder (a REAL fan), I never could get my bearings in that stadium. So I took a compass with me one time. The stadium actually runs SW to NE. The tunnel end is the SW endzone. Anytime I see a picture or TV shot of Arrowhead, I look for the tunnel to get my bearings. The tunnel is also on the Chiefs side of the field. The main TV camera shots are from the Chiefs (tunnel) side of the field. Without the tunnel, I can't tell one side of the stadium from the other. Oh, also, Tony DiPardo's little bandstand is on the tunnel end of the stadium. That helps sometimes. Also, I think the club level (gold seats) only run along the tunnel end and not around the entire stadium. This is all from memory and I haven't been in Arrowhead in almost 20 years. I hope they haven't moved anything. If I've got anything wrong, please feel free to correct me. In 1987, the concourses were plenty wide enough and there were plenty of restrooms. But they rarely had "crowds" of more than 20,000 people. THANK YOU JACK STEADMAN AND JIM SCHAAF.

carlos3652 · 12-05-2005, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ZootedGranny

I had on 3 pairs of socks, some winter boots, gloves, sweatpants under some jeans, 2 long sleeve t-shirts under a sweater under a jersey under a coat with a hood and a stocking cap on top of that...not even my pure rage yelling at shit talking Bronco fans kept me warm.

Then again, I was sitting in the surface of Jupiter seats (317, row 43) and was getting raped on two sides by wind.

Still, I instantly felt about 20 degrees warmer after the win.

Zoot I feel your pain I was in 317 row 19... you were higher than me but I was effin cold...

**Skip Towne** · 12-05-2005, 11:04 PM

While watching on TV, I could see players on the sidelines take their helmets off and steam was rolling off their heads.

Stinger · 12-05-2005, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

While watching on TV, I could see players on the sidelines take their helmets off and steam was rolling off their heads.

That was just the Donks DB trying to cool off after they kept getting toasted

WilliamTheIrish · 12-05-2005, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Naw..good clothing. Really, if you are well prepared, its not bad. The key to staying warm is your feet, your hands, and your head. You can layer your clothes all you want but it won't meet shit if your feet are cold.

Absolutely. My feet would constantly keep me from enjoying games in Nov, Dec, Jan when I was a season ticket holder. One year an opposing fan sitting next to me, suggested that I sneak a small square of carpet in and put it under my feet. Worked like a charm. Would sneak it through by placing it in the back of my coat.

Keeping that small distance between your feet and that cold concrete worked wonders. Also kept a pair of socks in my jacket. Changed my socks at halftime. Never had a problem again.

**Skip Towne** · 12-05-2005, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

While watching on TV, I could see players on the sidelines take their helmets off and steam was rolling off their heads.

Also, when LJ took himself out for that crucial 3rd and 1, they showed him on the bench huffing and puffing. You could see the steam with every breath he took. He was gassed. I always laugh when folks try to tell us about certain plays because "they were there". You can see much more of the game on TV than you can by being there.

Hammock Parties · 12-05-2005, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Absolutely. My feet would constantly keep me from enjoying games in Nov, Dec, Jan when I was a season ticket holder. One year an opposing fan sitting next to me, suggested that I sneak a small square of carpet in and put it under my feet. Worked like a charm. Would sneak it through by placing it in the back of my coat.

Keeping that small distance between your feet and that cold concrete worked wonders. Also kept a pair of socks in my jacket. Changed my socks at halftime. Never had a problem again.

Eleazar · 12-05-2005, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

The stadium actually runs SW to NE. The tunnel end is the SW endzone.

I think you mean NW to SE, but yeah, it's not straight either way.

**alanm** · 12-06-2005, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Most football fields run north and south. Presumably because the prevailing winds blow north-south. An east-west field would be subject to cross winds. Not good for passing a football. But Arrowhead calls their endzones east and west. They really aren't. While I was a season ticket holder (a REAL fan), I never could get my bearings in that stadium. So I took a compass with me one time. The stadium actually runs SW to NE. The tunnel end is the SW endzone. Anytime I see a picture or TV shot of Arrowhead, I look for the tunnel to get my bearings. The tunnel is also on the Chiefs side of the field. The main TV camera shots are from the Chiefs (tunnel) side of the field. Without the tunnel, I can't tell one side of the stadium from the other. Oh, also, Tony DiPardo's little bandstand is on the tunnel end of the stadium. That helps sometimes. Also, I think the club level (gold seats) only run along the tunnel end and not around the entire stadium. This is all from memory and I haven't been in Arrowhead in almost 20 years. I hope they haven't moved anything. If I've got anything wrong, please feel free to correct me. In 1987, the concourses were plenty wide enough and there were plenty of restrooms. But they rarely had "crowds" of more than 20,000 people. THANK YOU JACK STEADMAN AND JIM SCHAAF.

