Did The Playoffs PROVE That Every Team Show Have A Dome? | HARD PASS Ep. #89

Snow football looks cool, feels nostalgic, and makes for viral clips … but should it really be deciding playoff games? 👀

Doug Kezirian breaks down the growing debate around NFL playoff games being shaped by snow and wind, and whether those elements actually enhance the product or take away from what the playoffs are supposed to determine. After two conference championship games that looked nothing alike, Doug asks the bigger question: if football were invented today, would we still build outdoor stadiums in cold-weather cities?

From former players defending “that’s just football,” to others arguing the game should come down to execution and skill, Doug explores whether weather-heavy playoff games create drama or simply distort outcomes when the stakes are highest.

Do snow games belong in the NFL playoffs, or should the league move toward domes and retractable roofs? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

“If we invented this sport from scratch, would it make sense to have outdoor stadiums in cold-weather cities?” – Doug Kezirian

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HARD PASS Ep. #89

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 – Intro

🏈 Doug introduces the debate around snow-filled NFL playoff games and questions whether extreme conditions should be influencing championship outcomes.

00:39 – Is Snow Football Actually “Better” Football?

🏈 Doug breaks down the emotional appeal of snow games, tradition, and nostalgia, while questioning whether that automatically means they belong in high-stakes playoff football.

02:26 – The Argument FOR Keeping Outdoor Stadiums

🏈 Doug reacts to former NFL players like LeSean McCoy defending outdoor stadiums, home-field advantage, toughness, and the idea that teams should be built to handle any conditions, especially in January.

04:05 – The Case Against Weather-Driven Playoff Games

🏈 Doug explains why others believe playoff games should be decided by execution, coaching, and skill ... not by snow, wind, or chaotic conditions that change the nature of the game.

05:00 – Does Weather Enhance the Game or Distort the Outcome?

🏈 Doug challenges whether weather adds competitive value or introduces randomness when the stakes are highest, and asks whether the NFL should eventually step in to prevent playoff games from being heavily impacted by the elements.

07:33 – Heat Check

🔥 Doug reacts to player, coach, and media opinions on snow football, domes, and whether the NFL should evolve or stay rooted in tradition.

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