December 19th, 2011 at 9:00 PM ^
They had an auxiliary feed. There is no way something that large doesn't have a redundant feed that can be switched over inside about 20-30 minutes, if that. Take from your friendly MGoLightsOnGuy.
EDIT: In case anyone is curious, the University actually requested that we get our equipment out of the stadium in early 2007, and from that season onwards, the power to the stadium has been the responsibility of the University. Although we did get several frantic calls during the opening moments of the Nebraska game, the University's high-voltage electricians saved the day there.
December 19th, 2011 at 10:32 PM ^
Hurray for the unsung heroes of high voltage. I almost dropped out of industrial hygiene this summer because an apprentice, high-voltage switchyard electrician position opened up at the power plant i've been assigned to for the last ten months (and next 12 at least). I don't know why ... it just sounded like fun.
I've reached a point where 480 seems just kind of meh and it doesn't sound like electricity talk until it's at least 2400. Seeing the effects of water intrusion on a 13,800v bus begins to expose the true power of electricity.
December 19th, 2011 at 8:56 PM ^
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December 19th, 2011 at 9:00 PM ^
And away we go!
December 19th, 2011 at 9:03 PM ^
Wait, it's CANDLESTICK Park, whose gotta match?
December 19th, 2011 at 9:03 PM ^
The return of Fear Factor is also on now. I'm sure that show has a huge following on this blog.
December 19th, 2011 at 9:06 PM ^
for netflix
December 19th, 2011 at 9:24 PM ^
49ers' looking pretty good so far but you have to punch it in if you have 1st and goal from the 2.
December 19th, 2011 at 9:29 PM ^
Ben's not looking good with 2 INTs.
December 19th, 2011 at 9:41 PM ^
I admire Roethlisberger's toughness, but he's hurting his team by staying out there. You can tell the ankle is really affecting his throws and he isn't playing the Browns this week
December 19th, 2011 at 9:46 PM ^
Ya, I respect his toughness, but I still hate the guy. That whole rape incident leaves a bad taste in my mouth though.
Likes just went off again btw.
December 19th, 2011 at 10:11 PM ^
Taking a lot of restraint to not make the obvious comment here...
December 19th, 2011 at 10:19 PM ^
Lmaooooooooooooooo
December 19th, 2011 at 11:14 PM ^
Just a suggestion, take it or leave it. If you can get your hands on the actual official documentation (police report, etc) of the "incident," it is worth a read. The situation was at least "different" than the story portrayed by ESPN... I'm not a huge fan of his but after Kobe, Strauss-Kahn, Duke Lax, etc, I can't convict someone based on he-said, she-said... which is exactly what the media likes to do. In my mind, the incident shows he is an a-hole, but it all doesn't add up (i.e. when describing Ben, the girl gave his listed height and weight... 6'4 256lbs or whatever it was, instead of "oh about 6'5 and maybe 250 lbs").
December 20th, 2011 at 1:41 AM ^
just googled a bit. i didn't find the actual report, but i found a few statements, and she initially identifies him by name (which she gets wrong at first). i didn't find anything to say he didn't do it. similarly, since you mention them, it seems to me that kobe and strauss-kahn were probably guilty too, notwithstanding how the formal procedures came out. they shouldn't be lumped in with duke lax.
December 20th, 2011 at 7:53 PM ^
Kobe was guilty? Cheating yes. Being a deusch to his wife yes. Being a huge pussy and buying her a massive ring, yes. But that girl was uh.... "holding" like 3 other guys uhh.... life-giving-miracle-whip.... in her uh..... yeah. If you believe her, Santa told me to tell you to send me $10,000 because I'm actually a Nigerian prince.
December 19th, 2011 at 10:11 PM ^
While a fair number of famous and influential coaches have ties to Miami, relatively few famous athletes do. As an alum, it really pisses me off that Roethlisberger is one of them.
December 19th, 2011 at 9:45 PM ^
Fucking California and it's unreliable power grid. Garnett, do you really want to go to school in this state? Hard to study in the dark.
December 19th, 2011 at 9:45 PM ^
And there go the lights again.
December 19th, 2011 at 9:45 PM ^
What a piece of junk stadium.
December 19th, 2011 at 9:53 PM ^
As a fan runs out on the field, the on field camera was on Big Big... turned to the guy next to him and asked if he wanted to tackle him..... then turned to the camera and asked where James Harrison was when you need him. Classic.
December 19th, 2011 at 11:17 PM ^
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc66Hn-JxlY&feature=related - Harrison treating trespassing idiots in the correct manner.
PS-Note the "Holy S**T I'm getting destroyed by the meanest man in America" look on the guy's face as he gets lifted.
December 19th, 2011 at 10:11 PM ^
The steelers really need to get roethlisberger out of this game.
December 19th, 2011 at 10:13 PM ^
Not worth their own thread but Red Wings up 1-0 at first intermission and both Kansas and Marquette down at half.
December 19th, 2011 at 10:52 PM ^
Red Wings 1-1
Both BB games still close, Kansas down 55-54, Marq up 54-53
Now I'm watching preseason Clippers -Lakers. I don't care how much people dislike the NBA these teams obviously care.This game has been sick so far, with a huge dunk by Deandre Jordan and some great play by Billups. First quarter is obviously the best in the preseason; once the bench comes in it means less.
Some interesting stuff tonight, glad I'm rocking the two TV man-cave.
December 19th, 2011 at 11:00 PM ^
Darius Morris in now. He just nailed a huge three at the end of the shot clock. Looks great so far. Thought the D-Mo watchers would be interested.
December 19th, 2011 at 11:08 PM ^
He's knocked down three huge money shots, two at the end of the shot clock and one at the end of the quarter. He looks big enough for the LA spotlight. Hopefully, he's earning some minutes although I'm sure he's still behind Fisher and Blake.
December 19th, 2011 at 10:53 PM ^
This John Sutcliffe sideline announcer guy is awful, how in the world did this guy lan a job at ESPN and on MNF? It sounds like he can barely speak english or form complete sentences
December 19th, 2011 at 11:24 PM ^
English is not Sutcliffe's first language. He's Mexican and started at ESPN on Deportes. He's been doing NBA games on Mexican TV for quite a while--I think he was on Telemundo.
December 19th, 2011 at 11:17 PM ^
I agree with what Gruden just said...that is one of the most beautiful catches Ive ever seen.... Overturn it!
December 19th, 2011 at 11:56 PM ^
Damn Harbaugh is doing a great job with this team....great coach.
December 20th, 2011 at 12:09 AM ^
Harbaugh still has haters on this board. People need to grow up and admit the obvious ... the guy is a 99 percentile football coach - period..
December 20th, 2011 at 12:18 AM ^
The 49ers certainly look impressive tonight.
December 20th, 2011 at 1:13 AM ^
December 20th, 2011 at 1:19 AM ^
inside/outside night club?
December 20th, 2011 at 1:21 AM ^
caprica 6 near the defense mainframe again?
December 20th, 2011 at 1:27 AM ^
I was wondering if anyone was mugged by a large, naked man who demanded their clothes.
December 20th, 2011 at 1:20 AM ^
what did stephen ross need to do to get you to come to south florida?