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12-07-2016, 06:23 PM | #1 |
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That would have been super cool, innovative and ahead of its time
A precursor to the retractable domes of today.
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12-07-2016, 08:37 PM | #2 |
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That is actually kind of interesting. It would keep some of the cold wind down for the fans and keep the field dry while still allowing the cold to be a factor.
Actually, I wonder what the winds would wind up like with the roof creating a tunnel. |
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12-07-2016, 09:01 PM | #3 |
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Still love the rolling roof.
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12-23-2013, 09:11 AM | #5 |
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12-23-2013, 09:11 AM | #6 |
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The idea of a dome or retractable roof has been considered for Arrowhead several times in the past - when initial construction was being planned, again in 1984, then more recently in 2007 when the prospect of hosting a 2015 Super Bowl was dangled by the NFL. I remember in the beginning, there was even an artist's rendering of the roof on the front of the Kansas City telephone book. Alas, the engineering was too complicated as the roof as to cover a side-by-side Arrowhead and Royals stadium.
In the case of the Hunts, though, it's really not quite correct that this is classic case of a greedy owner shaking down taxpayers. The Hunts have been significant contributors both in the initial construction and the recent renovations. One thing I don't understand, is why the burden always falls on Jackson County alone? As a public improvement, Truman Sports Complex obviously benefits the whole metropolitan area so why don't all the jurisdictions step up? Including the Kansas counties. |
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12-23-2013, 09:11 AM | #7 |
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Lets see they just renovated Arrowhead and the Dome/retractable roof was part of the original plan but was not approved by the taxpayers. So the answer is still NO. Just like it was a few years ago.
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12-23-2013, 09:13 AM | #8 |
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12-23-2013, 09:13 AM | #9 |
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Deberg you have been on a roll lately. That roll is of course shitty stupid ass threads man. Worst thread of the year just barely over the 2cd placed worst thread of the year that is also yours.
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12-23-2013, 10:44 AM | #10 |
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This thread idea is almost as dumb as the one that suggests we should trade Bowe.
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12-23-2013, 10:48 AM | #11 |
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I still think the transferrable roof was a great idea. it would be the porta-dome.
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12-23-2013, 10:55 AM | #12 |
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Wait. What?
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12-23-2013, 11:05 AM | #13 |
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ending the blackout rules will never happen. This is the NFL.
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12-23-2013, 11:07 AM | #14 |
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uh oh.
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12-23-2013, 11:33 AM | #15 |
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I'm a traditionalist so I believe all football games should be played in the elements. That being said, retractable roofs are the best value for the community. They provide a great facility to attract large national events, which, in turn provide large cash infusions to those communities. I think the Colts have only played one game a year with the roof open so they're pussies but theres no discounting the value.
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