May not be an exciting game, but we do get to see America's Team and Jerry Jones' new 1.4 billion dollar stadium. This stadium, built mostly with his own money, is groundbreaking in size and stature. Marred with controversy this new stadium has already set multiple records, including NFL attendance (at 105,121) and ha by far the largest video board a whopping 160 by 72 feet (49 m × 22 m) or 11,520-square-feet (1,070 m2). It is also the first stadium to have seats on the actual field level. Behind the endzones is the MillerCoors bar, surrounding the Cowboys players as they enter the stadium Gladiator style.
Cowboys stadium has alreay been marred with controversy. In its first preseason game against the Tennessee Titans on August 21, 2009, rookie kicker A.J. Trapasso hit the scoreboard on a punt after repeatedly hitting it during pre-season warmups. Also, Jerry Jones "Party Pass" idea, helped create the record setter, which allows fans to stand wherever they want (including filling empty seats) was oversold and there were complaints of fans being overcrowded, not being able to see, and being forced into uncomfortable places. There also have been multiple articles and fan complaints about the scoreboard being a distraction, and taking away from the gameplay.
Though early, the stadium has already booked the 2011 Superbowl, 2009 and 2010 Big-12 Championships, the 2010 Cotton Bowl, 2010 NBA All-Star game and 2014 NCAA Final Four. It has also hosted multiple concerts, college football and soccer events.
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