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[quote=tryfuhl;579801]Yeah because the stadium was built with the screens in mind so it'd be too late to test in the new stadium... are you saying that there's going to be a huge diff in that stadium vs the one he did kick in?

You never cease to provide humor on this site.[/quote]
Lol, well yeah I can see that. But I was just asking for clarification is all. His post seemed to imply that McBriar kicked at the new stadium. But he actually kicked at the Alamodome in San Antonio, and yes I was at training camp most days as I live in SA.

But, what goes without saying is after ALL the media, Peyton Place, Pacman, Tank and T.O drama and BS we were forced to endure last season, if the biggest buzz around the Cowboys is a friggin BACKUP punter clipping the scorebord during a preseason game, then I am a happy guy.

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[quote=sandtrapjack;579814]Lol, well yeah I can see that. But I was just asking for clarification is all. His post seemed to imply that McBriar kicked at the new stadium. But he actually kicked at the Alamodome in San Antonio, and yes I was at training camp most days as I live in SA.

But, what goes without saying is after ALL the media, Peyton Place, Pacman, Tank and T.O drama and BS we were forced to endure last season, if the biggest buzz around the Cowboys is a friggin BACKUP punter clipping the scorebord during a preseason game, then I am a happy guy.[/quote]

You left out the drama of Romo falling apart at the end of every season and playoffs.

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[quote=firstdown;579821]You left out the drama of Romo falling apart at the end of every season and playoffs.[/quote]

:laughing2

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[quote=firstdown;579821]You left out the drama of Romo falling apart at the end of every season and playoffs.[/quote]
It's not really drama when it's expected ;)

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[quote=firstdown;579821]You left out the drama of Romo falling apart at the end of every season and playoffs.[/quote]
That is kinda like the pot calling the kettle black.
Just peruse JC's stats in the first 6 weeks of last season and compare them to the last 6 weeks.

Of course we cant speak of JC and the playoffs really though now can we? He's gotta get there first.

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[quote=sandtrapjack;579825]That is kinda like the pot calling the kettle black.
Just peruse JC's stats in the first 6 weeks of last season and compare them to the last 6 weeks.

Of course we cant speak of JC and the playoffs really though now can we? He's gotta get there first.[/quote]

JC had troubles at the end of one year. Romo melts down EVERY YEAR.

You guys had better start something like 11-1, because between your December schedule and the certainty that Romo will melt down, you guys will fold after Thanksgiving. But at least you'll be able to watch your home losses on a big stadium screen!

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sandtrap - I either heard it on ESPN 980's Sports Reporters, or someone mentioned it to me in passing. Wasn't sure if he did testing in the new stadium or not, just heard he was hitting the 100 foot mark regularly.

As far as Jones goes, who knows what his thinking was as far as setting up for different punters vs. setting it for McBriar. All I know is he is either backpedaling and making excuses because of the blunder and sticking to his guns, or he knows the publicity that this will make him and will use it to his advantage. After all, he is a businessman...

As far as Trapasso goes, bet money on him being someone's punter this year, whether it's Tennessee or somewhere else.

I do still think that it wont be as big of an issue as it's being made out to be. There aren't too many people out there who are hitting 5+ second hang time punts consistently. But I guess we'll wait and see...

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[quote=Lotus;579833]JC had troubles at the end of [b]one year[/b]. Romo melts down EVERY YEAR.

You guys had better start something like 11-1, because between your December schedule and the certainty that Romo will melt down, you guys will fold after Thanksgiving. But at least you'll be able to watch your home losses on a big stadium screen![/quote]
One year? One Year? Really?????

What is it now 2.5 years as the starting QB of the Redskins? And Romo 3 years as a starter?

Match them up, compare them do anything you want. Did you know that in the same amount of time as a starter, for his career, Romo has 46 more TD's than Campbell..........46!! Higher career rating, more TD passes, more wins.

And if Romo ended up as a free agent most if not all on this forum would be screaming for Snyder to sign him.

