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Blitzen32 · 02-07-2013

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Originally Posted by numnuts23

The storm was the MAJOR issue during the Super Bowl. That fact that the work crews could not get to the stadium at times was one of the primary reasons that the seating debacle even occurred.

Uhh. They waited till the last minute for the fire inspection and the temporary seat installation. On top of that, the only reason they got into that situation was bc JJ wanted to break the attendance record in order to pat his ego on the behind. Can't blame all of that on the ice.

It's not like the team ever requires use the stadium in January. They waited till the last minute to get everything done and it blew up in Jerry's face. Weather was bad, but seating was the PR disaster from hell, and the main reason why we're not in the race for a SB until after 2018.

Like I said, JJ will buy North Texas another SB, but the area is so spread out and the weather is so sporadic, that it might not be great. Another thing I just read is that Ft. Worth likely doesn't have enough hotel rooms to enable centralization of all activities to that area. It'll likely be a mess again.

numnuts23 · 02-07-2013

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Originally Posted by Blitzen32

Uhh. They waited till the last minute for the fire inspection and the temporary seat installation. On top of that, the only reason they got into that situation was bc JJ wanted to break the attendance record in order to pat his ego on the behind. Can't blame all of that on the ice.

It's not like the team ever requires use the stadium in January. They waited till the last minute to get everything done and it blew up in Jerry's face. Weather was bad, but seating was the PR disaster from hell, and the main reason why we're not in the race for SB until after 2018.

Delaying the work was partially at fault, but without the entire Metroplex being covered in a layer of ice, it would have been completed, thus the storm was the main factor.

**WoodysGirl** · 02-07-2013

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Originally Posted by big dog cowboy

I think most know that was a freak of nature last time and they should be in the rotation of Super Bowl hosts.

The nature wasn't so much the issue as it was DFW's response to it, as well as the seating situation. That was just icing on the cake.

jason54858 · 02-07-2013

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Originally Posted by StylisticS

There is more to do in the city of Dallas than pretty much anywhere else in the metroplex. It's also easier to get around as they have an actual train system. Arlington has not one single speck of transit whatsoever.

I get that, all I'm saying is if your going to have a large event like the Superbowl don't spread it out 30 miles. It's kinda stupid.

junk · 02-07-2013

Indy will get another and probably soon I'd guess. By all accounts, it was a huge success. Lucas Oil is a great stadium and everything is close including airport and hotels

**big dog cowboy** · 02-07-2013

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Originally Posted by Blitzen32

You speak as if that was the major issue at play. The seating debacle overshadowed even the game.

It's reasonable to think there wouldn't be a seating debacle again isn't there? After all revisiting that disaster would all but guarantee there would never be another SB in Cowboys stadium ever again.

Blitzen32 · 02-07-2013

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Originally Posted by big dog cowboy

It's reasonable to think there wouldn't be a seating debacle again isn't there? After all revisiting that disaster would all but guarantee there would never be another SB in Cowboys stadium ever again.

Oh of course not. They'd obviously go out of the way to put together a great show.

Overall, the logistics of having such an event back in north texas really don't add up. You have the world's best stadium essentially in the middle of nowhere.

StylisticS · 02-08-2013

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Originally Posted by jason54858

I get that, all I'm saying is if your going to have a large event like the Superbowl don't spread it out 30 miles. It's kinda stupid.

I agree with you here. But this is the metroplex. Everybody wants to the big dog. But when they get an event they call on big brother Dallas to give them help. Bottom line is Dallas and FW houses 95% of the amenities that matter to people for that type of weekend in the metroplex. Dallas proper can handle all the events too. It has more to do and it's easier to get around if you don't want to be hassled with a car. You can fly into DFW and get to downtown using DART starting in 2014. I think the Final Four is there in a couple years. Lets see how that works.

Beast_from_East · 02-08-2013

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Originally Posted by The Quest for Six

I dont think Arlington is going to get a chance to host a Superbowl for a while, after the debacle of the seating because of a permit and the weather and the city wasn't prepared for it, they'll probably hold it against Jerry and the Cowboys for some time....

Yea, I think you might be on to something.

Kinda like with all of this bogus cap penalty stuff, just seems like the other owners/Goddell are pissed at Jerry right now. Dont know what about, but it just seems like they all have it in for him right now.

Blitzen32 · 02-08-2013

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Originally Posted by Beast_from_East

Kinda like with all of this bogus cap penalty stuff, just seems like the other owners/Goddell are pissed at Jerry right now. Dont know what about, but it just seems like they all have it in for him right now.

Why do you think JJ allowed it to be swept under the rug so easily? He wants votes for another Super Bowl. Everything he does is calculated around money and more money.

Beast_from_East · 02-08-2013

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Originally Posted by Blitzen32

Why do you think JJ allowed it to be swept under the rug so easily? He wants votes for another Super Bowl. Everything he does is calculated around money and more money.

Good point.

loublue22 · 02-08-2013

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Originally Posted by SDCowboy85

What's wrong with Denver? It's one of the most beautiful cities in the country. I'd take Denver, as a city, over Dallas (or anywhere in Texas) any day of the week.

Cold weather Super Bowls are stupid, it should be as close to ideal conditions as possible.

Nothing wrong with Denver, I'm sure it's a lovely city.