Owen Field Scoreboard Update   August 14, 2008: Finishing Touches & Testing for Scoreboard | OU Football Preseason Central

 
NORMAN, Okla. -- With a little more than two weeks before the season-opener on August 30, workers are applying the finishing touches on the south scoreboard structure at Owen Field. SoonerVision continues testing of the video board elements inside the stadium. View the latest photos from Norman by clicking the photo gallery links.
 
Structure Graphics
On August 12, workers applied graphics which completely wrap the south side of the scoreboard structure facing Lindsey Street. The design incorporates six corporate partner logos and continues the tradition of listing Oklahoma's national championship years below the stadium name.
 
"When I first came to OU, the graphic on the scoreboard was something that caught my eye," said Scott Matthews, graphic design director for OU Athletics. "I knew immediately this project was important. It's our opportunity to communicate the Oklahoma tradition and the pride our fans have in the program."
 
In addition to the new design, the materials and application procedure have been upgraded. The old graphics were painted directly on the metal surface of the scoreboard. The new design consists of 126 individual vinyl sections measuring four feet by 10 feet. Each of the vinyl sections have been treated with a UV-protective laminate which promotes longevity.

New Video & Sound
OU will unveil the new football video and audio system during the season opener against Chattanooga on August 30. The face of the video board will measure 113.5 feet wide by 32.5 feet tall for a total viewing area of 3,689 square feet. Oklahoma's board will be among the five largest in college football.
 
An informative Q&A with Brandon Meier of SoonerVision explains much of the anticipated game operation and visual presentation of the new board. View the latest photos and video of the latest projects throughout Oklahoma's stadium here:
 
Stadium Photo Galleries
  August 14, 2008: Finishing Touches & Testing for Scoreboard
  August 12, 2008: Graphics on South Scoreboard Face
  August 8, 2008: Top Structure, Graphics Finishing Scoreboard
  July 8, 2008: Speaker Systems Placed on Roof of Structure
  July 2, 2008: Video Board, Speaker Systems & Stadium Work
  June 30, 2008: Workers Installing Last Row |Video Coverage
  June 25, 2008: Inspect New Video Board Elements Up Close
  June 24, 2008: Video Board From Different Sections in Stadium
  June 20, 2008: Video Board Installation Photos
  May 21, 2008: Latest Photos | Scoreboard Auction Series
  May 15, 2008: View One of the Video Panels Being Removed
  May 14, 2008: South Scoreboard Demolition Photo Gallery
  
The OU Athletics Department salvaged several elements from the face of the old scoreboard and has been making them available to fans through our online auction. View the scoreboard auction page here.
 
Quick Facts
• Size of new board: 113.5 feet wide and 32.5 feet tall (3,689 square feet).
• Replaces old video board which was 36 feet wide and 21 feet tall (756 square feet).
• OU's new board is expected to be the fourth largest in the nation.
• Boards built by South Dakota-based Daktronics.
• 16 mm HD capable video replay.
• New HD video cameras for SoonerVision.
• New state-of-the-art sound system.
• Cost of the project is $4.5 million.
• New video board, ribbon boards and sound system will be ready for 2008 season opener.