Will this week's game be postponed or moved due to Ike? [Yes]

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Originally Posted by HPF Bob

It does seem a bit ironic that the baseball stadium that was built on the cheap is ready to go with only minor damage while the football stadium that was built with a future Super Bowl in mind and declared "state of the art" has major problems. The Astrodome next door appears to have survived, just as it did with Alicia 25 years ago.

I can see them both from where I live - the Dome and Reliant. The Dome is sitting there looking the same as ever. Reliant has what look like massive rips in the roofing or at least significant sections missing - there are large dark strips contrasting with the white roof.

As you mention MMP has escaped unscathed. Of course the league wants the Astros to play their series against the Cubs elsewhere, but that's a horse of a different feather.

Reliant sucks. I've always thought so and said as much after my first visit. But, sensitive as always to the considerations of others, I muted my criticism once it became obvious that the overwhelming consensus was positive. Looking back I think that the consensus would have been positive if presented with Butler Stadium given the excitement over the new franchise.

I'm planning on visiting Lambeau this year. That's some sort of consolation I suppose.