Is it time to replace Arrowhead with a dome?

[Lex Luthor]

Originally Posted by srvy

There is no excuse that Truman Sports Complex doesnt have the rolling roof that was promised to the tax payer. We just let corrupt politicians win the day without repercussions and we still do to this day.

The rolling roof was a horrible idea from the very beginning. This is what it would have looked like:



See those large tracks that would have to be there for it to roll on? Those tracks and the roof itself would have been completely in the way and would have made access to the stadiums far less convenient. The fans would have to either climb over the rails or go around them in order to get into the stadiums. And for what purpose? So that the roof could be rolled over one of the stadiums on a rainy day, a snowy day, or for that mythical Super Bowl in Kansas City, the town with insufficient hotel space and not nearly enough entertainment options to attract a week-long event of that magnitude?

The rolling roof would have been an eyesore and an abomination. Even if technology can solve the problem of the tracks by recessing them into the ground, you'd still have that idiotic roof sitting there unused 360 days each year. I was elated when the voters rejected that idea.

[Sully]

Originally Posted by Brainiac

The rolling roof was a horrible idea from the very beginning. This is what it would have looked like:



See those large tracks that would have to be there for it to roll on? Those tracks and the roof itself would have been completely in the way and would have made access to the stadiums far less convenient. The fans would have to either climb over the rails or go around them in order to get into the stadiums. And for what purpose? So that the roof could be rolled over one of the stadiums on a rainy day, a snowy day, or for that mythical Super Bowl in Kansas City, the town with insufficient hotel space and not nearly enough entertainment options to attract a week-long event of that magnitude?

The rolling roof would have been an eyesore and an abomination. Even if technology can solve the problem of the tracks by recessing them into the ground, you'd still have that idiotic roof sitting there unused 360 days each year. I was elated when the voters rejected that idea.

I agree.

I never really got why people loved the idea so much.
It really is ugly as shit. It's a step back, technology-wise, and indoor football is ****ing stupid.

Add to that the math of a Super bowl.
If we had a Super bowl how many Kansas Citians would actually be able to go (few). How ****ed up would our traffic be for a week (very). And would it increase the odds of the Chiefs being in it (not at all).

Done...

[aturnis]

Originally Posted by Sully

I agree.

I never really got why people loved the idea so much.
It really is ugly as shit. It's a step back, technology-wise, and indoor football is ****ing stupid.

Add to that the math of a Super bowl.
If we had a Super bowl how many Kansas Citians would actually be able to go (few). How ****ed up would our traffic be for a week (very). And would it increase the odds of the Chiefs being in it (not at all).

Done...

Sure would be a boon to the local economy.

[WhawhaWhat]

Originally Posted by Brainiac

The rolling roof was a horrible idea from the very beginning.

A rolling tarp would fit in nicely with the Raytown/Independence area though.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by Brainiac

The rolling roof was a horrible idea from the very beginning. This is what it would have looked like:



See those large tracks that would have to be there for it to roll on? Those tracks and the roof itself would have been completely in the way and would have made access to the stadiums far less convenient. The fans would have to either climb over the rails or go around them in order to get into the stadiums. And for what purpose? So that the roof could be rolled over one of the stadiums on a rainy day, a snowy day, or for that mythical Super Bowl in Kansas City, the town with insufficient hotel space and not nearly enough entertainment options to attract a week-long event of that magnitude?

The rolling roof would have been an eyesore and an abomination. Even if technology can solve the problem of the tracks by recessing them into the ground, you'd still have that idiotic roof sitting there unused 360 days each year. I was elated when the voters rejected that idea.

Look at the walkways and then look at the rail supports. You would have been able to drive a Mack Truck through them. Hell, the parking was going to be in and around them.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by Brainiac

The rolling roof was a horrible idea from the very beginning. This is what it would have looked like:



See those large tracks that would have to be there for it to roll on? Those tracks and the roof itself would have been completely in the way and would have made access to the stadiums far less convenient. The fans would have to either climb over the rails or go around them in order to get into the stadiums. And for what purpose? So that the roof could be rolled over one of the stadiums on a rainy day, a snowy day, or for that mythical Super Bowl in Kansas City, the town with insufficient hotel space and not nearly enough entertainment options to attract a week-long event of that magnitude?

The rolling roof would have been an eyesore and an abomination. Even if technology can solve the problem of the tracks by recessing them into the ground, you'd still have that idiotic roof sitting there unused 360 days each year. I was elated when the voters rejected that idea.

I'm pretty sure the rails were going to be high enough to walk under. And to be honest, I think it look kind of cool.

But you're right that it wouldn't bring a SB here, it seems like any number of reasons were lined up to ensure it stays south of the 37th parallel.

[unlurking]

Originally Posted by Brainiac

The rolling roof was a horrible idea from the very beginning. This is what it would have looked like:



See those large tracks that would have to be there for it to roll on? Those tracks and the roof itself would have been completely in the way and would have made access to the stadiums far less convenient. The fans would have to either climb over the rails or go around them in order to get into the stadiums. And for what purpose? So that the roof could be rolled over one of the stadiums on a rainy day, a snowy day, or for that mythical Super Bowl in Kansas City, the town with insufficient hotel space and not nearly enough entertainment options to attract a week-long event of that magnitude?

The rolling roof would have been an eyesore and an abomination. Even if technology can solve the problem of the tracks by recessing them into the ground, you'd still have that idiotic roof sitting there unused 360 days each year. I was elated when the voters rejected that idea.

Based on that image, the rails are raised. There would be no climbing over anything. You would be walking under a raised platform. What's so bad about that? Again, based on this image, I have no idea how anyone could complain about making access to the stadium difficult.

Now ugly? Sure, no argument. The tracks however should not be any sort of impediment.