LOS, on top ten disappointment list.

[Cynjin]

http://www.foxsports.com/south/photos/nfl-s-biggest-disappointments-at-the-quarter-pole-mark-092914#img_0

 

 

Okay, a Foxsports top ten list has the "sun shade problem" at LOS as one of the top ten disappointments after 4 games, along with things like the Jags being thin at running back.

 

They even said that it was an unfair advantage and the Colts should not be allowed to host 1:00pm games on sunny days.  LOL, smh.

[Derakynn]

We are also the top rated stadium experience. So suck it Fox.

[bestQBever]

That is so stupid. We play in that stadium 8 times a year, 6 or 7 of which are 1:00pm games and we don't have trouble with it. And don't say the players get used to it because they don't practice there and i don't really know how you can get "used" to blinding light.

[Gavin]

While I don't agree with the whole scenario they laid out there necessarily it is very bright to watch to the point I find myself having to turn away from the tv once in a while because of the brightness, I don't know what its like live at the stadium for fans that are able to attend in person however because I am unable to attend currently do to financial contraints.

 

But as I said watching it on tv it does get very bright

[Steamboat_Shaun]

That would be like saying playing at Lambeau in January is an unfair advantage for Green Bay.

[Cynjin]

While I don't agree with the whole scenario they laid out there necessarily it is very bright to watch to the point I find myself having to turn away from the tv once in a while because of the brightness, I don't know what its like live at the stadium for fans that are able to attend in person however because I am unable to attend currently do to financial contraints.

 

But as I said watching it on tv it does get very bright

 

Live at the stadium I think that it is fine.  When I have watched it at home I sometimes have an issue with following the ball, but nothing too bad.

 

I just found the list goofy.  I am not sure how the sun shade issue at any stadium makes a top ten disappointments list.

[NewEra]

C'mon man!

[shakedownstreet]

makes me happy fox is only broadcasting one game from indy this season

[Dr. Guildo]

http://www.foxsports.com/south/photos/nfl-s-biggest-disappointments-at-the-quarter-pole-mark-092914#img_0

 

 

Okay, a Foxsports top ten list has the "sun shade problem" at LOS as one of the top ten disappointments after 4 games, along with things like the Jags being thin at running back.

 

They even said that it was an unfair advantage and the Colts should not be allowed to host 1:00pm games on sunny days.  LOL, smh.

Makes me think of this if only the word cloud was crossed out & sun added.

[ColtsLegacy]

http://www.foxsports.com/south/photos/nfl-s-biggest-disappointments-at-the-quarter-pole-mark-092914#img_0

Okay, a Foxsports top ten list has the "sun shade problem" at LOS as one of the top ten disappointments after 4 games, along with things like the Jags being thin at running back.

They even said that it was an unfair advantage and the Colts should not be allowed to host 1:00pm games on sunny days. LOL, smh.

The thing that gets me is that it's the Colts sideline that gets bombarded by the sun all game during 1PM games. I was at the Titans game and I couldn't understand why the Colts wouldn't take the other shady, cool sideline and let the Titans be in the hot sun. I'm pretty sure the sun didn't even touch the Titans sideline until a good bit into the 3rd quarter.

So, yeah, it's an advantage, to the away team.

[Timo1]

I was at the game. I'm glad or seats are in the end of the stadium that was in the shade. It looked like it would be pretty warm sitting in the sun all hand long.

[JColts72]

Fox sports Stinks.. This is Pro Football! They have to make a story out of nothing just to have ex-jocks blowhards to fill air time. I was at the Titan game too and it was Humid a bit- That Polyester Jersey was staring to stick

[peytonmanning18]

Putting a retractable roof on LOS was one of the dumbest decisions ever made.

[coltsfan77]

The old cowboy stadium always had the sun to shade issue and no one ever complained about it. Some writers having a lot of mental block these days! Smh

[Dr. Guildo]

Putting a retractable roof on LOS was one of the dumbest decisions ever made.

The dumbest thing is that despite the place forever known to me as THE Hoosier Dome being gone since 2008 the city still owes money on it. http://www.theindychannel.com/sports/colts/indianapolis-still-paying-for-rca-dome

I like the roof but wish they could open it more often.

[Ja'Crispy]

Well duh. Everyone knows the Colts wear sunglasses and are immune to the sun. Advantage Indy.

[cmgww]

This is seriously an issue? God, people have to whine about something all the time now. If it were a true open air stadium, we'd have people complaining about how hot/cold it is...since nearly all football stadiums are situated north/south, the same issues would exist in an open air stadium, though to a lesser degree. LOS is a great venue. The only thing that may help is some additional air flow for the south endzone section.

[Coltswarriors]

Never watched it on TV.

