Dallas Cowboys new scoreboard

jms · 08-26-2009, 04:38 PM

As some of you may or may not be aware of, the Dallas Cowboys have a new stadium. Inside of this 1.2B mega stadium hangs a rather large scoreboard, a mere 90 feet above the football field.

This scoreboard is a HDTV measuring 73 feet high by 160 feet long, built at a cost of $40M.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4415658

Titans punter AJ Trapasso hit the scoreboard during a preseason game last weekend

Jerry Jones says it meets the leagues requirements of being only 85 feet above the playing surface, and gave an allowance of an additional 5 feet when his punter Mat McBriar was hitting his punts that high. Mr Jones also feels that if a punter does hit the scoreboard, it should be a "do-over"

The NFLs Competition Committee is looking into how these instances can be remedied. (Titans coach Jeff Fisher is the co-chair of said committee)

Who should be held responsible for this design error?

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SplatZ400 · 08-26-2009, 04:40 PM

who gives a ****?

Ripper_AWD · 08-26-2009, 04:40 PM

I need a 73'x160' 1080p fap session.

Lightndattic · 08-26-2009, 04:40 PM

It's not a design error. It's a rules error. He got clearance from the league who set the height requirements. It'll be corrected either in an emergency competition committee meeting, or next season.

Johnny Knoxville · 08-26-2009, 04:40 PM

they need to raise it. what else can you do? it cant interfere with normal gameplay. sorry jerry, you lose

XROLLER · 08-26-2009, 04:40 PM

If big brother signed off on it then they should have to fix it...60x25 yrd is big...will anyone be watching the actual players on the field?

boxered · 08-26-2009, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jms

Who should be held responsible for this design error?

Tony Romo

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Reflex-Arc · 08-26-2009, 04:41 PM

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dmross · 08-26-2009, 04:41 PM

Shorten cables by 10 feet. Problem solved.

I25 · 08-26-2009, 04:42 PM

The builder for not give more room for error.

Asinine · 08-26-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jms

Who should be held responsible for this design error?

Ultimately, if the systems engineer conducted thorough requirements and specification validation early in the system development lifecycle, and the stakeholders ultimately decided that their operational needs would be satisfied with a 90ft elevation, and verification activities prove that the scoreboard is indeed 90ft above the field for all operational modes, and the exit criteria for system production were satisfied, then the ultimate responsibility if the system is unsuitable lies with the buyer of the system--not the design, production, or integration teams. The Final Countdown!

BacDoc · 08-26-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmross

Shorten cables by 10 feet. Problem solved.

If anyone has seen this stadium, nothing can be done quickly or easily. I'm sure it would take months to engineer the engineering equipment to pull something like that off.

Poekin · 08-26-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Impreza25

The builder for not give more room for error.

wat?

Full_Clip · 08-26-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SplatZ400

who gives a ****?

chris619
dr_wheel

Full_Clip wished he didn't click on this thread.

yo14jman · 08-26-2009, 04:45 PM

Go Eagles!

Johnny Knoxville · 08-26-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BacDoc

If anyone has seen this stadium, nothing can be done quickly or easily. I'm sure it would take months to engineer the engineering equipment to pull something like that off.

they said they have to raise it 10 feet for some concert this year...cant be that hard

boxered · 08-26-2009, 04:46 PM

They moved it lower so Romo can see the ball behind him after he fumbles it.

TJ · 08-26-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxered

They moved it lower so Romo can see the ball behind him after he fumbles it.

This!

BacDoc · 08-26-2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Knoxville

they said they have to raise it 10 feet for some concert this year...cant be that hard

Orly? Then this should not be an issue.

ScubaruImpreza05 · 08-26-2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxered

They moved it lower so Romo can see the ball behind him after he fumbles it.

Lightndattic · 08-26-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Knoxville

they said they have to raise it 10 feet for some concert this year...cant be that hard

It can be moved, but it can't be used while it's in the high position. That's what's going to cost money to fix.

BacDoc · 08-26-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yo14jman

Go Eagles!

Yo dawg, we heard you liked dawgs so we....nevermind.

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxered

They moved it lower so Romo can see the ball behind him after he fumbles it.

Ingenious!

