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It wasn't on but it was up when I was in there yesterday. Was still some guys working on it. It's hard to judge with out the banners on either side of it but it looked smaller than the old one to me. Any one else see it?
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Assuming it is in the same spot as the old one. Too bad they couldn't have incorporated it into the north score board where the old dot matrix one is (covered up)...a more traditional spot for a jumbotron. -
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My goodness. no matter what is done, people will find SOMETHING to complain about how it was done.Comment
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Just sayin'...it looks a little second rate to have a banner covering up our old "board". I know there is a reason it is where it is, though. I am happy we are getting a new one...sheesh. RELAX...dance a little...it'll be OK.Originally posted by JayJ79 View Post
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I doubt they would do that, because I would have to think the scoreboard is scheduled to be replaced one of these years. Daktronics must be itching to get that thing back and put it in their museum!
A new scoreboard could have a smaller version of the video screen incorperated with the north board, allowing both ends to see replays, etc.__________________
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Perhaps. Those boards are outrageously expensive. Replacing two boards = expensive. Replacing two boards and adding a 2nd screen = hold on to your privates.Originally posted by UNIpanther99 View PostI doubt they would do that, because I would have to think the scoreboard is scheduled to be replaced one of these years. Daktronics must be itching to get that thing back and put it in their museum!
A new scoreboard could have a smaller version of the video screen incorperated with the north board, allowing both ends to see replays, etc.
With regards to the old scoreboard, those things don't just plug into one another as I understand it, so once you try to remove the old one, you run a significant risk of breaking the actual scoreboard attached. Still, I can't believe that new scoreboards aren't less than 5 years away.Comment
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Expensive yes, but I would certainly hope there is a long term Athletic Facilities Maintenance plan that covers scoreboards, turf, etc.__________________
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Perhaps. But UNI isn't exactly rolling in money, and they're not too far past having just had a major facilities upgrade in the form of the McLeod.Originally posted by UNIpanther99 View PostComment
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Agreed, but you have to be budgeting for that kind of stuff long term, even if it's 10+ years out. What happens if the scoreboard just gives out one day? The money can't just fall out of the sky. If it's on the budget, and you've been setting money aside for it, it's a little easier to move some things around and get it done. If they aren't budgeting like this, hopefully that will be one of the initiatives implemented by Troy D.__________________
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I actually think most of this stuff is paid for by donations and gifts.Originally posted by UNIpanther99 View PostSelling a lot of old UNI stuff here: http://www.panthernation.com/showthread.php?t=65762Comment
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The new jumbotron is smaller (slightly) than the old one (from what I could see), but it should be a much better picture and quality. That works for me.The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice, clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. Fire goes before Him, and consumes his foes on every side; His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles; the mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim His righteousness and all peoples will see His glory.Comment
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it's not the size that matters, it's how well you use it. ;opComment
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It depends upon what other equipment changes they make. You don't get HD video simply by plugging the old stuff into a new board...you have to upgrade cameras, graphics, switcher, etc.Originally posted by Panthers to the Bone View Post
FWIW, I spoke with someone about this new board over the weekend. Remember the problems with the old one, almost entirely caused by installing the board improperly, using a company who lacked the equipment and experience in installing such complicated, large and heavy equipment. Well, we'll all be glad to know that they went even cheaper this time around, using people who have literally never done such an install before. They didn't even allow for bids on the work from companies that have advertised and donated to the department for years. That's not the way to do things.Last edited by Newsbreaker; 08-17-2008, 11:13 AM.Comment
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Remember the old one wasn't new, and I think that was a lot of the problem. If I remember correctly we got it cheap because it had been repo'd from somewhere else...Comment
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That's sweet!! How would you like to get your video board repo'd? Come to a game and there is just a void where you once used to watch replays...Comment
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