So here's a question about stupid hot games like this.

[BulldogBear]

Pay attention SEC and NCAA. I can't believe lawyers aren't all over this already.

Postponing a game because of bad weather is not unusual. We are just used to seeing it have to do with lightning or other "wet" related weather incidents.

Schedule games as usual of course. But what is really stopping venues and/or schools and/or conferences and/or NCAA from postponing scheduled day games when it is determined that unsafe "hot" weather issues exist? How is it any different? What's wrong with saying it is too 17ing hot so this game will be postponed until 700pm.

Yes, there are issues of folks that can't stay. Yes there is tv slot issues on the original slot as well as where (and if) the game can be shown at the postponed time. But those issues aren't anything that doesn't occur when a postponement happens for other reasons. They do it all. The . Time.

[Gutter Cobreh]

Pay attention SEC and NCAA. I can't believe lawyers aren't all over this already.

Postponing a game because of bad weather is not unusual. We are just used to seeing it have to do with lightning or other "wet" related weather incidents.

Schedule games as usual of course. But what is really stopping venues and/or schools and/or conferences and/or NCAA from postponing scheduled day games when it is determined that unsafe "hot" weather issues exist? How is it any different? What's wrong with saying it is too 17ing hot so this game will be postponed until 700pm.

Yes, there are issues of folks that can't stay. Yes there is tv slot issues on the original slot as well as where (and if) the game can be shown at the postponed time. But those issues aren't anything that doesn't occur when a postponement happens for other reasons. They do it all. The . Time.

Weather related delays are for the protection of those on the field, not the ones in the stands. As long as the players have what is needed to keep them hydrated and cool, there is no reason for postponement. You're an adult. It isn't the NCAA or SEC's responsibility to make sure you're comfortable.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Hell with watch espn, we can start at 9, who gives a shit.

[MrKotter]

Pay attention SEC and NCAA. I can't believe lawyers aren't all over this already.

Postponing a game because of bad weather is not unusual. We are just used to seeing it have to do with lightning or other "wet" related weather incidents.

Schedule games as usual of course. But what is really stopping venues and/or schools and/or conferences and/or NCAA from postponing scheduled day games when it is determined that unsafe "hot" weather issues exist? How is it any different? What's wrong with saying it is too 17ing hot so this game will be postponed until 700pm.

Yes, there are issues of folks that can't stay. Yes there is tv slot issues on the original slot as well as where (and if) the game can be shown at the postponed time. But those issues aren't anything that doesn't occur when a postponement happens for other reasons. They do it all. The . Time.

Why do people expect others to think for them now? Have we become this stupid? It?s simple as hell. If it is to hot for you then stay home.

[BulldogBear]

Weather related delays are for the protection of those on the field, not the ones in the stands. As long as the players have what is needed to keep them hydrated and cool, there is no reason for postponement. You're an adult. It isn't the NCAA or SEC's responsibility to make sure you're comfortable.

What you is said is true. But to quote Obi-Wan Kenobi... only "from a certain point of view." It all makes perfect sense if it was 30 years ago but now, the sport has overgrown those times to a degree. People are now investing thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars on SINGLE games. Even average fans who feel like the bank is broken paying for outrageously priced seats invests no less. And let's face it, almost every ticket of every game at P5 school is outrageous. The only exceptions may be uninteresting non conference games in the upper decks across the nation. These are no longer "matches" in the sense of non rev sports with a few dozen attendees and the more the merrier. These are now huge events complete with 60K "investors" and "donors." It is not as simple as the "be a big boy and stay home if you want" attitude suggests. Because that's exactly where it leads. Because that's exactly where it leads. Yes, that was typed twice on purpose. Let's turn it around and say, "no, you be a big boy and take of your investors." The investors in these "events" deserve better and their safety absolutely had better be on the mind of schools, conferences, and the especially the NCAA.

[Homedawg]

While it was hot, yes..... This has turned into nothing but a snowflake country. Hell the guys playing have pads on and are way hotter than you in the stands and they are fine. People act like there has never been a game as hot as yesterday. Good grief. Soft.