And show me any other team in the NFL that tried and FAILED TWICE in the off season to replace thier starting QB. Heck, even Tavaris Jackson didn't have it that bad. And a QB does not get to that point by just having, (and I quote) "troubles at the end of one year". He gets there by having troubles every year.

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I could swear that Romo seasoned on the bench for 3 years, a luxury which JC did not have. You also failed to mention turnovers. You are comparing apples to oranges.

But, at the end of the day, there's nothing left to say except, "Enjoy your choker of a quarterback. Have a great December!"

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[quote=sandtrapjack;579883]One year? One Year? Really?????

What is it now 2.5 years as the starting QB of the Redskins? And Romo 3 years as a starter?

Match them up, compare them do anything you want. Did you know that in the same amount of time as a starter, for his career, Romo has 46 more TD's than Campbell..........46!! Higher career rating, more TD passes, more wins.

[B]And if Romo ended up as a free agent most if not all on this forum would be screaming for Snyder to sign him[/B].

And show me any other team in the NFL that tried and FAILED TWICE in the off season to replace thier starting QB. Heck, even Tavaris Jackson didn't have it that bad. And a QB does not get to that point by just having, (and I quote) "troubles at the end of one year". He gets there by having troubles every year.[/quote]

I can promise you [B]all[/B] of us wouldn't be screaming to sign him.

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Cowgirl fans have ripped DS for years for building a stadium that has seats with an obstructed view, so what does JJ do....:doh:


[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Two-great-seats-at-Cowboys-Stadium-if-you-happe?urn=nfl,184733]Two great seats at Cowboys Stadium, if you happen to love cement - Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports[/url]

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[quote=sandtrapjack;579883]One year? One Year? Really?????

What is it now 2.5 years as the starting QB of the Redskins? And Romo 3 years as a starter?

Match them up, compare them do anything you want. Did you know that in the same amount of time as a starter, for his career, Romo has 46 more TD's than Campbell..........46!! Higher career rating, more TD passes, more wins.

And if Romo ended up as a free agent most if not all on this forum would be screaming for Snyder to sign him.

And show me any other team in the NFL that tried and FAILED TWICE in the off season to replace thier starting QB. Heck, even Tavaris Jackson didn't have it that bad. And a QB does not get to that point by just having, (and I quote) "troubles at the end of one year". He gets there by having troubles every year.[/quote]

So what does this have to do with your team's owner becoming a bit of a punchline for the past couple of days?

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[quote=Ruhskins;579923]So what does this have to do with your team's owner becoming a bit of a punchline for the past couple of days?[/quote]

Jerrah = Skeletor

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[quote=53Fan;579919]Cowgirl fans have ripped DS for years for building a stadium that has seats with an obstructed view, so what does JJ do....:doh:


[URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Two-great-seats-at-Cowboys-Stadium-if-you-happe?urn=nfl,184733"]Two great seats at Cowboys Stadium, if you happen to love cement - Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports[/URL][/quote]
Is this the video that shows that you can see from about the 12 yard line-end zone?

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[quote=53Fan;579905]I can promise you [B]all[/B] of us wouldn't be screaming to sign him.[/quote]

Seriously, Cowboys fans, and the media with it's Cowboys love, make this guy out way better than his production (won games) shows. Is he good in Sep/Oct yes, but I will be curious now that TO is gone how he does. Any other market, and less delusional fan base would have had him out the door after the successive failures. I am pretty sure the loss to Pitt, and Philly debacle last year were all on his shoulders.

I can name several qb's I would "scream for Snyder to sign", Romo is not one of them.

I will re-evaluate, if he ever wins in the post season. (won't be this year though)

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;579948]Seriously, Cowboys fans, and the media with it's Cowboys love, make this guy out way better than his production (won games) shows. Is he good in Sep/Oct yes, but I will be curious now that TO is gone how he does. Any other market, and less delusional fan base would have had him out the door after the successive failures. I am pretty sure the loss to Pitt, and Philly debacle last year were all on his shoulders.

I can name several qb's I would "scream for Snyder to sign", Romo is not one of them.

I will re-evaluate,[b] if he ever wins in the post season.[/b] (won't be this year though)[/quote]
So how do you plan to evaluate Campbell?

