Sportsbook betting tells us that the NFL made a decision about the multi-million dollar video board hanging above Cowboys Stadium. The NFL has decided that when a ball hits the scoreboard the down will be replayed and the clock will be reset. That decision only applies to this season in NFL betting at sportsbooks.
Sportsbook betting indicates the Cowboys met the league requirement that said video boards must be at least 85-feet above the field. The Cowboys big board is 90-feet above the playing field. The difference is that the Cowboys board is huge and can come into play on punts.
Another thing to keep in mind with this ruling as sportsbook betting indicates is that plays can be challenged if it is thought the ball hit the scoreboard. “We will continue to address the particular circumstances in Dallas, giving full consideration to the competitive, safety and fan experience issues involved,” commissioner Roger Goodell said, “The Cowboys have been fully cooperative as we have addressed this subject, and we will continue to work closely with the club on a longer term resolution.”
In last week’s sportsbook betting action the Tennessee punters hit the scoreboard before the game in practice and once during the game. The NFL had to deal with the issue before the regular season begins because of the potential for problems. Sportsbook betting tells us that the Cowboys are contending that the board is not an issue when punters kick toward the sideline. Sportsbook betting tells us that the problem with that theory is that punters don’t always kick toward the sidelines. Dallas owner Jerry Jones has defended his big scoreboard but the reality is not enough research and work was done by the Cowboys before installing the board. The only research done was on how to make the board appealing to the high paying customers at the stadium.
There is no question that the high tech feel of Cowboys Stadium is interesting and impressive as those watching the action at sportsbooks could tell. Whether it is proper for football is another sportsbook betting story as the board takes away from the action on the field since people are more interested in watching the TV board.
Dallas is one of the Super Bowl favorites this year at sportsbooks. The Cowboys are considered a major online betting contender in NFL betting odds at sportsbooks in the NFC.