tbozeglav Posted August 10, 2009 Report Posted August 10, 2009 does anyone know what they are putting on either side of the ribbon board on the scoreboard? It looks kinda awkward with the support structure exposed like that.I think the ribbon board extends the length of the stands...it's just not all operational yet.no, the ribbon board on the east stands is complete... its the ribbon board on the scoreboard that im wondering about. if you look at cam #2, you'll see what i mean on either side of the ribbon board.ION, the videoscoreboard is showing "highlights" from last year's games... cant see anything else tho... haha Quote
interfx Posted August 11, 2009 Report Posted August 11, 2009 I really wish they'd upgrade the webcams to HD... All you see is a bright light for the scoreboard...I hope they leave them on throughout the year? Quote
bUAkronG Posted August 11, 2009 Report Posted August 11, 2009 while driving home tonight I saw the ribbon board operational with an ad for the first time.For Bud Light. Why the smack in the face, UA?! Quote
Blue & Gold Posted August 11, 2009 Report Posted August 11, 2009 <br />while driving home tonight I saw the ribbon board operational with an ad for the first time.<br /><br />For Bud Light. Why the smack in the face, UA?!<br />Lol. Oooh, the bitter irony! It does seem strange that UA will advertise for Bud Light, but not offer the product itself. Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted August 11, 2009 Report Posted August 11, 2009 while driving home tonight I saw the ribbon board operational with an ad for the first time.For Bud Light. Why the smack in the face, UA?! Quote
bUAkronG Posted August 11, 2009 Report Posted August 11, 2009 while driving home tonight I saw the ribbon board operational with an ad for the first time.For Bud Light. Why the smack in the face, UA?!Exactly. I'm thinking of the 21 and 22 year olds like myself in particular. Quote
xu9697 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Posted August 13, 2009 Wow...when was the last time this slipped to page 2?!?! Quote
MDZip Posted August 13, 2009 Report Posted August 13, 2009 Cool looking flag waving on the scoreboard video screen right now. Not exactly an HD view through the Web Cams but at least they're up and you can see it. Quote
tbozeglav Posted August 13, 2009 Report Posted August 13, 2009 From Rasor's latest blog entry...They will test the lights on Saturday. Quote
infofan Posted August 14, 2009 Report Posted August 14, 2009 From Rasor's latest blog entry...They will test the lights on Saturday.Sorry I cant add any pics but Im just back from a visit to the INFO.............Some observations........ Scoreboard is being enclosed on sides, and banner onexchange side is now flat/rigid. Looks much better. Audio and video both playing. Those 5 speakers put out some serious sound!!Concrete walkways/sidewalk in front of stadium by ticket windows/team shop is partially in. Multiple armed guards are patrolling facility- tho several ways to get in were still open. Scaffolding is up behind East stands between the brick encased supports. Perhaps glass going in there?? Decorative ironwork is in between brick posts, though not all posts have had lights installed yet ( just exposed wiring). Team ( offense) was practicing last night on Schrank field. Some kind of party/gathering was being held on endzone plaza ( between the worlds most expensive stairwells). I wonder how many accidents have occured with gawkers watching stadium and not the car in front of them. Quote
bigham78 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Posted August 14, 2009 From Rasor's latest blog entry...They will test the lights on Saturday.You guys locally may have take pictures if the Cams stay off like they did this past weekend. Quote
tbozeglav Posted August 14, 2009 Report Posted August 14, 2009 From Rasor's latest blog entry...They will test the lights on Saturday.You guys locally may have take pictures if the Cams stay off like they did this past weekend.Ill be in akron saturday... Ill see if I can sneak around and snap a few pictures. Quote
bUAkronG Posted August 14, 2009 Report Posted August 14, 2009 I don't know what my weekend looks like. Tomorrow is my last day of work in Akron and I have next week to do my moving so I don't know if I will be in Akron saturday. But if I am, you can bet I'll be taking pictures Quote
Zips DM Posted August 14, 2009 Report Posted August 14, 2009 Looks like the rich people are getting their chairs installed today. Quote
BostonZip Posted August 14, 2009 Report Posted August 14, 2009 Scaffolding is up behind East stands between the brick encased supports. Perhaps glass going in there??Does anyone know if the ends of the upper stands on the east side will be enclosed in anything? Quote
Zipmeister Posted August 14, 2009 Report Posted August 14, 2009 Looks like the rich people are getting their chairs installed today.It's about time. Looks like they are only about 2 1/2 sections away from installing my seat. Quote
bigham78 Posted August 15, 2009 Report Posted August 15, 2009 From Rasor's latest blog entry...They will test the lights on Saturday.You guys locally may have take pictures if the Cams stay off like they did this past weekend.Ill be in akron saturday... Ill see if I can sneak around and snap a few pictures.ThanksBecause the cams are off line again this weekend and last weekend they stayed off until late Monday afternoon.When they test lights tonight it doesn't appear we'll see it on the Cams Quote
HOLLYWOODZIPPY Posted August 15, 2009 Report Posted August 15, 2009 Don't know if it has been mentioned lately, and I'm too lazy to go searching through this insanely long thread, but I heard yesterday from a facilities person that the grass area is not going to be used this season for seating. Only if there is a sellout and they need the overflow room, they want to give it a chance to take root, which is understandable. That being said, I for one want to see students in that area, so I am inviting everyone I know out to games....just doing my part. Quote
UA Fan Posted August 15, 2009 Report Posted August 15, 2009 Don't know if it has been mentioned lately, and I'm too lazy to go searching through this insanely long thread, but I heard yesterday from a facilities person that the grass area is not going to be used this season for seating. Only if there is a sellout and they need the overflow room, they want to give it a chance to take root, which is understandable. That being said, I for one want to see students in that area, so I am inviting everyone I know out to games....just doing my part. A couple of sellouts are very likely so I guess it will be used before the grass takes root...will the new sod hold up to the wear and tear? The original preferred plan was to plant grass but it wouldn't have been ready yet either. After going to the open house and seeing the angle of the slope, I don't think it's going to be comfortable to stand for very long like the Rowdies do for soccer...probably just for goal line stands and trying to jinx opponents field goal attempts. Quote
zipseuph Posted August 15, 2009 Report Posted August 15, 2009 so are tickets gonna be $10 for students? or are they still gonna be free? and I heard a local bartender say that we have Penn State at the Info next year I've been wrong before but I doubt I am on this one if anyone can prove otherwise please let me know cause it would be UNBELIEVABLY awesome to see them here......... unbelieveably Quote
zipsbandman Posted August 15, 2009 Report Posted August 15, 2009 I'm thinking the bartender needs to get away from the booze. Quote
Zipsrifle Posted August 15, 2009 Report Posted August 15, 2009 Don't know if it has been mentioned lately, and I'm too lazy to go searching through this insanely long thread, but I heard yesterday from a facilities person that the grass area is not going to be used this season for seating. Only if there is a sellout and they need the overflow room, they want to give it a chance to take root, which is understandable. That being said, I for one want to see students in that area, so I am inviting everyone I know out to games....just doing my part. I ordered 11 tickets on Friday, 8 of them for the Can't game. I anticpate at least that many more during the season....every little bit helps. Anybody know how the early ticket sales to Season Ticket holders went last week? Quote
cms133@uakron.edu Posted August 15, 2009 Report Posted August 15, 2009 Are they still going to encase the scoreboard in brick like they did in that promotional video? Really hope so! Quote
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