Blue & Gold Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 I don't think we've got a general preseason 2024 thread going yet, so I'll post this here. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Just now, Blue & Gold said: I don't think we've got a general preseason 2024 thread going yet, so I'll post this here. I came here to post the same thing. All I can say is....it's about time! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 (edited) Wow! 84 ft is ~double (if not more) what the current video board is. The new board will essentially take up the real estate that is currently occupied by 1990s advertisement pieces. Here is the comparison... This coupled with better sound management (we need to let the band play more instead of obnoxiously blaring music constantly) will be a big boost to the gameday experience. There is a legitimate financial commitment being made by a select group of donors to Akron Athletics. Very encouraging. Edited June 13 by Let'sGoZips94 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoZip Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Thanks Ohio State! 😂 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-mann17 Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 1 hour ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: Wow! 84 ft is ~double (if not more) what the current video board is. The new board will essentially take up the real estate that is currently occupied by 1990s advertisement pieces. Here is the comparison... This coupled with better sound management (we need to let the band play more instead of obnoxiously blaring music constantly) will be a big boost to the gameday experience. There is a legitimate financial commitment being made by a select group of donors to Akron Athletics. Very encouraging. This is great and much needed. I wonder what will happen with the sponsor cards that were on the old scoreboard. That was prime real estate and eyes were drawn there, do they program additional advertising to be displayed on the videoboard? Or do we they sell space on the fences or endzone padding like in baseball? Just trying to understand that sponsorship revenue stream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoZip Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 22 minutes ago, g-mann17 said: This is great and much needed. I wonder what will happen with the sponsor cards that were on the old scoreboard. That was prime real estate and eyes were drawn there, do they program additional advertising to be displayed on the videoboard? Or do we they sell space on the fences or endzone padding like in baseball? Just trying to understand that sponsorship revenue stream. I’d assume that they will be bumped out to the sides just like it is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 28 minutes ago, g-mann17 said: This is great and much needed. I wonder what will happen with the sponsor cards that were on the old scoreboard. That was prime real estate and eyes were drawn there, do they program additional advertising to be displayed on the videoboard? Or do we they sell space on the fences or endzone padding like in baseball? Just trying to understand that sponsorship revenue stream. There's an entire section of steel at the front of the away side upper deck that would normally be occupied by a scoreboard ribbon if we had P4 money. That is prime advertising real estate that I can't believe hasn't been utilized yet. Every camera angle from the press box that isn't directly zoomed in on the field would capture the signage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 There is a new high definition ribbon board being installed at the base of the upperdeck on the east grandstand in addition to the new main board. This and the size of the main board will open up much more in the way of local sponsorship/advertising. BTW, all of this was paid for by Learfield. Around $1 million. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 5 hours ago, Hilltopper said: There is a new high definition ribbon board being installed at the base of the upperdeck on the east grandstand in addition to the new main board. This and the size of the main board will open up much more in the way of local sponsorship/advertising. BTW, all of this was paid for by Learfield. Around $1 million. That is going to look incredibly good and really complete the stadium. I'd imagine the original plan was to put a ribbon board there a while back before the team started sucking and private donors stayed away. Surprised Learfield is allowed to pay for something like this considering they work with multiple colleges. Thanks for the info, Hilltopper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catdaddyp Posted June 15 Report Share Posted June 15 A few roster notes: OL Keon Kindred is no longer listed. DL LaJoshua Jackson is no longer listed. DB David Jester is no longer listed. DB Zayden Laing-Taylor is no longer listed. JUCO signee WR Jacobi Moore still isn’t listed. He’s probably not coming at this point. DT Zy Brockington (Memphis) has been added. Not that it matters much, but both of the Fraziers are currently listed as DEs. All other signings that were not enrolled in the spring are now listed. 2 Long Snappers, 3 Kicker, and 1 Punter are currently listed. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted June 15 Author Report Share Posted June 15 (edited) @catdaddyp, how do you think our OL may line up w/o Kindred at RT? @taylormade28, can you give us the scoop on Zayden? Is he working on academics or is he transferring out? I'm disappointed Jester is no longer listed. He caught my eye this spring as a great-looking athlete. Edited June 15 by Blue & Gold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catdaddyp Posted June 15 Report Share Posted June 15 1 hour ago, Blue & Gold said: @catdaddyp, how do you think our OL may line up w/o Kindred at RT? @taylormade28, can you give us the scoop on Zayden? Is he working on academics or is he transferring out? I'm disappointed Jester is no longer listed. He caught my eye this spring as a great-looking athlete. My best guess on the OL would be: LT - Blanchard LG - Lyons C - Williams RG - Seymore RT - Thomas Davis could also start in place of Lyons. Wouldn’t be surprised to see James, Morris, and Mann work their way somewhere onto the 2 deep with a strong summer. I’m curious to see how Fields and Shor factor in as well. Regardless of who starts, this will be the most athletic OL we’ve had in Moorhead’s tenure - by far. Disappointing about Laing-Taylor and Jester. Both looked the part. