In the event Buffalo, Cincinnati, and/or Kansas City meet in the AFC Championship at a neutral site, Pittsburgh is apparently in the running.
OT: Pittsburgh might host neutral site AFC title game
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Ford Field is getting a turf replacement immediately following the season. I’m unsure as to why Lucas Oil Stadium is being ruled out since that would appear to be the best option (equidistant, experienced at hosting events).
I was thinking about this from the very beginning. It makes sense because if Buffalo is in it, it would be in Damar’s hometown in a stadium he played in collegiately.
Because weather should play a factor in the game.
Pittsburgh is pretty much half way between Cincinnati and Buffalo.
Chances of it happening are anyone's guess.
Pittsburgh is pretty much half way between Cincinnati and Buffalo.
Chances of it happening are anyone's guess.
Sign me up for a game at Wheeling Island (and betting on it beforehand at the Casino)!
It is hilarious that the Lions didn't even bother to wait until the potential for any home playoff games had passed to schedule the tearing up of their current turf. I imagine the conversation went something like this.
"OK, so the turf replacement company says they can start working on the project the middle of January."
"Wait, the middle of January? What if we make the playoffs and have a home game?"
"You must be the new guy around here."
I think it’s more of a timing thing, they want the old turf out and new turf in before concerts and other events start up in the spring.
I doubt the Steelers would get much revenue out of it. Most would have to go to Bills/Chiefs for the lost home game.
Also, can someone explain the logic for a Bengals/Ravens coin flip instead of just having them play on a neutral field. I dont understand why their matchup would be treated differently than Bills/Chiefs
more like an unexpected boom for the town that gets it...Restaurants, hotels, hookers etc...
If it comes down to a neutral site, I just want to watch an outdoor game, particularly since the teams involved all play in outdoor stadiums. One of my least favorite things about college football is we watch games outdoors in college stadiums all season then the conference championship games are in domed NFL stadiums.
If not Acrisure, why not Norwin High School?
Wow, you mean to tell me one year after losing a HOF QB, Mike Tomlin might be bringing the AFC Championship back to Pittsburgh? You haters ready to hop back on the bandwagon yet? We saved you some spots.
I like that idea. Use the WPIAL model. Or do it at Acrisure with no TV because it costs too much to pay a couple cameramen.
The NFL already had on the books that seeding was determined by winning percentage in the event of uneven games being played yed by teams. That was for just such a reason. Now they're making stuff up as they go along.
They did but that was due to Covid. This was a once in a lifetime situation. The players basically opted to not play out of fear their teammate may have died on the field. You cant penalize them for not continuing.
Buffalo would have a big home field advantage if they play in Pittsburgh. I wonder if Chicago would be an option. It’s close to the same distance for both teams.
Moot point now -
It’s not like Kansas City is warm
Frankly it may be colder there than Buffalo
They should have kept it outside and somewhere between those two cities so fans can drive. Like Chicago or Cleveland.
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Both of those cities would’ve had good shots if this happened about five years from now when they (likely) have new domed stadiums.
pittdan77
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The turf might well have been pulled immediately up at Acrisure right after that final game, making it null and void as a destination
It wouldn't make any sense to tear up real grass in January. If they are going to replace the turf before any more events there, and I don't know that they are planning to do that, it would make a lot more sense to wait until spring.
And it’s an immaculate stadium
Granted nothing else around it for fans - but a great stadium
Yeah that’s usually the right time - in the cold of January - to mess with turf
Try getting a flight to Pittsburgh from Kansas City.
Logistics. It always comes down to logistics and Pittsburgh is in the logistical minor leagues.
No passenger rail, no direct roads and very little air traffic.
Logistics. It always comes down to logistics and Pittsburgh is in the logistical minor leagues.
No passenger rail, no direct roads and very little air traffic.
To be fair, there is Amtrak and you can technically get there from Kansas City, but yeah, it sucks. We've disinvested from passenger tail to the point where it's not worth it for most locations.