Romo may have ZERO playoff wins, but Campbell has ZERO playoff APPEARANCES.

Lest we forget how many post season games did Peyton Manning loose before he finally got a play off win? 3 straight years, one and done. And that is more than Romo, so I guess in your definition Manning is a "choker". And he does have 7 playoff losses.

Brett Favre----10 post season losses.

Same thing happened to another QB, Elway was his name, had lots more playoff losses than Romo.

But you know what they say, "winning cures all ailments". But when Romo and the Cowboys do eventually win in the playoffs, maybe this year, maybe next year, who knows, I am sure you will find something else to complain about. Maybe the part in his hair?

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[quote=sandtrapjack;579970]So how do you plan to evaluate Campbell?

Romo may have ZERO playoff wins, but Campbell has ZERO playoff APPEARANCES.

Lest we forget how many post season games did Peyton Manning loose before he finally got a play off win? 3 straight years, one and done. And that is more than Romo, so I guess in your definition Manning is a "choker". And he does have 7 playoff losses.

Brett Favre----10 post season losses.

Same thing happened to another QB, Elway was his name, had lots more playoff losses than Romo.

But you know what they say, "winning cures all ailments". But when Romo and the Cowboys win in the playoffs, I am sure you will find something else to complain about. Maybe the part in his hair?[/quote]

Is that you, Jerrah?

This thread's about the many failures of the Cowboys and their owner. Stay on topic or stay on your blue and silver with a greenish-silver bottom-colored cloud on Cowboysfairyland.com.

Yeah, I mentioned how they can't even dress themselves in matching uniforms.

[IMG]http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20090123/293.ad.TonyRomo.012309.jpg[/IMG]



Always annoyed me...pants do not match helmet or anything else on the uniform. Royal blue numbers on jersey, darker blue on helmet...it's like they dug up these uniforms from mix and match piles at a Goodwill store.

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[quote=sandtrapjack;579970]So how do you plan to evaluate Campbell?

Romo may have ZERO playoff wins, but Campbell has ZERO playoff APPEARANCES.

Lest we forget how many post season games did Peyton Manning loose before he finally got a play off win? 3 straight years, one and done. And that is more than Romo, so I guess in your definition Manning is a "choker". And he does have 7 playoff losses.

Brett Favre----10 post season losses.

Same thing happened to another QB, Elway was his name, had lots more playoff losses than Romo.

But you know what they say, "winning cures all ailments". But when Romo and the Cowboys win in the playoffs, I am sure you will find something else to complain about. Maybe the part in his hair?[/quote]
typical.

Campbell will be judged the same way.

If he doesn't get in the playoffs and win he is most likely gone. I am pretty sure I never saw Manning f up a snap to win a game. or die in December. Favre, well he is what he is.

Romo and Campbell both have this season to step up and prove themselves. But if Campbell doesn't then he is gone. You guys have yourself a first class choker for many years to come. Good for you.

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This is awesome, you can tell the season is FINALLY here! These debates, getting the blood moving. I love it!

Welcome to a new season!

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Campbell has not yet played up to his abilities and potential, but he has also never done THIS:

[IMG]http://www.sportsburn.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/tony-romo-butterfingers.jpg[/IMG]

Or cried on the field:
[IMG]http://ihatelebronjames.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/romo-crying-300x235.jpg[/IMG]

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i agree with sand here. you guys ripping Romo over never winning a playoff game. lets get Campbell to the playoffs before we chastise a cowboy fan

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[quote=dmek25;580024]i agree with sand here. you guys ripping Romo over never winning a playoff game. lets get Campbell to the playoffs before we chastise a cowboy fan[/quote]
You need more Cowboys-hatred running through your veins if you're going to call yourself a Skins fan. :D

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[quote=dmek25;580024]i agree with sand here. you guys ripping Romo over never winning a playoff game. lets get Campbell to the playoffs before we chastise a cowboy fan[/quote]

whoa, ripping Romo is wholly separate from Campbell, that's the point. We all know Campbell has this year to perform or go home. Everyone on this Earth that remotely follows football knows this fact.

