Slog - Comments on Blue Thunder http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder From the Seattle Times The NFL sent a notice to the New York Giants and Seahawks, saying it would be keeping an eye — and presumably an ear — out to make sure the league's restrictions on artificial noise are followed at the game Sunday. The notice mentioned allegations the crowd noise in Seattle was enhanced, though it did not specify the origin of that claim. "It put a little smile on my face when I saw this memo," Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren said. "If I'm a fan, I take that kind of personally. Like, 'If you think last year... Copyright 2007 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:24:04 -0800 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 22:49:51 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Pony Boy Nice work, Qwest Field will be the loudest place on Earth this Sunday.

]]> Pony Boy http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466878 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466878 Sports Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:43:59 -0800 Comment by Fnarf How loud's it going to be after they catch the Hawks pumping it back through the speakers and forfeit the game for ya?

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466885 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466885 Sports Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:01:23 -0800 Comment by charles a set of recommendations for giants fans

]]> charles http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466889 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466889 Sports Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:04:51 -0800 Comment by Pony Boy Fnarf, you are wrong. The Hawks have not used canned crowd noise. Perhaps if you spent less time on the internet and more in the actuall real world you'd notice that the freaks that inhabit Qwest field on Sunday's are insanely loud in their own right.

If they were using canned crowd noise it would be painfully obvious. Besides the NFL only allows four speakers, placed near the end zones. They are easily drowned out by the crowd.

]]> Pony Boy http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466908 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466908 Sports Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:14:03 -0800 Comment by riz we live on 12th and king a half a block before rainier ( not at the top of the block but in the middle in the little valley ) and we can hear quest field quite well whenever the seapigeons get it up to score. during last year's championship game we could tell which noise belong to what plays. there's a doppler like swell during touchdowns and field goals, but the interceptions were especially rancourous with glee and surprise. the noise goes well with the taiko drumming two doors down and the bright drone of far away passing trains

]]> riz http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466918 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466918 Sports Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:30:20 -0800 Comment by Willis Fnarf -

I've heard rumors that Qwest Field was built specifically with acoustics in mind - when they originally built it they wanted it to have good acoustics for outdoor concerts, etc. It just ends up that those same acoustical characteristics have turned Qwest Field into the loudest place for football in the world.

]]> Willis http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466921 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466921 Sports Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:34:20 -0800 Comment by Kristi It's always been the fans. Seahawks games at the Kingdome was also known for being insanely loud, opposing teams complained, etc.

]]> Kristi http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466959 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466959 Sports Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:33:14 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Yes, yes, I know, you're very loud. We're all proud of you. I was just trying to rile up some football fans.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466971 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466971 Sports Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:38:53 -0800 Comment by Eliza Rumors are truth - but the structural elements of the stadium were designed and built w/ the intent "to direct as much crowd noise as possible on the field", not necessarily for concerts. Penalize all you want, but without razing and rebuilding, it's going to be loud at home.

]]> Eliza http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466972 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c466972 Sports Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:38:55 -0800 Comment by Lloyd Clydesdale Exactly Eliza, Willis, PB: Loud by design. It's not the newest idea, just desired and done well here. It's easy to, uh, see. The funnels of the double clamshell roof/angle of seats, then the open ends.

Hey, and if you're languishing way, way up in the 300 level, you don't get rained on.

]]> Lloyd Clydesdale http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c467261 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c467261 Sports Thu, 21 Sep 2006 17:16:41 -0800 Comment by Gomez Oh, what's the matter, NFL? Don't wanna rattle Peyton's alcoholic little brother Eli when he steps under center next Sunday?

I think pro sports executives in general have it out for Seattle. The officiating in all sports like to shaft Seattle teams regularly, and then this.

]]> Gomez http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c467399 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/09/blue_thunder#c467399 Sports Thu, 21 Sep 2006 22:49:51 -0800