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Thursday, February 1
 
Question of the Day: Other Pro Bowl sites?

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KAPOLEI, Hawaii -- The Pro Bowl will be played for the 22nd time at Honolulu's Aloha Stadium on Sunday. We asked members of the AFC and NFC squads what other venues could host the NFL's annual all-star game. Judging from their responses, the league shouldn't even think about moving it.

Where else could the Pro Bowl be played?

Kevin Mawae
"I don't think guys would want to come if it was played anywhere else. You come here and it's relaxing. It's a vacation. You get away from everything. Most of the guys are coming from the snow and cold. Who wants to play an all-star game in a dome? This is the best place for this game to possibly be played."
Jonathan Ogden
"This game is meant for Hawaii because it's a chance to bring their families out and relax. It's a reward for a great season. Nothing against California or Florida, but some of the guys play in those states. And no one's home team is in Hawaii. Everyone gets to go on a vacation. That's why it's the best place for it."
Trevor Pryce
"I could see it being played somewhere like in L.A. or something like that. But it wouldn't be that relaxing. It'd be too hectic. There'd be too much going on. Hawaii is laid back. That helps a lot. We're not really here to beat each other up."
Warren Sapp
"Nowhere. Hawaii is the best place. There's no doubt about that. It's a trip away from the mainland. Anywhere on the mainland we can always get. It's always a special thing to go to Hawaii. You bring your family over and come out here to the Ihilani (Resort) all by yourself and have a real family-oriented experience the whole week and be with some of the best players in the world."
Jimmy Smith
"There's not a better place than Hawaii. I knew they were talking about it being in Orlando, Fla. But the trip over here is rewarding. That's why guys take great pride in making it to Pro Bowl. It's an exotic place and you've got to fly so far to get over here."
Troy Vincent
"Hawaii's a great place and the best place to play this game. The people are just tremendous. They wait all year long for this one big game. It's a great opportunity for us to interact with the fans and just shake their hands. This is the Super Bowl for the Hawaiians."




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