Cornell vs Hobart 2/24/26

[jjanow99]

Time to start games threads I think.
So, will this game actually be played? Temperature looks to be in the high teens. Maybe they'll move it to Hobart indoor field?

[CU77]

That would be sensible, if it's not booked for something else (which it probably is).

Completely ridiculous to play in that kind of cold. If an indoor facility cannot be found, the game should be postponed or canceled.

[mike1960]

That would be sensible, if it's not booked for something else (which it probably is).

Completely ridiculous to play in that kind of cold. If an indoor facility cannot be found, the game should be postponed or canceled.

Agreed. I see 14 degrees on my weather app. It's a health issue at that temp.

[Beeeej]

That would be sensible, if it's not booked for something else (which it probably is).

Completely ridiculous to play in that kind of cold. If an indoor facility cannot be found, the game should be postponed or canceled.

Or at least, y'know, reconsider the shorts unis.

[upprdeck]

the weather issue has been known for many days.  You would think they had or plan or just plan on playing as is.  Kinda late notice now.

[jjanow99]

Still 6 hours 20 minutes and counting on the schedule website...

[chimpfood]

They'll play. They've been practicing in worse.

[upprdeck]

dont know why they just dont move the game a day.

[jjanow99]

dont know why they just dont move the game a day.

Coach B probably not on board with a postponement, tough game with Richmond on Saturday.

[RichH]

That would be sensible, if it's not booked for something else (which it probably is).

Completely ridiculous to play in that kind of cold. If an indoor facility cannot be found, the game should be postponed or canceled.

Agreed. I see 14 degrees on my weather app. It's a health issue at that temp.

...

WHAT?!

You know that warm clothing and coverings exist, right? Temps in the teens especially in Western & Central NY isn't unusual and therefore isn't considered dangerous because people know how to and can (and do) protect themselves. Base layers, gloves, hot packs, whatever are all available. These aren't dumb people.

If anyone suggests canceling an NFL playoff game because it's 14 degrees, they would get laughed out of Orchard Park.  Hell, they didn't cancel marching band practice at my high school until it dropped below zero, and we weren't exactly moving very fast. We learned very quickly how to keep our instruments from freezing.

It should be in the low 20s by game time. Sure it's cold, but young, athletic players can absolutely handle that. Like someone said, they've been practicing and training in colder weather.

Maybe some of you have retired to Florida (you should feel bad about that) or Arizona (Trotsky) but the Winter-phobia of the internet age drives me nuts. I typically didn't stop bike-commuting when I lived in CT until it was below -10F and I really enjoyed it once I got moving. The hot weather mafia need to understand that some people like (or at least handle) colder weather just fine.

[mike1960]

That would be sensible, if it's not booked for something else (which it probably is).

Completely ridiculous to play in that kind of cold. If an indoor facility cannot be found, the game should be postponed or canceled.

Agreed. I see 14 degrees on my weather app. It's a health issue at that temp.

...

WHAT?!

You know that warm clothing and coverings exist, right? Temps in the teens especially in Western & Central NY isn't unusual and therefore isn't considered dangerous because people know how to and can (and do) protect themselves. Base layers, gloves, hot packs, whatever are all available. These aren't dumb people.

If anyone suggests canceling an NFL playoff game because it's 14 degrees, they would get laughed out of Orchard Park.  Hell, they didn't cancel marching band practice at my high school until it dropped below zero, and we weren't exactly moving very fast. We learned very quickly how to keep our instruments from freezing.

It should be in the low 20s by game time. Sure it's cold, but young, athletic players can absolutely handle that. Like someone said, they've been practicing and training in colder weather.

Maybe some of you have retired to Florida (you should feel bad about that) or Arizona (Trotsky) but the Winter-phobia of the internet age drives me nuts. I typically didn't stop bike-commuting when I lived in CT until it was below -10F and I really enjoyed it once I got moving. The hot weather mafia need to understand that some people like (or at least handle) colder weather just fine.

This is not the NFL. These are college students who presumably have older people in charge with their best interest in mind, not wannabe tough guys. 

[RichH]

That would be sensible, if it's not booked for something else (which it probably is).

Completely ridiculous to play in that kind of cold. If an indoor facility cannot be found, the game should be postponed or canceled.

Agreed. I see 14 degrees on my weather app. It's a health issue at that temp.

...

WHAT?!

You know that warm clothing and coverings exist, right? Temps in the teens especially in Western & Central NY isn't unusual and therefore isn't considered dangerous because people know how to and can (and do) protect themselves. Base layers, gloves, hot packs, whatever are all available. These aren't dumb people.

If anyone suggests canceling an NFL playoff game because it's 14 degrees, they would get laughed out of Orchard Park.  Hell, they didn't cancel marching band practice at my high school until it dropped below zero, and we weren't exactly moving very fast. We learned very quickly how to keep our instruments from freezing.

