Domed Stadium

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(07-11-2025, 11:06 AM)BengalsBong Wrote: Yes, for a dome. You left out the best reason is Joe Burrow and how much we throw the ball the wind can affect the ball when thrown.

As well as rain and a wet ball or snow.

Field goal tries.

Being able to use the dome for other events in Cincy making the team and county/city more money.

(07-11-2025, 11:46 AM)ochocincos Wrote: 100% this.

What is the actual benefit of playing football outdoors in the elements?
Wouldn't we want to make it as friendly on the team and fans as possible?
Is it just about being "tough" to sit outside in inclement weather and hot September days and freezing temps after Nov?
There's a reason Super Bowls are usually played indoors or in southern states where it's not freezing cold. It provides the best product on the field and best experience for the fans in attendance.
TV broadcasts are also getting better and better for how close they get to the action and clarity. Back in the 80s and before, the broadcast was not nearly as good (from footage I have seen, I did not watch football in the 80s and prior myself). Heck, you're almost better off nowadays watching a game on TV to get a better view than watching in the nosebleeds/back of the endzone seating, especially for the cost.

Agreed!

Ask a coach who draws up a great play. Ask player(s) who have to execute the play in perfect timing. 

Would coaches and players prefer slippery, cold, frozen footballs, where players can't cut, defenders can't plant, OL and DL are playing on skates, etc. ?

Ask a fan whether he/she prefers being soaked down to their socks with rain, or freeze their hands, face and feet in the cold.

Football is a beautiful chess game, played with precision and brute force. Watching the best athletes executing game plans is wonderful.

(07-11-2025, 03:44 PM)ochocincos Wrote: What is a "real" football fan in your eyes?
Just someone who will go watch a football game in inclement weather?
What makes someone not a "real" football fan?

(07-11-2025, 05:30 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: Am i the only one that has noticed what a nonsensical ******* that guy is? Who never contributes anything of worth on topic, or interesting off topic?

Troollololoolllloll. 

I am beginning to notice that. Its disappointing.