Stumbled across these while searching for more info about the Peden upgrades. Weird I found these yet nothing about Peden. Thoughts?

(Can't figure out how to directly post pics so use links.)

https://ibb.co/jbrdNk
https://ibb.co/bFFSF5

I know, right?

I also noticed a couple video screens under the scoreboard in the first pic so those on the floor or sitting courtside can look up and see what's being displayed since you likely couldn't see the actual "big" screen from that angle.

Also, didn't see any LED ribbons and noticed old scoreboards still looked to be in use. Not sure if they'd go so far as to photoshop those out or not.

Good to finally see the architects rendering. I'm assuming this won't be ready for this year and goes up for the 2018/19 season?

As long as they don't project monster size images of anyone not "standing for defense".......

I'm with ya on the stand...

Unless I'm mistaken, I think I heard Mr. Schaus state it was being budgeted for at a caravan stop?

Call me old school, but a new scoreboard won't give me any more enjoyment of the game. What about everyone looking at their smart phones? Will they all of a sudden gaze at the scoreboard instead?

I will say this, after going to the Dean Dome, I am not as huge of a fan of a center-hung scoreboard as others. I say this because when you can see across the floor and arena of fans getting out of their feet and going nuts for the big one, it creates the bigger collective goal of raising hell. Not sure if others share that viewpoint, but that's just me. I get it, there's the revenue component, but it's tough anymore for the collective to feel like they're part of the action with everyone in the barn in these modern arenas.

On this one, I definitely disagree with you. The current scoreboard is lacking necessary game information such as: fouls/points of the players on the floor. It's something that's been lacking for years. Because of the bad location of the scoreboards, it's also really tough to see the dang boards when it's crowded down low.

For those two reasons alone, scoreboard improvements are needed. And those two reasons are reasons I'm looking away while in The Convo to look at my phone for information on the game I'm physically at.

For other reasons, it's also needed. For awards ceremonies, pregame ceremonies, the presence of a real, modern video board will be really nice. I'm talking a board that people can see from the upper levels. Imagine Gary Trent day with a decent video board and sound system to show his highlights. Imagine Commencement ceremonies when this project is completed. The upgrade will be noticeable.


EDIT - add in Jeff's post above as another reason I'm looking at my phone while at the game. Give me current MAC scoreboard, and player stats for those ten players on the floor, and I'm looking at the phone a lot less during the game.

I guess going to the game in now about everything but the game.

Luxury suites, restaurants, DJs, fan contests, dancers, shooting hot dogs and tee shirts, music blaring at every break in action you get hoarse trying to talk to the person next to you. I may be leaving a few more things out. That's what I'm saying.

I can assure you the "fake sports fan" syndrome is far and wide.

Half the people who go to the Titans NFL games are there because somebody from the office invited them to a pre-game tailgate party. Most of those could not name a single player on the roster other than Mariota. Maybe 1% of those could name the head coach.

Or Bungles games or a myriad of other pro sporting events. It's a chance to see and be seen. Jeff just look across the court from you at OU games and see how many students are buried in their phones. We are luddites in the modern world. Check out that link I posted about average viewing age.