September 16th, 2010 at 5:10 PM ^
About time. They've got to look better than the temporary ones the networks bring in.
September 16th, 2010 at 5:11 PM ^
for my campaign to have a 3:30am football game at Michigan Stadium!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:38 PM ^
I would have 14 hours of drinking of pre-gaming if that were to happen!!!!!
September 16th, 2010 at 5:13 PM ^
the night game against ND in 2010 just got easier to watch, but somehow less interesting
September 16th, 2010 at 5:17 PM ^
This is great news! A maize out at night on primetime TV is a beautiful thing. Finally!!!
September 16th, 2010 at 5:18 PM ^
God would I love that
September 16th, 2010 at 5:30 PM ^
not much else to say...
September 16th, 2010 at 5:37 PM ^
....has an artilce posted now.
The University of Michigan's Board of Regents unanimously passed the athletic department's plan to install permanent lighting for Michigan Stadium, during its meeting Thursday afternoon.
The project, with an estimated cost of $1.8 million, will be funded by athletic department resources. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of this fall.
The permanent lighting will be in place when Michigan faces Michigan State in the hockey game billed 'The Big Chill at The Big House' Dec. 11 at 3. The Wolverines have scheduled their first-ever prime-time home football game for Sept. 10, 2011 when they face Notre Dame.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:11 PM ^
Wow thats quick. For some reason I thought it would take longer.
September 16th, 2010 at 7:52 PM ^
I am guessing that if they had the "pads" already designed for temporary lights they can use those for permanent lights as well, which is why it will be a quick install. The towers can be, and probably are, designed in large pieces which will be hoisted into position and attached to the stadium.
Thats just my uneducated guess, haha!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:51 PM ^
Once they decided to approve it it makes the most sense to get-er-done to avoid paying for as many future temporary lights as possible.
September 16th, 2010 at 5:46 PM ^
September 16th, 2010 at 5:48 PM ^
I hoping David Brandon goes all out on this one. Lights can be very intimidating for opposing teams, I'm guessing we'll get the long (horizontal) fixtures that streamline our monumental structures. Here's to David, that dude knows how to spend money. I'm excited to see exactly what designs we've been approved for. Big house will look better with these lights whether they are on or off. David B - Slapping hoes since 72'
September 16th, 2010 at 7:05 PM ^
But from what I know and what I've been told, each of the East and West pavillion/concourse structures has essentially two pads designed to hold light towers.
They must have some architectural drawings for the Regents and City approval. I'd like to see them. I remember the architects' presentation to the Victors' Club when they were fighting for the Regents' votes and all of the protestors. I don't remember any lights being depicted. In fact, the "front" or field-side of both sideline structures have a kind of a lip or fascia that projects up from the front that might make what you describe (and what I'd like to see) impossible to engnineer. It's about 5 feet high.
September 16th, 2010 at 5:51 PM ^
http://www.annarbor.com/news/u-m-regents-approve-addition-of-lights-to-…
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<br>Expect more night games.
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<br>And late afternoon ones that we can actually see at.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:09 PM ^
September 16th, 2010 at 7:00 PM ^
HE HAS A BRICK DAMMIT
September 16th, 2010 at 6:18 PM ^
now when I watch that number 16 blur down the field I won't have to strain as much.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:23 PM ^
than what would have been the case without permanent lights.
At least I hope not.
Putting in permanent lights is smart, because it makes it easy to repurpose the stadium for more non-football uses where lights are needed. $1.8 million for this project seems cheap to me, and I'm relieved that with costs so cheap, no one is likely to feel the need to schedule night games just to get some use out of the lights.
I think most patrons of the Stadium will not appreciate many more night games, and the difficulty of travel that late on a Satruday. If we have one night game every year in the future, that will be more than enough for me.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:31 PM ^
Down in front people wouldn't show up as much and instead we would get rowdy people who had a whole day to "prepare" for the game. I would love more night games as they always seem to be more entertaining.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:39 PM ^
September 16th, 2010 at 6:54 PM ^
I love the idea of night games. I think it is great for the University, the football program, recruiting etc. It should be a great atmoshpere.
However, I hope they don't get carried away. The main reason is because I live in Chicago. I try to make all the games and usually do it in a one day trip despite driving a total of 8 hours. For me, more night games equals more money for hotels and more beer money (longer tailgating).
If I lived in Ann Arbor, I would be all for many many night games, but hopefully they limit it to at most 2 per year.
September 16th, 2010 at 7:49 PM ^
on the Cowboy Staduim Monster:
Center-Hung - Sideline Displays (2) |
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Width: | 159' 7-1/16" | ||
Height: | 71' 4-3/4" | ||
Total LEDs: | 10,584,064 | ||
Pixel-Pitch: | 20mm | ||
Screen Area: | 11,393 square feet | ||
Power Consumption: | 635 Kilowatts | ||
Screen Weight: | Approx. 170,000 lbs | ||
Video Source: | 1080p HDTV | ||
Resolution: | 2,176 x 4,864 | ||
Installation start date: | October, 2008 | ||
Installation completion date: | June 1, 2009 | ||
Center-Hung - End Zone Displays (2) |
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Width: | 50' 4-3/4" | ||
Height: | 28' 6-3/4" | ||
Total LEDs: | 2,088,960 | ||
Pixel-Pitch: | 16mm | ||
Screen Area: | 1,439 square feet | ||
Power Consumption: | 80 Kilowatts | ||
Screen Weight: | Approx. 25,000 lbs | ||
Video Source: | 1080p HDTV | ||
Resolution: | 1,080 x 1,920 | ||
Installation start date: | October, 2008 | ||
Installation completion date: | June 1, 2009 |
September 16th, 2010 at 11:48 PM ^
an amazing time to be a Wolverine fan. The stadium renovation....the thrill that is Denard and company....the great games coming up this year....Nebraska joining in next season....now lights to the Big House!
And i hope Coach Rodriguez is here for many many more seasons.
Life is good!
September 17th, 2010 at 12:01 AM ^
I got little kids...I see "lights, camera, action" and my next thought is god damn Wiggles.
Jesus.