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.”
Who cares about warm weather? I want to see some cold weather superbowls— ChrisM- Didn't the Eagles bid for a Super Bowl at the Vet back in the 80s? Does anyone remember the details?— jeffchrz
I've said for a long time that the SB should be permanently located at Lambeau Field. THAT'S what football is about!— Mabus
Comment removed.- the No Fun League wants perfection. I agree with Mabus: Lambeau Field! Damn the temperature!— GuamDoc
- Lambeau Field is the only northern outside venue that makes sense. By the way, Mr Lurie, this town will continue talking Flyers hockey, Phillies baseball, and Doug Collins. Enjoy!— 76erfn
- How about pursuing WINNING one first.— ArtMooney
- I'd be much happier to see Lurie pursue winning a Super Bowl.— jimmyeagles
- how long do you have to be in this town before you know the only answer to that question is, "sure, we'd love to host a super bowl, but we're focused on getting to one and winning it." even if it's not true (which i don't think it is) you say the words. why are do these guys seem tone deaf?
- Will McNabb apologize if Philly doesn't get a Super Bowl?— Apache9
- nothing like watching or playing football in a snow storm— Wireless
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- Luries smart. He realizes this will probably be the only way Philadelphia Eagles get to bring a Super Bowl home. I may not necessarily agree with the above, but SOMEONE had to make that joke.— MattKnife
Do you jackals remember there were nearly 50" of snow on the ground in NJ/Philly during last years Superbowl. This is insaneness.Global warming is melting the caps which is actually cooling the waters of the North Atlantic feeding these monster snowstorms.We will get whacked for the next several years including 2014.— argonne- more money for the fat cats, but the good part is ot for the police and other workers, f the fat cats— krautmef
