ESPN Mosley: Why are the Cowboys leaving the roof open? w/Al Michaels audio

[WoodysGirl]

September 19, 2009 9:58 AM

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley

A lot of us expected owner Jerry Jones to close the roof at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday night in order to create more crowd noise, but he has elected to keep it open. I think one of the main reasons is that Jones wants the blimp to be able to provide shots for NBC looking down through the roof. Jones has an enormous blue star positioned on top of his scoreboard.

And for those of you who've been asking, Jones has confirmed that the Cowboys' star will be painted at midfield in time for kickoff. It was not in place for the preseason game against the Titans. We had a chance to visit with the great Al Michaels on ESPN 103.3 FM on Friday and he said the NBC cameras would be taking a little different approach on punts. Michaels said that cameras would follow the ball the entire time it's in the air in case it hits the scoreboard. On most broadcasts, you see the punter kick the ball and then the cameras pan downfield to focus on the return.

Michaels also talked about the time that Tony Romo opened up to him and John Madden about being dumped by his girlfriend in the fall of 2006. Pretty good stuff. Here's the audio of our interview with Michaels.

Audio: http://podloc.andohs.net/dloadTrack...com/stations/dallas/galloway/gacpod090918.mp3

 

[NeonDeion21]

IIRC sound waves bounce from side to side, not up to down. I think someone mentioned it on here before it didnt make a difference whether it was opened or closed. So it should be loud no matter what.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

So the star will be painted on. Interesting.

 

[Rampage]

IIRC sound waves bounce from side to side, not up to down. I think someone mentioned it on here before it didnt make a difference whether it was opened or closed. So it should be loud no matter what.

well the sliding glass doors at the ends will be open too

 

[NeonDeion21]

well the sliding glass doors at the ends will be open too

I forgot about that. Why are they keeping those open again?

 

[67CowboysFan]

September 19, 2009 9:58 AM

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley

A lot of us expected owner Jerry Jones to close the roof at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday night in order to create more crowd noise, but he has elected to keep it open. I think one of the main reasons is that Jones wants the blimp to be able to provide shots for NBC looking down through the roof. Jones has an enormous blue star positioned on top of his scoreboard.

And for those of you who've been asking, Jones has confirmed that the Cowboys' star will be painted at midfield in time for kickoff. It was not in place for the preseason game against the Titans. We had a chance to visit with the great Al Michaels on ESPN 103.3 FM on Friday and he said the NBC cameras would be taking a little different approach on punts. Michaels said that cameras would follow the ball the entire time it's in the air in case it hits the scoreboard. On most broadcasts, you see the punter kick the ball and then the cameras pan downfield to focus on the return.

Michaels also talked about the time that Tony Romo opened up to him and John Madden about being dumped by his girlfriend in the fall of 2006. Pretty good stuff. Here's the audio of our interview with Michaels.

Audio: http://podloc.andohs.net/dloadTrack...com/stations/dallas/galloway/gacpod090918.mp3

Make that an enormous illuminated blue star. That should be pretty awesome to see from the blimp.

 

[mrla]

September 19, 2009 9:58 AM

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley

A lot of us expected owner Jerry Jones to close the roof at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday night in order to create more crowd noise, but he has elected to keep it open. I think one of the main reasons is that Jones wants the blimp to be able to provide shots for NBC looking down through the roof. Jones has an enormous blue star positioned on top of his scoreboard.

And for those of you who've been asking, Jones has confirmed that the Cowboys' star will be painted at midfield in time for kickoff. It was not in place for the preseason game against the Titans. We had a chance to visit with the great Al Michaels on ESPN 103.3 FM on Friday and he said the NBC cameras would be taking a little different approach on punts. Michaels said that cameras would follow the ball the entire time it's in the air in case it hits the scoreboard. On most broadcasts, you see the punter kick the ball and then the cameras pan downfield to focus on the return.

Michaels also talked about the time that Tony Romo opened up to him and John Madden about being dumped by his girlfriend in the fall of 2006. Pretty good stuff. Here's the audio of our interview with Michaels.

Audio: http://podloc.andohs.net/dloadTrack...com/stations/dallas/galloway/gacpod090918.mp3

Anyone know why the Star is not being stiched on?

 

[Rampage]

I forgot about that. Why are they keeping those open again?

so Jerry can showcase his new toy

 

[CowboyMike]

I forgot about that. Why are they keeping those open again?

Apparently it's a fire hazard concern. They want the large amount of party pass fans to be able to bleed outside of the stadium through the open glass doors, rather than being crammed inside.

 

[Hoofbite]

IIRC sound waves bounce from side to side, not up to down. I think someone mentioned it on here before it didnt make a difference whether it was opened or closed. So it should be loud no matter what.

Generally speaking, sound waves travel in whatever direction their source is facing and depending on the angle at which they hit a surface, they can bounce in any number of directions.

In terms of the stadium, people yelling and screaming generally aren't going to be looking at the hole in the roof when they yell so the sound waves will probably be reflecting across the stadium like you said.

However, there will be some loss of noise with the roof open. With as much as the stadium that is covered, it probably won't be a lot. Definitely won't be enough to declare any sort of advantage.

Few days ago I said they should keep the roof closed but after taking another look at the roof and how much of the stadium is covered permanently, I really don't think it's going to matter.

100K+ people should be loud no matter what.

 

[Hoofbite]

Make that an enormous illuminated blue star. That should be pretty awesome to see from the blimp.

Does it light up? I hope it does. May not be visible at night if not.

 

[Hoofbite]

well the sliding glass doors at the ends will be open too

Field level is like 50 below the level of the glass. All the sound waves traveling horizontal will be below the level of the glass and anyone above glass level will be putting out sound at an angle that probably won't go straight out the doors.

 

[Rampage]

Field level is like 50 below the level of the glass. All the sound waves traveling horizontal will be below the level of the glass and anyone above glass level will be putting out sound at an angle that probably won't go straight out the doors.

all I see is "blah,blah,blah"

 

[Boyzmamacita]

Does it light up? I hope it does. May not be visible at night if not.

Yes, it lights up.

 

[67CowboysFan]

Does it light up? I hope it does. May not be visible at night if not.

http://www.***BANNED-URL***/sharedcontent/dws/img/05-09/0531cowstadium19.pdf

Approx mid page, "The top of the display will feature a back-lit star."
If I was Jerry, I'd have that roof open all the time so air traffic going into DFW Airport at night could see it.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Does it light up? I hope it does. May not be visible at night if not.

I'd be shocked if it isn't visable at night.

 

[DallasEast]

http://www.***BANNED-URL***/sharedcontent/dws/img/05-09/0531cowstadium19.pdf

Approx mid page, "The top of the display will feature a back-lit star."
If I was Jerry, I'd have that roof open all the time so air traffic going into DFW Airport at night could see it.

Excellent find/info on the videoboard.

 

[Signals]

Anyone know why the Star is not being stitched on?

Martha Stewart couldn't make it, she had prior engagements.

 

[gmoney112]

http://www.***BANNED-URL***/sharedcontent/dws/img/05-09/0531cowstadium19.pdf

Approx mid page, "The top of the display will feature a back-lit star."
If I was Jerry, I'd have that roof open all the time so air traffic going into DFW Airport at night could see it.

"Well guys I think we just entered Texas, I can see Jerry's star."

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I'm glad it's open. I LOVE the hole in the roof!!

I hate dome football.

Some of the noisest stadiums in the league are open air stadiums so that isn't a big issue.