New Michigan Stadium Scoreboards approved
There was a post about this earlier in the week so just an update that they're going ahead with the project.
The video boards are costing $12 million by themselves. Additional $12 million is for infrastructure and site design to get the video boards up. And then another $8 million to update the "production studio at crisler center" (is this the giant video board facing stadium blvd?). $5 million to update audio in the Big House. And $4 million for permanent safety additions. All in all $41 million for the entire project, which according to the article is going to be privately funded.
Privately funded? Can I borrow 100k?
Yes but you're gonna have to prove how bad you want it
Are you putting a giant video screen on your roof?
Guessing that some of the private funders get to do a bit of "free" advertising to recoup their contribution(s)?
Instead of $8 million for the Crisler production studio, how about football stadium wifi?
They're supposed to be updating the technology and facility of the Big House. Here's hoping that includes wifi
If they installing Wi-Fi, they will likely put in private 5G radios, too. That way, there will be Internet for your old iPhone 8 and the cool patents with iPhone 15 Plus!
You’re there to watch the game!!!1!!one11. #rabblerabble
But how can I check the mgoboard game thread to see how I should FEEL about the game if I can’t get service?!!?!
And what will twitter do without my thoughts about who the qb should have thrown to?!?!
But seriously it’s fucking annoying that you can’t do even basic limited things via phone on game days anywhere near the stadium
I thought I saw someone previously post that the scoreboard is operated from a studio in crisler..so I would think this is what that refers to.
Just get the COVID vaccine and your cell signal will increase tenfold. Ask Bill Gates.
/s
underrated. I am streaming movies in my bunker because my dog got the shot.
Privately fund the printing or emailing of my tickets next year too, pretty please.
The size of the new boards are going to be 42 by 27
March 25th, 2022 at 10:00 AM ^
That went over my head at first, but the actual size is going to be 62ft high and wider than the current ones according to MLive..
What does this all mean? Well, the price tag is a bit high, but without seeing the scope of the project -- Michigan says the new boards will be the same height, 62 feet, but will be wider -- it’s difficult to assess. The costs of goods and services are higher than ever these days, and the assumption here is that the new screen quality will be 4K to serve the next decade-plus.
We should know more on Thursday, when Manuel goes before the board to make his case.
Privately funded by the public who buys tickets.
I still wanna know what was the matter with the old ones, and what’s gonna be so great about these new ones.
I'm pretty sure there is an actual good answer to your question so I would also like to know
Allegedly outdated technology that they couldn’t get replacement parts for is what a previous post indicated. I am sure these will be obsolete in three years as well.
The new ones will be 4K.
4K - 5k, whatever it takes
you know it!
All the instant replays will show In Michigan’s favor
March 24th, 2022 at 10:04 PM ^
Both times they've "updated" the scoreboards in 1998 and 2011 theyve basically been outdated since they were put in. I remember back during a few games in 2011 they glitched out for periods of time during the game. Here's to hoping this time theyre a little more cutting edge.
I love the way the giant maize Block Ms look on the 2011 scoreboards, especially when you can see them from blocks away. However, I did notice little annoying green and purple specks appearing on the screen this year, particularly at the two night games I attended. They appeared to be burned out pixels or something. The maize "Michigan Stadium" text appears to be fading as well. I do buy the idea that an upgrade isn't the worst thing in the world. Maybe a fresh coat of paint or a new screen and new innards in the old frame.
With that said, I'm mainly dreading the new scoreboards because it appears that ads are imminent. Not as egregious as stadium naming rights, ads on uniforms (thanks a lot, Silver, Bettman, and Manfred), or ads on the turf(looking at you, bowl games), but still will be noticeable for those who pay close attention and have good taste in sports aesthetics.
How much more sound will they keep in the stadium?
Depends how wide they make it. If they essentially enclose the entire stadium then i'm sure that will help keep the sound in a lot more. Better sound system will also help in making a louder environment
March 25th, 2022 at 12:59 AM ^
Depsite an increase in ambient noise level, you will still be able to hear the couple behind you politely ask you to sit down.
How much bigger will they be. Will they be as big as Auburn or Oregon's?
Will it help the refs get the calls right?
Can they swing $50K to help me with my mgoboard posting skills?
Architect is going for a nostalgic look...
If they don't go back to non-videoboards, I'm out.
Next they’ll be submitting for $10 million for audio upgrade so we don’t get insane feedback when refs turn on their mics
March 24th, 2022 at 10:27 PM ^
....or when MSC gets liquored up at halftime.
She didn't get liquored up AT halftime. It takes time to get real drunk. She was drinking hours before the game started.
How about working free Wi-Fi in the stadium for us pedestrian ticket holders like other stadiums?
How do you monetize that?
March 25th, 2022 at 12:32 AM ^
The “production studio at Crisler” is not the board facing stadium. In the area where the Big House and Crisler Center connect underground, there are a bunch of production facilities (e.g. TV studio, production studio, computer server room, etc). I’m 99% sure that’s what they’re referring to.
For those asking about size, according to the plans I've seen, the dimensions of the new enclosures will be 61' 10" by 179'. Actual display area is going to be 157' by 54' 10". The existing enclosures are 62' by 108' with a display area of 47' by 85'. As with the current scoreboards, the new ones will have a planned service life of 10 years.
The speaker system in the bowl will also be replaced, although the existing audio gear and the back-of-house speaker systems will remain.