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monrowe Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 On 6/15/2024 at 10:23 AM, catdaddyp said: My best guess on the OL would be: LT - Blanchard LG - Lyons C - Williams RG - Seymore RT - Thomas Davis could also start in place of Lyons. Wouldn’t be surprised to see James, Morris, and Mann work their way somewhere onto the 2 deep with a strong summer. I’m curious to see how Fields and Shor factor in as well. Regardless of who starts, this will be the most athletic OL we’ve had in Moorhead’s tenure - by far. Disappointing about Laing-Taylor and Jester. Both looked the part. Aman Greenwood, Paul Lewis lll,Joey Hunter,Elijah Reed, and Justin Anderson. Were all brought in at DB. Laing-Taylor and Jester’s time was likely to be limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catdaddyp Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 56 minutes ago, monrowe said: Aman Greenwood, Paul Lewis lll,Joey Hunter,Elijah Reed, and Justin Anderson. Were all brought in at DB. Laing-Taylor and Jester’s time was likely to be limited. I think the additions of Reed and DeWalt may have been in response to the losses of Jester and Laing-Taylor. Regardless, I’m looking forward to what they can bring to the table. Hunter was added last year and could be an All-MAC CB if he can stay healthy. He’s dealt with injuries since his time at South Carolina. If he’s healthy he should start opposite of Golden-Nelson. I know Laing-Taylor was working in with the 2s before his issue and I believe Jester was too, so they were both in the running for the two deep. That said, I agree that Greenwood and Lewis will likely at least see starter type of snaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoZip Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 40 minutes ago, catdaddyp said: I think the additions of Reed and DeWalt may have been in response to the losses of Jester and Laing-Taylor. Regardless, I’m looking forward to what they can bring to the table. Hunter was added last year and could be an All-MAC CB if he can stay healthy. He’s dealt with injuries since his time at South Carolina. If he’s healthy he should start opposite of Golden-Nelson. I know Laing-Taylor was working in with the 2s before his issue and I believe Jester was too, so they were both in the running for the two deep. That said, I agree that Greenwood and Lewis will likely at least see starter type of snaps. What was “his issue”? I assume grades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziptrumpet87 Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 4 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: Akron Band GPod? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 On 6/13/2024 at 3:28 PM, g-mann17 said: This is great and much needed. I wonder what will happen with the sponsor cards that were on the old scoreboard. That was prime real estate and eyes were drawn there, do they program additional advertising to be displayed on the videoboard? Or do we they sell space on the fences or endzone padding like in baseball? Just trying to understand that sponsorship revenue stream. I would assume it just opens up the opportunity to show different sponsors throughout the game. Not just be limited to the 10 permanently displayed. Similar to the boards at Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage. Two of the biggest video displays in the country and 25% of them tends to be used for advertising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1996MAENG Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 On 6/13/2024 at 12:25 PM, Blue & Gold said: I don't think we've got a general preseason 2024 thread going yet, so I'll post this here. Nice, of course, but where did this money come from? Athletic department debt and overall UA debt in the millions and fall enrollment projected to be down again..... I'm a bit confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Zip Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 1 minute ago, UA1996MAENG said: Nice, of course, but where did this money come from? Athletic department debt and overall UA debt in the millions and fall enrollment projected to be down again..... I'm a bit confused. In the article it says "Funding for the project was provided through private donations" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1996MAENG Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 Just now, Sergeant Zip said: In the article it says "Funding for the project was provided through private donations" I am glad that UA has benefactors, but I'd still argue that those generous boosters are not seeing the elephant in the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 16 minutes ago, UA1996MAENG said: I am glad that UA has benefactors, but I'd still argue that those generous boosters are not seeing the elephant in the room. Should we have just told Learfield "No thank you. Our dilapidated 2008-era scoreboard is perfectly fine in 2024."? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 30 minutes ago, UA1996MAENG said: I am glad that UA has benefactors, but I'd still argue that those generous boosters are not seeing the elephant in the room. What is the elephant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1996MAENG Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 15 minutes ago, Captain Kangaroo said: Should we have just told Learfield "No thank you. Our dilapidated 2008-era scoreboard is perfectly fine in 2024."? No, I understand you can't tell a "booster" what to do, but that doesn't make what I'm saying less true. UA is in deep trouble as an institution of higher learning. Wait until the September enrollment figures come in. These supporters seem to be focused on a luxuray while the ship, if not sinking yet, has certainly hit the iceberg. Also, let's be realistic; does that new dispaly do anything to turn UA football around? Really? Maybe that same money could have been invested into NIL, which has more of a chance of getting Zippy to a bowl than a display that is seen by 5,000 people five times a year in a sadium buit for 30k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1996MAENG Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 9 minutes ago, GP1 said: What is the elephant? University debt, athletic department debt, decling enrollment on top of already historically low enrollment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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