Last week, there was an item lost in all of the hype during the announcement of the 2014 Super Bowl being played in New York City. The league also announced that the 2014 Pro Bowl will be played at the same venue a week earlier.
Although the Super Bowl designation was met with rave reviews, the Pro Bowl received a negative response from many players. For many years, the game was played in Hawaii. It was seen as a perk and vacation for the players, coaches and their families. It's a game that is not taken too seriously by everyone involved. It is a week of festivities, golf and parties.
The game moved to South Florida last year, but will be back in Hawaii for next season. Players are puzzled as to why the game would be played under such potentially adverse conditions. They have no problem with the Super Bowl, but the Pro Bowl was always seen as a reward. Why "punish" them by making them play a game in a frigid place that does not offer the same side perks as Hawaii or some other warmer climate.
I agree with the players. The league should keep the game in Hawaii.
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