Lurie: Eagles would pursue Super Bowl
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Lurie: Eagles would pursue Super Bowl
Jonathan Tamari and Jeff McLane
The Super Bowl is coming to New Jersey, bringing the biggest game in American sports to within driving distance of Philadelphia and its suburbs.
That may be as close as it gets, though. The Eagles supported the decision, but a league source said the first cold weather Super Bowl on an outdoor field is likely a one-shot deal, at least for the near future. The game is usually held in warm climates or domes, but the NFL waived its minimum temperature requirement for the 2014 game.
“The Eagles are enthusiastic supporters of the New York, New Jersey Super Bowl. New York will be a great city to host this championship event,” team owner Jeffrey Lurie said in comments e-mailed by the team. “This is an excellent way to rally around the new Meadowlands Stadium and support the incredible effort that is required to achieve such an accomplishment. Some of the most dramatic and memorable games in NFL playoff and championship history were played in cold weather conditions.”
He said the Eagles would like to host to the Super Bowl, but did not sound optimistic about their chances.
“Hosting the Super Bowl here in Philadelphia would be a great experience for our fans across the city and region. We certainly have an outstanding combination of assets including an expansive infrastructure built to host large events and conventions,” Lurie said. “With that said, we realize that warm weather options may always have the advantage when it comes to hosting the Super Bowl. However, if the league supports more northern games, we would pursue.”
p.s. lurie knows it will never ever never ever happen but wants his big stupid face in the paper. LETS GO FLYERS! jealous much, jeff?— poorcarole- Message to Jeff Lurie, Joe Banner, and Andy Reid: Win a Super Bowl, then let's talk about hosting one. Second, send Andy Reid back to wherever he came from and get a real coach, then the above may take place.— fb-omniscient
- I agree-Lurie should be more concerned with who goes (and wins), not where it is.— phloridaphan
- How about being in a SuperBowl first, Jeff.... Participating in a game such as the this in 2014 would be nice, you nitwit.
- How about being in a SuperBowl first, Jeff.... Participating in a game such as the this in 2014 would be nice, you nitwit.
- Amen, ArtMooney— Chad Sexington
- I think Pukemon would have something to say about a Superbowl in Philly.— hallux
- Who cares where the game is played as long as the Birds are in it, I'll be there.— BIGEGLFAN
- Superbowl in Philly??...all I can do is lmao. What is Lurie smoking??— P.H.I
- SupBRRRRRRRRR Bowl! KING~out— thee~KING
Comment removed.- Who cares about where How about us winning the darn thing. Dallas 5, NYG 3, Skins 3, Eagles a mighty ZERO 0000000000000000000— Joe Vegas
- could be a home game for KK and company,i'm buying it..wolf.— wolf 4
lurie wants a SB in philly because it would make him a crazy amount of money, being in possesion of all those high priced tickets...plus all the publicity...I just want it cauz the Linc is a great stadium and if NY/NJ gets it we should too. Weve hosted the NCAA's, the DNC, and came close with an olympic bid...why not the SB. If I can root against some dumb pass-happy team like IND. or any NFC east team it would be worth it, even if the eagles arent in it.- It would be years away if philly ever got one. The NFL would want to see how it goes in NY in 2014 (road conditions, airfare travel delays, secondary events attendance, etc.) before awarding another cold climate city. Then, the Eagles would be up against cities like Chicago, Green Bay, Seattle, Pittsburgh, Cleveland... and the likelihood of awarding a different region of the country before bringing it back to our neck of the woods is much higher. We may get lucky and host a super bowl in the next 15 years but, a lot has to happen first.— Commish