It should be in the low 20s by game time. Sure it's cold, but young, athletic players can absolutely handle that. Like someone said, they've been practicing and training in colder weather.

Maybe some of you have retired to Florida (you should feel bad about that) or Arizona (Trotsky) but the Winter-phobia of the internet age drives me nuts. I typically didn't stop bike-commuting when I lived in CT until it was below -10F and I really enjoyed it once I got moving. The hot weather mafia need to understand that some people like (or at least handle) colder weather just fine.

This is not the NFL. These are college students who presumably have older people in charge with their best interest in mind, not wannabe tough guys.

These are not life-threatening conditions.   I respect you more than most of the members of this board, Mike, but I can't go along with the "won't somebody think of the children" take here. These are all adults, including the coaches and officials. The athletes aren't making the call here.

If someone is feeling distress or experiencing health issues, I guarantee you they have measures in place to address them so nobody is harmed, be it heaters, a warming zone, or the heated facility right next door.

Everyone in ithaca must endure this extreme hardship of slightly below freezing temperatures.

[mike1960]

That would be sensible, if it's not booked for something else (which it probably is).

Completely ridiculous to play in that kind of cold. If an indoor facility cannot be found, the game should be postponed or canceled.

Agreed. I see 14 degrees on my weather app. It's a health issue at that temp.

...

WHAT?!

You know that warm clothing and coverings exist, right? Temps in the teens especially in Western & Central NY isn't unusual and therefore isn't considered dangerous because people know how to and can (and do) protect themselves. Base layers, gloves, hot packs, whatever are all available. These aren't dumb people.

If anyone suggests canceling an NFL playoff game because it's 14 degrees, they would get laughed out of Orchard Park.  Hell, they didn't cancel marching band practice at my high school until it dropped below zero, and we weren't exactly moving very fast. We learned very quickly how to keep our instruments from freezing.

It should be in the low 20s by game time. Sure it's cold, but young, athletic players can absolutely handle that. Like someone said, they've been practicing and training in colder weather.

Maybe some of you have retired to Florida (you should feel bad about that) or Arizona (Trotsky) but the Winter-phobia of the internet age drives me nuts. I typically didn't stop bike-commuting when I lived in CT until it was below -10F and I really enjoyed it once I got moving. The hot weather mafia need to understand that some people like (or at least handle) colder weather just fine.

This is not the NFL. These are college students who presumably have older people in charge with their best interest in mind, not wannabe tough guys.

These are not life-threatening conditions.  I respect you more than most of the members of this board, Mike, but I can't go along with the "won't somebody think of the children" take here. These are all adults, including the coaches and officials. The athletes aren't making the call here.

If someone is feeling distress or experiencing health issues, I guarantee you they have measures in place to address them so nobody is harmed, be it heaters, a warming zone, or the heated facility right next door.

Everyone in ithaca must endure this extreme hardship of slightly below freezing temperatures.

When temps drop below 15 degrees, there are serious risks to outdoor activities. But I see on my weather app that the temps might be in the 20s at Hobart. Yes, sometimes wiser heads must prevail (even in the NFL). These guys will play anywhere, anytime, just like we did when we were their age. But it's not always a good idea.

[RichH]

That would be sensible, if it's not booked for something else (which it probably is).

Completely ridiculous to play in that kind of cold. If an indoor facility cannot be found, the game should be postponed or canceled.

Agreed. I see 14 degrees on my weather app. It's a health issue at that temp.

...

WHAT?!

You know that warm clothing and coverings exist, right? Temps in the teens especially in Western & Central NY isn't unusual and therefore isn't considered dangerous because people know how to and can (and do) protect themselves. Base layers, gloves, hot packs, whatever are all available. These aren't dumb people.

If anyone suggests canceling an NFL playoff game because it's 14 degrees, they would get laughed out of Orchard Park.  Hell, they didn't cancel marching band practice at my high school until it dropped below zero, and we weren't exactly moving very fast. We learned very quickly how to keep our instruments from freezing.

It should be in the low 20s by game time. Sure it's cold, but young, athletic players can absolutely handle that. Like someone said, they've been practicing and training in colder weather.

Maybe some of you have retired to Florida (you should feel bad about that) or Arizona (Trotsky) but the Winter-phobia of the internet age drives me nuts. I typically didn't stop bike-commuting when I lived in CT until it was below -10F and I really enjoyed it once I got moving. The hot weather mafia need to understand that some people like (or at least handle) colder weather just fine.

This is not the NFL. These are college students who presumably have older people in charge with their best interest in mind, not wannabe tough guys.

These are not life-threatening conditions.  I respect you more than most of the members of this board, Mike, but I can't go along with the "won't somebody think of the children" take here. These are all adults, including the coaches and officials. The athletes aren't making the call here.

