Potential major ice storm in KC this weekend?

[Superman]

Does the NFL have an alternate venue planned or are we all just spit balling.

Pittsburgh and KC? really?
the NFL would move the Patriots game to Tampa if this were the case for Brady.

 

[SteelerSask2]

If an ice storm blows in it really isn't about the toughness of the teams, its about power outage and public safety.

 

[BAS]

Their field is already slop.

It was reported yesterday that they replaced the turf ahead of this weekend's game.

 

[SteelerSask2]

That is the worst thing to do. The roots don't take and it just pulls up.

 

[Steelers1356]

Accuweather says mid 30s and drizzle Sunday afternoon.

 

[Stryker]

That is the worst thing to do. The roots don't take and it just pulls up.

The ice should keep it in place....

 

[Coryea]

they just replaced the field at Heinz Field before the Dolphins game and players were saying it wasn't that good still.

 

[SteelerFan448]

they just replaced the field at Heinz Field before the Dolphins game and players were saying it wasn't that good still.

It was replaced a few weeks ago. They do between the hashes once during the season and then the entire field after the high school championship games.

 

[titus]

Before the game at Heinz, they said the field was good, I thought.

 

[SteelerSask2]

I think it is really about the weather in the days and weeks after the replacement. If it's to cold it might as well be carpet unglued on cement.

 

[Steelr4evr]

Should be interesting no matter what. Thank god we have a rb who can wait 10 min while half the defense falls down before he scoots on through..ha

 

[6Lombardis]

Before the game at Heinz, they said the field was good, I thought.

I heard this too, and it looked really good. However, I've never understood how real turf sod can hold up when replaced in cold weather and the roots which aren't growing cannot establish to anchor it to the ground. 300 pound men twisting w cleats on unrooted sod?? Perhaps they pin it down or something.

 

[Steelerfreak]

Just checked on the weather channel (8pm Wednesday) Sunday 100% chance of freezing rain. Still a few days away, but the picture is looking like precip. regardless.

 

[mdk2]

The more I hear and see of Tyreek Hill, the more I want this freezing rain and sloppy field. We got the team to handle it.

 

[Drink IRON City]

I think it is really about the weather in the days and weeks after the replacement. If it's to cold it might as well be carpet unglued on cement.

There is miles of PIPE under the surface of Hinze field. The ground is heated to keep from freezing and a side benefit is the grass enjoys a very late growing season. Just letting yaz know. Also there is sub-drainage too!!!!



Salute the nation

 

[SteelerSask2]

I don't really understand why the national weather service is putting out that type of weather warning and there seems to be no word from the NFL. A ****** ice storm can cripple a city for days. You get 3/4 of an inch of ice accumulated this thing ain't happening on Sunday. I can tell you that much. Roads will be closed and power will be out.

 

[tapeANaspirin2it]

It always goes back and forth about who benefits from a bad field. Some say the defense because it can be harder to pass. Some say offense because the WRs know where they are going. I've seen it go both ways.

After years, i think a sloppy field favors the less talented team. It evens the odds by adding uncertainty. There's more of a chance for broken plays, or lucky plays. If i'm the better team, i'd rather play a straight game.

I believe the Steelers are the better team. AB and Bell rely on sharp cuts. An icy field could tun Bell into just another RB. It also worries me with special teams.

 

[CharlesDavenport]

The Steeler offense benefits from whatever the weather presents. Bell's style kills in bad weather (see the Buffalo game), and AB kills when he can make his cuts. I think we need to neutralize Kelce and bring the pass rush and we dominate them again.

 

[madinsomniac]

A. Oklahoma already declared a state of emergency.... Missouri wont be far behind... thats cutting attendence down a ton, and that favors tge Steelers
B. The field itself is heated undernieth... it wont be a brick, it may be soggy... the steelers play at hienz... there is no team better suited for a cruddy field than them...
C. This will be on the tail end of the storm... power outages should be the biggest concern...the league best have a contingency plan ready to go

 

[Ironcitysteelers]

Let's get muddy!

 

[Lunar]

Here in St Louis the ice is beginning. We are expected to get one quarter to a half inch by Sunday morning. If you are traveling through, driving may be difficult.

 

[Yinzerlyn]

I don't really understand why the national weather service is putting out that type of weather warning and there seems to be no word from the NFL. A ****** ice storm can cripple a city for days. You get 3/4 of an inch of ice accumulated this thing ain't happening on Sunday. I can tell you that much. Roads will be closed and power will be out.

I'm in Wichita and they are calling for 1/4 to 1/2 inches of ice accumulating on Saturday night. My brother flies into town on Saturday afternoon, and we are going to a concert on Sunday night- that hasn't been cancelled yet. KS is funny because they either overpredict and nothing happens, or they underpredict and all hell breaks loose. I am hoping it's the former and not the latter.

 

[Ironcitysteelers]

Here in St Louis the ice is beginning. We are expected to get one quarter to a half inch by Sunday morning. If you are traveling through, driving may be difficult.

Steeler fans coming to town are bringing twelve inches and going balls deep!

Let's ******* go!!!!

 

[Lunar]

Steeler fans coming to town are bringing twelve inches and going balls deep!

Let's ******* go!!!!

The local news channels are having ice storm orgasm with all of their coverage.

 

[Slash#10]

Another concern is players catching flu and colds after playing in the elements at this time of year. I recall the Giants having this issue after a playoff win at Green Bay a few years ago.

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