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93henfan
May 2nd, 2009, 07:30 PM
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/05/02/cowboys.practice.field.collapse/index.html


An air-supported roof over the Dallas Cowboys' practice field collapsed during a heavy thunderstorm Saturday afternoon, leaving 12 people injured, one critically, authorities said.
A photojournalist from CNN affiliate WFAA captured the collapse of the practice facility on Saturday.

About 70 people, including more than two dozen of the team's rookies, were in the facility when it was blown down shortly before 3:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. ET), team officials said...

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Go...gate
May 3rd, 2009, 05:55 PM
The awesome power of Mother Nature.
Killtoppers90
May 4th, 2009, 09:24 AM
That is sad for those involved. I know most of you hate my cowboys but this should be an incident to put those feelings aside. My prayers for the team, coaches and staffers.
CrackerRiley
May 4th, 2009, 10:48 AM
This wasn't a major disaster or anything... Since no one is seriously injured, I kinda laugh at this story. My roommate and I couldn't figure out what they were talking about when the story broke.
"What kind of building is supported by air? They ever heard of bricks?"
"They practice in a bubble?!"
Hood
May 4th, 2009, 10:56 AM
This wasn't a major disaster or anything... Since no one is seriously injured, I kinda laugh at this story. My roommate and I couldn't figure out what they were talking about when the story broke.
"What kind of building is supported by air? They ever heard of bricks?"
"They practice in a bubble?!"

I'd call being paralyzed a bit serious.

But that's just me.
CrackerRiley
May 4th, 2009, 11:36 AM
Sorry, didn't hear about anyone being paralyzed.
Franks Tanks
May 4th, 2009, 11:49 AM
This wasn't a major disaster or anything... Since no one is seriously injured, I kinda laugh at this story. My roommate and I couldn't figure out what they were talking about when the story broke.
"What kind of building is supported by air? They ever heard of bricks?"
"They practice in a bubble?!"

It would cost about 10x as much to build a traditional indoor practice facility.

These bubbles are quite common, but they are not safe in high winds/extreme weather.
89Hen
May 4th, 2009, 12:37 PM
"What kind of building is supported by air? They ever heard of bricks?"
"They practice in a bubble?!"
Lots of teams practice in bubbles. Many of the clubs around here use them for tennis in the winter months. xpeacex
CrackerRiley
May 4th, 2009, 12:45 PM
"What kind of building is supported by air? They ever heard of bricks?"
"They practice in a bubble?!"

These statements were sarcastic guys. Sorry for all the confusion I have caused here. xoopsx