DALLAS | New Cowboys Stadium

[Austin55]

SO what? theres like,5 American Airlines centers. existing names wont matter.

[matthew2109]

Originally Posted by austin55

SO what? theres like,5 American Airlines centers.

there is American Airlines Center located in Dallas, TX

there is American Airlines Arena located in Miami, FL

those are the only two venues that have naming rights with AA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral%27s_Club

but do i agree with a previous poster that it should be Tom Landry Field at [major corporation name] Stadium

[jtk1519]

The specs for the massive, high definition, center-hung video board have been released...

Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Vision® Scoreboards at Dallas Cowboys Stadium

Center-Hung - Sideline Displays (2)

Width: 159' 7-1/16"
Height: 71' 4-3/4"
Total LEDs: 10,584,064
Pixel-Pitch: 20mm
Screen Area: 11,393 square feet
Power Consumption: 635 Kilowatts
Screen Weight: Approx. 170,000 lbs
Video Source: 1080p HDTV
Resolution: 2,176 x 4,864
Installation start date: October, 2008
Installation completion date: June 1, 2009

Center-Hung - End Zone Displays (2)

Width: 50' 4-3/4"
Height: 28' 6-3/4"
Total LEDs: 2,088,960
Pixel-Pitch: 16mm
Screen Area: 1,439 square feet
Power Consumption: 80 Kilowatts
Screen Weight: Approx. 25,000 lbs
Video Source: 1080p HDTV
Resolution: 1,080 x 1,920
Installation start date: October, 2008
Installation completion date: June 1, 2009

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/16...080p-led-scor/

By my count, that is over 25,500 sq. feet worth of HDTV.

[texcolo]

I'm rooting for...

'Tom Landry Field at Southwest Airlines Arena'

[NYC2ATX]

Southwest Airlines rules the world.

[Texas Tuff]

I really like the idea of Tom Landry field at (..insert coporate name..) stadium as stated by some above, although Jerry will probably name it something like Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium, Dallas Cowboys Southwest Airlines Stadium, etc.

[jtk1519]

I personally think the "Texas Stadium" moniker should stay in some way. AT&T Field at Texas Stadium or something. The name Texas Stadium is as synonymous with the Cowboys franchise as Mile High Stadium is to Denver, Soldier Field is to Chicago, etc. There is supposed to be a large fan plaza outside the stadium... name it in honor of Tom Landry, but Texas Stadium has to follow the Cowboys to Arlington IMO.

[bbeliko]

Originally Posted by jtk1519

The specs for the massive, high definition, center-hung video board have been released...





http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/16...080p-led-scor/

By my count, that is over 25,500 sq. feet worth of HDTV.

Holy shit, that's pretty amazing stuff. almost 3 time my house.

Originally Posted by StatenIslander237

Southwest Airlines rules the world.

Well, it's better than U.S Airways

[jtk1519]

A few pic updates from http://www.flickr.com/photos/nrrh/ and taken within the past couple of weeks...

[jtk1519]

Video update...

http://sb1.thefifthnetwork.com/VCMS/...annelId=ID0EXF

[jtk1519]

NFL.com video tour of the new stadium u/c...

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80879871

[skellergroup]

Being from Philly, I hate the Cowboys with the white hot intensity of 1000 suns...that said, nice stadium.

[John F]

Am I the only person this does nothing for? It looks like / reminds me of the Cardinals stadium out in Glendale -- except with large steel arches as part of the design.

The Colts new stadium (Lucas Oil stadium) is a better design, IMHO. More original at least.

[jtk1519]

It looks absolutely nothing like the Cardinal's stadium.

[Alliance]

Originally Posted by John F

Am I the only person this does nothing for?

No. I found it absurd that som much money would be spend on something uninspiring.

[John F]

Originally Posted by jtk1519

It looks absolutely nothing like the Cardinal's stadium.

You were saying they don't look alike? Bland exteriors, same mostly-covered stands, the only difference is that (non)University of Phoenix stadium is more of a shell while the Dallas exterior is a bunch of panels in a more traditional design...

It does nothing for me from an architecture standpoint. I don't expect much from football stadiums but some originality would be nice.

[JJG]

Originally Posted by John F

Am I the only person this does nothing for? It looks like / reminds me of the Cardinals stadium out in Glendale -- except with large steel arches as part of the design.

The Colts new stadium (Lucas Oil stadium) is a better design, IMHO. More original at least.

If anything, the Cardials stadium got their design from the original Texas Stadium, which is what the New Cowboys Stadium is modling itself after. Only real difference is, the Cardinals' stadium is (supposed) to look like a coiled snake. Lucas Oil Stadium does have a nice, throwback design, but I say the new Cowboys Stadium is the ideal model for the futuristic design.

You're not alone when you think it's uninspired, but on this thread, you're in the minority.

And I gotta say, the New Stadium looks a thousand times better than Texas Stadium (1971-2009, it will be missed).

p.s. GO COWBOYS !!!

[jtk1519]

Okay, so they are both silverish and have retractable roofs. Damn, they're identical.

Jerryworld looks like a modern Texas Stadium, which is a bit fitting since Texas Stadium is already one of the most identifiable stadiums in American sports.

[JJG]

Originally Posted by jtk1519

Jerryworld looks like a modern Texas Stadium, which is a bit fitting since Texas Stadium is already one of the most identifiable stadiums in American sports.

I agree with that. I just hope they at least have Texas Stadium or Tom Landry in the somewhere in the name.

[jtk1519]

A 5/30 update from nrrh's flickr page...













http://www.flickr.com/photos/nrrh/