If someone is feeling distress or experiencing health issues, I guarantee you they have measures in place to address them so nobody is harmed, be it heaters, a warming zone, or the heated facility right next door.

Everyone in ithaca must endure this extreme hardship of slightly below freezing temperatures.

When temps drop below 15 degrees, there are serious risks to outdoor activities. But I see on my weather app that the temps might be in the 20s at Hobart. Yes, sometimes wiser heads must prevail (even in the NFL). These guys will play anywhere, anytime, just like we did when we were their age. But it's not always a good idea.

BTW, not a big thing, but they're playing in Ithaca today, not Geneva.

My usual guidance is if there's an advisory/watch/warning issued by the NWS. That usually happens when there is a risk to health or safety due to temps and wind. There is nothing for today. Otherwise, it's preparation and clothing choices based on individual comfort. They know this by now, given their month of practice.

The avg low for this date in Ithaca is 14F and the avg high is 35F. I'm willing to bet we've played plenty of games throughout the years in this range based on the fact that we're often playing in February.

Championship weekend in E. Hartford a few years ago was held in 99F heat with heat indices well into triple digits. To me, that presents a larger health risk, given their exertion and hydration needs. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke is more dangerous than feeling cold air on your skin for an hour.

Look, everyone perceives hot/cold differently, especially when you consider your upbringing and recent experience. The same 50 degree day at Cornell will see parkas in October and shorts in March. Individual comfort is a choice, and again I'm telling you a 20 degree day for some doesn't feel as  extreme as it does to others, especially when you are running and active.

[Weder]

That would be sensible, if it's not booked for something else (which it probably is).

Completely ridiculous to play in that kind of cold. If an indoor facility cannot be found, the game should be postponed or canceled.

Agreed. I see 14 degrees on my weather app. It's a health issue at that temp.

...

WHAT?!

You know that warm clothing and coverings exist, right? Temps in the teens especially in Western & Central NY isn't unusual and therefore isn't considered dangerous because people know how to and can (and do) protect themselves. Base layers, gloves, hot packs, whatever are all available. These aren't dumb people.

If anyone suggests canceling an NFL playoff game because it's 14 degrees, they would get laughed out of Orchard Park.  Hell, they didn't cancel marching band practice at my high school until it dropped below zero, and we weren't exactly moving very fast. We learned very quickly how to keep our instruments from freezing.

It should be in the low 20s by game time. Sure it's cold, but young, athletic players can absolutely handle that. Like someone said, they've been practicing and training in colder weather.

Maybe some of you have retired to Florida (you should feel bad about that) or Arizona (Trotsky) but the Winter-phobia of the internet age drives me nuts. I typically didn't stop bike-commuting when I lived in CT until it was below -10F and I really enjoyed it once I got moving. The hot weather mafia need to understand that some people like (or at least handle) colder weather just fine.

This is not the NFL. These are college students who presumably have older people in charge with their best interest in mind, not wannabe tough guys.

These are not life-threatening conditions.  I respect you more than most of the members of this board, Mike, but I can't go along with the "won't somebody think of the children" take here. These are all adults, including the coaches and officials. The athletes aren't making the call here.

If someone is feeling distress or experiencing health issues, I guarantee you they have measures in place to address them so nobody is harmed, be it heaters, a warming zone, or the heated facility right next door.

Everyone in ithaca must endure this extreme hardship of slightly below freezing temperatures.

When temps drop below 15 degrees, there are serious risks to outdoor activities. But I see on my weather app that the temps might be in the 20s at Hobart. Yes, sometimes wiser heads must prevail (even in the NFL). These guys will play anywhere, anytime, just like we did when we were their age. But it's not always a good idea.

BTW, not a big thing, but they're playing in Ithaca today, not Geneva.

My usual guidance is if there's an advisory/watch/warning issued by the NWS. That usually happens when there is a risk to health or safety due to temps and wind. There is nothing for today. Otherwise, it's preparation and clothing choices based on individual comfort. They know this by now, given their month of practice.

The avg low for this date in Ithaca is 14F and the avg high is 35F. I'm willing to bet we've played plenty of games throughout the years in this range based on the fact that we're often playing in February.

Championship weekend in E. Hartford a few years ago was held in 99F heat with heat indices well into triple digits. To me, that presents a larger health risk, given their exertion and hydration needs. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke is more dangerous than feeling cold air on your skin for an hour.

Look, everyone perceives hot/cold differently, especially when you consider your upbringing and recent experience. The same 50 degree day at Cornell will see parkas in October and shorts in March. Individual comfort is a choice, and again I'm telling you a 20 degree day for some doesn't feel as  extreme as it does to others, especially when you are running and active.