Typical MSU

[Agentdog]

Well, Bryne's first major project on the football stadium is a screw up. Only at Miss State do they build a multi-million dollor video board that only half the stadium can see.

video board

How hard would it have been to put the thing on the other side of the Seal Building? That would make a big difference. I don't know why...but this just pisses me off. Maybe not that big of deal to some...but so stupid in my opinion. Because that is a major investment and not something that can just be moved later. Bryne should have waited until the season ended and place it on the other side of the Seal Building.

 

[Agentdog]

Well, Bryne's first major project on the football stadium is a screw up. Only at Miss State do they build a multi-million dollor video board that only half the stadium can see.

video board

How hard would it have been to put the thing on the other side of the Seal Building? That would make a big difference. I don't know why...but this just pisses me off. Maybe not that big of deal to some...but so stupid in my opinion. Because that is a major investment and not something that can just be moved later. Bryne should have waited until the season ended and place it on the other side of the Seal Building.

 

[saddawg]

I'll be able to see it, if I actually go to a game next year.

So I really don't give a ****.

 

[Ivehadbetter]

basically, on the junction side of the Seal building?

 

[Xenomorph]

..If you're a Bulldog Club member sitting in section A and perhaps even the lower seat numbers in rows of section B.. prepare to be really disappointed.

....and let's not even talk about how high it is.

 

[lawdawg02]

as long as you're not in the south end of either side, you're okay. maybe we'll be relocating visitors to those sections next year - it would make sense.

i'm pretty sure more than half of the stadium will be able to see the picture. and if it's on the other side of the seal building, the players on the field couldn't see it. neither could the fans whose seats are down low. it is a score board too. and a recruiting tool.

and when we build more club seats/suites in the other end zone, they'll have a great view of it.

 

[coursesuper]

**** who in their right mind would add on to Scoot Field. We can't put a sell out in the place now and for the foreseeable future we won't. In the mean time there are many that won't see the 17'n gargantuan screen. I also doubt that any visitors will be relocated to the west side chair back seats. So that means that many who pay more than most will not be seeing shat on the thing.

 

[cowbellpresident]

i would be curious to hear his response

 

[cowbell9]

....do you REALLY think they undertook this and didnt take the nec steps to ensure maximum fan exposure? Please. the board will be awsome and viewable by all but a very few.

 

[skip dog]

I am guessing it would have added another/upto 1 million dollars to place it on the other side of the Mclub w/ the added steel structure, possibly a longer span, & the possible added square footage of LED boards.

I don't like it as it is sighted now, & I would have prefered to have waited the additional time to do it right from the beginning so at bare minimum, 98 % of those in attendance could enjoy its existance.

I think it will be viewed, once in operation, that the sighting of this board was a big 'ol <17>up.

 

[saddawg]

I just assumed they were gonna leave the old one up, too.

Are they not?

 

[cowbell9]

satisfied. It is mind boggling to me that anyone would ***** and moan about this board. Unfriggin believable.

 

[lawdawg02]

and actually, not selling out the stadium now is a little misleading. we have a waiting list for club level and suites. so the demand for more high-end seating is there, and that seating brings in more revenue than upper deck bleachers, anyway. now, i'm not saying it's time to add on. the first step is going to be to renovate the 200s. Byrne is having architects work on that right now.

and who said anything about moving visitors to the westside chairbacks? that's ridiculous. there is a visitor's section on the west side now, in section F or whatever (on the end by the student endzone). tell me, what difference would it make to switch that visitor section with section A? that way, bulldog club members are happy and visitors don't get to see the big screen unless they go upper deck.

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In the mean time there are many that won't see the 17'n gargantuan screen

there are LOTS more that will see the screen than won't.

 

[ShrubDog]

We would have put it in the same spot as the existing mini-tron.

Since the damn thing is so big itcould have been built around the mini-tron(but mini-tron is probably taller than Club building).

There are many different scenarios in regards to this project. I think it looks funny anyway and is worthless for a football team with no hi-lights.

 

[jmbeck]

But, that ole girl is one her last legs...Apparently it's becoming difficult to repair....Once it gives up the ghost (which I'm hearing could be soon), they plan to have it removed.

And before anyone starts bitching about the old 'Tron, I remember when we didn't have **** up there, so don't bother.

 

[Agentdog]

Ok, only 1/4 of the stadium can not see the board where it is now. But my point remains, why even build it in a spot that a 1/4 can not see it?

Also, Arkansas' video is very similar in size and their north endzone is similar to our south endzone. State should have done exactly what they did. I have been there a couple of times in the lower portion of the visitors section (last section on the east side north end (open end)) and you can the board fine. So, I doubt the player views would have been obstructed.

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[cowbell9]

nm

 

[KurtRambis4]

i'll be able to see it fine...and seeing as how people will quit coming to our games, then you'll be able to sit wherever so...

 

[saddawg]

To tell you the truth, I'd be happier if we had spent the jumbo tron money on fixing the view of what's happening on the field.

I care a lot more about that.

 

[Xenomorph]

...when they see the athletic department spend over 6 million dollars and the finished product isn't as good as it could have been.

 

[ShrubDog]

I bet the Mini-tron will still have a louder sound system than the Mega-tron.
But the Mega-tron will have more sub-bass.

 

[shaschboy]

I sit in north end of club level and I've never been able to see our existing Trinatron due to the enourmous flag. Why that flag can't be located on top of something versus next to it and blowing into our view. I'm as patriotic as anyone, but geez!

