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Sunday Morning Bloody Mary: Snow Game Memories

Me "enjoying" Eagles vs 49ers after last year's blizzard.

If Hurricane Schwartz is to be believed, tonight's Eagles game looks as though it could be played in blizzard conditions. By game time, we could very well have over a foot or two of snow on the ground. Thanks for flexing it NBC!

The last time we had a major snowstorm in the area was last year, right about this time. How do I remember? I had tickets to the December 20th Eagles vs 49ers game. The start time of the game was actually moved from 1 to 4pm to facilitate snow removal in the stadium and the surrounding area. Of course a later game means a colder game. I had bought the tickets back in August when single game seats went on sale and what looked like a nice pre-Christmas day game was now a post blizzard night game. Needless to say, it was freezing. So we got off the subway and had to trek across the still snow covered parking lot all the way over to Linc. By the time we were there, the slush had pretty soaked through my shoes and multiple pairs of socks. To top it all off, my seats were at the very top of the stadium in the open corner, where the wind blows straight through... By the time halftime rolled around, I can honestly say that I've never been colder in my life.  I was so desperate to find some way to warm my feet, I went to the nearby merch stand in hopes of buying dry socks. All they had left were little women's ankle socks, which were good enough for me at that point. I also bought a few of those handwarmers that heat up when you mash them together and stuck them in my shoes. That all helped.

Star-divide

The second half was not particularly exciting. The Eagles had built a 17 point lead at the half, so the game was never really in doubt and they kind of went into cruise control. The 49ers are more or less never a fun team to watch, but when my brother and I get to a game we pretty much never leave early. So we stuck it out and absolutely froze through a second half where there wasn't even much to to get up and jump around about. The most exciting thing in the stadium were all the snowball fights. Moral of the story is, you can never dress warm enough to a game like this.

On the bright side, we stopped at a Houlihans on route 38 on the way home and none other than Jeremiah Trotter rolled in with his family for a post game meal.

The big difference between that game and today's game was that storm had ended before last year's game. If the forecasts are right, this one will still be raging. That should be much more concerning for the Eagles than the Vikings. The Eagles are clearly a better team than Minnesota and any adverse weather can act as an equalizer. If you're the better team, you want the best field condition because all things equal talent should win out. Either way though, watching football in the snow is fun... especially if you're at home.

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Comfort and Joy

Do I need to mention, your body heat escapes the extremities- hands, feet, head- first? For one thing, there are these neat things you you can get for your feet, they’re called boots! Isolating your individual fingers with gloves not the best, either… mittens are the way to go.

by Kevin Shinn on Dec 26, 2010 6:56 AM EST reply actions  

Yes, boots would have been smart.

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by JasonB on Dec 26, 2010 4:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Looks like a big day for Mccoy

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by midnitegreen on Dec 26, 2010 7:02 AM EST reply actions  

help?

My daughter and I are travelling in from the north for this game. How much snow is expected and when is it ecpected to start? Is there any possibilty that they will cancel? I hope not but I don’t want to travel for nothing. And what time will tailgating begin? I have never been to a night game? Thanks and see you there!!!!!!!

by Jolene0111 on Dec 26, 2010 7:38 AM EST reply actions  

good luck. I live in the D.C. Area and was going to go to the game with my girlfriend and her dad but don’t want to get stuck between here and philly. I usually get to the parking lot and start tailgating between 10 and 11 though.

by laxer298 on Dec 26, 2010 7:59 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Between 10 and 11 for an 8:20 game?!

That would be pretty impressive for weather like this

by HankM on Dec 26, 2010 10:57 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I have tickets to this game, but I’m debating whether or not to go. I don’t live in Philly and don’t want to get stuck there.

He's slick, he's quick, he's Michael Vick.
I’m miles ahead of you two hacks when it comes to online toughness and throwing down from behind my computer.- DickMuffin

by IwantVick on Dec 26, 2010 9:11 AM EST reply actions  

Let's make a deal.

I live in Philadelphia and I need an excuse to escape my in-laws. E-mail me at jlharris1-at-gmail.com

by Tracer Bullet on Dec 26, 2010 10:03 AM EST up reply actions  

I am in Cape May and we are getting slammed allready!

Hopefully Trent Cole will look like this to Joe Webb!

