Hi All!
I've been watching the discussions here and on MLive about our new scoreboard. I'm just as excited as anyone, as we all know a new video board and sound system are SORELY needed.
I absolutely can't wait for a new scoreboard in Waldo!!
But, David Drew probably has a point. The new screen will be impressive, but probably just look much like a flat, black box -- when it's not in use.
Technology has come a long way in a short time.
Gone are the days when big video boards like these need dozens of blower fans a ton of mini computers and acres of wiring built inside of them as part of a massive structure aimed at keeping the entire system cool and operational.
Nowadays, these boards are basically just a big, flat unimpressive boxes -- until they're in operation.
A few blocks from where I live, there's a brand new minor league baseball park.
I was excited to see the video board go up as part of the finishing touches before opening day -- "would this be something like what we'll have at Waldo one day," I thought?
Then, the actual board went up -- in a matter of hours, not days -- now I can see why we haven't seen any renderings of what's to come at Waldo.
This thing really doesn't look like much when it's off.
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As you can see from the side, it's rather flat, skinny and unimpressive.
But it's also unexpectedly vivid, crisp and effective when it's on. (My pictures don't do it justice, but you get the idea.)
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It's perfect for this particular stadium, and I noticed more fans watching the video board rather than the game itself. It really adds to the game!
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The replays are perfect, the live cams are impressive and the graphics are great, with lots of potential.
If the new scoreboard at Waldo is anything like this one, we'll all be very satisfied!
I think Waldo will be fine!
Maybe even a few folks wearing green will be impressed!
(Now if we can only get the BMB to wear Brown!!)
Beat Sparty!
Go Broncos!