Jets owner, Woody Johnson: "We'll be lucky if it snows."
That seemed to be the general sentiment of the New York Giants and New York Jets brass on Wednesday when they put in their official bid for the XLVIII Super Bowl. Don't shy away from the cold, New York weather, but embrace it. It is football, isn't it. It's not baseball, golf, or tennis. Let's get down and dirty and play some real smash mouth football for a change. Let's "make some history."
The combined bid, surprisingly, seems to be the early favorite to host the game in 2014, ahead of Tampa Bay and Miami (who have hosted a combined 14 Super Bowls and hardly need another). The bid includes clauses regarding snow removal, transit, and distribution of hand warmers, seat warmers, and blankets to the spectators.
The final decision is expected on May 25th during the NFL's spring meeting in Dallas. At least 17 owners must approve the final choice. The Giants then only need 15 votes, as they obviously have their own 2 votes already.
Traditionally, the NFL has required that regions bidding for Super Bowls have a minimum temperature of 50 degrees or a roof. Both conditions were waived by the league in December, clearing the way for the Giants/Jets bid.
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