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<blockquote data-quote="Thirteen Below" data-source="post: 944332" data-attributes="member: 18006"><p>I don't think it makes much difference in most cases, but I think that it will tonight. The ball is harder to grip when it's 5 degrees, and Garopollo already is having problems with that because of the broken thumb and torn ligament. Also, the ball doesn't carry quite as far downfield, so if the Niners fall behind and he has to throw deep balls or sideline passes, that sprained shoulder will probably take some of the touch off the ball.</p><p></p><p>Additionally, it just takes some getting used to for a quarterback to learn how the ball handles differently and travels differently. Rodgers is used to that, Garopollo is not. If he's already having trouble gripping the ball and throwing long, that difference in how it handles may make it a little tougher for him as well.</p><p></p><p>I think this is one night that the cold will give us an advantage in the passing game. Whether that negates the probabl Niners advantage in the running game, who knows. Maybe they cancel each other out, I dunno. Just a couple more things to watch for, I guess.</p><p></p><p>Also, the ball is harder to catch when it's frozen solid. Our guys are more used to that than the Niners will be. I'm sure they'll adjust, because they're pros, but in a close game, it might only take one drive cut short by a dropped 3rd and short pass to make the difference. That factor alone could be the difference between 1st and 10 and a punt on a key drive.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Thirteen Below, post: 944332, member: 18006"] I don't think it makes much difference in most cases, but I think that it will tonight. The ball is harder to grip when it's 5 degrees, and Garopollo already is having problems with that because of the broken thumb and torn ligament. Also, the ball doesn't carry quite as far downfield, so if the Niners fall behind and he has to throw deep balls or sideline passes, that sprained shoulder will probably take some of the touch off the ball. Additionally, it just takes some getting used to for a quarterback to learn how the ball handles differently and travels differently. Rodgers is used to that, Garopollo is not. If he's already having trouble gripping the ball and throwing long, that difference in how it handles may make it a little tougher for him as well. I think this is one night that the cold will give us an advantage in the passing game. Whether that negates the probabl Niners advantage in the running game, who knows. Maybe they cancel each other out, I dunno. Just a couple more things to watch for, I guess. Also, the ball is harder to catch when it's frozen solid. Our guys are more used to that than the Niners will be. I'm sure they'll adjust, because they're pros, but in a close game, it might only take one drive cut short by a dropped 3rd and short pass to make the difference. That factor alone could be the difference between 1st and 10 and a punt on a key drive. [/QUOTE]
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