I25 · 08-26-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightndattic

It can be moved, but it can't be used while it's in the high position. That's what's going to cost money to fix.

Why can't it be used?

BurntToACrisp · 08-26-2009, 04:59 PM

is there anything worse than 2 people/entities, who are SO FILTHY RICH, arguing about who should pay for something??

jms · 08-26-2009, 05:00 PM

I dont have access to the NFL stadium design rules, but I would think that the '85 foot' height requirement dates back to the days where punters hit more linedrive kicks than higher arcing boomers.

I also believe that Jones was in too much of a rush to get something that no one else ever had before to adequately research every possible spect of the implications of having a screen that size hanging from his ceiling.

He's rich. He doesnt care about the cost. He just wants it.

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Mr. Jones will have to write a check his reconstructed face has to cash	24	17.14%
NFL, with a possibly outdated 85ft height requirement	18	12.86%
Both the NFL and Mr. Jones	19	13.57%
Spootypuff. He is made of money	14	10.00%
I dont care. I just hate the Cowboys	65	46.43%
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08-26-2009, 04:38 PM	#1
jms Scooby Newbie Member#: 43489 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: More barbarism you animals! - Ripper_AWD	Dallas Cowboys new scoreboard As some of you may or may not be aware of, the Dallas Cowboys have a new stadium. Inside of this 1.2B mega stadium hangs a rather large scoreboard, a mere 90 feet above the football field. This scoreboard is a HDTV measuring 73 feet high by 160 feet long, built at a cost of $40M. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4415658 Titans punter AJ Trapasso hit the scoreboard during a preseason game last weekend Jerry Jones says it meets the leagues requirements of being only 85 feet above the playing surface, and gave an allowance of an additional 5 feet when his punter Mat McBriar was hitting his punts that high. Mr Jones also feels that if a punter does hit the scoreboard, it should be a "do-over" The NFLs Competition Committee is looking into how these instances can be remedied. (Titans coach Jeff Fisher is the co-chair of said committee) Who should be held responsible for this design error? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-26-2009, 04:40 PM	#2
SplatZ400 Scooby Specialist Member#: 84377 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Miami, FL Vehicle: 2008 Lexus IS-F Obsidian Black	who gives a ****?

08-26-2009, 04:40 PM	#3
Ripper_AWD Scooby Specialist Member#: 7774 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: **** just got SPARKLY.	I need a 73'x160' 1080p fap session.

08-26-2009, 04:40 PM	#4
Lightndattic Scooby Newbie Member#: 38525 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Dallas, Tx	It's not a design error. It's a rules error. He got clearance from the league who set the height requirements. It'll be corrected either in an emergency competition committee meeting, or next season.

08-26-2009, 04:40 PM	#5
Johnny Knoxville Scooby Newbie Member#: 18508 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC	they need to raise it. what else can you do? it cant interfere with normal gameplay. sorry jerry, you lose

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XROLLER NASIOC Supporter Member#: 1273 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: O'fallon Mo. Vehicle: 98 Impreza RBP	If big brother signed off on it then they should have to fix it...60x25 yrd is big...will anyone be watching the actual players on the field?

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dmross Scooby Specialist Member#: 2818 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Pittsburgh, PA Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS	Shorten cables by 10 feet. Problem solved.

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I25 Scooby Guru Member#: 66501 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: International Location: Lord of thy OT Vehicle: Fear My Magical Staff!	The builder for not give more room for error.

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boxered Scooby Specialist Member#: 61884 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Is it snowing yet?	They moved it lower so Romo can see the ball behind him after he fumbles it.

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BurntToACrisp Scooby Newbie Member#: 194840 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: NH	is there anything worse than 2 people/entities, who are SO FILTHY RICH, arguing about who should pay for something??

08-26-2009, 05:00 PM	#25
jms Scooby Newbie Member#: 43489 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: More barbarism you animals! - Ripper_AWD	I dont have access to the NFL stadium design rules, but I would think that the '85 foot' height requirement dates back to the days where punters hit more linedrive kicks than higher arcing boomers. I also believe that Jones was in too much of a rush to get something that no one else ever had before to adequately research every possible spect of the implications of having a screen that size hanging from his ceiling. He's rich. He doesnt care about the cost. He just wants it.