Superbowl in New York, what the Hell were they thinking?

I agree with everything you said. As far as the possibility of bad weather in February in NY/NJ, it will not be pleasant. That is why so many people from the East Coast get away during the winter to places like Florida, California or Arizona. Super Bowl Week is not just the game. There are many other activities that will now be exposed to the bad weather. If NY/NJ wanted to host the Super Bowl, they should have built a domed stadium which would have made it easier for the public to enjoy the week. After Super Bowl 48, this will probably be the last time the NFL makes such a stupid decision. I personally would prefer all Super Bowls be played in good climate areas. I don't think we are alone in our feelings. Just look at how many times the owners had to vote on this. It was a spit decision in the end.

Screw the half-time show & these rich people that go to the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl has become such an extravagant event that there's lots of non-football fans attending the game.

However, the fanfest in NYC will be just as good if not better. If these people have the $$ to pay thousands of dollars to fly out to the city, rent a hotel & purchase the super bowl ticket, then I'm pretty confident they also have the $$$ to pay for cabs to move about to avoid standing out in the cold.

Also, all buildings have heat. It's not like NYC is a town of igloos during winter.

I don’t see what the big deal. Did we all forget its cold from October through January but yet fans still go to the game. I would buy a ticket if my team was in the Super Bowl (and of course if I was rich) and it was in NY. The city of Ny is an amazing place to visit. Never recommend living there but you have to visit the place. So what if its cold it the most important game of the year and I think anyone would pay to go see the game whether its 30 degrees outside or 90 degrees outside. I mean every city has the right to host the Super Bowl not just warm cities. Plus they need the income to payoff the debit of the new stadium they just built. I mean come on the World Series last year, there were a few games in NY and what happened….holy mess people showed up to the game. Its not a big deal.

I think they found the best place to have a cold weather superbowl (not that its a good idea)

Much better than MOST other cold weather stadiums (Green Bay, New England etc. . )

Many fans like me will hope that the weather WILL be a factor in the game, as we watch it on TV.

On the other hand,if I were rooting for my team in the superbowl I probably wouldn't be 'sitting' anyway.New York has a huge population that is use to that climate so it will turn out just fine I'm certain.

I think the move is brilliant on dozens of levels.

- People want change every so often

- People want something to talk about

- Living in New England, we love our snow football games.

- America wants gladiators and epic struggles.

The only thing that I take exception to is that it favors the northern teams. If the Patriots play the Cowboys in the Super Bowl on a cold snowy night, I'd bet the house on the Patriots winning.

i have news for you people, blizzards are in fact pretty rare in NYC--they happen at most once or twice a winter--besides you make it sound like nobody ever sat through a cold weather football game before--i guess it'll bring out real fans now wont it???

did you ever notice how many people turn out for the ball drop in NY on new years eve?? somehow people found a way to deal with vthe "brutal weather" just fine..oh yea, they have bands play during the ball drop too, imagine that

They were probably thinking of getting rid of fair weather fans like you.

And it's not lke it's going to snow in the Feb of 2014.

Hey it would be funny and I guess in a way pretty cool. Say if it turns out to be 50 degrees that night?

as I said B4

I don't see why everyone has a problem with it.

Your saying its ok to decide NFC and AFC champions at outdoor stadiums in crappy weather.The entire playoffs could be decided OUTDOORS, BUT not the super bowl. what difference does it make.

They were thinking, "Wow, people in NewYork sure do have a s***load of money! Let's get some of that."