Could the Cowboys put a filter screen to block out sunlight?

[Red Dragon]

Having AT&T Stadium facing in a direction such that sunlight could come in through the glass doors was probably a bad idea. That being said, would it be possible to simply add a light-filter screen to the retractable doors to block out sunlight? Or prop up a 100-foot light-filter screen, indoors or outdoors, to block the Sun's rays? I think it could be done relatively simply and cheaply, and the light filters could be taken away any time they needed to be, and then moved back in place again.

Anyone with a background in this sort of stuff?

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

From what I understand, they have curtains that can cover the glass, but the decision has to be made before the game and can't be changed during the game.

Personally, I like the light shining in like that. It's totally unique to the Deathstar and makes for a very cool visual.

 

[Reverend Conehead]

I think they should make it standard to always close those curtains during day games.

 

[CowboyMike]

From what I understand, they have curtains that can cover the glass, but the decision has to be made before the game and can't be changed during the game.

Personally, I like the light shining in like that. It's totally unique to the Deathstar and makes for a very cool visual.

The curtains are only for concerts and not intended for football games.

This stadium was constructed with the intention of it having the 'feel' of being outside by letting tons of light in through all the glass and windows. I like the sun streaming in. It's been more of a detriment to our opponents than it has been to us. Our guys are used to it. Anybody remember Mike Smith red and hollering over the sun being in the eyes of his offense? Plus it's reminiscent of the way the sun used to stream in at weird angles in Texas Stadium.

 

[Red Dragon]

It's been more of a detriment to our opponents than it has been to us. Our guys are used to it.

True, a skillful offensive coordinator could call passing plays when facing the Sun (which makes it harder on the QB but the WR wouldn't have the Sun in his eyes when catching, which is more critical,) and call running plays when not facing the Sun.

 

[Bullflop]

I think they should make it standard to always close those curtains during day games.

Yep, it only makes good sense. Opting not to doesn't. The glare to be had by removing the curtains just makes the quality of play less effective for both sides. I'm thinking both players and fans deserve much better vision than that. After all the money that's been spent, isn't it best for everyone not to be blinded?

 

[Floatyworm]

I think this is a great "home field advantage" . Cowboys have the lead......and visiting teams gotta throw into the sun.

 

[Bullflop]

I think this is a great "home field advantage" . Cowboys have the lead......and visiting teams gotta throw into the sun.

It's only an advantage if we win the coin toss and choose to get the right side. What about if we don't? Uh-huh. Considering the possibility of us facing the sun in the 4th quarter, it wouldn't be so good, would it?

 

[Don Corleone]

I'm just surprised that we've been playing games there for 5 years and some of you just now noticed. The tree huggers have rules on natural light in buildings. So that is the reason for this angle of the stadium.

It isn't an issue after October each year as we head closer to winter.

 

[Vanilla2]

Tree huggers

 

[Section446]

Having AT&T Stadium facing in a direction such that sunlight could come in through the glass doors was probably a bad idea. That being said, would it be possible to simply add a light-filter screen to the retractable doors to block out sunlight? Or prop up a 100-foot light-filter screen, indoors or outdoors, to block the Sun's rays? I think it could be done relatively simply and cheaply, and the light filters could be taken away any time they needed to be, and then moved back in place again.

Anyone with a background in this sort of stuff?

The worst part of it is that they didn't even realize they had built it the wrong direction until they had already broken ground.

 

[DiResta]

it didnt really bother me from my point of view lol
makes for interesting tactical decision. if you dont know about it as the visiting team then Cowboys should take advantage every time.

 

[jterrell]

It is a team advantage and I like it.
Come playoffs(yay!! home playoffs!) we will know if we should defer or take the ball based upon the glare.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

The worst part of it is that they didn't even realize they had built it the wrong direction until they had already broken ground.

Come on, really? Lol

 

[NorTex]

It's a unique quirk to our stadium...I like it! However it won't be an issue again this season due to the times of day the other home games are scheduled.

 

[CATCH17]

I like it.

When the sun hits those helmets it like im watching a Cowboys game being played in heaven or something.


Plus Dallas practices in this and they have played in it. We can definitely use it to our advantage.

 

[conner01]

I'm just surprised that we've been playing games there for 5 years and some of you just now noticed. The tree huggers have rules on natural light in buildings. So that is the reason for this angle of the stadium.

It isn't an issue after October each year as we head closer to winter.

there is no rule about natural light. jerry decides if he wants it open or closed. i dbelieve they said during the broadcast it was the first game it had been open ever

 

[BAZ]

I thought it looked terrible and seemed to affect the Giants playing calling for part of their drive in the forth. If the shoe was on the other foot and something like that lead to a Cowboys loss people would be marching to the stadium with torches and pitchforks. Keep those curtains closed in the future.

 

[adamknite]

there is no rule about natural light. jerry decides if he wants it open or closed. i dbelieve they said during the broadcast it was the first game it had been open ever

It's obviously not the first game ever as Mike Smith of the Falcons was boo-hooing about it a few years ago when we played Atlanta.

It was fun watching a grown man whine to the refs about the sun being in his eyes.

 

[Avery]

Bet all those fans with box seats on the field level were pleased.