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Is It Time for the NFL to Ban Domes?
Is It Time for the NFL to Ban Domes?
Getty Images Quarterback Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons are 3-0 this season at the Georgia Dome.
Should the NFL Ban Domes?  (Wall Street Journal)
Should the NFL Ban Domes? (Wall Street Journal)
metspolice.com — Here's a leftover from the other day (it's a long off-season so I hold onto things) -... the Wall Street Journal asks if the NFL should ban domes. In the early going, the nine NFL teams whose stadiums have roofs are a combined 30-19 this season. The Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints and ... (more) Should the NFL Ban Domes? (Wall Street Journal)
Bears make too many errors, lose to Falcons 21-14
Bears make too many errors, lose to Falcons 21-14
suntimes.com — Jay Cutler is the only quarterback to come into the Georgia Dome and defeat the Atlanta Falcons... since the arrival of hot-shot quarterback Matt Ryan last season. (more) Bears make too many errors, lose to Falcons 21-14
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WSJ – TIME TO BAN DOMES?
Sparty and Friends — NFL = No mas’ Dome? I agree. Please.

Morning Link Dump – Alisha, Vokoun, Shaq, Cote
TheScore.com Blog — ... “If a team can tailor its personnel and strategy to the indoors, NFL experts say, an explosive offense can result,” says the Wall Street Journal, making one of several silly points for doing away with domed stadiums in the NFL. “With no crosswinds, precipitation, temperature variations or unreliable footing, an offense based on timing, sharp cuts, precise routes and speed can reach remarkable heights.” ...

More Crazy Talk: Ban Domes?
The Big Lead — ... dome team, are 3-0 at home … If a team can tailor its personnel and strategy to the indoors, NFL experts say, an explosive offense can result.” Not earth-shattering, of course, but further reason for the Rams to draft Sam Bradford first next year. The Rams haven’t taken advantage of their Dome since Kurt Warner left. The Lions aren’t that far from turning it around, either. Worth noting: Only two teams that play in domes have won a Super Bowl (Rams, Colts). [WSJ] ...

Domes: Evil scourge, or smart business for an NFL team?
Shutdown Corner — ... There are currently eight NFL teams that play in domes (three of them being retractable). Of those eight, four are undefeated when playing at home, and three are undefeated, period. This prompted the Wall Street Journal to ask the question: Is it time for the NFL to ban domes? ...

Should the NFL Ban Domes? (Wall Street Journal)
The Mets Police — Here's a leftover from the other day (it's a long off-season so I hold onto things) - the Wall Street Journal asks if the NFL should ban domes. ...

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