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re: Mississippi Freaking State is getting an HD videoboard
Posted on 7/3/08 at 10:58 am to Skeeter 79
Posted on 7/3/08 at 10:58 am to Skeeter 79
Poor Ole Miss. They can finally brag about having something being best in the SEC and then MSU will out do them 2 months later. 
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Posted on 7/3/08 at 10:59 am to Choctaw
Why don't you buy us one?
I did. It's called mandatory TAF dues. Funny how these only go up after a national title. I refused this year to pay them.......Partly by choice, partly by income level, but mostly by pride. 3 generations of tickets gone to some suit who will probably sell the tickets on ebay for triple the price to an opposing fan. I wouldn't mind paying them if we got something in return (and I don't mean a winning program since we got that without the fees). You lay enough money on the line.......and greed always wins out.
I did. It's called mandatory TAF dues. Funny how these only go up after a national title. I refused this year to pay them.......Partly by choice, partly by income level, but mostly by pride. 3 generations of tickets gone to some suit who will probably sell the tickets on ebay for triple the price to an opposing fan. I wouldn't mind paying them if we got something in return (and I don't mean a winning program since we got that without the fees). You lay enough money on the line.......and greed always wins out.
Posted on 7/3/08 at 11:02 am to BabyTac
Hey Aubbie, I think Iowa got one too.
Posted on 7/3/08 at 11:03 am to BabyTac
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3 generations of tickets gone to some suit who will probably sell the tickets on ebay for triple the price to an opposing fan.
You seriously let these things go ?
Posted on 7/3/08 at 11:04 am to SG_Geaux
I have my limits, and I have my pride. Sorry, just because I am a HUGE LSU fan, doesn't mean I like being treated like an idiot.
Posted on 7/3/08 at 11:07 am to BabyTac
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and I don't mean a winning program since we got that without the fees
pull your head out of your arse and look at what the top college coaches are being paid around the country in 2008. Without TAF/Tradition fund LSU could afford the Hallman/Dinardo type of coaches instead of the Saban/Miles ones, and you remember how well that worked out right?
There was a time when $35 dollar tickets for all 75,000 seats and no donations was sufficient to run a good football program. That time has passed.
Posted on 7/3/08 at 11:12 am to Geauxld Finger
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Fear Not Tiger fans! I've talked with the local rep for Daktronics. We were meeting on a project for my firm, and i mentioned that they were doing the Ole Miss board. He said and i quote "Yea it's ok, but you should see what LSU is planning." I said oh really? He said "Yes you'll be hearing about it once financing is taken care of, I cant discuss it in details because it hasn't been finalized."
Awesome!
Posted on 7/3/08 at 11:30 am to Skeeter 79
I'm not worried about it. It would be nice but I'm happy seeing the unique press LSU gets prior to most games when they show Mike the Tiger and his unique facilities right next to the stadium. Texas has a beautiful HD videoboard and a cow. Ole Miss will have um.....a beautiful HD videoboard.
LSU has the golden girls, Mike, the passionate fans, tailgating, the list goes on.
I'm sure our HD Videoboard will come in due time. In the meantime I'm just happy that LSU has become a national power and it looks like we'll continue that success for a few years minimally.
LSU has the golden girls, Mike, the passionate fans, tailgating, the list goes on.
I'm sure our HD Videoboard will come in due time. In the meantime I'm just happy that LSU has become a national power and it looks like we'll continue that success for a few years minimally.
Posted on 7/3/08 at 11:33 am to Skeeter 79
I'm telling you..........they are crowd killers, not enhancers.
Before Texas, Arkansas had the largest. Then it was just a big race to see who can get a bigger one. Ted Turner has since trumped them all with the screen at his ball park in Atlanta.
I've talked to Texas fans and I obviously am familiar with my own stadium. The cons far far far outweigh the pros.
LSU scores a touchdown and they decide to go for two and the win. Miles calls a timeout. The crowd is going ape shite......and then.......in 120x40 HD Glory.........."Hi everybody! I'm Stanley, of Stanley Steamer! Have you thought about having your rugs shampooed lately?"
Just don't get one.
Before Texas, Arkansas had the largest. Then it was just a big race to see who can get a bigger one. Ted Turner has since trumped them all with the screen at his ball park in Atlanta.
I've talked to Texas fans and I obviously am familiar with my own stadium. The cons far far far outweigh the pros.
LSU scores a touchdown and they decide to go for two and the win. Miles calls a timeout. The crowd is going ape shite......and then.......in 120x40 HD Glory.........."Hi everybody! I'm Stanley, of Stanley Steamer! Have you thought about having your rugs shampooed lately?"
Just don't get one.
