Flaw in Cowboys Stadium

[The Messenger]

I agree that originally it was the NFL's fault...but at this point its the Cowboys fault. Come on...blaming the punter for 'aiming at it'?

We all agree...the NFL messed up. But the bottom line is that the scoreboard needs to be moved.

It should be moved up, I'm not gonna argue with that.

The punter did aim for it though lol. Anyone who watches the video and doesn't think that the punter aimed for it is either just someone trying to hate on the Cowboys, or someone who doesn't know what the fuck they're talking about.

[Senser81]

The punter did aim for it though lol. Anyone who watches the video and doesn't think that the punter aimed for it is either just someone trying to hate on the Cowboys, or someone who doesn't know what the fuck they're talking about.

That wasn't my point. The problem isn't that the punter aimed at it...the problem is the punter hit it.

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

That wasn't my point. The problem isn't that the punter aimed at it...the problem is the punter hit it.

So why cant we just lower the KickPwr slider instead ?

[Senser81]

So why cant we just lower the KickPwr slider instead ?

Because, as we all know, adjusting the sliders really has no effect on the gameplay.

DUH!

[Goober]

I say just make it part of the field of play, like the flag pole at minute maid park.

[Senser81]

I say just make it part of the field of play, like the flag pole at minute maid park.

I thought Roy Williams was already the Cowboy version of the flagpole at Minute Maid Park.

[dboy_dc]

Believe it or not those punters can easily boot the ball up 100+ feet... So dude was obviously aiming for it, no one kicks the ball straight up like that at all so I feel like they should leave it where it is.

[Rayman]

http://www.bangcartoon.com/2008/preseason_update.htm

LOL

It was worth waiting for the payoff.

Was that Pandy in the Marshall/McDaniels thing?

[Rayman]

Jerry 1 Goodell 0

League officially announces "do over" rule
Posted by Mike Florio on August 28, 2009 10:31 AM ET

The NFL formally has announced the rule that will apply to the Cowboys video board in 2009.

Here's the official text of the new rule.

1. If a ball in play strikes a video board, guide wire, sky cam, or any other object, the ball will be dead immediately, and the down will be replayed at the previous spot.

2. If there is not an on-field ruling that the ball struck an object, the Replay Assistant is empowered to initiate a booth review, including if the event occurs prior to the two-minute warning. If, prior to the two-minute warning, no booth review is initiated by the Replay Assistant, a coach's challenge is permitted under the customary procedures for such a challenge.

3. In the event the down is replayed: (a) The game clock will be reset to the time remaining when the snap occurred. (b) All penalties will be disregarded, except for personal fouls which will be administered prior to replaying the down.

So there you have it. The board won't be moved during the 2009 season.

"We will continue to address the particular circumstances in Dallas, giving full consideration to the competitive, safety and fan experience issues involved," Commissioner Roger Goodell said in the news release. "The Cowboys have been fully cooperative as we have addressed this subject, and we will continue to work closely with the club on a longer term resolution."

We'll defer our opinions regarding this matter to the next set of PFTV segments, which we'll be shooting later today. In the interim, we invite PFT Planet to sound off.

Actually, you already have been. We hope we haven't interrupted your rhythm.


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League adopts "do over" rule for Cowboys video board
Posted by Mike Florio on August 28, 2009 9:45 AM ET
In a memo sent to all teams, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has announced a decision regarding potential collisions between the game ball and the video board at Cowboys stadium.

A league source tells us that the video board won't be moved, and the "do over" rule will apply.

Specifically, if a ball strikes the video board, the play will be dead at that point and the down will be replayed from the previous spot. No penalties will count, other than personal fouls.

Also, the clock will reset to the time reflected before the "do over." (And that makes sense; otherwise, a team with the lead could have told its punter to slam the ball into the video board over and over again.)

If the officials on the field don't notice the ball striking the video board, the replay assistant will be empowered to trigger a replay review -- even if the incident occurs outside the final two minutes of each half, the normal time period during which the replay assistant has the power to call upon the referee to assume the position at the portable replay booth.

And if the replay official doesn't believe the ball struck the video board but the head coach of either team thinks otherwise, a red-flag challenge will be available.

As the source pointed out, there's a hole in this rule. If the incident happens with fewer than two minutes remaining in either half, and if the replay assistant doesn't notice the collision, the coaches might not be able to challenge the outcome.

The memo indicates that the rule will apply for the balance of the 2009 season, including all remaining preseason games, all regular-season games, and any postseason games that might be played at the new venue. Goodell cited Rule 3, Section 1 in taking the unconventional approach of altering the official playing rules beyond the normal offseason procedure for doing so.

The issue likely will be revisited after the season, and the resolution of the situation for 2010 surely will be influenced by the frequency with which the punting plays in Dallas evoke memories of the old "Breakout" video game.

Regardless, the powers-that-be need to be confident in the rules by next year. Even if the Cowboys don't earn any home playoff games in 2010, there's one fairly significant postseason game that will be played at the new stadium in February 2011.

[Woy]

^^^

Exactly what I was thinking. Raise the board.

[The Messenger]

My message to Chris Mortensen seems to be have been retweeted by half of twitter, but here it is anyway...



Anyone think it's possible to happen? Or know what the outcome might be? Unsportsmanlike conduct for the punter maybe?

It would be an unsportsmanlike conduct on the punting team most likely.

[Senser81]

Jerry 1 Goodell 0

Scoreboard 2 Jerry 1 Goodell 0

[JayDizzle]

If Goodell wasn't so damn obsessed with docking players games for chewing gum, he'd see that this whole "do-over" thing is going to ruin the damn game this year.

Of course, I'd bet a pair of Super Bowl tickets that Goodell's going to get caught taking money under the table to let shit like this go.

[Wildcard]

I bet it doesn't even happen 5 times.

[The Messenger]

If Goodell wasn't so damn obsessed with docking players games for chewing gum, he'd see that this whole "do-over" thing is going to ruin the damn game this year.

Of course, I'd bet a pair of Super Bowl tickets that Goodell's going to get caught taking money under the table to let shit like this go.

What do you mean taking money under the table to let shit like this go? He told Jerry that that's how high the scoreboard needed to be and Jerry put it ten feet higher than he said. If anything, Goodell is realizing he fucked up (or the NFL rulebooks) and he's willing to take responsibility for it (in a way).