New England Patriots 'Field Surface Shananigans'... Flashback to an old playoff game!

Journeyman · Jan 14, 2005

Looks like the Pats want to slow down the 2005 version of the 'greatest show

on turf'...they are keeping the field UNCOVERED til 24hours before game time...A little home cooking:howdy:

Shouldn't this be a league rule, seems a bit much that a team could do this purposely in this day and age?

Reminded me of the Miami/NE playoff game in a snowstorm many years ago, where the ex-convict comes out on the field with a snowplow to pave a nice surface for the NE FG kicker John Smith, to kick the game winning FG :finger:

cy1981 · Jan 14, 2005

They could play in the parking lot and Indy would win. NE's cornerbacks haven't slept in a week

NEWPORT · Jan 14, 2005

IT IS SO WET HERE.......I have not seen this much moisture in 5 years

cy1981 · Jan 14, 2005

Only thing their that is wet is the dbs for New England's pants thinking about giving up +400 yards and 5 TDs in a playoff game.

NEWPORT · Jan 14, 2005

cy1981 said:
Only thing their that is wet is the dbs for New England's pants thinking about giving up +400 yards and 5 TDs in a playoff game.

Grasshopper.......When you can snatch the Pebble

2times · Jan 14, 2005

Pats earned the right to do whatever the fvck they want to the field. That is why they have the regular season.:finger:

Journeyman · Jan 14, 2005

"Snow Plow Game" between the Patriots and Miami Dolphins in 1982. The Patriots won 3-0 when New England head coach Ron Meyer had a snow plow driver clear a patch of field so that John Smith could better attempt a 33-yard field goal, which he made. --

GoFlamesGo! · Jan 14, 2005

Sure they can do whatever they want to the field....but it's because they know they can't contain the colts offence on a regular playing surface that's all.

Journeyman · Jan 14, 2005

Remember when Sparky use to order the Tigers infield grass to be kept very thick and tall,lol...gotta love it

JimFiestSux · Jan 14, 2005

Might be too late but the field should've been covered yesterday as the NFL told them they have to cover the field. But you know what, the COLTS will beat them on any surface. The first game of the season the Pats didn't beat the Colts, the Colts beat the Colts with stupid mistakes. Won't happen 2 times in a row against the same team! Best QB, Best wideouts = a win. Defense or no defense. manning doesn't get hurt they win. From start to finish I look for the Colts to be in front!

bulldog77 · Jan 14, 2005

Exactly, 2Times! If Colts are so f...in good why are they playing on the road at Razor every year (Hint: they must have been beaten more times in regular season) .
It amazes me that this 'juggernaut' that so many are calling the Colts lost three times this year. 3 teams have found a way to out-score them, but the defending Super Bowl Champs with a better record at home should be cowed by
a b ig game choke like Manning!!??

NEWPORT · Jan 14, 2005

GoFlamesGo! said:
Sure they can do whatever they want to the field....but it's because they know they can't contain the colts offence on a regular playing surface that's all.

Regular playing surface??? INDY's surface is the rarest now my friend, and Oh YEA...PATS controlled indy in every game we have played THEM, .........................................at INDY and at New England.......So your reference of "they know they can't"

WHEN HAVE WE NOT???

viking611 · Jan 14, 2005

Snow plow game was hilarious. That got them in the playoffs to play Miami again who thouroughly whooped up on them. Colts roll here. No chance for Pats backfield to slow the horse down. They better try and get in a shootout which i don't think favors brady.

2times · Jan 14, 2005

I can not believe how confident the Colts backers are. NO ONE and I mean NO ONE comes to the Razor and wins. Plus they seem to forget their D sucks, and Dungy couldn't hold Bellichek's jock strap.:hump:

Dante · Jan 14, 2005

they are letting the field freeze...hey thats why they call it home cooking

GoFlamesGo! · Jan 14, 2005

NEWPORT said:
Regular playing surface??? INDY's surface is the rarest now my friend, and Oh YEA...PATS controlled indy in every game we have played THEM, .........................................at INDY and at New England.......So your reference of "they know they can't"

WHEN HAVE WE NOT???

The past is the past. Let's talk about the present. Pats are a very good team...don't get me wrong. But I don't think they can stop the colts with their current injury situation.

I guess we'll see on Sunday

NickyDeuces · Jan 14, 2005

Off the Net..

Patriots coach Ron Meyer wanted to steal a game, so he did the obvious thing. He called for a burglar. Convicted burglar Mark Henderson stepped forward, and literally pulled a clever snow job on the Miami Dolphins, leaving them 3 - 0 losers to New England.

Because of the snowstorm, neither team had even remotely threatened to score a touchdown. Each attempted a field goal that failed because of the inclement weather.

However, with 4:45 remaining, New England ground out a drive that stalled out at the Miami 16-yard line. The Patriots then called time to let kicker John Smith clear away a spot on the slick, snow-covered field for a crucial field goal attempt that could win the game.

Suddenly, a light bulb lit up in Coach Meyer's sneaky mind. "I saw John Smith on his hands and knees trying to get the snow cleared, and all of a sudden it hit me," recalled Meyer. "Why not send a snow plow out there?"

He raced down the sideline looking for the operator of the John Deere snow plow that had been clearing the yard lines during time-outs. The operator happened to be Mark Henderson, 24, who was serving a 15-year sentence for burglary at Norfolk State Prison and was on the Schaefer Stadium maintenance crew as part of a work-release program. Meyer told Henderson to clear off a spot on the field for Smith.

As you might expect of a person with his address, Henderson jumped when the command was given. He made a beautiful initial fake with the snow plow by retracing his previous path along the 20-yard line. Then, catching officials and Dolphins off guard, he swerved to his left, sweeping snow ahead of him and leaving a perfect swath of green SuperTurf between the 23- and 25-yard lines. It was the best sweep the Patriots fans had seen in years.

The Dolphins cursed and threatened Henderson. But no one stopped him. Explained defensive tackle Bob Baumhower, "I saw him coming, but what was I supposed to do? No way I'm going to take on a plow."

The Dolphins cried foul, insisting the snow plow play was illegal. But the term "illegal" meant something quite different to the team than it did to Henderson, the convicted burglar. "What were they gonna do?" he said afterward. "Put me in jail?"

PatPatriot · Jan 14, 2005

I'm telling you right now the Pats will score point for point with that arena football team.

Manning wins trinkets.
Brady wins championships.

Kobe08 · Jan 14, 2005

As long as the Pats don't win the SuperBowl it would have been a good year. As long as the refs don't let the Patriots 'tuck' or hold themselves to a win, the Colts should be in the driver's seat.

wilheim · Jan 14, 2005

Pats are 29 and 2 over their last 31 starts but still get no respect. I think they like it that way. Colts fans remember you got a built in excuse when you lose. "The field was left uncovered on a cold and wet night how do you expect us to win". The real problem is going to be the temperature with the 4:30 Eastern start it will be dark and very cold by halftime. This should be great game, the Colts complained and got a rule change after last year's game but the irony is the rule has helped the Pats just as much this year. The refs call it both ways.

The Pats best defense against the Colts is their offense, they will look to run Corey Dillon, and have their customery have success with Tom Brady on 3rd down and keep Peyton off the field. It the Pats coaching staff is good at anything it's putting the team in a position to win the game then it is up to the players to execute and win the game (can you say Adam Vinatieri). This game could be real beginning of the Corey Dillon era in New England. If Dillon has a big game the Pats will advance if not they are in trouble. Great game on tap - may the best team win and the refs be a non factor.

wil.