I always love watching an NFL game where two teams are competing in snowy conditions, but it seems like the 2011-2012 season has really lacked in games under those conditions. With the New England Patriots hosting one final playoff game on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, will we be treated to snowy conditions? Unfortunately, current weather conditions are calling for it to be sunny and about 30 degrees in Boston. (sigh of depression)
When the Green Bay Packers lost last week, we knew the San Francisco 49ers would get to host a playoff game for the second week in a row. When they faced the Saints, it was sunny with temperatures in the 60s. I thought we'd see similar conditions this week, but as it turns out, the NFC Championship game is the one that could present some interesting challenges due to the weather:
Forecasters predict that two more weather systems will hit the Bay Area before Monday, which threatens to turn the turf at Candlestick Park into a soggy mess as the 49ers and New York Giants mud-wrestle for the right to advance to Super Bowl XLVI. It's possible that the latter system could hit during the title game, or it might hold off until later on Sunday night.
The weather might not be as much of a detriment to the Giants though as it would've been to the Saints last week. The Giants aren't a dome team, and they're coming off a win in the cold conditions of Lambeau Field. Still, if the conditions are muddy, you have to believe that the Giants' pass rushers will suffer.
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I rec’d id just for the Costanzo pic. Well done.
Justin Kowalczyk - January 21, 2012
I would of have loved a snow bowl for the game. I’ve always been a firm believer that outdoor, cold weather is a fundamental aspect of football. Oh well.
Also,
The thought of an ice bath makes me cringe.
Simmsinns - January 21, 2012
Muddy rain games are fun to watch too. But I agree, snow games are better.
Brownie's Year - January 21, 2012
So OT, but Paterno just died.
emily522 - January 21, 2012
Or not…
emily522 - January 21, 2012
You might have just given Dawg Nuts a heart attack. I’m not even a JoePa fan and reading your comment took my breath away for a second, having previously heard that he was in serious condition.
Simmsinns - January 21, 2012
CBSSports had reported it.
emily522 - January 21, 2012
Last I heard he was in critical condition and people were coming to say good bye to him.
HenryDawg - January 22, 2012
It sucks that his legacy was tarnished. I would have to assume that he was the only coach PSU had since most of us were born. He was an institution and I will miss him.
The New Kardiac Kids - January 22, 2012
His legacy deserved to be tarnished.
TheDriveStillHurts - January 22, 2012
Yeah, unfortunately for the legions of his fans. It still sucks though.
The New Kardiac Kids - January 22, 2012
Apparently true now. Or so says the NYT and others.
batard - January 22, 2012
It sucks that kids were hurt. I don’t give a shit about his legacy.
Simmsinns - January 22, 2012
It’s possible that people aren’t all good or all bad.
notthatnoise - January 23, 2012
I think this sums it up pretty well:
emily522 - January 22, 2012
Hm, that’s a pretty good way of saying it.
SpecialBrownie - January 22, 2012
Love Costanzo.
TheDriveStillHurts - January 21, 2012
jonnyphoenix - January 22, 2012
This should be someone’s avatar.
Bernie19Kosar - January 22, 2012
I can’t decide which I like better, mud or snow, but I do like it when the elements play a part. I am happy that neither of today’s games are being played indoors. Never liked indoor football.
JamesPowell - January 22, 2012
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