re: For those of you going to the UW game

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That stadium needs more than a renovation.......have you seen the facilities at Oregon?

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Our stadium is still nicer than theirs. Ever been to either of them? Autzen Stadium is a hollowed out mound of dirt.

All they have to do to improve Husky Stadium is remove the track, lower the bowl, & spiff up/retrofit uthe olcer south side. Our AD is an LSU alum & he promises to get it done.

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and im not buying Seattle < rain than LA...get real dipshit.

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Seattle - 36 in
Baton Rouge - 60 in

But I wouldn't expect a gumbo bubba to know that, but now you know...

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But I wouldn't expect a gumbo bubba to know that, but now you know...

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Yes, because I am sure you knew the average rainfall in BR off the top of your head.

OH WISE PAC-10ER, PLEASE DEIGN TO SHARE MORE OF YOUR IMMENSE WISDOM!

[edit] Retractable roof

View of Safeco Field with retractable roof open.Safeco Field has a unique retractable roof that only acts as an "umbrella" for the stands and field rather than forming a complete climate-controlled enclosure, as is the case with all other retractable roofs in MLB. Seattle's relatively mild climate means the park rarely needs to be heated or cooled, but frequent precipitation necessitated a roof. The only other covered baseball stadium in the world with permanent openings is the fixed-roof Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan, home of the Saitama Seibu Lions.

In the open position, the roof rests over the BNSF Railway tracks that bound the stadium to the east, with part of it hanging over the stands in right field. This has the effect of echoing the horns from passing trains into the stadium, a frequent occurrence with an at-grade railroad crossing at the northeast corner of the stadium and a working passenger train station and rail yards nearby. Consequently, train horns have become a fixture of the Safeco Field baseball game experience, for spectators and players alike.

The roof consists of three major sections that extend into the closed position in a telescoping manner, with the two outer sections resting under the larger center section. Each section rests on a set of parallel tracks located on the north and south sides of the stadium, with the outer sections moving along the inner set of tracks, and the center section moving along the outer set. Each section is structurally independent; i.e., no section depends on another for structural stability. "Welcome to Safeco Field, Seattle" is painted on top of the center section, visible from aircraft whether the roof is open or closed. A lighted "Safeco Field" sign was added to the east side of the roof in 2007, presumably to aid in identification of the stadium from the freeways to the east.

Each section is independently powered by electric motors that move the respective sections along the tracks. It is controlled from a central control room located under the center field scoreboard. Depending on wind and weather conditions, the roof takes approximately 10 minutes to move from the fully open to the fully closed position, and vice-versa. During normal operation, the movement of each section is governed by computers, with all three sections moving at the same time. During an emergency or maintenance operation, each section can be independently moved. A working spare motor and wheel assembly for the roof can be found inside the center field gate. In its present state, it serves to educate visitors on how the roof operates, but if needed, it can be used to replace a similar part on the roof should one become damaged or defective.


[edit] Ground rules surrounding the Safeco Field retractable roof
Batted ball striking the roof or roof trusses:

A ball striking the roof or roof truss in fair territory is judged fair or foul in relation to where it lands.
A ball striking the roof or roof truss in foul territory is a foul ball, regardless of where it lands.
A ball striking the roof or roof truss is still considered in flight, and the batter is out if legally caught by a fielder, regardless of where it struck.
Movement of the roof:

If the game starts with the roof open, it may be closed during the game if weather conditions warrant, and at the discretion of the home team. Play may continue during closure, unless the umpires determine it is necessary to stop play.
If the game starts with the roof closed, it may be opened during the game if weather conditions warrant. Opening the roof can only start between innings, after notification of the umpire crew chief. The visiting team may challenge the decision to open the roof, but final decision over whether to open the roof lies with the crew chief. The roof may only be opened once during a game.

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Nope. Next door is Qwest field where the Seahawks and Sounders play. No roof there.

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Thanks for the info. Sooooo, I for one don't have a freaking clue why they paid for that roof. Just to be cool I guess. It is Seattle after all......

Do they play baseball in that park as well? Didn't think they had 'rain delays' for football, only if it has bad lightning.

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Please explain the retractable roof at Safeco

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April isn't that dry and neither is October. Also, the Mariners insisted on the roof because they wanted to be a regional team that regularly draws from Portland, Vancouver, Spokane, etc. The roof is a guarantee to fans that a game will be played.

Avg. rainfall April-October of MLB markets:

San Diego 1.78
Los Angeles 2.16
San Francisco 3.32
Phoenix 3.77
Denver 11.54
Seattle 13.2
Detroit 21.08
Minneapolis 21.92
Milwaukee 22.37
Boston 22.38
Pittsburgh 22.74
Dallas 22.79
Cleveland 23.23
St. Louis 23.69
Baltimore 24.48
New York 24.74
Chicago 24.85
DC 25.04
Cincinnati 25.2
Philadelhia 25.23
Atlanta 27.25
Kansas City 29.42
Houston 29.66
Tampa 31.92
Miami 44.94

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Yes, because I am sure you knew the average rainfall in BR off the top of your head

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