New Indianapolis Colts poll.....

[TJames]

Since Lucas Oil Stadium has a roof that opens up and the Colts often play with the roof doors wide open, can the team now shed its image as a "Dome team"?

With the doors open, the Colts are playing in the elements. Also, if you still consider the Colts to be a "Dome team," then shouldn't the same be said for the Minnesota Vikings. That they're a "Dome team" that will have problems playing in the elements, supposedly?

Just wondered what your thoughts were on the subject.

 

[SycamoreFan317]

The elements the Colts play in at home is sunshine, if the weather calls for anything less than that they close the doors. The Colts are definitely a dome team.

 

[TreeTop]

The elements the Colts play in at home is sunshine, if the weather calls for anything less than that they close the doors. The Colts are definitely a dome team.

Exactly right.

Too bad though, I'd love to see them play in home-field real weather....or to see fans wearing winter hats and scarves, etc.

 

[jno2879]

Yeah they are still a dome team and Im ok with that. I like being comfortable lol!!!

 

[landrus13]

I guess that could be why the Cowboys can't win in the playoffs, they are too busy playing inside like us, and they aren't used to be playing out in the elements like they do in the playoffs.

 

[TJames]

then we can all agree that the Minnesota Vikings are a dome team too.....

and arent used to contending with the outside elements....lol......

 

[TruBluSycamore]

I wish that Lucas Oil would have been built totally open. It's a beautiful stadium but I think football should always be played outdoors. Many people say that when it gets cold then the fans won't be able to enjoy it as much, well to that I say BOO HOO. Somoeone will take those seats if the whimpy fans don't want them.

But yeah, they're a dome team. SycamoreFan317 expressed my opinion exactly on that.

 

[SycamoreStateofMind]

Well I voted NO, but you could make a case either way. I mean when Manning is playing I would suggest that your team can play in any conditions. They are a team that is built on speed and speed wins most of the time in a done setting. They also don't run the ball well enough to shake that perception - but they play so well on the road that you can't really call them strictly a dome team. They are built to win no matter what the setting may be - Polian and Co. do a fantastic job!

 

[bent20]

The dome team thing is silly. The Colts just struggle to win on the road in the playoffs. Doesn't matter if it's bitter cold New England or sunny San Diego. As for the Luke, it wasn't built to handle snow and rain so it will never be open in the middle of winter, even if we some day have a different style of team.

 

[landrus13]

I can't really see why they still call Indy a Dome Team even though they don't play in a dome anymore.

 

[TH_Sycamore12]

I can't really see why they still call Indy a Dome Team even though they don't play in a dome anymore.

BINGO jland! I was gonna say the same thing, but you beat me to it.

 

[Sycamore624]

I still think you have to consider them a "dome" team because anytime the weather is not good they will have the roof closed.

 

[Sackalot]

Dome, retractable roof...whatever you want to call it. The Colts, at home, play in ideal conditions. If it is raining they have to close the roof, if it is snowing they have to close the roof, if it is too cold they have to close the roof...weather it is a dome or a roof doesn't matter. The only real difference now is that the sun can play a role and has this season a few times. Sure that has been a slight factor, but players have lost the ball in the lights of a dome too...so really there is not significant difference between the Hoosier Dome and Lucas Oil in terms of conditions. Sure Lucas Oil is nicer and has much more up to date playing surface, etc. But the point is that they play in ideal conditions, not like New England or Green Bay or Chicago or Denver...whom actually play "OUTSIDE" with no option to close a roof.

 

[4Q_iu]

It's a requirement to close the roof?

Dome, retractable roof...whatever you want to call it. The Colts, at home, play in ideal conditions. If it is raining they have to close the roof, if it is snowing they have to close the roof, if it is too cold they have to close the roof...weather it is a dome or a roof doesn't matter. The only real difference now is that the sun can play a role and has this season a few times. Sure that has been a slight factor, but players have lost the ball in the lights of a dome too...so really there is not significant difference between the Hoosier Dome and Lucas Oil in terms of conditions. Sure Lucas Oil is nicer and has much more up to date playing surface, etc. But the point is that they play in ideal conditions, not like New England or Green Bay or Chicago or Denver...whom actually play "OUTSIDE" with no option to close a roof.

Or they have the OPTION (which they never use) of leaving it open during poor weather?

 

[KAPat1865]

I'm about 100% sure that is anything is Lucas Oil gets wet it is ruined. Last game will probably be the last game where the roof is open. I still say that the Colts are a "Dome" team because at home we can shut out the weather if we don't like it.

 

[Bally #50]

Bally #39

? If you play in a stadium with a roof, you are a fricking dome team. Where in the hell did that question come from? If you play in a stadium with a roof EVEN with a hole in it, it is STILL a dome. Dumbest question I have read on here.

 

[Bally #50]

How can a DOME team ever win in a DOME?

 

[Eleven]

I guess that could be why the Cowboys can't win in the playoffs, they are too busy playing inside like us, and they aren't used to be playing out in the elements like they do in the playoffs.

Umm... you know, they've won 5 Super Bowls right?
All with that same stadium...

The recent 'inability' stems from proper leadership... aka Romo.
Aikman didn't have a problem playing in the elements.

 

[4Q_iu]

Umm... you know, they've won 5 Super Bowls right?
All with that same stadium...

The recent 'inability' stems from proper leadership... aka Romo.
Aikman didn't have a problem playing in the elements.

The 'elements' in Dallas are not the same as Green Bay, Chicago, New York, Denver

 

[Eleven]

The 'elements' in Dallas are not the same as Green Bay, Chicago, New York, Denver

Right... understood... but still, Aikman and crew DID overcome those elements to win a few Superbowls correct? I remember going through Green Bay and NY Giants a FEW times to get to the SuperBowl.

Re-read jlandrus' quote, and see why I wrote what I did...