Sunlight causes glare on the videoboard so... the roof stays closed

[Boyzmamacita]

I have read this in several places, but that just can't be. Surely they researched the glare from the sun and factored it into everything, right? We have a retractable roof that can only be open at night when the weather is good? That would be one game a year at the most. Tell me this isn't true, guys.

 

[onetrickpony]

I also hear that some of the high rollers in the big dollar suites complained about the sun in their eyes.

Not sure how true either of these rumors are but it would make sense that you don't want to aggravate the paying customers. We may never see the roof open except for night games.

 

[Oh_Canada]

I have read this in several places, but that just can't be. Surely they researched the glare from the sun and factored it into everything, right? We have a retractable roof that can only be open at night when the weather is good? That would be one game a year at the most. Tell me this isn't true, guys.

I have heard the same thing...they are going to probably have to wait until after the season to find a solution, if any can be found.

 

[theebs]

I am curious where you guys heard this? I thought the reason the roof was closed was to keep the sun off the fans, thats what jerry said for the hawks game anyway.

It was chilly in there sunday, there was a breeze blowing through and it felt great.

 

[CATCH17]

If he is going to keep it closed every Sunday then it is a true disapointment.

I'd rather it be bright and sunny in there than have a big jumbo tron.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

I am curious where you guys heard this? I thought the reason the roof was closed was to keep the sun off the fans, thats what jerry said for the hawks game anyway.

It was chilly in there sunday, there was a breeze blowing through and it felt great.

I agree, we were very comfortable. I honestly can't believe how silent that end-zone glass moved out considering how much it must weigh. We were there early and watched it, but it didn't make a sound.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

I am curious where you guys heard this? I thought the reason the roof was closed was to keep the sun off the fans, thats what jerry said for the hawks game anyway.

It was chilly in there sunday, there was a breeze blowing through and it felt great.

It has mentioned in a few articles I've read. I'll post one if I can find it.

 

[Bach]

Fans and high rollers are afraid of the sun? Wow.

 

[theebs]

Fans and high rollers are afraid of the sun? Wow.

wow talking about making stuff up?

Show me one fan, just one that is "afraid" of the sun or did not want the roof open.

Find one. and stop lumping the fans of this team in as "high Rollers" that is crap.

 

[Star-Fan]

wow talking about making stuff up?

Show me one fan, just one that is "afraid" of the sun or did not want the roof open.

Find one. and stop lumping the fans of this team in as "high Rollers" that is crap.

Actually BACH was asking that in response to a previous post that stated it. BACH didn't make the staement. Just saying....

 

[Signals]

Someone needs to forward this issue to ESPN.

 

[Future]

wow talking about making stuff up?

Show me one fan, just one that is "afraid" of the sun or did not want the roof open.

Find one. and stop lumping the fans of this team in as "high Rollers" that is crap.

It's not an issue for "fans." The problem is with business men and then like who actually get those suites to entertain clients and stufff. They could care less about the Cowboys, but if you were just going somewhere to hang out, would you want the sun in your eyes?

 

[theebs]

It's not an issue for "fans." The problem is with business men and then like who actually get those suites to entertain clients and stufff. They could care less about the Cowboys, but if you were just going somewhere to hang out, would you want the sun in your eyes?

again though, was this talked about on the tv broadcast? I havent watched it yet so I dont know.

I know bob sturm made a mention of this in his blog.

So is it coming from a real source or is it all just speculation. Jerry said before the seattle game he was trying to keep the sun off the fans, I guess for a comfort issue.

I have never heard it as a glare issue or the sun in anyones eyes.

 

[percyhoward]

I was wondering how the video board with the open roof was going to work. My question had to do with the giant shadow that it must make during early games, and its effect on the TV coverage.

When Texas Stadium was being designed, Tex Schramm wanted a hole in the roof so that the fans could be out of the elements, but still watch a game being played outdoors. As a result, the contrast on sunny days made it impossible to see both light and dark parts of the field clearly at the same time on a TV screen. I think later he said they'd had the sunlight situation researched, and he was told that the stadium was to be built in such a way that there supposedly wouldn't be a problem for TV.

That stadium's design made for some pretty dramatic shots (Landry's silhouette against the backdrop of game action, a play in which Tony Dorsett appeared to be running in a spotlight), but the sunlight/shade problem obviously did effect TV coverage.

I'm just imagining how the light must be when you take that same open roof design and put a giant rectangle in the middle of it.

 

[Future]

again though, was this talked about on the tv broadcast? I havent watched it yet so I dont know.

I know bob sturm made a mention of this in his blog.

So is it coming from a real source or is it all just speculation. Jerry said before the seattle game he was trying to keep the sun off the fans, I guess for a comfort issue.

I have never heard it as a glare issue or the sun in anyones eyes.

Eh, I have no idea if it's true or not, I feel like I read it somewhere though.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

I heard that mentioned on Galloway's show as well.

I could see it, considering how those field-level suites would be looking almost straight up to see the board.

The wussification of America continues. Gawd I wish we had an outdoor stadium with a grass field.

BTW, just saw percy's post... I had the same thought. When I first saw Jerry closing the roof during perfect weather, I wondered if he was worried about criticism of the sun and shadows on the field, especially with the Jerrytron adding another shadow.

 

[DallasCowpoke]

It's supposed to be 64, light winds and a cloudless Texas-blue sky on Thurs. I'm gonna be REALLY disappointed if I'm NOT sitting in the sun at KO.

 

[Bach]

wow talking about making stuff up?

Show me one fan, just one that is "afraid" of the sun or did not want the roof open.

Find one. and stop lumping the fans of this team in as "high Rollers" that is crap.

I am curious where you guys heard this? I thought the reason the roof was closed was to keep the sun off the fans, thats what jerry said for the hawks game anyway.

It was chilly in there sunday, there was a breeze blowing through and it felt great.

I was just responding to this post of yours. Is Jerry trying to protect the fans from the sun, or did you just make that up?

 

[theebs]

I was just responding to this post of yours. Is Jerry trying to protect the fans from the sun, or did you just make that up?

No, I didnt make it up. Its what Jerry said before the seattle game. He was trying to keep the temperature down and not make it hot like the giants game, so as a comfort issue they left the roof closed....that was his response to why it was closed.

The fans dont want that, Never heard anyone say they do. It was only 72 degrees against seattle and about 70 against washington.

And I have never heard Jerry or anyone from the team say anything about a glare from the sun.

 

[Bach]

No, I didnt make it up. Its what Jerry said before the seattle game. He was trying to keep the temperature down and not make it hot like the giants game, so as a comfort issue they left the roof closed....that was his response to why it was closed.

The fans dont want that, Never heard anyone say they do. It was only 72 degrees against seattle and about 70 against washington.

And I have never heard Jerry or anyone from the team say anything about a glare from the sun.

So Jerry's trying to protect the fans from something they don't want protected from?