"insert quote here"

by JAXIDELPHIA on Dec 26, 2010 9:13 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

haha

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Dec 26, 2010 9:16 AM EST up reply actions  

Yeah that's good

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Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Dec 26, 2010 11:57 AM EST up reply actions  

Bad Weather

for your Fantasy Football update It’s a good day to start Vick / Maclin / Jackson & Avant

by h2o_34_35_44 on Dec 26, 2010 10:31 AM EST reply actions  

Really? I'm worried one will get hurt

I’d be fine with a heavy dose of Vick handing off to Jerome Harrison and Owen Schmitt, to be honest. We’ve got bigger fish to fry than the Vikings.

Remember when Vikings-Cowboys looked like a hellish way to end the year? lol

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by D3Keith on Dec 26, 2010 11:56 AM EST up reply actions  

The Vikes played in the snow last week…that didn’t work out so well for them.

"Let's take this thing from the beginning. Let's go out and make some plays! Special teams, defense, big hits, turnovers, whatever it takes to win this thing!"
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by McNabb2Maclin4Philly on Dec 26, 2010 10:32 AM EST reply actions  

If you need a C day +1 chuckle

The NY Football Giants havn’t won a game against the birds in over 2 years

by h2o_34_35_44 on Dec 26, 2010 10:35 AM EST reply actions  

NFL PR just said they might postpone the game.

http://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter/status/19055305530810368

Merry Vickmas everyone! * Falls into pile of snow DeSean style *

by d-jackfan10 on Dec 26, 2010 10:46 AM EST reply actions  

You know how this situation would have been solved?

Not flexing the fucking game!!!

DTMWTD

by alcatraz0109 on Dec 26, 2010 10:49 AM EST up reply actions  

that would solve the problem but how were they supposed to know about this blizzard 3 weeks ago?

Merry Vickmas everyone! * Falls into pile of snow DeSean style *

by d-jackfan10 on Dec 26, 2010 10:50 AM EST up reply actions  

I know that.

I’m not a fan of having the game time changed twice, esp. since I have tickets for it.

DTMWTD

by alcatraz0109 on Dec 26, 2010 10:53 AM EST up reply actions  

Haha I get it, I would be ticked too. Good luck getting there whenever the NFL decides to play the game.

Merry Vickmas everyone! * Falls into pile of snow DeSean style *

by d-jackfan10 on Dec 26, 2010 10:55 AM EST up reply actions  

What’s going to suck is Chicago loosing tonights game and we catch a loss to the Cowgirls in week 17 cause they have an extra 3 days of prep.

by h2o_34_35_44 on Dec 26, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m really curious to see if they do in fact postpone it

by jufr18 on Dec 26, 2010 10:51 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Well Jeff Owens and Trevor Laws seem to be embracing the conditions, they said that this is the kind of stuff they dreamt of when they were kids.

Football in a blizzard, I really want to see this.

Merry Vickmas everyone! * Falls into pile of snow DeSean style *

by d-jackfan10 on Dec 26, 2010 10:56 AM EST up reply actions  

I agree I wanna see a good snow game. Rarely happens here

by jufr18 on Dec 26, 2010 11:21 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Easy when you do have to worry about somehow getting home from it.

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by Euler.is.a.Pimp on Dec 26, 2010 12:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Wait, the Patriots get to play in a blizzard(and whup everyone) whenever they want but the rest of the league doesn’t?

by Route36 on Dec 26, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions  

Doubt it, we have no luck with the NFL.

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by EAGLES805 on Dec 26, 2010 10:52 AM EST reply actions  

The last snow game I was at

Was the Falcons NFC Championship game. I basically kept warm by jumping around in sheer joy the entire time.

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by einman77 on Dec 26, 2010 11:02 AM EST reply actions  

Y'all need to move!

I spent the better part of 40 years dealing with that white hell. I went for a run today in shorts and a long sleeve t-shirt…why yes, I do sell real estate in Phoenix AZ!

You have been banned from Big Blue View... "trolling the post game stuff at BBV is just classless and a great mark of a tool. Grow up man, enjoy your victory, but try to not reinforce every stereotype of a Philadelphia fan. Bye bye."

by oldasquick on Dec 26, 2010 11:26 AM EST reply actions  

Well

you guys have the weather we had in Utah Tuesday, 18 inches of snow I had to shovel. Play the gosh dang game. My DVR is set and I want to watch the Iggles because they’re the most fun team repping the shield!