[Gutter Cobreh]

What you is said is true. But to quote Obi-Wan Kenobi... only "from a certain point of view." It all makes perfect sense if it was 30 years ago but now, the sport has overgrown those times to a degree. People are now investing thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars on SINGLE games. Even average fans who feel like the bank is broken paying for outrageously priced seats invests no less. And let's face it, almost every ticket of every game at P5 school is outrageous. The only exceptions may be uninteresting non conference games in the upper decks across the nation. These are no longer "matches" in the sense of non rev sports with a few dozen attendees and the more the merrier. These are now huge events complete with 60K "investors" and "donors." It is not as simple as the "be a big boy and stay home if you want" attitude suggests. Because that's exactly where it leads. Because that's exactly where it leads. Yes, that was typed twice on purpose. Let's turn it around and say, "no, you be a big boy and take of your investors." The investors in these "events" deserve better and their safety absolutely had better be on the mind of schools, conferences, and the especially the NCAA.

Every time I pay my cable bill, I invest. TV deals generate a hell of a lot more revenue than any tickets being sold.

[Todd4State]

While it was hot, yes..... This has turned into nothing but a snowflake country. Hell the guys playing have pads on and are way hotter than you in the stands and they are fine. People act like there has never been a game as hot as yesterday. Good grief. Soft.

The players have access to misters and water among other things as well. Fans in a lot of instances don't or don't have access to it as conveniently.

[msstate7]

The players have access to misters and water among other things as well. Fans in a lot of instances don't or don't have access to it as conveniently.

Then make a stadium rule where if temps are over say 85 at kickoff, you can bring in a cooler that's no bigger than 12"x12" or something

[viverlibre]

Then make a stadium rule where if temps are over say 85 at kickoff, you can bring in a cooler that's no bigger than 12"x12" or something

You can already bring in water bottles and refill them for free (at least in the 300s).

[Coach007]

There are ways.... FOr sure.

Again, a retractable awning, if you would, will lower temps drastically.


HOWEVER... Can I please just point out that the people before us.... What did they ever do? This is not something new.

[viverlibre]

Why do people expect others to think for them now? Have we become this stupid? It?s simple as hell. If it is to hot for you then stay home.

I've been saying this for years. If young, old, in poor health or very out of shape, watch September day games from on a TV.

[Homedawg]

The players have access to misters and water among other things as well. Fans in a lot of instances don't or don't have access to it as conveniently.

I agree w this. But they have more than 10, 20 30 years ago. That's all I'm saying

[msstate7]

I've been saying this for years. If young, old, in poor health or very out of shape, watch September day games from on a TV.

I agree, but I can also see people wanting to use the tickets they pay dearly for

[Homedawg]

There are ways.... FOr sure.

Again, a retractable awning, if you would, will lower temps drastically.


HOWEVER... Can I please just point out that the people before us.... What did they ever do? This is not something new.

Now this we can agree with!!!!

[viverlibre]

I agree, but I can also see people wanting to use the tickets they pay dearly for

I understand, but your health or the health of a loved one is not worth risking.

[BulldogBear]

Then make a stadium rule where if temps are over say 85 at kickoff, you can bring in a cooler that's no bigger than 12"x12" or something

That's kind of where I was going with it the more I got to thinking about it. When it's stupid hot, just let people bring in plenty of stuff for goodness sake. During the "screening" check for weapons and then send people on their way, even if they've got 15 gatorade bottles.

[Treemydawg]

You fellas are acting like it was 120 degrees out there. Hell it couldn?t have been no more than a 115

[Maroonthirteen]

I think you make a good point. I had the same thoughts on the drive home. We can stop a game for lightening miles away but not potential heat stroke. Games moved for hurricanes. All kids of events. Just show another game in the Slot. Move the day game to night. Not that hard.


For the guy saying toughen up, I sat through that whole game. So I?m not soft. But that crowd Saturday was pathetic. So if you advise people to Make adult decisions, get ready for crowds and atmosphere similar to the mid 80s.

Don?t get upset either when this Saturday?s game is extremely lame and basically a neutral environment for Kstate.

[dangeroushero]

You fellas are acting like it was 120 degrees out there. Hell it couldn?t have been no more than a 115

115 in the student section yesterday confirmed already