New photos of scoreboards...(looking real good)
August 23rd, 2011 at 1:45 PM ^
So much win!
August 23rd, 2011 at 1:48 PM ^
I like the simplicity of it.
Sometimes, less is more.
August 23rd, 2011 at 1:55 PM ^
I completely agree that sometimes less is more. I also like how they're not using the athletic logo with "MICHIGAN" across the M. The block M is iconic and people know what it is. No need to slap the name on there...or on our jerseys. See, teams like Michigan State have to do that.
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:05 PM ^
Totally agree. I love the solitary Block M with no additional text. Totally hammers home that M is for Michigan unless otherwise noted.
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:17 PM ^
The block M with Michigan across the M is no longer part of the school's branding. Banished, rightly, to the 1980s where it belongs.
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:59 PM ^
I got a Michigan tatoo on my shoulder after I graduated, and it is the block M with Michigan through the middle.
At the time, that logo was still be used, and to be honest I did and still do like it.
However, the other major reason I went with that logo is to ensure that it is never mistaken for another team. I am from Missouri originally and would not want it to be confused with a Mizzou M or any other possible team.
I am happy that the athletic department went with just the plain M though. I figure in 10 years or so, my tatoo will seem really unique because no one will have seen that logo in a long time.
But honestly, I didn't get it to show it off in the first place. I got it because my passion for Michigan was at an all-time high and it seemed like a good idea. Still does as a matter of fact.
August 23rd, 2011 at 7:59 PM ^
And correct. From http://www.logos.umich.edu/usemarks.html
PLEASE NOTE: The “split block M”—the version that has the word Michigan written across the M—is offered as an alternative here only because it was registered and in use prior to these guidelines. It should be used sparingly and only in settings where we need to graphically distinguish ourselves from another university that uses some form of an "M" as their logo, such as the University of Minnesota. This version of the Block M should not be used as a department logo, or on print pieces or web banners created in the future.
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Also, if memory serves, for everything other than the UM Medical System, the maize M is not to be outlined in blue.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:08 PM ^
I was under the impression it is still part of the school's branding, but for use exclusively when there's a desire to seperate us from another school's M logo. Like if we played Missouri in a bowl game, the little yahoo graphics of the schools logos would use our 1980's bar logo, in that situation.
August 23rd, 2011 at 4:42 PM ^
August 23rd, 2011 at 7:22 PM ^
...by U-M in 2009 and plates were first issued in early 2010. The University dropped the Split M sometime in mid-2010 IIRC.
August 23rd, 2011 at 7:47 PM ^
What plate? I'm confused...
August 24th, 2011 at 5:55 PM ^
...license plate.
Here's mine:
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:14 PM ^
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:27 PM ^
These look amazing because it is just the block M. Go Blue!
August 23rd, 2011 at 1:50 PM ^
Less is more. Love the new block 'M'.
August 23rd, 2011 at 1:53 PM ^
...at night. I can't wait to see a game played in it then.
August 23rd, 2011 at 1:53 PM ^
The other pictures on the website look awesome too. The screen is HUGE!
August 23rd, 2011 at 1:54 PM ^
Saw these while driving by the other day. They really do look that tremenous. Block 'M' really stands out.
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:13 PM ^
The colors are perfect, very bright, and the M is gigantic. Very classy looking...pics on the net don't do it justice.
August 23rd, 2011 at 1:56 PM ^
August 23rd, 2011 at 1:56 PM ^
I can't wait to be up there on September 3. This is probably the most excited I have ever been for football season to start.
August 23rd, 2011 at 1:57 PM ^
look at how lit up the inside of the stadium is. It's like there is a great orb inside of it, radiating toughness, accountability, and physicality.
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:10 PM ^
And that is without the actual lights even being turned on. (Granted, it's a long exposure.)
August 23rd, 2011 at 1:58 PM ^
this is pure Michigan. good work DB.
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:00 PM ^
MichiganStadiumAerials does a great job with these photos. He (they) have some good images of the new bball expansion as well.
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:02 PM ^
I saw the back of the scoreboards when I went to the Athletic Dept Garage Sale and they couldn't have been done any better.
Can't wait to see them in person.
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:06 PM ^
I was in the stadium on Friday afternoon, and the south scoreboard is finished. It looked really nice! Simplistic, yet HUGE!!!!
the North end had some more work....but it still looked AWESOME!
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:12 PM ^
Hey South Bend Dan - stay the f*** out of our stadium!
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:33 PM ^
Hey Beavis, I only live in South Bend...
should I assume that you live in your mom's basement simply because your handle is Beavis? probably not.... because we all know what assuming does to a person....
[Edit: I'm from Michigan...]
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:15 PM ^
o man, that makes me miss my old place. i use to live on corner of hoover and brown, that was pretty much the exact view every morning when i walked out...damn growing up
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:15 PM ^
Wow amazing. That is exactly what I wanted it to look like....
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:19 PM ^
Woot!
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:37 PM ^
Home sweet home.
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:42 PM ^
I made a mess on myself. JK
Looks great
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:48 PM ^
Are the sides of the scorebards, which looked like scaffolding until recently, filled in or are they "active"?. Looks like they are solid on the sides from the one completed photo(below), but the angle is acute. I won't get to see them in person until the Eastern game.
August 23rd, 2011 at 6:47 PM ^
I drove past the stadium earlier today. The photo above is of the south scoreboard. That one looks pretty much finished. The panels to the right and left of the video screen certainly looked solid to me, so speakers won't be going in there.
The side panels to the right and left of the north scoreboard's video screen are still open, so I guess they haven't finished installing the speakers. You may not have seen this, but earlier they had installed mesh-like panels on the sides of the north scoreboard but then they later took them off. Eventually those will be put back up.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:14 PM ^
All I want to know is if the refresh rate of the videoboard will actually be high enough to capture Denard in motion or if they'll resort to showing stills of every play he's involved with.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:24 PM ^
So I cried a little...no big deal right?
August 23rd, 2011 at 4:49 PM ^
10 days and counting...
August 23rd, 2011 at 4:58 PM ^
I can see the Scoreboard from here...Sweeeet
August 23rd, 2011 at 11:06 PM ^
ooooh, that night pic just became my laptop wallpaper and my sound card whispered "thank you".
see you on Sept 10th for the innaugural and GO BLUE!
August 24th, 2011 at 2:29 AM ^
Looking forward to the HD capable scoreboards for big, awesome highlights and replays. Glad to see all the work come to fruition on time!