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**utahmark** · 08-08-2005

im guessing that after the opening day loss last year to sd, they will keep the roof open this year against a cold weather pittsburgh team.

ATX · 08-08-2005

i think the roof deal has more to do with the fans than the team. i mean if it's 90+ degrees, they'll keep the roof shut to accomodate the fans.

**TEXANS84** · 08-08-2005

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Originally Posted by atxcoolguy

i think the roof deal has more to do with the fans than the team. i mean if it's 90+ degrees, they'll keep the roof shut to accomodate the fans.

Wrong.

See: Raiders game, 2004.

ATX · 08-08-2005

i don't think i'm totally wrong on this one.

**infantrycak** · 08-08-2005

It would be foolish not to play a home town conditioning advantage. Miami's streak was at least influenced by the temperature--and notice they got beat by a hot weather team. Stick Pittsburgh in black and let them sweat.

**utahmark** · 08-08-2005

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Originally Posted by infantrycak

It would be foolish not to play a home town conditioning advantage. Miami's streak was at least influenced by the temperature--and notice they got beat by a hot weather team. Stick Pittsburgh in black and let them sweat.

i have to agree. even though i would much rather sit in the air conditioning. if they are considering going to the playoffs and beating a very good pitt team then they need every advantage that they can get.

ATX · 08-08-2005

i agree that the heat is our advantage early in the season and that we should use it to our advantage.

thegr8fan · 08-08-2005

first there can't be ANY rain in the area of the entire town of Houston. Then the wind has to be lower than 35 MPH. And the heat factor for the fans is a consideration also. If all of that is good, then the roof will be open.

We should leave it open to give us an advantage over Pitts, but some of that is out of everyone's hands with the NFL rules regarding our roof.

ATX · 08-08-2005

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Originally Posted by TEXANS84

Wrong.

See: Raiders game, 2004.

what does the raider game have to do with it? the temperature for the raiders game at gametime was 88 degrees and the temperature at the start of the chargers game was 93 degrees. both days had no rain, but was the roof open on opening day for san diego? i'm just curious as to why the roof was open for the raiders game and closed for the san diego game?

HJam72 · 08-09-2005

Probably because we seriously underestimated San Diego.

rittenhouserobz · 08-09-2005

The position of the roof has no bearing when discussing how good or bad a team is. Good teams overcome adverse conditions to win. Bad teams are bad not matter the roof being open or not. IMHO. I am pretty sure they close roof when it is stifling hot for the fans.

Yankee_In_TX · 08-09-2005

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Originally Posted by rittenhouserobz

The position of the roof has no bearing when discussing how good or bad a team is. Good teams overcome adverse conditions to win. Bad teams are bad not matter the roof being open or not. IMHO. I am pretty sure they close roof when it is stifling hot for the fans.

*bbbuuuzzzzzzz*

Think. Black jerseys, temps 5-10 degrees higher than the team is used to, and more humidty than the team is used to.

I don't care HOW good you are, this WILL affect your players to some degree.

rittenhouserobz · 08-09-2005

I understand it will affect the players, but if I were a coach I would not rely heavily on the opposition being too hot to perform. I would have a solid gameplan that would exploit the opposition. Like running a no-huddle offense for a couple series with alot of running the ball, if I had a 2-TD lead. The roof can help, but the players and the coaches gameplan wins the game.

Yankee_In_TX · 08-09-2005

Yes, I agree with that

geofb · 08-09-2005

Does anyone know for sure (vs. just blowing hot air out of our rears) what guidelines the Texans have on open vs. closed roof? In year 1 they published what the NFL rules were. It dealt with rain/lightning, etc. It said nothing at all about heat. It could be 200 degrees on the field and the NFL guideline at that time was silent on roof open or closed in 200 degree weather.

Before last years SD game, there seemed to be no concern whatsoever on the part of the Texans in regards to closing the roof due to heat. The roof stayed open regardless of how hot it was. But the SD game broke the mold...no rain anywhere in sight and though it was hot I think we have had hotter games in the past with the roof being kept open. Was that SD game just a one time oddity or is there some new rule(s) in effect that the Texans go by regarding heat and roof position?

Again, does anyone really know?

Bull Pen 1 · 08-09-2005

Did you every think that the weather wouldn't bother SD that much since they play in hot weather also. The Raiders play in a coller climate, so the roof was open.

Unfortunally, I don't think the fan consideration has nothing to do with it, weather the roof is open or closed.

BradK10 · 08-10-2005

screw pansy fans who can't take the heat. that's what i hate about some fellow houston fans. you freakin go out and do yardwork in this weather, why not support the team you pay hundred (maybe thousands) to go see.

i hate domed stadiums...can ya tell?

