too soon for an NFL thread?

[forty_three]

I agree that crowd noise is approaching the nonsensical zone.

Weren't some stadiums actually designed to keep crowd noise in? If it gets so loud that the players on the field can't hear each other, how's that any different than the guy blowing a whistle from the stands?

I'm not saying that 100,000 people have to sit in utter silence, but hopefully people can see my point.

EDIT: Not to mention blasting people's ears out for four continuous hours.

The Oil thing in Indy had speakers in the ceiling so if the crowd wasn't loud enough, they could augment it.


I wonder if it's the same in NHL arenas? I've noticed the "flashbulbs" going off are usually up in the rafters. I imagine in some arenas that get overrun with certain "enemy fans" probably have some sort of "boost" when the home team fans get loud.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

I've heard a few teams accused of doing this, the latest being the Redskins:

The Redskins May Have Been Pumping Artificial Crowd Noise Into The Stadium During Yesterday's Game

Now that I have a problem with, to me that's an artificial advantage and shouldn't be allowed.

WW, Yes the acoustics are different because of design esp in arena's. I'm not sure how much emphasis they put on it when they design the stadium or arena but it's possible they do but how would they be able to regulate it?

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

Now that I have a problem with, to me that's an artificial advantage and shouldn't be allowed.

WW, Yes the acoustics are different because of design esp in arena's. I'm not sure how much emphasis they put on it when they design the stadium or arena but it's possible they do but how would they be able to regulate it?

You're asking me? I'm a fucking bird!

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I agree that crowd noise is approaching the nonsensical zone.

Weren't some stadiums actually designed to keep crowd noise in? If it gets so loud that the players on the field can't hear each other, how's that any different than the guy blowing a whistle from the stands?

I'm not saying that 100,000 people have to sit in utter silence, but hopefully people can see my point.

EDIT: Not to mention blasting people's ears out for four continuous hours.

they were just talking on the radio about teams using the big screen to prompt the crowd to get loud ... I think that needs to stop

but penalizing fans who make noise ??? thats what home field advantage has always been about ... making it tough for the opposition to come in and leave as winners

the thing about the clink in seattle is that for the most part the crowds are just astute and take pride in being the 12th man like no other crowd in the NFL. They know that on 3rd and long they can make an impact and possibly force a motion call on the opposition ... and it goes both ways (ie they fucked the hawks on that blocked punt when THEIR team thought a whistle went)

really envy the way the seahawks fans amp it up (canucks fans are too busy telling others at games to be quiet )

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Now that I have a problem with, to me that's an artificial advantage and shouldn't be allowed.

how about the "MAKE SOME NOIIIIIIIIIISE" on the big screens ?

 

[BOSSMANPC]

how about the "MAKE SOME NOIIIIIIIIIISE" on the big screens ?

As long as it's just the crowd making noise no problem. When they amplify it then I have a problem with it.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

they were just talking on the radio about teams using the big screen to prompt the crowd to get loud ... I think that needs to stop

but penalizing fans who make noise ??? thats what home field advantage has always been about ... making it tough for the opposition to come in and leave as winners

the thing about the clink in seattle is that for the most part the crowds are just astute and take pride in being the 12th man like no other crowd in the NFL. They know that on 3rd and long they can make an impact and possibly force a motion call on the opposition ... and it goes both ways (ie they fucked the hawks on that blocked punt when the teams thought a whistle went)

really envy the way the seahawks fans amp it up (canucks fans are too busy telling others at games to be quiet )

I'm not going to pretend there aren't all kinds of problems with my viewpoint. For example, who determines how much noise is too much noise? That's going to be a really subjective call, too.

However, when people are purposely aiming for Guinness world records* for crowd noise in a direct attempt to change the outcome of the game (and succeed), well, I think that's borderline cheating and something has gone too far. What, your defense can't make the stop on 3rd and short on its own?


*This is not meant as a shot at the Seattle Seahawks, a team that I like

 

[IPostedWhat]

BUT WHAT ABOUT THIS??????


I'd be loud as fuck too if I wasn't getting a fair deal on my beer!

 

[BOSSMANPC]

I'm not going to pretend there aren't all kinds of problems with my viewpoint. For example, who determines how much noise is too much noise? That's going to be a really subjective call, too.

However, when people are purposely aiming for Guinness world records* for crowd noise in a direct attempt to change the outcome of the game (and succeed), well, I think that's borderline cheating and something has gone too far. What, your defense can't make the stop on 3rd and short on its own?


*This is not meant as a shot at the Seattle Seahawks, a team that I like

Be Verwy verwy quiet, I'm hunting Winged Wheels...

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I'm not going to pretend there aren't all kinds of problems with my viewpoint. For example, who determines how much noise is too much noise? That's going to be a really subjective call, too.

However, when people are purposely aiming for Guinness world records* for crowd noise in a direct attempt to change the outcome of the game (and succeed), well, I think that's borderline cheating and something has gone too far. What, your defense can't make the stop on 3rd and short on its own?


*This is not meant as a shot at the Seattle Seahawks, a team that I like

thing about it is that every game at the clink probably approaches that record decibel level

As a fan ... if an opposing fanbase has the idea that they can have an impact on the game and make my team lose by using noise to disrupt ... i wouldnt complain or write "how dare they" letters to the editor ... Id try to one-up them ... fight fire with fire ... not with a STRONGLY WORDED MEMO

 

[dare2be]

Be Verwy verwy quiet, I'm hunting Winged Wheels...

Quick, duck!

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

thing about it is that every game at the clink probably approaches that record decibel level

As a fan ... if an opposing fanbase has the idea that they can have an impact on the game and make my team lose by using noise to disrupt ... i wouldnt complain or write "how dare they" letters to the editor ... Id try to one-up them ... fight fire with fire ... not with a STRONGLY WORDED MEMO

That's what I'm afraid of.

 

[esls79]

Wow Cleveland. When is the last time you literally saw a team throw the towel in after week 2?

 

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Wow Cleveland. When is the last time you literally saw a team throw the towel in after week 2?

I wanted Trent...

 

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Maybe the Browns are going in the toilet in the hopes of landing Johnny Football?

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

Maybe the Browns are going in the toilet in the hopes of landing Johnny Football?

Maybe they want to move to Baltimore?

 

[dare2be]

Maybe they want to move to Baltimore?

Nah, Baltimore would only take them if they were on the verge of a championship.

 

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Maybe they want to move to Baltimore?

I always have thought of you as a model poster WW, but alas, it's all been a facade, it's clear that you're actually a Modell poser.

 

[esls79]

I don't think Baltimore is a good football town. They lost the Colts and the Stallions, the Stallions after winning a Grey Cup.

 

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I don't think Baltimore is a good football town. They lost the Colts and the Stallions, the Stallions after winning a Grey Cup.

I preferred Baltimore 'CFL' Colts as the name for the CFL team in Baltimore...