Posted on 7/3/08 at 11:39 am to woopiginaustin
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LSU scores a touchdown and they decide to go for two and the win. Miles calls a timeout. The crowd is going ape shite......and then.......in 120x40 HD Glory.........."Hi everybody! I'm Stanley, of Stanley Steamer! Have you thought about having your rugs shampooed lately?"
agreed.
Posted on 7/3/08 at 11:54 am to woopiginaustin
People don't realize what having a big video board brings with it and big advertisements is the main problem. What good is a board the size of Texas (or even MSU and OM and Arkansas) if 60% is going to be covered by advertising and stats (which are supposed to be on the ribbon boards).
I know they already play commercials on the current boards but at least they aren't big enough that you just can't ignore them. Imagine having a Louisiana Lottery commercial blaring from a huge video board that could give you sunburn if you are too close. And I can guarantee all the people in the North endzone will complain when they have to turn around to see the new HD board over their heads.
I know they already play commercials on the current boards but at least they aren't big enough that you just can't ignore them. Imagine having a Louisiana Lottery commercial blaring from a huge video board that could give you sunburn if you are too close. And I can guarantee all the people in the North endzone will complain when they have to turn around to see the new HD board over their heads.
Posted on 7/3/08 at 12:10 pm to mikethetiger
Arkansas does not litter its board with ads but they damn sure run the board as if it is a network TV station.
When there is not action on the field, there are commercials blaring through the sound system and on the board. Literally. They never stop. It doesn't matter if it is the first snap or 3rd overtime.
Wal-Mart, Tyson, Fuji Film, Arkansas State Troopers, So and So's Sausage, This or That trailer hitch company.......
After having our ridiculously large board for 5 or 6 years most of us are ready to kiss it goodbye. And after speaking to Texas fans, they are becoming of the like mind.
When there is not action on the field, there are commercials blaring through the sound system and on the board. Literally. They never stop. It doesn't matter if it is the first snap or 3rd overtime.
Wal-Mart, Tyson, Fuji Film, Arkansas State Troopers, So and So's Sausage, This or That trailer hitch company.......
After having our ridiculously large board for 5 or 6 years most of us are ready to kiss it goodbye. And after speaking to Texas fans, they are becoming of the like mind.
Posted on 7/3/08 at 12:13 pm to woopiginaustin
Now they can watch their asses getting handed to them in pure unadulterated HD glory.
Posted on 7/3/08 at 12:14 pm to purpleandgoldGODS
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They need to be able to see the UGLY football they are playing in HD to recognize the fact that they or horrible. This new addition to the stadium will do just that.
Hey, it's good to really highlight Alabama's losses to them the last two years.
Posted on 7/3/08 at 12:16 pm to los angeles tiger
*admires new video screen*
*Watches team go 4-7 in HD*
*rings cowbell*
*Watches team go 4-7 in HD*
*rings cowbell*
Posted on 7/3/08 at 12:24 pm to woopiginaustin
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LSU scores a touchdown and they decide to go for two and the win. Miles calls a timeout. The crowd is going ape shite......and then.......in 120x40 HD Glory.........."Hi everybody! I'm Stanley, of Stanley Steamer! Have you thought about having your rugs shampooed lately?"
I would start a petition and get people to boycott Stanley Steamer.
Posted on 7/3/08 at 12:28 pm to Cold Cous Cous
LSU has the golden girls, Mike, the passionate fans, tailgating, the list goes on.
Didn't we have all of that prior to having to pay thousands of dollars for season tickets?
Didn't we have all of that prior to having to pay thousands of dollars for season tickets?
Posted on 7/3/08 at 12:33 pm to los angeles tiger
I think the new upgrade this year is the sound system. Someone on here posted an email from a reliable source answering some of the questions about TS future upgrades. #1 was the sound system and I couldn't agree more. Sitting in the North Endzone is like listing to the game being called by Charlie Brown's teacher.
I wouldn't be against 2 smaller HD boards being put in. The Ole Miss, Miss State, Texas, etc. sized boards would probably violate commercial airspace if it was placed on top of one of the endzones of TS.
I wouldn't be against 2 smaller HD boards being put in. The Ole Miss, Miss State, Texas, etc. sized boards would probably violate commercial airspace if it was placed on top of one of the endzones of TS.
Posted on 7/3/08 at 12:34 pm to BabyTac
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Didn't we have all of that prior to having to pay thousands of dollars for season tickets?
Yep and we also had thousands of people paying below market value for their tickets for generations because they were passed down through their families. TAF couldn't get hold of those tickets to add their fees, so LSU did the next best thing and added to Tradition Fund for most seats in the stadium (minus student and peripheral WUD seats). How fair was it that someone on the 50 yard line was paying the same as someone in the endzones? I believe the sideline seats are still under priced (even with the increasing tradition fund over the next several years).
Posted on 7/3/08 at 12:36 pm to Geaux5000
looks like it'll be bigger than the whole stadium
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