I read what you said. What is your source on this? Or is it just your opinion?
Huh? The Bills average 5 games each year before December. And in case you hadn't noticed, winters are getting milder.Fall games, yes, but how many is that? 2 or 3 games a year? 4 tops? It's not worth the cost to have it open for half the games or less.
Lehner's history. He just doesn't know it yet.
Either go cheap with an open air field or go with a full-time dome, but I honestly don't see the point of a retractable dome. They're never going to open it in inclement weather because then they would need to add all of the other junk that goes with it (drainage, heated field) and that adds to the expense.
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RedEyE (10-23-2012)
If that's the case, screw the dome. Keep it open.
Some people want a dome so it would attract a Super Bowl. Buffalo can barely handle an NHL All-Star game. A Super Bowl attracts more than just attendees. Visitors would have to get hotel rooms in Toronto, Rochester and Niagara Falls.
RedEyE (10-23-2012)
Extremebillsfan247 (10-23-2012),Novacane (10-24-2012)
I've never liked the idea of indoor games for the Bills, but I think it's a reality that fans need to accept if they want the Bills to remain in Buffalo. There could be a few advantages though.
I think it would be easier to sell December tickets if people don't have to deal with the weather. I know there are the hardcore fans that like the experience of the harsh elements, but they don't sell out games. More people would prefer not to be cold and miserable when they go watch a game and it's not like a roof is going to keep the hardcore fans away.
It could also help make the Bills a little more appealing to free agents since most players aren't from places that have harsh weather.
The stadium would also probably be a lot louder, which could have a bigger impact on opponents than weather.
trapezeus (10-24-2012)
No my point re: roof is about more than just football. You can have an open roof for summer concerts and other events. Don't get me wrong Im ok with a full dome, I just hate the idea of building an open air stadium up there.
We may be lucky to get 20K this December with all the tailgating glory. Tailgating doesn't make or break attendance. But that points looks pointless now assuming the BBMB schematic is legit.
RedEye is right though, traffic would be an absolute nightmare.
trapezeus (10-24-2012)
trapezeus (10-24-2012)
People in Buffalo often forget how poor the rest of the country's tolerance for bad weather is. The stadium will not operate under Buffalo weather rules. It will operate under the rules that will get the most asses in the seats- i.e.- if it's even the least bit uncomfortable outside, they will make it comfortable inside.
And I don't have a source- it's just my opinion. But it's all about money, and no matter what they say ahead of time, it won't work that way if it's built.
RedEyE (10-23-2012)
They're going to have to get A LOT better if they expect to fill that thing and get their money back.
My Dad has season tickets on the 20 yard line 4 rows up and he pays less than $100 per game. There's no way in Hell we'd be making the 5 hour round trip trek in December to pay over $200 to watch them get their asses kicked.
ESPECIALLY if I wasn't allowed to get loaded first.
http://itmpodcasttrack.com/podcast_t...n2/3711751.mp3
Russ puts an end to this. Also makes sarcastic remarks towards Buffalo. Can't stand this clown he has also ripped fans in the past for not attending Decemeber games
gebobs (10-23-2012)
A giant parking lot on the already ****ty looking waterfront?
SIGN ME UP!
This will not be built until Ralph dies or sells the team.