 

Live it looks perfectly fine, no problems.

[lollygagger8]

I was at the game. I'm glad or seats are in the end of the stadium that was in the shade. It looked like it would be pretty warm sitting in the sun all hand long.

[lollygagger8]

The sun/shade is as much of an advantage/disadvantage to Indy as it is the other team. 

 

It's not like the Colts get the shade and the other team is forced to play in the Sun. 

[BOTT]

While I don't agree with the whole scenario they laid out there necessarily it is very bright to watch to the point I find myself having to turn away from the tv once in a while because of the brightness, I don't know what its like live at the stadium for fans that are able to attend in person however because I am unable to attend currently do to financial contraints.

 

But as I said watching it on tv it does get very bright

You could adjust your tv....just saying.

[Timo1]

http://p.fod4.com/p/media/5c597eb60b/uF9MjJo3QIaijySXC4iL_Confused%20Christian%20Bale.gif

That's swipe typing and not proof reading on my phone for you.

[Coltsagent]

I don't think it looks brighter on TV...but the turf does look different then most indoor stadiums. Look at Saints for example...the field turf looks dull, almost like a flatten look. LOS turf looks like a fresh mowed lawn and the colors pop so much more. I have got to point that I do not like watching other indoor stadiums b/c the field just looks so dull and dreary.

[ruksak]

LOS does, in fact, suck with the roof open. It's quite terrible. Before I got HD, players would seemingly disappear and reappear when going in and out of shadows. HD cleared much of that up.

 

BTW: Coby Fleener dropped a wide open TD catch against the Jags 2 weeks ago due to the direct sun glare. 

[shakedownstreet]

Look at Saints for example...the field turf looks dull, almost like a flatten look.

 

the saint's turf looks like groovy 70's green shag carpeting 

[southwest1]

For some reason, when I click on the link above nothing happens. I think that happens a lot on cell phone links on my iMAC. No matter. I gathered from other comments that it's a sun glare complaint. 

 

Get a dark, helmet visor to block out the blinding sun or if you're a reporter by a pair Ray Bans or an african safari hat. What a bunch of darn cry babies. LOL! 

 

Okay, I finally got the link to work. LOS is a beautiful stadium. FOX Sports needs to shut the hades up. 

[Cynjin]

LOS does, in fact, suck with the roof open. It's quite terrible. Before I got HD, players would seemingly disappear and reappear when going in and out of shadows. HD cleared much of that up.

 

BTW: Coby Fleener dropped a wide open TD catch against the Jags 2 weeks ago due to the direct sun glare. 

 

That was in Jacksonville though.

[Cynjin]

For some reason, when I click on the link above nothing happens. I think that happens a lot on cell phone links on my iMAC. No matter. I gathered from other comments that it's a sun glare complaint. 

 

Get a dark, helmet visor to block out the blinding sun or if you're a reporter by a pair Ray Bans or an african safari hat. What a bunch of darn cry babies. LOL! 

 

Okay, I finally got the link to work. LOS is a beautiful stadium. FOX Sports needs to shut the hades up. 

 

That happens to me sometimes too, I also have an iMac, if you right click and open in a new tab you should be able to view the link.

[ruksak]

That was in Jacksonville though.

Ahhh, yes, thank you. 

 

I must be thinking of the Philly game. 

[House]

Ahhh, yes, thank you.

I must be thinking of the Philly game.

The direct sunlight at the Philly night game lol?

[ruksak]

The direct sunlight at the Philly night game lol?

Someone help me out gosh dangit. Is my short term memory really that bad?  

 

EDIT: It was the game @JAX. I was recalling it as being in LOS. Nothing to see here. 

[Cynjin]

Someone help me out gosh dangit. Is my short term memory really that bad?  

 

EDIT: It was the game @JAX. I was recalling it as being in LOS. Nothing to see here. 

 

 

Lol, well that's what happens when you drink too much.

[The Fish]

Lol, well that's what happens when you drink too much.

 

A red eye'd skunk... 

[ruksak]

Lol, well that's what happens when you drink too much.

Haven't had a drink in 10+ years, never cared for the stuff. I think maybe I'm just not more smarter than I thought I be. 

[ruksak]

A red eye'd skunk... 

The subtlety didn't escape you. 

[Cynjin]

Haven't had a drink in 10+ years, never cared for the stuff. I think maybe I'm just not more smarter than I thought I be. 

 

Good for you, probably a healthier choice.  I can't say the same for myself, because I like beer.

[Buck Showalter]

well my first trip to Lucas was the Jets /perfect season fiasco, so ive witnessed some level of disappointment at LOS

But as far as the glare goes, it is annoying to watch on tv when rof is open for the early games...