coolbeans Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 8 or 9 story building 90 feet? Maybe in the third world.LMAO. Tell me you are joking. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_average_height_of_a_story_in_an_office_building Make that a 10 story building, my bad!:hysterical: Being serious for a minute, most stories are 10-12 feet, thus my 8 to 9 story comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbeans Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Maybe this will clear the issue up. http://www.nbcdfw.com/sports/football/Installation-Begins-On-Worlds-Largest-HD-Screen.html "The scoreboard hangs 90 feet above the surface of what will soon be a football field. Officials said they tested the height of the display board against NFL punters who were able to hit a height of 85 feet -- but just barely when punting straight up into the air." Since punters don't punt the ball straight up in the air during actual football games, I don't think it will be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 The formula setting the punt at 120 feet doesn't tell you what most punter's average hangtimes are, or what the average angle is they kick at. I imagine punters can come close, but 90 feet is pretty high up, and I don't think an NFL punter could hit it on a regular punt. If they kicked the ball straight up they might be able to hit it. Perhaps it's just the look of it. You see a pic of the field and the distance makes the screen look closer than it is. I don't know, but again 90 feet seems pretty high for a punted football. If not, then its a major design flaw obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiingspadee Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 LOL http://www.nbcdfw.com/sports/football/Installation-Begins-On-Worlds-Largest-HD-Screen.html Read the comments. One said "Name a team with more Super Bowl Wins" LOL!!!! The Steelers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbeans Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 LOLhttp://www.nbcdfw.com/sports/football/Installation-Begins-On-Worlds-Largest-HD-Screen.html Read the comments. One said "Name a team with more Super Bowl Wins" LOL!!!! The Steelers In all fairness, that was typed before Pittsburgh beat Arizona so at the time there was no other team with MORE super bowl wins. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnb123 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I think the board being so low looks stupid. Edit: check out the live indoor feed of the stadium on its website. the board blocks the view of half the place and just doesnt look right http://stadium.dallascowboys.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Jeez louise. That scoreboard goes from the 20 yd line to the 20 yd line. HOLY ****! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HapHaszard Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 You have to admit its a pretty nice stadium. The scoreboard does look odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 ... it probably can be raised with the simple push of a button if necessary. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Apparently everything Dallas does is stupid and you know better, eh? Um...yes. Yes, we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 BTW, the ball is dead if it hits the scoreboard...It's a do over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbeans Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Link? You need a link for that? It's hanging by cables just like every centerhung scoreboard in any arena. They all can be lowered to the floor for maintenance and raised again. I'd assume it would be no problem to raise the scoreboard to 95 feet if it was necessary which it won't be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger187126 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 hey i wonder if they'll play that video of santana catching two bombs for the win on MNF that would look amazing on a 60 yd screen or whatever size it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFKFedEx Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 You need a link for that? It's hanging by cables just like every centerhung scoreboard in any arena. They all can be lowered to the floor for maintenance and raised again. I'd assume it would be no problem to raise the scoreboard to 95 feet if it was necessary which it won't be. You're getting angry over this. :hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 You're getting angry over this.:hysterical: lol- they're cracking up. can't blame them- things are falling apart in Texas since the tuna left. this year should be worse- and the games will be blacked out locally :rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbeans Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 You're getting angry over this.:hysterical: Actually, I think I became amused that a few people on a fan message board felt they were smarter than a billionaire, professional stadium engineers, and league officials. To think everyone overlooked something soo obvious it simply ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Jerry Jones had McBriar try and punt as high as he could in the alamo dome, and was unable to get it close to 90'. It is highly unlikely that any punter will ever hit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Actually, I think I became amused that a few people on a fan message board felt they were smarter than a billionaire, professional stadium engineers, and league officials. To think everyone overlooked something soo obvious it simply ridiculous. And, won't you look silly should it happen...:hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbeans Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 And, won't you look silly should it happen...:hysterical: Not anymore than many here will look when it doesn't happen or when they simply raise it to 95 or 100 feet if someone gets close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HapHaszard Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Just for fun I dug out my grandson's football, and tried to see how high I could punt it. Bare in mind that the last time I punted a football was in high school in the late 50's. Using an oak tree that I estimated to be about 70 foot tall, I proceeded to attempt a punt over the tree. I figured that I would give it three attempts since I was out of practice. On the first attempt, I missed the football, for some reason they seem to have gotten a lot smaller over the years. My second attempt I managed to get the ball at least 20 foot in the air, but I really didn't put any leg into it, just trying to make sure I actually hit the ball. On my third and final attempt, I decided to go all out and put the ball over the tree. Eyeing the tree and doing a bit of math in my mind I figured that in order to get it over the tree I would need to punt it at a 59 degree angle and really put some leg into the punt. As I released the ball, my plant foot slipped a bit and I pulled a hammy and shanked the ball. I want to say, don't try this at home folks it can be dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwj473 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Did they change the originally designed height of 110' for some reason? It still says on the website it will be 110' above the playing surface. http://stadium.dallascowboys.com/ "Video Boards There will be eight video boards in this facility. The most unique being the four board cluster that will be suspended 110 feet directly over the center of the playing surface. The board will run from the 20-yard line to the 20-yard line -- measuring 180 feet in length and 50 feet in height - making it the largest video board installation in the world. The video center will allow fans on all levels to view the game in crisp, clear images during the game. This will create a premium on the value of the upper-level seats and make the game more exciting for all fans. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinsfanatical Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 kewl the puke fans can watch tony Romo sits to pee getting killed by haynesworth up close and personal :dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncherry Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Just for fun I dug out my grandson's football, and tried to see how high I could punt it.Bare in mind that the last time I punted a football was in high school in the late 50's. Using an oak tree that I estimated to be about 70 foot tall, I proceeded to attempt a punt over the tree. I figured that I would give it three attempts since I was out of practice. On the first attempt, I missed the football, for some reason they seem to have gotten a lot smaller over the years. My second attempt I managed to get the ball at least 20 foot in the air, but I really didn't put any leg into it, just trying to make sure I actually hit the ball. On my third and final attempt, I decided to go all out and put the ball over the tree. Eyeing the tree and doing a bit of math in my mind I figured that in order to get it over the tree I would need to punt it at a 59 degree angle and really put some leg into the punt. As I released the ball, my plant foot slipped a bit and I pulled a hammy and shanked the ball. I want to say, don't try this at home folks it can be dangerous. thanks for the laugh.....that was good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I'm somewhat amused by everyone going on about Haynesworth destroying Romo sits to pee. Last time he went against Gurode he was owned so badly he resorted to stepping on Gurode's face out of frustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Just for fun I dug out my grandson's football, and tried to see how high I could punt it.Bare in mind that the last time I punted a football was in high school in the late 50's. Using an oak tree that I estimated to be about 70 foot tall, I proceeded to attempt a punt over the tree. I figured that I would give it three attempts since I was out of practice. On the first attempt, I missed the football, for some reason they seem to have gotten a lot smaller over the years. My second attempt I managed to get the ball at least 20 foot in the air, but I really didn't put any leg into it, just trying to make sure I actually hit the ball. On my third and final attempt, I decided to go all out and put the ball over the tree. Eyeing the tree and doing a bit of math in my mind I figured that in order to get it over the tree I would need to punt it at a 59 degree angle and really put some leg into the punt. As I released the ball, my plant foot slipped a bit and I pulled a hammy and shanked the ball. I want to say, don't try this at home folks it can be dangerous. Dear lordie Hap...we're old men. Are you trying to kill yourself? Dear Lord! Quick, grab a single malt and relax. Silly man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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