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2) That game was one of the very few where the same team kicked off to start both halves. Instead of electing to kick or receive the opening kickoff, Sam Wyche elected to have the wind with him to start the game. San Diego then elected to get the ball for the second half kickoff, with the same wind against them.
Interesting that Sam Wyche was called upon to make this decision, since at the time as a member of the 49ers staff he was in San Fran helping prep his team for the NFC title game later that day.
Forrest Gregg presumably made the call since he was the head coach of the 1981 Bengals.
Citizen wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:57 am
I think we'd better get used to scenarios like the one in Buffalo. It's become relatively commonplace to suspend games and clear out fans when there's lightning near the stadium, and to cut exhibition games short when weather conditions dictate it. Now a playoff game has been rescheduled. Such moves will offend macho purists, I'm sure, but the NFL is overdue in at least making a concession to the safety of both players and fans in situations like that.