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We're getting a new board just in time. I'm sure everyone there noticed the giant section of the scoreboard being frozen/pixelated/malfunctioning for a good portion of the 4th quarter.

Definitely time to be upgraded.
 

We were talking about this during the game... as there is some backlash out there about the spending, we were thinking that the glitches could have been intentional....
 

Vandy said:
We were talking about this during the game... as there is some backlash out there about the spending, we were thinking that the glitches could have been intentional....
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The U of m isn’t capable of getting people into the stadium in less than 20 minutes but they are capable of orchestrating a conspiracy to help PR
 


I liked how the frozen section perfectly filled the top opening on one of the "8"s when they published the attendance for the game.
 


Apparently they can't get replacement parts. The firm they bought from no longer exists, and at least in terms of parts from other makes/models of giant boards, they do not work.

Glad at least the Regents saw fit to pony up the $$ for this one...
 

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The U of m isn’t capable of getting people into the stadium in less than 20 minutes but they are capable of orchestrating a conspiracy to help PR
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Got in no problem in about five minutes at 10:45. It's the rush right before/at kickoff of late tailgaters and and last minute fans that caused the delay, along with not just walking to another gate to enter. Had no trouble getting a beer in about two minutes late second quarter either. Some fan expectations baffle me.
 

BilldGopher said:
Apparently they can't get replacement parts. The firm they bought from no longer exists, and at least in terms of parts from other makes/models of giant boards, they do not work.

Glad at least the Regents saw fit to pony up the $$ for this one...
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Daktronics still exists. Or do you mean the subcontractor that Daktronics bought parts from?
 

PMWinSTP said:
Got in no problem in about five minutes at 10:45. It's the rush right before/at kickoff of late tailgaters and and last minute fans that caused the delay, along with not just walking to another gate to enter. Had no trouble getting a beer in about two minutes late second quarter either. Some fan expectations baffle me.
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If you are baffled by people being upset at not getting for kickoff when they are at gate 10 minutes before kickoff then you clearly don’t work with the general public as part of your profession
 



Word said:
Daktronics still exists. Or do you mean the subcontractor that Daktronics bought parts from?
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As in the technology has advanced to the point where the parts you need to fix 10 year old scoreboards are becoming more expensive than a new scoreboard would be long term.

Like when you buy a new lawn mower for 200 instead of having a 140 dollar repair every year
 

Some guy said:
As in the technology has advanced to the point where the parts you need to fix 10 year old scoreboards are becoming more expensive than a new scoreboard would be long term.

Like when you buy a new lawn mower for 200 instead of having a 140 dollar repair every year
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What kind of lawn mower do you recommend? Especially for $200. That's a solid deal.
 


BilldGopher said:
Apparently they can't get replacement parts. The firm they bought from no longer exists, and at least in terms of parts from other makes/models of giant boards, they do not work.

Glad at least the Regents saw fit to pony up the $$ for this one...
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If that’s true hopefully they’re not taking the dollar store bid this time around and buying from a long term company.
 




Some guy said:
Toro on clearance at Home Depot in about 45 days
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But now you just caused me look at Home Depot .com and I bet the 200 dollar clearance from 2 years ago is a 300 dollar clearance now LOL
 

Word said:
They're using the same company. Daktronics. Same company the Twins used and also are replacing their scoreboard this year.
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Yup, outdoor scoreboards like this have a shelf life.
 

I don’t believe it was a glitch.


I am 100% sure it was Bill Cypher jinxing the Gophers.


My kids all agreed...
 
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Vandy said:
We were talking about this during the game... as there is some backlash out there about the spending, we were thinking that the glitches could have been intentional....
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If you were going to go all conspiracy wouldn’t you glitch the scoreboard before you ask?
 

Some guy said:
If you are baffled by people being upset at not getting for kickoff when they are at gate 10 minutes before kickoff then you clearly don’t work with the general public as part of your profession
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Oh, I get that they have unreasonable expectations, but to continue to do the same thing and expect different results, and then complaining every time is baffling.
 

Anyone know if the cowboys scoreboard still looks good? It's 14 or 15 years old.
 



PMWinSTP said:
Oh, I get that they have unreasonable expectations, but to continue to do the same thing and expect different results, and then complaining every time is baffling.
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complaining about things that are poorly run doesn’t go away because it is poorly run every time

Nor should it
 

Some guy said:
complaining about things that are poorly run doesn’t go away because it is poorly run every time

Nor should it
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It's not though. Guess you are one of those people. I can count on one hand since the stadium opened the number of times I have had to wait what I thought was an unreasonable amount of time. At least three were my fault.
 

PMWinSTP said:
It's not though. Guess you are one of those people. I can count on one hand since the stadium opened the number of times I have had to wait what I thought was an unreasonable amount of time. At least three were my fault.
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By definition an unreasonable amount of time is not your fault. If it was your fault, it wasn’t unreasonable

Yes you are right. I will call out stupidity the first time I see it as well as continued stupidity
 


I have to admit manipulation crossed my mind as well.
 


like it or not, planned obsolescence is a fact of life with technology. my home PC is out of warranty, and the manufacturer has been sending me little pop-up messages that "parts for this model will no longer be available after this date......"

no different with the big video boards. they change the technology just enough to make the older models outdated. so you're left with the choice of buying a new model or crossing your fingers and hoping that the old model doesn't break down. of course, sooner or later it will break down, and then you're hosed.
 

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But now you just caused me look at Home Depot .com and I bet the 200 dollar clearance from 2 years ago is a 300 dollar clearance now LOL
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Get a battery powered mower. Gas mowers are ancient in comparison. Less noise, clean air, and almost no maintenance.
 

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