New Lynah scoreboard

[Weder]

I thought I heard talk of a video board going in, but does anyone know more?
https://twitter.com/CornellVideo/status/1150786215525978113

[RichH]

I thought I heard talk of a video board going in, but does anyone know more?
https://twitter.com/CornellVideo/status/1150786215525978113

I know how to boo.

I also know my own luddite-driven attachment to quaint, but antiquated touches in my most beloved places.

[Give My Regards]

Y'know, I can remember when the "old" scoreboard was installed, so it can't really be THAT old, right?

RIGHT??

[Trotsky]

I'm sure the new scoreboard won't be at all patronizing to fans, blare ads, and/or be pitched to kids with microsecond attention spans and iPacifiers.

I'll take this, please.

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

Agreed.  The last thing I need is a scoreboard imploring me to "Make some Noise!!!!!!!" or "Get Loud!!!!"

Not to mention it probably won't show instant replays, so what's the bloody point?

[CU2007]

Agreed.  The last thing I need is a scoreboard imploring me to "Make some Noise!!!!!!!" or "Get Loud!!!!"

Not to mention it probably won't show instant replays, so what's the bloody point?

I'll actually bet that it does have a video board for replays. I get the nostalgia, but I think that would be useful.

[marty]

Agreed.  The last thing I need is a scoreboard imploring me to "Make some Noise!!!!!!!" or "Get Loud!!!!"

Not to mention it probably won't show instant replays, so what's the bloody point?

I'll actually bet that it does have a video board for replays. I get the nostalgia, but I think that would be useful.

Time flies when you're.....an old guy who can't believe it's been 8 years.

We miss the replays we would like to see the most at RPI.  I'm not sure if it is a league rule (as I have seen the "rule" ignored during some non-league games) but we don't get to see replays during off ice reviews concerning penalties.  One can see fans picking up cell phones to watch the rpitv live stream.  They are often able to watch the potential infraction replay while those of us in the stands who aren't so quick or don't have unlimited data plans watch the replay in our heads.

[RichH]

Agreed.  The last thing I need is a scoreboard imploring me to "Make some Noise!!!!!!!" or "Get Loud!!!!"

Not to mention it probably won't show instant replays, so what's the bloody point?

I'm sure the point is MOAR ADVERTI$ING!!!! (Volume intended)

I'm pretty sure the small red LED message section of the most recent scoreboard did show messages like "GET LOUD" But mostly said things like "Let's Go Red"

[CU2007]

Agreed.  The last thing I need is a scoreboard imploring me to "Make some Noise!!!!!!!" or "Get Loud!!!!"

Not to mention it probably won't show instant replays, so what's the bloody point?

I'll actually bet that it does have a video board for replays. I get the nostalgia, but I think that would be useful.

Time flies when you're.....an old guy who can't believe it's been 8 years.

We miss the replays we would like to see the most at RPI.  I'm not sure if it is a league rule (as I have seen the "rule" ignored during some non-league games) but we don't get to see replays during off ice reviews concerning penalties.  One can see fans picking up cell phones to watch the rpitv live stream.  They are often able to watch the potential infraction replay while those of us in the stands who aren't so quick or don't have unlimited data plans watch the replay in our heads.

That makes some sense. I know there are times in other leagues / sports when they won't show a controversial called (or missed call) for fear that the crowd will get pissed off and cause problems. Interestingly, the withholding of the replay often just makes people angry anyways.

[upprdeck]

I think many will be happy with  this and the other parts of the project too.

[Al DeFlorio]

I think many will be happy with  this and the other parts of the project too.

Other parts?

[ugarte]

I think many will be happy with  this and the other parts of the project too.

Other parts?

retractable dome

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

I think many will be happy with  this and the other parts of the project too.

Other parts?

retractable dome

Doesn't he coach at Sucks?

[Trotsky]

A scoreboard with audio/visual capability will exacerbate interference with the crowd and further destroy the atmosphere.  MLB is no longer even watchable at the ballpark because of the ubiquitous pumped in noise.  A home run is immediately followed by the trite repetition of the song from The Natural, and crowds have come to be trained to not do anything themselves but wait to be prompted.

Hopefully all audio capability from the scoreboard will prove, ahem, faulty until the administration learns not to fuck with traditions or attempt to program the Faithful.

The best thing about the Lynah crowd has always been what happens when nothing is happening... the spontaneous cheering and trash talk that have now all been supplanted by scripted frat douchwaggling or long periods of smartphone zombie silence.  The poor old place doesn't need a coup de grace.

[Roy 82]

...and get the hell off of my lawn!