What Cowpuke fans want to imply (to the point of saying he will be the MVP this year) is that Romo is an all-star forever and ever amen. Romo has had great numbers in Sep/Oct, with TO on his team (note both other qbs of TO had great numbers throughout the season and McNabb got to the SB with TO on his team). BUT Romo has been crud at protecting the ball, nor has he shown any improvement in this area. And he has played horrible in late season win or go home games. The media and cowpuke fans would have you believe he is incredible. But he is on the hotseat every bit as much as JC. I personally am hoping that by week 12 WP is on the way out, Garrett has Romo fever again, and Romo and Witten are drawing up plays in the locker room. Good luck to them going better than 9-7 (not really good luck, bad luck, mean evil awful luck, luck that finds Romo throwing a pick 6 every game and MB running the wrong way on the hand off, yeah that kinda luck!)

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;580102]What Cowpuke fans want to imply (to the point of saying he will be the MVP this year) is that Romo is an all-star forever and ever amen.[/quote]
Man, are you ever WAAAAY off the mark here.

I cannot speak for all, but I for one do not think "that Romo is an all-star forever and ever amen."

All I am implying is that Romo has been in 2 playoff games, just 2. So he looses in those games, so what.

The point I am trying to make is when he lost these 2 playoff games he is tagged as "a choker". But when Peyton Manning lost his first 3 playoff games, he was the victim of a sub-par Colts defense.

When Brett Favre throws a "pick 6" in a playoff game to loose, he is not a "choker", it was an "unfortunate circumstance.

Not putting Romo in the same league as these 2 guys, but you see my point.

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[quote=sandtrapjack;580113]The point I am trying to make is when he lost these 2 playoff games he is tagged as "a choker". But when Peyton Manning lost his first 3 playoff games, he was the victim of a sub-par Colts defense.
[/quote]
Not really. There was a lot of doubt about Peyton until they won a SB. Plus he was a consensus top-flight QB. Not just considred a good one. Romo isn't.

[quote]
When Brett Favre throws a "pick 6" in a playoff game to loose, he is not a "choker", it was an "unfortunate circumstance.[/quote]

He also has rings and has won many playoff games.

When all you've done is lost playoff games then people are going to call you a choker. Not that I totally agree but it isn't even worth arguing about because it wont go away until they win some playoff games. Plain and simple. When you consider the circumstances of those losses then it becomes even more obvious why he gets labeled a choker.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;579948]Seriously, Cowboys fans, and the media with it's Cowboys love, make this guy out way better than his production (won games) shows. Is he good in Sep/Oct yes, but I will be curious now that TO is gone how he does. Any other market, and less delusional fan base would have had him out the door after the successive failures. I am pretty sure the loss to Pitt, and Philly debacle last year were all on his shoulders.

I can name several qb's I would "scream for Snyder to sign", Romo is not one of them.

I will re-evaluate, if he ever wins in the post season. (won't be this year though)[/quote]
Agreed, however the one thing that you can probably say looking objectively is that if Romo wasn't with the Cowboys next year, he'd probably be starting for some other team; with Campbell you can't guarantee that.

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[quote=sandtrapjack;579970]

But you know what they say, "winning cures all ailments". But when Romo and the Cowboys do eventually win in the playoffs, maybe this year, maybe next year, who knows, I am sure you will find something else to complain about. Maybe the part in his hair?[/quote]
When did he start parting his hair?

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[quote=sandtrapjack;580113]Man, are you ever WAAAAY off the mark here.

I cannot speak for all, but I for one do not think "that Romo is an all-star forever and ever amen."

All I am implying is that Romo has been in 2 playoff games, just 2. So he looses in those games, so what.

The point I am trying to make is when he lost these 2 playoff games he is tagged as "a choker". But when Peyton Manning lost his first 3 playoff games, he was the victim of a sub-par Colts defense.

When Brett Favre throws a "pick 6" in a playoff game to loose, he is not a "choker", it was an "unfortunate circumstance.

