Originally posted by billbird2111:
Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
First of all, not all the Niner playoff games in the 80s were played in downpours and high winds. I know because I was there for every single one that was played at the Stick. We were able to tailgate without getting soaked. Most home games had decent weather. The field was often in bad shape because of poor drainage. Because it was built on landfill the field was always soft and marshy. It was a constant problem for the groundskeepers.
Bad weather doesn't help the more talented team. If anything, it takes away from the team speed and it can take away from the passing game if the winds get to high. The Niners have a good running game and a string defense so they should still be okay. I hope the bad weather doesn't keep the fans away or drive them inside to one of the clubs at the stadium. The players like t see the stands full.
You'll notice I said "SOME." And I didn't see any 49er fans driven away by inclement weather.
I don't really remember any particular playoff game being a weather problem. Certainly nothing really memorable. There was one against the Rams but it wasn't terrible. There were games where the weather was cold and damp but not terrible. They also played a couple of playoff road games in really cold weather and they did fine. Like I said, it makes no difference since they are going to play no matter how bad it gets.
On a side note, Hiway49 said something about the 49ers scheduling games based on tides. Not true. All day games started at the same time. Those times are locked in by the networks and the league. teams can't start a game at say 2:37 in the afternoon because of the tides.