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Dec 26, 2010 11:37 AM EST reply actions  

The weather on the west coast was crazy, it rained for like 5 straight days in Vegas which is very abnormal.

Merry Vickmas everyone! * Falls into pile of snow DeSean style *

by d-jackfan10 on Dec 26, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions  

Surviving the Eagle Game

Jason, there is high probability that you will become snowbound at this event, and it is important that. this time, you prepare appropriately.

First and foremost, all outdoorsmen know: “Cotton kills”. Do NOT wear cotton – socks, underwear, what have you, anywhere on your body. Once it absorbs moisture it will pull the heat right out of your body. Mountaineers have died of hypothermia wearing cotton in temperatures as high as 60 degress. I suggest wool an polyporpholene as your first layer. And then layer, layer, layers. Your outer shell should be something that is windproof /waterproof, but still breathable.

Next is your emergency gear. A good fire starter and some dry tinder is critical. Once you get those seats at the link burning they can warm you right up. The problem is that the smoke is toxic. Stay out of the smoke path. You may have to build a lean to out of a Budwieser banner. They are excellent for this purpose.

Most important, you have to be prepared for ultimate sports event challenge; Zombies. It seems some disgruntled Giants fans have planted zombies in the LInc in revenge for last weeks game. This is where the weapons come in. I recommend two, one as backup in case of a jam or other malfunction. My favorite for sporting events is the Bushmaster Carbon Lite AR-15. It’s made mostly of light carbon fiber so it’s tough to catch with a metal detector and it is half the weight of a regular AR-15. You can carry a lot of ammo instead and I recommend at least twenty fully loaded 30 rounds mags. Leave two off the top to make sure you don’t jam with those first founds. Keep it on semi-auto.

Remember, with Zombies, only head shots count. Spray and pray is just a waste of ammo and could get you killed.

Good luck at the game,
Iggy

by IggleGreen on Dec 26, 2010 11:39 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

Update

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/early-lead/2010/12/nfl_discussing_possible_postpo.html

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by D3Keith on Dec 26, 2010 11:57 AM EST reply actions  

At the very least if they decide not to postpone the game I hope they extend SEPTA services or something (is that something they can do?)

DTMWTD

by alcatraz0109 on Dec 26, 2010 12:00 PM EST reply actions  

Hey, the weather might mean Reid will run the football….maybe…probably not…

RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.

by Imp on Dec 26, 2010 12:08 PM EST reply actions  

Game moved to Tuesday at 8 p.m. according to CBS pregame show.

by youaretheman26 on Dec 26, 2010 12:23 PM EST reply actions  

I sure hope the Bears win out that way when / if Philly looses to the Cowgirls it won’t matter.

by h2o_34_35_44 on Dec 26, 2010 12:52 PM EST up reply actions  

I was at that Niners game too. I took the train down because my (now ex) fiance was stuck there the night before. I shoveled her out and we drove to the stadium.

The wind was the killer. I had two handwarmers in both my gloves and my boots (I wore boots to keep out the water/snow). I was warmish. Luckily they won otherwise it would have really sucked.

The snowball fights were funny too. They were pelting a couple of Niners fans near my section. But then it got out of hand when they hit an usher in the face. That wasn’t good. Of course they were also throwing snowballs on the field too.

A great memory.

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Phillies- Cliff Lee.... HE'S BAAAAAAAACK!

by bdawk4ever on Dec 26, 2010 12:39 PM EST reply actions  

Bunch of BULLSHIT!!

espn just reported it being moved to tuesday at 8. They better show it on NBC,and not the NFL network.

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by Dunta Is A PUNK on Dec 26, 2010 12:55 PM EST reply actions  

It will be on NBC.

DTMWTD

by alcatraz0109 on Dec 26, 2010 6:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Dammit

Picked up my hoagies, ice, and beer. Got new Under Armor and -25 degrees rated boots for Christmas. I was all set for the tailgate today and now this.

I'm not drunk I'm just drinking.

by no1pipelayer on Dec 26, 2010 1:29 PM EST reply actions  

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