Cowboys Stadium... concerns...

[speedkilz88]

How can we have a stadium concerns thread and not talk about whether punts will hit the scoreboard?

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[xWraithx]

The only difference in the amount of exposed concrete between the old and new stadium is that the new one is bigger and there's field level suites. Other than that? There really isn't a difference.

oh my GOD... needed that pic for perspective... looks insanely puny comparatively

 

[Hostile]

That reminds me: my parents insist on meeting you before we take in that movie. Wear something nice.

Leather or silk?

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

oh my GOD... needed that pic for perspective... looks insanely puny comparitively

I know right? I know there was a lot of history made at Texas Stadium, but that place was a dump. The new place isn't even playing the same game.

 

[bbgun]

Leather or silk?

surprise us

 

[AdamJT13]

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Notice that the guys trying to hit it are kicking the ball straight up, not 60 yards downfield (which is about how far in the air a 48-yard punt travels).

Regarding the gist of this thread ... looking at some of the artist renderings that were released a few years ago, some had the seats in some sections painted bright, royal blue and the seats in other sections painted silver. It looks better than the dull blue they all ended up being.

Also, the walls at field level in the end zones currently are bare concrete. During the soccer game, they were partly covered with advertising banners. In the old artist renderings, they're painted royal blue, which obviously looks better. They'd look infinitely better if they were blue with white stars, like the old Texas Stadium walls.

I agree with the OP that the stadium needs more Cowboys-centric decoration, at least for Cowboys games. Hopefully Jerry realizes this, too.

 

[The Quest for Six]

The Cowboys are moving into the Taj Mahal of sports stadiums and people are talking about it looking "cheap."

As has been mentioned MANY times, it's not completed, but even if it was, it's still better than any other stadium IN THE WORLD.

Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth.

I couldn't agree more....bunch of whiners, Gee what's next, there's too much glass in the stadium.

 

[Hostile]

surprise us

Nekkid it is.

 

[Faerluna]

Nothing about Jerry Jones says "plain concrete walls" period. I'm sure Jerry has an ace in the hole that he's waiting to reveal to the masses on our home opener.

It will be nothing short of spectacular, guaranteed.

 

[pancakeman]

Nekkid it is.

 

[bbgun]

Nekkid it is.

anything's better than this

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[speedkilz88]

anything's better than this

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Are you role playing Tron in that game?:

 

[rathalarge]

I have no doubt that Jerry will have it spruced up for the games. I am atleast hoping that... as the camera shots reminded me of that drab looking stadium that the Arizona Cardinals play in.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Nekkid it is.

He said surprise not scare the living crap out of everyone. :laugh2:

 

[Hostile]

He said surprise not scare the living crap out of everyone. :laugh2:

Means the same thing to me.

 

[jazzcat22]

I agree with your point about all of the exposed concrete... looks horrible and just plain cheap to be honest

anyone know of any plans to cover that crap?

If you're talking about the concrete between the levels, those are lighted all around the stadium, like you see in basketball and hockey arenas. So there will be something showing, possibly lighted stars traveling around the stadium. Kind of like a video board encircling the stadium.

I'm sure there will be much more too this on opening night.....believe me, it will not be boring.

also with all the other events going on there. They aren't going to put out all the football things yet. Get the concerts and soccer games over with first.

 

[sureletsrace]

I agree with your point about all of the exposed concrete... looks horrible and just plain cheap to be honest

anyone know of any plans to cover that crap?

$1,150,000,000.

/thread

 

[SaltwaterServr]

The Cowboys are moving into the Taj Mahal of sports stadiums and people are talking about it looking "cheap."

As has been mentioned MANY times, it's not completed, but even if it was, it's still better than any other stadium IN THE WORLD.

Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth.

Um, the Taj Mahal is a tomb. An incredible example of architecture, but a tomb nonetheless.

 

[xWraithx]

$1,150,000,000.

/thread

do you like large amounts of exposed concrete? do you know of any plans to cover it up?

that's all I'm saying/asking

 

[Derinyar]

Other then field level theres a lot of ribbon lights that aren't in use right now.

The pictures don't do it justice. The place is beautiful and probably still has a few touches to go down. Just actually having a field that shows off the Cowboys will help alot and make the stadium look even bigger. Remember that soccer field takes up most of the surface on the floor.