Problem w/ Cowboys giant screen.

Lotus · 08-22-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cpayne5

No, it's not. A correct analogy would be if the field were only 90 yards.

They were given dimensions by the league. They met the minimum requirements. I don't consider that ignoring the basic needs.

The screens are still awesome.

You are absolutely correct that they met league requirements. But the league requirements are obviously incorrect. And for $1.2 billion, the Cowboys should have discovered this fact.

mlmpetert · 08-22-2009, 07:23 PM

The video board currently sits 90 feet above the ground, while the two Mitsubishi ads accompany each side of it making it 89 feet above the playing surface. The NFL mandates video boards must be at least 85 feet above the ground.

Punt hits video screen at new Cowboys Stadium - Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

I kinda hope Jerry doesnt change it this year just because I find this absolutely hilarious. what person in there right mind wouldnt want to adjust it, especially since it sounds like it can be easily adjusted (as someone pointed out regarding the U2 concert). I mean is there any good reason not to adjust it, or is he just being stubborn for no apparent reason?

Lotus · 08-22-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mlmpetert

The video board currently sits 90 feet above the ground, while the two Mitsubishi ads accompany each side of it making it 89 feet above the playing surface. The NFL mandates video boards must be at least 85 feet above the ground.

Punt hits video screen at new Cowboys Stadium - Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

I kinda hope Jerry doesnt change it this year just because I find this absolutely hilarious. what person in there right mind wouldnt want to adjust it, especially since it sounds like it can be easily adjusted (as someone pointed out regarding the U2 concert). I mean is there any good reason not to adjust it, or is he just being stubborn for no apparent reason?

I think he has trouble admitting that he eff'd up.

GTripp0012 · 08-22-2009, 08:34 PM

It was built for concerts in January.

InsanePianist · 08-23-2009, 04:39 AM

I don't get why he doesn't want to raise it... I mean the longer it stays the way it is, the dumber he looks

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

It was built for concerts in January.

....and rofl at that

Monkeydad · 08-24-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

It was built for concerts in January.

True, and Monster Truck events...he has more planned for this stadium than hosting football games...especially since January is always wide open on the calendar for the Cowboys' facility.

Dirtbag59 · 08-23-2009, 01:53 AM

I'm just happy that now when we play the Cowboys I don't have to see that ugly hunk of scrap metal known as Texas Stadium. Though I do find it funny that the screen is capable of blocking punts. By the way am I the only one freaked out about how it looks more like a.......I don't know some form of mental telepathy instead of a TV screen.

Pocket$ $traight · 08-23-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I'm just happy that now when we play the Cowboys I don't have to see that ugly hunk of scrap metal known as Texas Stadium. Though I do find it funny that the screen is capable of blocking punts. By the way am I the only one freaked out about how it looks more like a.......I don't know some form of mental telepathy instead of a TV screen.

"Tony is not a choker....I have never had plastic surgery...Tony is not a choker....That last punt did not hit my bigscreen....Tony is not a choker..."

Daseal · 08-23-2009, 10:36 AM

If I were an NFL coach, I'd tell my punter to hit it as many times as possible till they raised it. All it will take is one five hour game for the NFL to get that thing raised.

Hog1 · 08-23-2009, 07:42 AM

Maybe they used the Yankee's architect?

sandtrapjack · 08-23-2009, 10:25 AM

ESPN is reporting that the screen was installed actually several yards HIGHER than what the NFL mandated.

But now the NFL is looking into it deeper. It is estimated that it would cost an additional 2 million to raise the scooreboard. And I would bet that the NFL would have to share some of the cost.

mlmpetert · 08-23-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

ESPN is reporting that the screen was installed actually several yards HIGHER than what the NFL mandated.

But now the NFL is looking into it deeper. It is estimated that it would cost an additional 2 million to raise the scooreboard. And I would bet that the NFL would have to share some of the cost.

Yeah i just read that about the 2 million. Thats the reason he doesnt want to move it. I think the league should pony up most of the cost if they want it to go up. I think that if that happens JJ should not expect anymore superbowls there, but at least he will be "right".

tryfuhl · 08-23-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

ESPN is reporting that the screen was installed actually several yards HIGHER than what the NFL mandated.

But now the NFL is looking into it deeper. It is estimated that it would cost an additional 2 million to raise the scooreboard. And I would bet that the NFL would have to share some of the cost.

by several you mean less than 2?

sandtrapjack · 08-23-2009, 10:38 AM

Looking at the 'Skins offensive stats for the first 2 weeks of preseason I notice that from the 2 games played thus far, the 'Skins have had a total of 22 offensive possessions.

And of the 22 offensive possessions only 6 have crossed the 50 yard line into the oppositions side of the field.

So yeah, I can certainly see your concern for punting.

Chico23231 · 08-23-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Looking at the 'Skins offensive stats for the first 2 weeks of preseason I notice that from the 2 games played thus far, the 'Skins have had a total of 22 offensive possessions.

And of the 22 offensive possessions only 6 have crossed the 50 yard line into the oppositions side of the field.

So yeah, I can certainly see your concern for punting.

LOL that was pretty good

08-22-2009, 07:23 PM	#2
mlmpetert Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond Posts: 3,261	Re: Problem w/ Cowboys giant screen. The video board currently sits 90 feet above the ground, while the two Mitsubishi ads accompany each side of it making it 89 feet above the playing surface. The NFL mandates video boards must be at least 85 feet above the ground. Punt hits video screen at new Cowboys Stadium - Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports I kinda hope Jerry doesnt change it this year just because I find this absolutely hilarious. what person in there right mind wouldnt want to adjust it, especially since it sounds like it can be easily adjusted (as someone pointed out regarding the U2 concert). I mean is there any good reason not to adjust it, or is he just being stubborn for no apparent reason? __________________ www.NRABannedGunsRaffle.org

08-22-2009, 08:34 PM	#4
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08-23-2009, 10:25 AM	#11
sandtrapjack The Starter Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,994	Re: Problem w/ Cowboys giant screen. ESPN is reporting that the screen was installed actually several yards HIGHER than what the NFL mandated. But now the NFL is looking into it deeper. It is estimated that it would cost an additional 2 million to raise the scooreboard. And I would bet that the NFL would have to share some of the cost.

08-23-2009, 10:38 AM	#14
sandtrapjack The Starter Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,994	Re: Problem w/ Cowboys giant screen. Looking at the 'Skins offensive stats for the first 2 weeks of preseason I notice that from the 2 games played thus far, the 'Skins have had a total of 22 offensive possessions. And of the 22 offensive possessions only 6 have crossed the 50 yard line into the oppositions side of the field. So yeah, I can certainly see your concern for punting.

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