Just as a fan, I’d rather not watch the sport optimized for one surface and no weather conditions. The 2024 eagles were an oddity, but there are only really a few offensive and defensive schemes being used at the pro level. The college game (aside from Iowa and the military academies) is almost completely homogenized. Do you want to get to the point where you are watching the same game on each channel with just different logos (ie basketball).

1 hour ago, LeanMeanGM said:

I was thinking more about the divisional rounds. Both were narrow wins and both were against dome teams. Maybe they win anyway if it was in a dome but I wouldn’t want to find out.

That's true too. There's a long history of this team beating dome teams in the playoffs at home. There's a definite advantage to teams that play outdoors when they play dome teams in the playoffs. And, I'd say that there's no real advantage for dome teams against opponents, other than the noise factor. But, I believe dome teams have lost many more games to away outdoor teams in the playoffs than dome teams have beaten teams on the road outdoors.

42 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said:

3rd and 10? Run 1.

3rd and 2 with the game on the line? Pass 1!

1 hour ago, LeanMeanGM said:

You have to make it there first

Very true.

But if you dont win it when you get there, it doesn't really matter.

Personally I think the whole outside in the elements thing is more an old school mentality and its kind of fading. Im old school myself but i could care less what the conditions are. Just want to see the best game possible. The elements dont make the game, the teams do. I dont think the newer generations care much about playing in the elements but I could be wrong. Pretty much every new stadium being built is a dome or indoor stadium or has some kind of retractable roof. Seems like that's the trend.

10 minutes ago, 315Eagles said:

The Linc

Is that because it was outside or because they had the home fans behind them and didn't have to travel?

Both.

41 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

Fog Bowl

Game kinda sucked. Couldn't see anything and we lost.

4 minutes ago, Waiting4Someday said:

Just as a fan, I’d rather not watch the sport optimized for one surface and no weather conditions. The 2024 eagles were an oddity, but there are only really a few offensive and defensive schemes being used at the pro level. The college game (aside from Iowa and the military academies) is almost completely homogenized. Do you want to get to the point where you are watching the same game on each channel with just different logos (ie basketball).

100% this.

11 hours ago, NOTW said:

Visiting the in laws, someone asked me "what happened to your Eagles last week?"

😒

I get that ish too. But, I get it from my parents..... who are Eagles fans!!

Seeing them today, for like 5 hours, so I'll have to explain how/why the Iggles lost. Like, they think I'm an Eagles Coach or something. 🙃🏈

2 minutes ago, 315Eagles said:

Very true.

But if you dont win it when you get there, it doesn't really matter.

Personally I think the whole outside in the elements thing is more an old school mentality and its kind of fading. Im old school myself but i could care less what the conditions are. Just want to see the best game possible. The elements dont make the game, the teams do. I dont think the newer generations care much about playing in the elements but I could be wrong. Pretty much every new stadium being built is a dome or indoor stadium or has some kind of retractable roof. Seems like that's the trend.

And its a bad trend. @Waiting4Someday really hit is on the head. Domes are far too homogenized. The game becomes homogenized. Football is an outdoor game, and should always be played outdoors.

6 minutes ago, 315Eagles said:

Very true.

But if you dont win it when you get there, it doesn't really matter.

Personally I think the whole outside in the elements thing is more an old school mentality and its kind of fading. Im old school myself but i could care less what the conditions are. Just want to see the best game possible. The elements dont make the game, the teams do. I dont think the newer generations care much about playing in the elements but I could be wrong. Pretty much every new stadium being built is a dome or indoor stadium or has some kind of retractable roof. Seems like that's the trend.

It’s the trend because it’s boosts owners profitability. I’d say the folks willing to sit outside in freezing temps with wind/snow is a niche portion of the fanbase. Unless you’re a very good, in demand team, you will draw more visitors in a dome. Plus you get to bring in more concerts/events/special attractions in a controlled climate.

If given the option I would choose to be outdoors always. I just don’t see the Eagles being a dome team both as currently constructed and as they have been in the past.

2 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

And its a bad trend. @Waiting4Someday really hit is on the head. Domes are far too homogenized. The game becomes homogenized. Football is an outdoor game, and should always be played outdoors.

Thats fine and thats your opinion. But its not the way things are going as far as new stadiums being built.

2 minutes ago, 315Eagles said:

Thats fine and thats your opinion. But its not the way things are going as far as new stadiums being built.

You are correct, and I can rage against the machine.

3 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

It’s the trend because it’s boosts owners profitability. I’d say the folks willing to sit outside in freezing temps with wind/snow is a niche portion of the fanbase. Unless you’re a very good, in demand team, you will draw more visitors in a dome. Plus you get to bring in more concerts/events/special attractions in a controlled climate.

If given the option I would choose to be outdoors always. I just don’t see the Eagles being a dome team both as currently constructed and as they have been in the past.

I mean I dont think we have to worry about the Eagles being a dome team anytime soon.

Have they discussed future plans for a dome or roof?

1 minute ago, Iggles_Phan said:

You are correct, and I can rage against the machine.

Absolutely

2 minutes ago, 315Eagles said:

Absolutely

It won't change anything, but there's a mild catharsis.

3 minutes ago, 315Eagles said:

I mean I dont think we have to worry about the Eagles being a dome team anytime soon.

Have they discussed future plans for a dome or roof?

It’s been hinted at but I would agree it’s not anytime soon.

I just don’t understand why any fan would actively be pushing for one.

15 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Game just got a lot tougher especially with Devonta likely out.

15 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

A lot of Bears fans are gonna be hyped by holding the Patullo offense to 20 pts or fewer

Happy Thanksgiving ya mooks

13 minutes ago, greend said:

Happy Thanksgiving ya mooks

Back at ya!

Anything you hunted on the menu for today?

30 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

It’s been hinted at but I would agree it’s not anytime soon.

I just don’t understand why any fan would actively be pushing for one.

Some fans want a Super Bowl in Philly. I'm not sure why. I admit I'm very petty about certain things. I don't want one (or both) of our endzones painted in another team's colors, not do I want a team winning one on our field.

7 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

Back at ya!

Anything you hunted on the menu for today?

Caribou sausage for breakfast

43 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Great…

Happy Thanksgiving blog!