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Topic: RE: Peden Upgrades

Topic: RE: Peden Upgrades

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mf279801
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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/7/2017 3:47:42 PM

A-townBound wrote:

Look at "progress" on the scoreboard today from Arkley -
https://twitter.com/JasonAmessenger/status/89458737125289...

I'm sure that'll buff out

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/7/2017 8:57:20 PM

From the bracing and if its all video the video will be about x3 times larger than the old videoboard. If the resolution is x4 times higher too it will be a good upgrade. A big logo on top can give it a size factor.

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/7/2017 10:27:55 PM

I'm really hoping the board itself extends out from the brick structure to provide the largest screen possible.

If definitely looks to be mounted lower than the old one where we used to see the game clock.

Don't forget there will be a speaker structure as well.

And yes, a big logo on top would be the cherry on top.

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/7/2017 10:47:04 PM

fsohio09 wrote:

. . . It definitely looks to be mounted lower than the old one where we used to see the game clock. . . .

Then, I hope that they prevent people from standing in front of it. On many occasions in the past you couldn't see parts of the lower section of the scoreboard because people on Victory Hill were standing in front of it. They should have some type of chain down the hill from the scoreboard in a small semi-circle to indicate where standing is not permitted. Probably the presences of a member of the OUPD would help to insure compliance. Kind of mutes the effects of a new scoreboard if part of it is blocked by inconsiderate fans.

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/7/2017 11:12:00 PM

OhioCatFan wrote:

fsohio09 wrote:

. . . It definitely looks to be mounted lower than the old one where we used to see the game clock. . . .

Why we can't have nice things! Bigger scoreboard and already a complaint about keeping people off the hill.

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/7/2017 11:29:07 PM

I just hope they use the new board to show more game-related video and not just for advertising as it's gotten to be the last couple years. I hated when the announcer said, "Look at the board for (whatever)" and all we saw was another advertisement.

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/8/2017 10:47:58 AM

joefromperry wrote:

Well, I expect you'll be bummed. After showing replays, I assume the commercials will dominate and there will be some really, really corny fan participation stuff.

I heard there will not be huge speakers on the hill. Anyone else hear that?

Last Edited: 8/8/2017 10:48:28 AM by Ohio69

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/8/2017 12:54:23 PM

Ohio69 wrote:

joefromperry wrote:

Truth be told, with today's advanced sound systems, do the speakers need to be big anymore? Not an expert myself, so I probably speak from ignorance, but it seems like speakers generally are smaller today but deliver more sound. Just a thought.

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/8/2017 3:09:33 PM

First hand report. The screen will be made up of 162 panels. The speakers will be mounted on the old pylons. They are hoping the panels arrive next week.

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/9/2017 12:40:59 PM

As long as the video board is the length of the brick structure and supports we now see we should have something that is 40 feet wide compared to the existing 20 foot wide video board that is 15 feet tall (3x4 aspect ratio).

BG's video board is 19'x35'
App State's video board is 17'x40' with integrated scoring and yardage info.

Just depends if they choose to display the game clock and potentially scoring info. I hope they allow for video to be displayed at a 16x9 aspect ratio and/or make room around said video for displaying scoring/clock/etc. if needed.

Most of these newer installs have the speakers mounted above the board behind painted mesh with the university logo or stadium name. If we stick with vertical towers next to the video board I can only hope they top it off nicely.

For reference:
http://imgur.com/a/N5U4Q

Last Edited: 8/9/2017 4:15:13 PM by fsohio09

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/9/2017 1:09:29 PM

fsohio09 wrote:

As long as the video board is the length of the brick structure and supports we now see we should have something that is 40 feet wide compared to the existing 20 foot wide video board that is 15 feet tall (3x4 aspect ratio).

BG's video board is 19'x35'
App State's video board is 17'x40' with integrated scoring and yardage info.

Just depends on they choose to display game clock and potentially scoring info. I hope they allow for video to be displayed at a 16x9 aspect ratio and/or make room around said video for displaying scoring/clock/etc. if needed.

Most of these newer installs have the speakers mounted above the board behind painted mesh with the university logo or stadium name. If we stick with vertical towers next to the video board I can only hope they top it off nicely.

For reference:
http://imgur.com/a/N5U4Q

According to what I was shown and told yesterday they'll be on the sides on the existing pylons.

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/9/2017 5:26:08 PM

I just hope this bigger, larger scoreboard is able to play the "Bobcats just want to be Bobcats" commercial at every timeout.

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/9/2017 5:57:02 PM

OhioStunter wrote:

I just hope this bigger, larger scoreboard is able to play the "Bobcats just want to be Bobcats" commercial at every timeout.

I'd settle for this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoiVl4U2PgY

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/9/2017 6:16:30 PM

C Money wrote:

OhioStunter wrote:

I just hope this bigger, larger scoreboard is able to play the "Bobcats just want to be Bobcats" commercial at every timeout.

I'd settle for this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoiVl4U2PgY

How in the name of Bubba Lichtenburg did they get an actual Bobcat on the goalpost?

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/10/2017 10:34:00 AM

C Money wrote:

OhioStunter wrote:

I just hope this bigger, larger scoreboard is able to play the "Bobcats just want to be Bobcats" commercial at every timeout.

I'd settle for this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoiVl4U2PgY

A modern version of this would be outstanding.

Also, how great it would be for a first Saturday in November home football game. Sigh....

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/10/2017 12:56:44 PM

OU_Country wrote:

C Money wrote:

OhioStunter wrote:

I just hope this bigger, larger scoreboard is able to play the "Bobcats just want to be Bobcats" commercial at every timeout.

I'd settle for this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoiVl4U2PgY

A modern version of this would be outstanding.

Also, how great it would be for a first Saturday in November home football game. Sigh....

I could definitely see using a modern version of the clip from :37 to :40 at critical junctures in the game, like after at 3 and out, or after a score.

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/10/2017 10:58:45 PM

I remember that Bobcat video. It was really well done. I always thought that Hub Burton was a class act, and that he did a good job directing OHIO's institutional advancement efforts. He was pretty good as a TV sports announcer, too.

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/11/2017 8:39:17 PM

Saw the still empty scoreboard today at the scrimmage. There was a solitary worker in a fluorescent vest making noise of some kind all morning, but I'm not fully convinced he was actually doing anything productive....lol

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/31/2017 2:52:03 PM

OhioStunter wrote:

I just hope this bigger, larger scoreboard is able to play the "Bobcats just want to be Bobcats" commercial at every timeout.

Will it now be retired...?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9lU7e6HNYM

Bleed Green and GO OHIO!!

L.C.
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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 8/31/2017 4:18:27 PM

Now that's a much, much better commercial.

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 9/1/2017 12:13:01 AM

L.C. wrote:

Now that's a much, much better commercial.

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RE: Peden Upgrades

Posted: 9/1/2017 9:28:01 AM

Dude, that bobcat is huuuge. That's about the size of a small cougar. I love small cougars.

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