Video: AD Brandon tours Crisler/Stadium
Dave Brandon tours the Crisler renovation and the Big House, interspersed with interview segments of his thoughts on how they look.
http://www.mgoblue.com/allaccess/?media=253092
Best part might be seeing the new scoreboards in action.
Yeah, the new scoreboards look tremendous with some Denard highlights running on loop up there. Hopefully this season follows suit...
Looking great, though.
Yes, gotta love the scoreboards, but I think I'm more impressed with the basketball court itself. It finally looks like a high-quality floor, especially with the darker colored wood within the 3 point lines.
Thank you, sir. I couldn't figure it.
I'm getting tired of constantly muting that stupid flash mob ad.
I will not be shocked at all one day when I turn on Letterman and Brandon is one of his guests. The man sure likes to give an interview. That being said, the renovations look amazing.
My grandmother always used to tell me (in a joking way) that children should be seen and not heard. That is how I like my AD's. Make the public appearances when necessary but for pete sake stop with the interviews already. When the AD is doing more interviews that the players and coaches combined I think there is a problem. I wasn't Bill Martin's biggest fan (though I think he did some great work) but at least he stayed behind the scenes for the most part.
August 5th, 2011 at 10:59 AM ^
Why would the position of AD be any different? As for Martin, I'm not sure it was staying behind the scenes as much as it was that he was just MIA (e.g. football coaching search).
You can argue that Brandon overdoes it (I don't necessarily disagree), but I'll take that over Martin's aloofness. During the stadium renovation debate, Martin was pretty much silent while the "Save the Big House" campaign threatened to derail the process. I think it's very important for the AD to be an effective advocate for his department when needed. Brandon likely would have explained much more clearly the necessity and benefits of the renovation, and reduced a lot of the controversy.
I have no problem with the AD doing more interviews than the coaches or players, The coaches are incredibly busy, and most 18-22-year-olds aren't polished speakers. Giving college athletes live microphones is often asking for trouble.
August 8th, 2011 at 12:24 PM ^
Sure in terms of the renovations it makes sense. I'm sure there are other instnces where it makes sense for the AD to take interviews as well, I'm not saying they should never get in front of the mic.
My problem is this guy is everywhere and always seems to be putting in his two cents where IMHE it doesn't belong. I would like the face of our program to be the coach or the players, not the AD but Bradon seems like he wants to become that.
To the poster above you, the arguement that good leaders need to be visible is a bit absurd to be honest. They need to be visible to their companies (or whatever they are leading) not the world at large. How many of the top CEO, CAO's CFO's etc etc etc are doing public interviews as often as DB is? Sorry but the idea that in order for DB to be a great leader he needs to be in front of camera's every other day is beyond weak.
He's all about bigger and better. All of the sports programs are in good hands with him at the helm. What else is he planning? Go Blue!!!
August 4th, 2011 at 10:27 PM ^
As long as "Bigger and better" doesn't include things like ads inside the stadium and a mascot, I'll be okay with it.
...that were saying the scoreboards don't look that much bigger than the old ones?
The basketball programs are going from skid row to Park Ave in one fell swoop with the completion of the PDC and Crisler Ph1. Truly tremendous.
I was never one of the ones that said the scoreboards didn't look much bigger as I was aware that the old ones only had a portion dedicated to video, but just because someone doesn't agree with you about something or even if they are wrong in their opinion about something, doesn't make them idiots.
August 5th, 2011 at 10:43 AM ^
...apply to you then. Dude.
I could be wrong but did the block M at mid court get turned around or did the locker room tunnel get put on the other side of the arena? Last year when the M was facing that way the locker room tunnel was on the other side of the arena.
Someone on UMHoops said a while back there's a bunch of stuff that's different. UM locker rooms are now in the PDC, so they'll be coming from the other corner, media table is on the other side, etc.
Looks like there's a B1G logo at the foul line and the area inside the three point line will have darker finish.
I'm not in love with the dark area in between the 3-pt line and the paint, or the addition of the conference logo (I liked how we refused to put it on for a long time) - but it could have been a lot more garish, I suppose (see: Northwestern).
August 5th, 2011 at 11:00 AM ^
Don't like it at all, but like you said, could've been worse.
That area looks a lot less dark, and even maizish, in the new photos below from the Michigan basketball Facebook page. Overall, I like the look, with the exception of the added Big Ten logo.
I bet Brandon wishes they were a little bit bigger......
They're still plenty big, but I was under the impression that they'd be bigger.
Cant wait to get to Crisler this Winter, this was long overdue.
One thing missing from the video is a view of the Player Development Center from the outside. It’s an impressive-looking building, and it’s clearly going to be a huge plus in recruiting. Here’s a recent shot from the Michigan Stadium Aerials site:
I'm more impressed with the basketball practice facility than the scoreboards or anything else. That thing is going to be killer.
At first I wasn't sure about DB. And i'm not going to just jump on his bandwagon because he gets a couple projects off the ground. However, after growing up in Ann Arbor and living there for 22 years before I moved away, he seems to be pretty good at making sure he keeps up with his competitors. One of many aspects he certainly sustained in the corporate world for Dominoe's. We'll see how this translates into success within the athletics programs.
August 4th, 2011 at 10:39 PM ^
I don't like the B1G logo on the court. "This might sound arrogant and if it is, it is, but we're Michigan." the Block M is all we need on the court
I wonder why they didnt paint that area maize? Also, I dont like Brandon's shirt. Just my opinion but I think it's ugly.
Haha when he was wearing the safety vest my retinas were burned. That "maize" adidas polo is not on my list to buy at Moe's.
August 5th, 2011 at 10:47 AM ^
Can I assume their will be more seats or bleachers going into the open areas along both sidelines? Maybe the bleachers are pushed in , although that seems kind of high schoolish.
August 5th, 2011 at 11:08 AM ^
August 5th, 2011 at 11:42 AM ^
Anyone else notice Brandon refer to the previous scoreboards as, "those damn undersized scoreboards"?
I know it's less of a big deal in today's world, but for an AD who says he really wants to build an atmosphere which will attract young kids (i.e. mascot), I'm a little surprised.