Not putting Romo in the same league as these 2 guys, but you see my point.[/quote]


I was going to leave it alone but after at least 3 times it's LOSE not loose

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[quote=tryfuhl;580246]Agreed, however the one thing that you can probably say looking objectively is that if Romo wasn't with the Cowboys next year, he'd probably be starting for some other team; with Campbell you can't guarantee that.[/quote]

True enough. Just not the Skins!

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[quote=sandtrapjack;580113]...
All I am implying is that Romo has been in 2 playoff games, just 2. So he looses in those games, so what.

...[/quote]

Just a reminder, he would have been in 3 playoff games, if he hadn't choked in Philly last year.
His numbers in the game:
................yds avg td int
21/39........183 4.7 0 1

as a comparison these were Campbells from the week before against Philly.
18/33........144 4.4 0 0

and Romo's number in Sept. when the game was not a playoff atmosphere:
21/30........312 10.4 3 1


I am definitely not boasting of Campbell's ability or comparing him to Romo, just hammering home that for his ability, Romo chokes.

IF/When he overcomes that, I will re-evaluate my opinion.
I doubt it will be anytime soon.

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[IMG]http://www.billszone.com/gallery2/d/41224-2/sabresjumbotron.jpg[/IMG]

Another stupid move I just learned about, done entirely for cash obviously: field-level luxury boxes. The people paying a fortune for these can see the backs of the players on the sidelines...some equipment carts and maybe even a few photographers' backs if they're lucky, but all live action will be blocked from their view. Good job once again, Jerry!

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I see that Jerrah has said he refuses to move the scoreboard. I just heard a clip with him saying that the Cowboys "spent a lot of time researching the jumbotrons height," and that "it will be fine." A lot of time?? LOL!! It took the Titans punter about 5 seconds to figure out it is too low.

What a fail.

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PFT reported that U2 was paying 2MM to raise the scoreboard before a concert at Cowboys Stadium so their stage can fit underneath and then lower it after the concert.

My first thought after hearing this, why on earth would U2 pay 2MM to do this... it most certainly would be cheaper to use an alternate stage setup than what they would typically use.

My second thought was, how can it possibly cost 2MM to raise and lower the thing? Thats ridiculous.

My third thought was, why isnt there a mechanical lift system in place to raise and lower the screens as needed?

And Finally, why is Jerrah being such a punk about all this? Let U2 pay 1MM to raise the thing, leave it up, and call it a day. Jerry won't have to pay for it, the NFL won't have to pay for it, U2 will save 1MM, and we won't have to worry about NFL games being adversely affected due to a stoopid decision to hang the screens only 90feet above the field.

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[quote=sandtrapjack;579970]So how do you plan to evaluate Campbell?

Romo may have ZERO playoff wins, but Campbell has ZERO playoff APPEARANCES.

Lest we forget how many post season games did Peyton Manning loose before he finally got a play off win? 3 straight years, one and done. And that is more than Romo, so I guess in your definition Manning is a "choker". And he does have 7 playoff losses.

Brett Favre----10 post season losses.

Same thing happened to another QB, Elway was his name, had lots more playoff losses than Romo.

But you know what they say, "winning cures all ailments". But when Romo and the Cowboys do eventually win in the playoffs, maybe this year, maybe next year, who knows, I am sure you will find something else to complain about. Maybe the part in his hair?[/quote]You won't find me in the "Romo is a playoff choker" crowd, but Campbell would have likely had a playoff appearance in 2007 had he not been hurt. That's debatable, I guess.

From my perspective, the Cowboys haven't been a good team in Romo's tenure anymore than the Redskins have been for Campbell. Romo's personal performance might have pushed a bad team into the playoffs in 2006, which might be the shining acheivement between their respective careers, but they both made the playoffs with quality teams in 2007, and missed with flawed teams in 2008.

While the TD numbers speak for themselves, it's not completely inconceivable to think that Campbell might be the better quarterback someday. It's just hard to judge off of 2 and a half years a careers worth of accomplishments.

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word is that a decision on what to do about the jumbotron will be made before the next game played at dallas errr irving.

i think the link is attached to the peter king article about rookies he finds physically appealing.

should be interesting.

go skins!

