Chilly Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 From http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...512010432#noise How loud was the RCA Dome for Monday night's Steelers-Colts showdown? The noise still was reverberating two days later. A hot topic on ESPN Radio's "The Dan Patrick Show'' Wednesday afternoon focused on the Colts allegedly enhancing the clamor in the Dome by piping in noise. The observation was made by ESPN reporter Ed Werder, who watched the Colts' 26-7 victory from the press box and shared his opinion on a Dallas radio show the following day. This is kinda funny that this is going down. However, the part that I really have a question on is this part of the article: Also, the home team is subject to a penalty if the officiating crew determines the crowd noise makes it impossible for the quarterback to adequately run his offense. If the crowd ignores warnings from the officials, the home team could lose a timeout or be assessed a 5-yard penalty. Can that really happen? It kinda defeats the whole point of home field advantage if true. Or are they just talking about artificial crowd noice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Drane Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 From http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...512010432#noiseThis is kinda funny that this is going down. However, the part that I really have a question on is this part of the article: Can that really happen? It kinda defeats the whole point of home field advantage if true. Or are they just talking about artificial crowd noice? 518002[/snapback] That was a big deal back in the late 80's. It is a BS rule, but it was enforced. The Bengals used to pull that under Wyche all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 That was a big deal back in the late 80's. It is a BS rule, but it was enforced. The Bengals used to pull that under Wyche all the time. 518010[/snapback] Go to Orchard Park and ask Sam yourself. I HATED Sam Wyche when he coached the Bengals. Now I like him. Go figure. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San-O Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 From http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...512010432#noiseThis is kinda funny that this is going down. However, the part that I really have a question on is this part of the article: Can that really happen? It kinda defeats the whole point of home field advantage if true. Or are they just talking about artificial crowd noice? 518002[/snapback] It's been a few years, however I have seen it enforced. Quiets the crowd real quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a player to be named later Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 The Bills did it last year. I think it was the Pitt. game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Minnesota pumps in crowd noise as well, and it's SOO obvious, I don't understand why they don't get in trouble for it (I've seen articles complaining about it, but nothing seems to get done). Another reason to not allow any domes in the league. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Hamilton Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 From http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...512010432#noiseThis is kinda funny that this is going down. However, the part that I really have a question on is this part of the article: Can that really happen? It kinda defeats the whole point of home field advantage if true. Or are they just talking about artificial crowd noice? 518002[/snapback] Back in the stone age when the Bills were consistently good, the crowd noise rule used to come up. Some QBs would look pleadingly at the refs, and the refs would stop the game to warn the fans that they were on the verge of getting a 5 yard penalty. The result of that announcement, as I remember it, is that the crowd would get louder. I think the refs figured out that it was a no win rule, and frankly, F--- some team that can't hear. That's home field advantage. Regarding pumping in noise, that's a rollicking crock of S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothrop Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 The Bills did it last year. I think it was the Pitt. game. 518090[/snapback] The Bills did it last week as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 From http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...512010432#noiseThis is kinda funny that this is going down. However, the part that I really have a question on is this part of the article: Can that really happen? It kinda defeats the whole point of home field advantage if true. Or are they just talking about artificial crowd noice? 518002[/snapback] At Habs games, when they want the fans to generate some crowd noise, they usually put the hottest girl in the arena on the jumbo tron and boy does it work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofiba Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 They definately did it last year at the Pitt game. It sounded incredibly cheesy and it was embarassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 All dome teams do it. You would be stupid not to. Especially if your team sucks and have lots of empty seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 It's all a way of getting an advantage. At Disney world, they pump crown noise on Main Street USA to have people not cause a human pileup. They also pump a popcorn smell throughout the park to make the guests think they are hungrier than they actually are. That being said, it's all about getting an advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Minnesota pumps in crowd noise as well, and it's SOO obvious, I don't understand why they don't get in trouble for it (I've seen articles complaining about it, but nothing seems to get done). Another reason to not allow any domes in the league. CW 518096[/snapback] Maybe MLB knew when they banned the Astros from closing the roof during perfect baseball weather while hosting the WS... Who knows what goes on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 All dome teams do it. You would be stupid not to. Especially if your team sucks and have lots of empty seats. 518298[/snapback] Yeah, except that it's (technically) illegal. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMIEBUF12 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 From http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...512010432#noiseThis is kinda funny that this is going down. However, the part that I really have a question on is this part of the article: Can that really happen? It kinda defeats the whole point of home field advantage if true. Or are they just talking about artificial crowd noice? 518002[/snapback] can and has happened i have seen it called at giants stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 can and has happened i have seen it called at giants stadium 518353[/snapback] IIRC, the Giants used to open or close the doors at the end of the stadium to affect FG attempts. I think they got busted on that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambler Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 can and has happened i have seen it called at giants stadium 518353[/snapback] My ears are still ringing from a game in Dallas in October. The Giants lost in overtime and the crowd noise was nothing compared to the "electronic" crowd noise. The sound system was ridiculously loud and bad. What a joke! By the way, Texas Stadium is a big piece of crap. What a dump. It looks OK on TV but in person it was horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Levy Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Another reason to not allow any domes in the league. CW 518096[/snapback] Tottaly agree with you FEZ! Football is meant to be played OUTSIDE! Rain, Snow, Earthquakes, Hurricanes, etc. Domes are for P uss ies!! We'll see how tough Indy is when they are away from their cushy RCA Holiday Inn Dome in the next couple weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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