You can wake up now Mr. Stiltskin.

CoMoChief · 12-06-2005, 01:26 AM

I was happy I didn't havta use a cooler. But yes it cold near the end of the game. I'm just glad it wasn't too windy, though my seats were in section 108. I bet it was 100x colder in the 300 seats.

CoMoChief · 12-06-2005, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Absolutely. My feet would constantly keep me from enjoying games in Nov, Dec, Jan when I was a season ticket holder. One year an opposing fan sitting next to me, suggested that I sneak a small square of carpet in and put it under my feet. Worked like a charm. Would sneak it through by placing it in the back of my coat.

Keeping that small distance between your feet and that cold concrete worked wonders. Also kept a pair of socks in my jacket. Changed my socks at halftime. Never had a problem again.

Wrap your feet with newspaper, it looks dumber than shit but it works better than almost anything. Newspaper is a good insulator.

**luv** · 12-06-2005, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

No, it isn't usually windy at Arrowhead. Maybe because the playing field is below ground level. Those in the lower level actually walk down to their seats. I wonder how many other playing fields are below ground. That is a really good idea I think.

Me too. I was in section 122, row 15. It wasn't bad as long as the guy standing on my right was there. I think they spent most of their time in line to buy beer or in the bathroom (I would assume by the beer they drank). I marched in place every few minutes to make sure I still had feet...lol. Perfect football weather! By the 4th quarter, I think I forgot to be cold. A lot of exciting moments. I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!

kregger · 12-06-2005, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

You can see much more of the game on TV than you can by being there.

Skip, that is BS. You get to watch what CBS tells you to watch. I'd much rather watch the game live where I can key on DJ and see what he does for a series. All the replays worth a **** are on the big screen.

Beezy · 12-06-2005, 02:51 AM

i was FREEZING

by the way i've been a lurker on this board for a little while decided to register tonight

but yeah it was cold plus i was in the shade most of the game..then when it got dark it was even colder

12-05-2005, 09:13 PM
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12-05-2005, 10:56 PM	#32
Skip Towne Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: T-Town Casino cash: $10004900	Most football fields run north and south. Presumably because the prevailing winds blow north-south. An east-west field would be subject to cross winds. Not good for passing a football. But Arrowhead calls their endzones east and west. They really aren't. While I was a season ticket holder (a REAL fan), I never could get my bearings in that stadium. So I took a compass with me one time. The stadium actually runs SW to NE. The tunnel end is the SW endzone. Anytime I see a picture or TV shot of Arrowhead, I look for the tunnel to get my bearings. The tunnel is also on the Chiefs side of the field. The main TV camera shots are from the Chiefs (tunnel) side of the field. Without the tunnel, I can't tell one side of the stadium from the other. Oh, also, Tony DiPardo's little bandstand is on the tunnel end of the stadium. That helps sometimes. Also, I think the club level (gold seats) only run along the tunnel end and not around the entire stadium. This is all from memory and I haven't been in Arrowhead in almost 20 years. I hope they haven't moved anything. If I've got anything wrong, please feel free to correct me. In 1987, the concourses were plenty wide enough and there were plenty of restrooms. But they rarely had "crowds" of more than 20,000 people. THANK YOU JACK STEADMAN AND JIM SCHAAF.
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12-05-2005, 11:04 PM	#34
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CoMoChief Mahomes Dynasty Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $8012254	I was happy I didn't havta use a cooler. But yes it cold near the end of the game. I'm just glad it wasn't too windy, though my seats were in section 108. I bet it was 100x colder in the 300 seats. __________________
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12-06-2005, 02:51 AM	#45
Beezy Starter Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	i was FREEZING by the way i've been a lurker on this board for a little while decided to register tonight but yeah it was cold plus i was in the shade most of the game..then when it got dark it was even colder
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