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One pretty big difference between Romo and Campbell is that Romo was an undrafted free agent.

But regardless of whether Romo's a franchise QB, he is a [url=http://www.examiner.com/x-18802-Dallas-Celebrity-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Jessica-Simpsons-galpals-say-Tony-Romo-hit-on-them]player[/url]

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[quote=BigHairedAristocrat;580531]PFT reported that U2 was paying 2MM to raise the scoreboard before a concert at Cowboys Stadium so their stage can fit underneath and then lower it after the concert.

My first thought after hearing this, why on earth would U2 pay 2MM to do this... it most certainly would be cheaper to use an alternate stage setup than what they would typically use.

My second thought was, how can it possibly cost 2MM to raise and lower the thing? Thats ridiculous.

My third thought was, why isnt there a mechanical lift system in place to raise and lower the screens as needed?

And Finally, why is Jerrah being such a punk about all this? Let U2 pay 1MM to raise the thing, [b]leave it up, and call it a day.[/b] Jerry won't have to pay for it, the NFL won't have to pay for it, U2 will save 1MM, and we won't have to worry about NFL games being adversely affected due to a stoopid decision to hang the screens only 90feet above the field.[/quote]
To raise it up for the U2 concert, requires the scoreboard to be disconnected and it will be inoperable at that height. So for Jones, leaving it up at that height is simply not an option on his table.

Of course the height of a scoreboard above a stadium ranks about a 2.0 on my give-a-crapometer to be honest.

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[quote=sandtrapjack;580626]To raise it up for the U2 concert, requires the scoreboard to be disconnected and it will be inoperable at that height. So for Jones, leaving it up at that height is simply not an option on his table.

Of course the height of a scoreboard above a stadium ranks about a 2.0 on my give-a-crapometer to be honest.[/quote]

With a screen that big, i'm sure they could dedicate a portion of each side of it to a digatal, on-screen scoreboard. Personally, i'd love to see the screen get irreprably damaged by consistently getting whacked by punters.

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[quote=sandtrapjack;580626][B]To raise it up for the U2 concert, requires the scoreboard to be disconnected and it will be inoperable at that height.[/B] So for Jones, leaving it up at that height is simply not an option on his table.

Of course the height of a scoreboard above a stadium ranks about a 2.0 on my give-a-crapometer to be honest.[/quote]

I'm not picking on you, sandtrap, but the concept that you mentioned: if you raise the scoreboard it becomes inoperable? That is one of the dumbest things that I have ever read.

Here's why: no backup plan. It had to have occurred to someone that the screens might turn out to be too low. An intelligent person, armed with $1.2 billion, would then plan the screens so that they could be moved up, if they proved to be an obstacle.

Yet, armed with $1.2 billion, Jerry had no backup plan other than do-overs.

Putting in screens which work at only one, problematic height is pure stupidity.

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[quote=Lotus;580636]I'm not picking on you, sandtrap, but the concept that you mentioned: if you raise the scoreboard it becomes inoperable? That is one of the dumbest things that I have ever read.

Here's why: no backup plan. It had to have occurred to someone that the screens might turn out to be too low. An intelligent person, armed with $1.2 billion, would then plan the screens so that they could be moved up, if they proved to be an obstacle.

Yet, armed with $1.2 billion, Jerry had no backup plan other than do-overs.

Putting in screens which work at only one, problematic height is pure stupidity.[/quote]

Actually, I do understand the part about raising it making it in operable. Heck, you move your dvd player in the wrong place and all the wiring gets shot and you have to redo it. I imagine the wiring to maintain the HD image is incredibly complex, as there are xzillion different screens within it. I would imagine that they could have put incremental stopping points and pipe the wires to each of those, but I think Jerry really wanted this controversy. I also think it is set so that he has the perfect view of it from his perch, and he doesn't want to give that up by the 5-10 feet he would need to raise it. Certainly not the 25 feet U2 wants it raised.

I think more than stupid, it is just arrogant, but hey that is the Cowboy way.