UT's new jumbotron

[EagleD]

So UT has a new jumbotron and it's supposed to be the biggest one available (I've seen it, it's huge!). It's designed for the new 16x9 High Def ratio. But if you think you'll see the players full screen on that thing, larger than life...think again.

While the screen is designed for a 16x9 ratio, the equipment used to shoot the screen is still the old 3x4 standard definition. What does that mean? Well, the new video screen will be split into two sections. One side live action, the other will have graphics (stats, sponsors, etc.). It's a complete waste of money on UT's part. In order to put a picture up full screen on that thing they will have to spend even more cash (cash I'm sure they have) to rent a high def truck with a new switcher, cameras etc., but they refuse to spend the extra money.

I'm sure by next year the powers that be will dig even deeper into their pockets to change this, but I think it's a classic example of putting the cart before the horse.

Don't get me wrong. I'm a little jealous that NT doesn't have this problem. But I also think it's a sad state that the UT athletic program has that kind of cash to just throw around, and they can still be considered cheap.

GO MEAN GREEN !!!!!

BEAT THE HELL OUT OF TEXAS!!!!!!!! (again)