 

[cowbell9]

...but we didnt have a 10 mil to spend. And having to crane your neck to see it isnt the same as not being able to see it.

 

[Dawg725]

we are paying the walrus and not something that is only going to affect about 200 people...

 

[bonedaddy401]

everyone will be able to see it unless you sit inside the ten on that side of the field.

 

[War Machine Dawg]

but when I fork out the money for season tickets, I good and damn well expect to be able to see the Megatron or whatever the hell we're calling it, regardless of where I sit. There's almost always a hit, PI call, run, pass, etc. that I want to see replayed. So yeah, consider me pissed that I won't be able to see the Megatron from my seats. I'll say I'm glad we're getting it and it's a great recruiting tool, but there had to be a place to put it where EVERYONE in the stadium could see it, without essentially cutting the view off from 4 sections. Which by the way, is probably 10-15K fans.

 

[dawgstudent]

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[patdog]

And saying 10% of the stadium can't see ours is an overstatement. Maybe 10% won't have a great view of it, but most of them will be able to see it. And as others have mentioned, if you just move the visitors in Sections F & G to Sections A, V & W, it won't be a problem at all. Not that it's much of one anyway.</p>

 

[War Machine Dawg]

I was talking about when the old Jumbotron is eventually removed. As someone said above, the current Jumbotron is on its last legs and will be scrapped when it gives up the ghost, which is likely very soon. What happens then? Will we have another 6-8 mil laying around to put a second megatron in the south endzone? Somehow I doubt it. Like I said, I'm glad we got it, because it definitely needed to be done. I'm just saying we had to be able to place it a little better than we did. But at the end of the day, just having it is a win for us.

 

[Roy Munson.sixpack]

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[Agentdog]

When I say "see it", I mean without some degradation of the picture. Sure, sections B and V will be able to literally see the screen. However, the colors will be faded and details will be lost....like the ball, foot in or out of bounds. A and W will probably only see some darkened colors and objects. Which, I could care less if the opponents sit there. But we will see come Nov. 1. I won't find out 1st hand until the 22nd (if then). I will admit to being wrong if that sob has a marvelous picture for 180 degrees. I am sure you won't though.

Anyway, point remains, it could have been placed in a better location that would have created a better viewing angle for everyone. They could have maximized the ability (as you say) for all to "see" and enjoy but they didn't. We are talking about a permanent, 6 million dollar structure that will be there for decades. Again, look at the Arkansas video board. Tell me why it could not have been done like that. The Broyles center is nearly twice as wide the Seal Building. They were still able to span that building. If it was because of money, then it should not been done. You don't build something like that on the cheap. You don't go out and buy a 60" tv when you can not afford the furniture/hardware to properly display it.

"Hey Bubba, set that $2,000 TV in the floor. I can't afford the wall mounts. You can still see it."

 

[bonedaddy401]

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And saying 10% of the stadium can't see ours is an overstatement. Maybe 10% won't have a great view of it, but most of them will be able to see it. And as others have mentioned, if you just move the visitors in Sections F & G to Sections A, V & W, it won't be a problem at all. Not that it's much of one anyway.</p>

Overstatement? If you can't see it because you sit inside the ten how is that an overstatement? It's a fact. The board is right up on the field.

Go home (or wherever you know of a flat screen TV) and sit directly to the side of it and about a foot in front of where it is mounted and tell me if you can see it.

 

[ShrubDog]

Would have been where the mini-tron is now. But not really.... Why didn't they just put it behind it?

Answer: If they ever decide to bowl in that side of the stadium it will be in the way.

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[dawgstudent]

but pushed back about 20 yards. Where the jumbotron is now, the sun shines directly on it.

 

[ShrubDog]

It is in the best location but could have been pushed back a lil ' bit more.

 

[ckDOG]

...to wait until the damn thing is installed and running before claiming it is a disaster. I don't know what you are picturing, but if picture 10 of that series is what is scaring you, I can assure you that a big $!!% off television screen shining in all of its HD glory will look better than a lifeless cold steel support structure - which does not emit any sort of light the last I checked.

Plus, its in the only logical and usable spot. Have you ever looked at the **** that's on the top of the Seal building? AC units, tarps, satellite dishes, etc. - it's all up there. Putting the scoreboard in the back would just draw more attention to the roof. It would basically look like a trailer park front yard full of yard art. Not gonna happen.

 

[Garciacamebackadawg]

I have 5 club level seats in section 409 and will not be able to see the new board. I am behind GB, but he did (17) over some people by not looking at "all angles of visibility" before approving where the second largest board in college was placed, sorry that was just a major (17) up on his part. Even with the great GB at the helm, WE ARE STILL MSU.

 

[BlindDawg]

Look no matter where you put it, there is gonna be people who can't see it. If you put it behind the M-Club building then there are still gonna be people who can't see it. And like someone else said, the damn thing isn't even up yet. Save you bitching at least until its up and you find out just what percentage of people can't see it. If you want to ***** about something now, there is a ****-storm going on down on the field every Saturday, start there.

 

[Sutterkane]

If you're sitting in the lower bowl, you don't need to see the damn tv screen, the field is right in front of you. don't even try to bring replay into the conversation either, it isn't that important. if you want replay and hi-definition video, watch the game at home.

 

[Xenomorph]

It boggles Cowbell9's mind as to what your problem is. ***** and moan, ***** and moan...