ATX · 08-10-2005

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Originally Posted by BradK10

screw pansy fans who can't take the heat. that's what i hate about some fellow houston fans. you freakin go out and do yardwork in this weather, why not support the team you pay hundred (maybe thousands) to go see.

i hate domed stadiums...can ya tell?

Tell that to all the fans at minute maid field. notice how in july and august, the roof stays closed more than open.

awtysst · 08-10-2005

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Originally Posted by BradK10

screw pansy fans who can't take the heat. that's what i hate about some fellow houston fans. you freakin go out and do yardwork in this weather, why not support the team you pay hundred (maybe thousands) to go see.

i hate domed stadiums...can ya tell?

I say keep it closed. When i did yard work in the heat was becuase I had to. Yard work is just that...work. When i want to relax I want to do so in a nice comfortble enviorment. And I hope the one game I attend yearly will be closed and cool!

BornOrange · 08-10-2005

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Originally Posted by awtysst

I say keep it closed. When i did yard work in the heat was becuase I had to. Yard work is just that...work. When i want to relax I want to do so in a nice comfortble enviorment. And I hope the one game I attend yearly will be closed and cool!

Then attend a game in December.

08-08-2005	#1
utahmark markbeth Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: utah Age: 43 Posts: 1,914 Rep Power: 5935	open or closed im guessing that after the opening day loss last year to sd, they will keep the roof open this year against a cold weather pittsburgh team.

08-08-2005	#5
infantrycak Lead Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 45 Posts: 37,413 Rep Power: 76017	It would be foolish not to play a home town conditioning advantage. Miami's streak was at least influenced by the temperature--and notice they got beat by a hot weather team. Stick Pittsburgh in black and let them sweat. __________________ The Art of War

08-09-2005	#11
rittenhouserobz Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,100 Rep Power: 11	The position of the roof has no bearing when discussing how good or bad a team is. Good teams overcome adverse conditions to win. Bad teams are bad not matter the roof being open or not. IMHO. I am pretty sure they close roof when it is stifling hot for the fans. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. Ben Franklin

08-09-2005	#13
rittenhouserobz Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,100 Rep Power: 11	I understand it will affect the players, but if I were a coach I would not rely heavily on the opposition being too hot to perform. I would have a solid gameplan that would exploit the opposition. Like running a no-huddle offense for a couple series with alot of running the ball, if I had a 2-TD lead. The roof can help, but the players and the coaches gameplan wins the game. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. Ben Franklin

08-09-2005	#16
Bull Pen 1 Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cut N Shoot, Texas Age: 57 Posts: 4,456 Rep Power: 333	Did you every think that the weather wouldn't bother SD that much since they play in hot weather also. The Raiders play in a coller climate, so the roof was open. Unfortunally, I don't think the fan consideration has nothing to do with it, weather the roof is open or closed. __________________ Original Bull Pen member :banana: One of the original Blue Crew Member http://texanstalk.com/pics/bptatto.jpg

08-08-2005	#2
ATX Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Austin Age: 33 Posts: 9,563 Rep Power: 142	i think the roof deal has more to do with the fans than the team. i mean if it's 90+ degrees, they'll keep the roof shut to accomodate the fans.

08-08-2005	#8
thegr8fan All Pro Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 872 Rep Power: 666	first there can't be ANY rain in the area of the entire town of Houston. Then the wind has to be lower than 35 MPH. And the heat factor for the fans is a consideration also. If all of that is good, then the roof will be open. We should leave it open to give us an advantage over Pitts, but some of that is out of everyone's hands with the NFL rules regarding our roof.

08-09-2005	#10
HJam72 Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Over here. Age: 40 Posts: 10,471 Rep Power: 18004	Probably because we seriously underestimated San Diego.

08-09-2005	#15
geofb Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 130 Rep Power: 10	Does anyone know for sure (vs. just blowing hot air out of our rears) what guidelines the Texans have on open vs. closed roof? In year 1 they published what the NFL rules were. It dealt with rain/lightning, etc. It said nothing at all about heat. It could be 200 degrees on the field and the NFL guideline at that time was silent on roof open or closed in 200 degree weather. Before last years SD game, there seemed to be no concern whatsoever on the part of the Texans in regards to closing the roof due to heat. The roof stayed open regardless of how hot it was. But the SD game broke the mold...no rain anywhere in sight and though it was hot I think we have had hotter games in the past with the roof being kept open. Was that SD game just a one time oddity or is there some new rule(s) in effect that the Texans go by regarding heat and roof position? Again, does anyone really know?

08-10-2005	#17
BradK10 Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Age: 33 Posts: 1,097 Rep Power: 10	screw pansy fans who can't take the heat. that's what i hate about some fellow houston fans. you freakin go out and do yardwork in this weather, why not support the team you pay hundred (maybe thousands) to go see. i hate domed stadiums...can ya tell? __________________ For the love of God, I'm from Houston, NOT Arizona. I only live here.

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