GasHouse1934 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I'm watching the Emerald Bowl, and both teams' benches are on the same side of the field. I guess that makes sense where this game is being played, since there isn't much room on the "near" side of the field.I remember this also being the case in Metropolitan Stadium when the Minnesota Vikings played there, and also at County Stadium in Milwaukee when the Packers played "home" games there. I also recall a Hula Bowl or two at Aloha Stadium where this was the case.In what other instances have both benches been situated on the same side, and why was this the case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskyfan82 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 This isn't unusual for baseball stadiums. AT&T Park is a baseball stadium and only plays host to the Emerald Bowl. There isn't enough room for two sidelines. I believe the XFL's SF Demons did the same thing there. Safeco Field in Seattle had the same thing when they played host to the first Seattle Bowl.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Why isn't this game being played in Candlestick Park (whatever the name of the stadium is now)? The 49ers are on the road this weekend, and their season is done after this weekend.That crap doesn't make any sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Looks like there's plenty of room to me. I saw the seating plans and other photos, I don't understand why they can't fit one team on the stadium side of the field. Back-to-Back Fatal Forty Champion 2015 & 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Why isn't this game being played in Candlestick Park (whatever the name of the stadium is now)? The 49ers are on the road this weekend, and their season is done after this weekend.That crap doesn't make any sense.I don't know for sure, but I'm betting the two fields are owned by different people. The Bowl's host isn't neccesarily the city, its the stadium and the bowl organizers would reach agreements with the owner of a stadium. Perhaps the Candlestick (monster, 3com whatever) people could have hosted it, but the orgainizers reached an agreement with the owners of AT&T Park.personally, I kinda like when there's a game played at a non-traditional place. I think it'd be cool to see a football game played in Wrigley (again), Busch III, or Fenway, or any number of Baseball specific stadiums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baseballking99 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 does anyone have a pic of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budbowl77 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 didnt they used to do that at Milwaukee County Stadium when the Packers used to play there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskyfan82 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 The Giants own AT&T Park and actually paid a significant portion for the stadium to be built. So they book as many events as they can.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Why isn't this game being played in Candlestick Park (whatever the name of the stadium is now)? The 49ers are on the road this weekend, and their season is done after this weekend.That crap doesn't make any sense.I don't know for sure, but I'm betting the two fields are owned by different people. The Bowl's host isn't neccesarily the city, its the stadium and the bowl organizers would reach agreements with the owner of a stadium. Perhaps the Candlestick (monster, 3com whatever) people could have hosted it, but the orgainizers reached an agreement with the owners of AT&T Park.personally, I kinda like when there's a game played at a non-traditional place. I think it'd be cool to see a football game played in Wrigley (again), Busch III, or Fenway, or any number of Baseball specific stadiums.Plus, Canlestick Fu*kin blows this time of year. Weather is very odd in the Bay Area, and im sure Puckguy and/or ICS can back me up on this one, but the weather is horrible at C Stick point compaired to AT&T during the winter. Its one of the biggest reasons why the Giants wanted a new park directly in the city. Anyone with a lick of sense is going to want to sit in AT&T on the worst day than even think of sitting at Candlestick in December. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 didnt they used to do that at Milwaukee County Stadium when the Packers used to play there?Psst - it helps to read the original post. Emphasis added, quote snipped.I remember this also being the case in Metropolitan Stadium when the Minnesota Vikings played there, and also at County Stadium in Milwaukee when the Packers played "home" games there. I also recall a Hula Bowl or two at Aloha Stadium where this was the case. It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budbowl77 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 ooooooooooh your hurting my feelings!! oooooh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclopsis Joe Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Having to scroll past your post for no reason because it was already covered wastes everyone's time, bandwith of the servers, and it makes me mad. I don't speak for democrats, democrats don't speak for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedsunited Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Why isn't this game being played in Candlestick Park (whatever the name of the stadium is now)? The 49ers are on the road this weekend, and their season is done after this weekend.That crap doesn't make any sense.Because Candlestick is a decaying dump in an "inhospitable" part of town. No way they'd get anyone to that bowl game, nor would they ever have one, if it wasn't in the ol' Pac Bell Bandbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMcD Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 This is fron the 2004 game between Navy and New Mexico.There does look like enough room on each sideline but they probably want to be special and put them on the same sideline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBear Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 As the picture shows, the problem isn't that there isn't room on the sideline in front of the main stand. The problem is that the front rows are at ground level and the benches block their vew. At both Milwaukee and Minnesota, the team benches were on the sideline in front of the outfield bleachers, which were raised up.Now...anyone remember if Fenway Park had benches on opposite sides or the same side when the Patriots played there in the 60s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Why isn't this game being played in Candlestick Park (whatever the name of the stadium is now)? The 49ers are on the road this weekend, and their season is done after this weekend.That crap doesn't make any sense.Because Candlestick is a decaying dump in an "inhospitable" part of town. No way they'd get anyone to that bowl game, nor would they ever have one, if it wasn't in the ol' Pac Bell Bandbox.So play the game in Oakland or San Jose, then. Playing a football game in a stadium that's designed for baseball-only purposes is, well, stupid.And judging by the empty upper deck and partially-filled middle deck, San Francisco (as well as these other early bowl games) could do without a bowl game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Boy Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Now...anyone remember if Fenway Park had benches on opposite sides or the same side when the Patriots played there in the 60s?These are the best pics I could find for now. The photos are inconclusive, but give you some idea of the set up.Fenway set up for the Patriots/Raiders, Oct 1963.BC vs Clemson at Fenway, Oct 1942 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBear Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 So play the game in Oakland or San Jose, then. Playing a football game in a stadium that's designed for baseball-only purposes is, well, stupid.But who wants to go to Oakland or San Jose? San Francisco is the draw. And judging by the empty upper deck and partially-filled middle deck, San Francisco (as well as these other early bowl games) could do without a bowl game.Won't argue with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Why isn't this game being played in Candlestick Park (whatever the name of the stadium is now)? The 49ers are on the road this weekend, and their season is done after this weekend.That crap doesn't make any sense.Because Candlestick is a decaying dump in an "inhospitable" part of town. No way they'd get anyone to that bowl game, nor would they ever have one, if it wasn't in the ol' Pac Bell Bandbox.So play the game in Oakland or San Jose, then. Playing a football game in a stadium that's designed for baseball-only purposes is, well, stupid.And judging by the empty upper deck and partially-filled middle deck, San Francisco (as well as these other early bowl games) could do without a bowl game.The other night they had over 40,000 for the Florida State-UCLA Emerald Bowl. So what's the problem.Plus, if youve ever been to AT&T (assuming you havent), youd see the appeal of having a bowl game there. Not is it suitable for football, its also one of the nicest stadiums with just an amazing view. The asthetics alone are reason enough for dealing with some of At&T's minor flaws. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Fenway set up for the Patriots/Raiders, Oct 1963.The football setup in Fenway is better than I thought it would be. Not ideal, but the temporary seats in front of the Green Monster make it passable. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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