Elevation and early winters

I haven't noticed anyone talking this subject yet so...

Two of the things that made Wyoming a wild card any given year that your had to play @War Memorial Stadium

1. The elevation difference
2. The unpredictable winds

Boise would have had quite a different game had the winds been swirling and punts and passes going sideways like a few games Utah has had there.  When the winds get like that you have to grind it out on the ground and then the thin air becomes a disadvantage instead of making it easier for kickers.

Now I know that Colorado and Utah are no where near 8,000 ft and their stadiums are much more enclosed than War Memorial; Still having direct experience with lung capacity between here and San Diego; Also being that the Ice Bowl is one of my all time favorite Utah memories and having to Trick'O"Treat on Halloween in the snow....

Poll

How much will Colorado & Utah's Elevation and Climate impact their home performance against the rest of the PAC-12??

7%

None; Both teasms will have their own troubles adapting to new climates i.e.Dry Heat, Humid LA, & NW drizzles.

4 votes

60%

Somewhat but not as much as the shock of the Buffs & Utes playing BCS caliber week in and week out

33 votes

30%

It could even thnigs out if the Rockies get an early winter in 2011

17 votes

1%

Other (please elaborate in comments)

1 votes

55 votes | Poll has closed