Why the Superdome lost power

**Reg** · 02-05-2013, 09:19 AM

08:04 AM ET 02.05 | Mystery solved? Fearful of a blackout not unlike one that marred a nationally televised San Francisco 49ers game in late 2011, officials from Entergy and the Superdome embarked on a last-minute, multimillion dollar effort to ensure such a spectacle wouldn't be repeated at this year's Super Bowl. But the 11th-hour upgrades to the Dome's electrical system, intended to bolster the stadium's electrical reliability, may have contributed to the 34-minute power outage that left New Orleans feeling a bit sheepish in the afterglow of the big game. In December, a little more than a month before the Super Bowl, Entergy New Orleans was in the process of completing a $4.2 million upgrade to the stadium's electrical system, changing it from "redundant" to "tertiary."

The Times-Picayune

**Reaper** · 02-05-2013, 10:47 AM

Oh so it wasn't the horrible singing of Beyonce that popped the lights?

**Jerry** · 02-05-2013, 11:58 AM

It was Kanye. He cut the power and was heard saying...

"Yo Ravens and 9'ers. I know you're playing for the greatest trophy ever, and I'm gonna let you finish...but Beyonce had the best halftime performance of all time!"

**SOS4Prez** · 02-05-2013, 01:34 PM

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

**Reveryroadie** · 02-05-2013, 03:01 PM

it was Sean Peytons revenge for making him sit out the entire year.

**G-men** · 02-05-2013, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reaper

Oh so it wasn't the horrible singing of Beyonce that popped the lights?

lol at horrible singing. It's one thing to claim she lip synced, but even then lip syncing doesn't sound bad...

02-05-2013, 09:19 AM	#1
Reg Ray's #2 Hero/Gramps HOF'er (retired jersey) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pontiac,MI Posts: 39,316 Reputation: 1285 My Mood: : $303068	Why the Superdome lost power 08:04 AM ET 02.05 \| Mystery solved? Fearful of a blackout not unlike one that marred a nationally televised San Francisco 49ers game in late 2011, officials from Entergy and the Superdome embarked on a last-minute, multimillion dollar effort to ensure such a spectacle wouldn't be repeated at this year's Super Bowl. But the 11th-hour upgrades to the Dome's electrical system, intended to bolster the stadium's electrical reliability, may have contributed to the 34-minute power outage that left New Orleans feeling a bit sheepish in the afterglow of the big game. In December, a little more than a month before the Super Bowl, Entergy New Orleans was in the process of completing a $4.2 million upgrade to the stadium's electrical system, changing it from "redundant" to "tertiary." The Times-Picayune __________________

02-05-2013, 10:47 AM	#2
Reaper Super Bowl XLVI Champs Lottery Pick Flying Gonzo Champion! Black and White Mahjong 2 Champion! Mahjong Solitare Champion! Dynomite Champion! Morplee Champion! Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,652 Reputation: 391 My Mood: : $18131	Oh so it wasn't the horrible singing of Beyonce that popped the lights? __________________

02-05-2013, 11:58 AM	#3
Jerry East Browns and Down All Pro Flying Steel Champion! Word Search 69 My Body Champion! Shooting Practice Champion! Logo Finder IV Champion! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Behind Enemy Lines Posts: 9,681 Reputation: 2556 My Mood: : $53298	It was Kanye. He cut the power and was heard saying... "Yo Ravens and 9'ers. I know you're playing for the greatest trophy ever, and I'm gonna let you finish...but Beyonce had the best halftime performance of all time!" __________________

02-05-2013, 01:34 PM	#4
SOS4Prez Yea-yuh! HOF'er (retired jersey) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 10,151 Reputation: 2547 My Mood: : $37088	"If it ain't broke, don't fix it." __________________

02-05-2013, 03:01 PM	#5
Reveryroadie Roadie/NFL Swami/Co-Owner All Pro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,567 Reputation: 1744 My Mood: : $84244	it was Sean Peytons revenge for making him sit out the entire year. __________________

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode