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Why the team doesn't stay in the dorms - JOEinPHX - 01-11-2011 04:03 PM
I've probably seen a hundred or so inquiries between the two forums asking where the players are staying during the snow, and if it isn't the dorms, why not?
Here's your answer.
The issue is insurance. The dorms are insured against damage all year round, but they are only insured for liability during training camp. So when you've got players whose salaries total $95M (and another $10M for coaches), you don't want to take on liability issues unless you need to. The Falcons could conceivably purchase a short-term rider if the guys had to stay in the dorms for an extended period. But since it won't be an extended period and the rider couldn't be obtained in a timely fashion anyway, it really isn't an option.
RE: Why the team doesn't stay in the dorms - Paulitik - 01-11-2011 04:37 PM
Interesting, never thought of it that way. Makes sense.
RE: Why the team doesn't stay in the dorms - Jesus - 01-11-2011 04:57 PM
How bad is the snow? I can't imagine it would stick around long in the south.
RE: Why the team doesn't stay in the dorms - RFlagg - 01-11-2011 05:17 PM
(01-11-2011 04:57 PM)Jesus Wrote: How bad is the snow? I can't imagine it would stick around long in the south.
Got between 6-8 inches where I am just outside the Perimeter. The temp has gotten up to about 35 degrees this afternoon, but is already dropping. Looking like anything that did melt is going to re-freeze overnight. Temps are going to struggle to get above freezing before the weekend.
In short, the issue is no longer the snow, its the snow that has melted and left behind .5-1 inch of ice.
RE: Why the team doesn't stay in the dorms - evo - 01-11-2011 05:47 PM
Abraham said the ice and snow slowed people down getting to work, but none had missed out the practice. He even said SOME showed up YESTERDAY!!
Damn, i got nothing but respect for those guys.
http://www.atlantafalcons.com/falconstv/?video_id=746360926001
RE: Why the team doesn't stay in the dorms - Paprika Neck - 01-11-2011 05:51 PM
it's never the snow that's the fucking problem snow is easy to drive in. the problem is the shit melts then ices. nobody can drive on ice.
RE: Why the team doesn't stay in the dorms - Paprika Neck - 01-11-2011 05:54 PM
also there's 2 threads inquiring about this.
RE: Why the team doesn't stay in the dorms - Jesus - 01-11-2011 07:40 PM
(01-11-2011 05:51 PM)Paprika Neck Wrote: it's never the snow that's the fucking problem snow is easy to drive in. the problem is the shit melts then ices. nobody can drive on ice.
It's also about the fact that Atlanta isn't prepared for such weather. Not their fault it just doesn't snow there. Here in Chicago were expecting 3-5 inches but plows are out and salt is on the roads. Ice won't be much of a problem except in spots.
RE: Why the team doesn't stay in the dorms - Irishfalconfan#35 - 01-11-2011 07:59 PM
Can't imagine that Mr Blank would care too much about the cost of extra of insurance.
How bad is the snow over there anyway? We had at least 6 inches just before christmas, and it stuck around for a week or two. And every time it started to melt it would snow again, and over here we don't know how to deal with snow. the entire country pretty much came to a stop.
RE: Why the team doesn't stay in the dorms - Paprika Neck - 01-11-2011 08:03 PM
chicago has 200 plows atlanta has 8 atlanta needs the money for poor people