As i have watched NCAA football over the years the last couple have been warm climated teams that have won the NCAA championship with Florida and USC. What if Florida at to play at the horseshoe in 40 degree rain in november, or Or if USC had to play at the big house a.k.a. Michigan Stadium and play in a a snowstorm. Would this even out the national championships with Florida and USC, beating Ohio State and Michigan, the waether the up north teams play in is a running game, and the weather would take away these two teams speed. Tell me what you think.
2007-08-02 04:12:29 · 12 answers · asked by blaiserboy123 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
It might have alot do to with it, but that the main reason they have all the bowl games in warmer climate regions, or in domes. This evens the playing field.
2007-08-02 04:16:39 · answer #1 · answered by ericpete16 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you look at the history of the BCS, there has been only 2 cold weather teams make it: Nebraska (once) and Ohio State (twice). Nebraska got whipped by Miami, but that wasn't because it was a cold weather team playing in a warm weather bowl game. It was because Nebraska really didn't deserve to be playing in the championship after getting whipped by Colorado 62-36 with Colorado amassing 582 total yards.
Ohio State beat a warm weather team (Miami) in a warm weather bow (Fiesta). OSU also got beat by a warm weather team last year, but last years OSU team was just not as good considering the pounding they took at the hands of Florida. Also, that team had a balanced attack. They didn't run the ball 70% of the time.
Other teams are borderline cold weather teams - Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Virginia Tech. Those teams are 2-3 in the BCS championship. So, if those 3 teams are included, the total is 3-5 in the BCS championship.
The best team normally wins. Smash-mouth football wins no matter where it is played. Brett Favre has proven that a passing game can win in cold weather also.
2007-08-02 04:37:44 · answer #2 · answered by 5forfighting 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weather conidtions usually favor the team that is used to it whether it is cold up north or hot down south. Rain has more of an effect on a team that relies on the pass over the running game. What it doesn't do is make up for the talent on the field. Even with bad conditions if you have the horses you are probably going to win.
2007-08-02 05:12:17 · answer #3 · answered by Zinger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know your question but getting BCS bowl games up there during those months can't happen. The amount of money that would be lost is the reason they don't have a huge BCS game in the Horseshoe or Big House. What USC/Flordia/LSU/Texas fan wants to go and spend all that money on a ticket, flight, hotelroom, warm clothes, and hot coca instead of beer to watch his team play.
2007-08-02 04:22:29 · answer #4 · answered by MillerTime 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the biggest advantage Florida and USC has is in recruiting. If you're an 18-year old star athlete, where would you rather be living. The beaches of Florida and So Cal, or the freezing winters of Michigan and Ohio?
2007-08-02 04:25:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
BCS Championship is about the $$$. You don't sell out a game played in the 40degree rain or in a snowstorm. You use a neutral field in sunny Arizona or in the Superdome in New Orleans and sell travel packages with plane tickets and hotel rooms..ect. It has nothing to do with "warm climate teams"...every team travels...if you're in the SEC you don't play in many snow games, you play in heat with about 100% humidity.
2007-08-02 05:14:00 · answer #6 · answered by stevenm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teams from up north have won their share of championships. Plus if the weather factor was that big of a thing, it would happen in the pro's too. Look who's won the Superbowl the last 10 yrs. -- GB, Den (2), NE (3), Pitt, Balt
2007-08-02 04:53:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What if OSU had to play in Florida in September in the heat they are not used to? They would be dehydrated and worn out by half time and get blown out again.
I remember one time when Tennessee played Akron(I know tough opponent) one time and it was very hot. You could see the Akron players throwing up on the field and the sidelines from the heat. Tennessee was unaffected because they were used to it.
It works both ways my friend.
2007-08-02 04:27:42 · answer #8 · answered by juicetke 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is acutally a very good point.....one that is often overlooked. Would warm weather teams perform as well if they had to man up and play in elements? good question.
2007-08-02 04:23:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is acutally a very good point.....one that is often overlooked. Would warm weather teams perform as well if they had to man up and play in elements? good question.
2007-08-02 04:19:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