I think the pro-jumbotron arguments are pretty weak

by Mike (bart), Thursday, May 02, 2013, 12:00 (4735 days ago) @ Kevin

I no longer go to ND and I can't imagine a world in which my progeny will be able to gain admission to ND, to say nothing of last weekend's NFL Draft, the results of which leave me more pessimistic than ever of my ability to foot the tuition bill even if Mike2 did somehow manage to get the big envelope. ND has plenty of money, I simply don't give a shit about the school's once and future revenue situation.

As for the football functions of a jumbotron, I see only one reason to support the idea. Replays aren't actually that useful as part of the in-game fan experience (if you want to see replays, stay home), but I do think there is a competitive advantage to ND's coach being able to look over close calls before deciding to throw out the replay flag. Obviously, this swings both ways, but I'm figuring some degree of home cooking here.

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feasibility study on ND stadium - Jay, 2013-05-02, 11:18
- I just noticed it doesn't show the existing lights - CK08, 2013-05-03, 07:56
  - Looks to me like they replaced them with lights on the boxes - ndroman21, 2013-05-03, 08:39
- I believe the East side is actually a Texas sized Jumbotron - KelleyCook, 2013-05-03, 04:18
- The facade buildings follow the new building aesthetic. - PAK, 2013-05-02, 14:12
- And they didn't even call me. - ndroman21, 2013-05-02, 13:40
  - NDRoman, your designs are great, and I have used them - Ken Fowler, 2013-05-02, 17:53
    - Send me $1? - ndroman21, 2013-05-02, 18:28
      - OT — NDRoman21, would you mind e-mailing me? - Ken Fowler, 2013-05-03, 08:49
        
        Not at all, how can I get your address? - ndroman21, 2013-05-03, 08:58
  - I've got a $1 that eyes were on your work. - Chris, 2013-05-02, 13:49
    - Thanks. - ndroman21, 2013-05-02, 14:06
      - Jean Valjean? - Jay, 2013-05-02, 16:38
        
        Does it make me a nerd for chuckling at this? - irishvol, 2013-05-03, 10:04
        
        Nah, Just a BIG Theatre FAN! - Joe I, 2013-05-03, 11:23
      - ndroman21 - River, 2013-05-02, 16:28
  - Sorry, m'man - Mike (bart), 2013-05-02, 13:46
    - It's what I expected. - ndroman21, 2013-05-02, 14:04
  - seems like the new structures are the guts of the project - Jay, 2013-05-02, 13:44
    - I think it'll be an improvement. - ndroman21, 2013-05-02, 14:02
      - I'm Brian Fellow. - Chris, 2013-05-03, 05:27
      - Yeah, the opaque surface opposite press box could end up - Mike (bart), 2013-05-02, 14:11
- Back in Nineteendicketytwo, Neyland Stadium had dorm rooms - irishvol, 2013-05-02, 12:14
  - Spartan Stadium served as storage... - PMan, 2013-05-02, 14:40
  - How about during the Brennan/Hornung years. - Ziggy Czardust & the Outrage from Mars, 2013-05-02, 12:38
    - Is that like the boner races at Michigan Stadium? - irishvol, 2013-05-02, 13:00
    - Is this who I believe it to be? - KGB, 2013-05-02, 12:48
      - whenever life's got me a little blue - Jay, 2013-05-02, 13:09
        
        Even better - Ziggy Czardust & the Outrage from Mars, 2013-05-02, 13:25
    - Wow, Jay. - Kevin, 2013-05-02, 12:45
  - Rudy lived in the stadium - Jay, 2013-05-02, 12:23
    - In the movies, yes. In real life he lived in the ACC - Jack, 2013-05-02, 14:12
  - Think there are still classrooms in Ohio Stadium - Jeremy (WeIsND), 2013-05-02, 12:20
    - My aunt's office was there - Pat, 2013-05-02, 14:13
- Probably a smart move - Mike (bart), 2013-05-02, 11:54
  - the bang for the buck is probably in the new construction - Jay, 2013-05-02, 11:58
    - I'm certain papal visit has been thought of - Mike (bart), 2013-05-02, 12:04
      - Stuff from 2008 ND Campus Plan - Mike (bart), 2013-05-02, 12:28
- Recent history question - CW (Rakes), 2013-05-02, 11:47
  - there was a lot of angst over blocking the view of TD jesus - Jay, 2013-05-02, 14:00
    - Everything was chill until the first major toilet flush - Greg, 2013-05-02, 14:08
  - I didn't hear or see any griping. - PAK, 2013-05-02, 13:52
- Somewhat related on this - Jeremy (WeIsND), 2013-05-02, 11:40
  - If you've paid $90 for a ticket to a game... - PAK, 2013-05-02, 14:06
  - I hate them when used for commercial reasons. - Silk, 2013-05-02, 11:46
    - I went to the ND v. UNC game at Chapel Hill. - Grantland, 2013-05-02, 13:00
    - One criticism was a jumbotron would look bad from outside. - Kevin, 2013-05-02, 11:49
      - Here's one thing I don't get. - Silk, 2013-05-02, 12:01
        
        wait until you see the fountain statues - Jay, 2013-05-02, 12:08
        
        You'd have to use the right marble - Buck Mulligan, 2013-05-02, 12:27
        
        Not to mention the 50 Andy Frains they'll have surrounding - Dylan, 2013-05-02, 12:04
      - I think the pro-jumbotron arguments are pretty weak - Mike (bart), 2013-05-02, 12:00
      - Another criticism: The BCS Championship game - Dylan, 2013-05-02, 12:00
- Would this severely limit future expansion (of seats)? - Jeff (BGS), 2013-05-02, 11:38
  - Do we really need more seats? - PAK, 2013-05-02, 13:41
    - Eventually, right? - Jeff (BGS), 2013-05-02, 13:47
      - I think the nature of our alumni base lessens the need. - PAK, 2013-05-02, 14:10
- Is that field turf? - Rob (Rakes of Mallow), 2013-05-02, 11:23
  - marked up picture - Jay, 2013-05-02, 11:39
    - That markup doesn't note the rehaul of the basilica! - bpeters07, 2013-05-03, 07:46
  - PAINTED LOGO AT MIDFIELD ALERT - NDTex, 2013-05-02, 11:24
    - #thePoloGrounds - Jeff (BGS), 2013-05-02, 11:37
      - #Avengers2TheMovie - Buck Mulligan, 2013-05-02, 12:03
        
        #noluxuryboxes - Grantland, 2013-05-02, 14:24

the Polo Grounds

I think the pro-jumbotron arguments are pretty weak