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Originally Posted by Mattyk
Just horrible. The NFL should take steps to make sure BS like this and the missing extra seating doesn't happen again.
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The only way to do that is NOT to allow Jerry Jones to every host another SB. There were so many debacles, hopefully that will happen.
It was Jerry's ego and last of caring about fans that caused these problems.
He was gunning for an attendance record with a facility not capable of reaching it. Fed-Ex Field is still the biggest stadium by seating capacity when you take away the "standing room only and stare at the Jerry-tron in a crowd" tickets that equally pissed fans off in the stadium debut...and sent some fans to the hospital. He thought he could get the record with a drive-in movie-style setup...and still failed. I don't even believe that those would count towards a SEATING record anyways...they're not IN the stadium!
The issues with seating being sold and not installed is just inexcusable and unforgivable. He should be banned from hosting again. The entire event was a mess. Luckily, a GREAT game took place.
I thought there would be safety issues when I saw pictures of the temporary seating being installed, but never would have guessed that Jerry Jones of all people would leave possible seats to be sold, unfinished. I expected him to cram people into aisles (fire code forgotten) and even install some trapeze swings for the handicapped to hang from so he could install more "regular" seats for those without wheelchairs.
Yes, I expect the WORST from him, and he didn't disappoint.