How do the revs see through the soil?
quote:Last I heard (back in October or November of last year) they were having issues creating a Maroon light that would be perceivable when projected skywards. Red is easy to make, but the Maroon was giving them issues.
Are the vertical spotlights on top of the activation towers still in the plans?
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How do the revs see through the soil?
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Have we discussed the scoreboard for the Revs? Is there going to be a small one like old Kyle? Where would they put it?
A lot of people care ... It's a really cool thing.
For a long time a cadet would sit on that side of the stadium and write the score on a chalk board for the fallen Rev's so they could know the score.
If you don't see the beauty in that then you aren't an Aggie.
quote:quote:Last I heard (back in October or November of last year) they were having issues creating a Maroon light that would be perceivable when projected skywards. Red is easy to make, but the Maroon was giving them issues.
Are the vertical spotlights on top of the activation towers still in the plans?
Obviously LED technology allows virtually any color imaginable to be created, but I think the issue lies in the projection of the color.
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Have we discussed the scoreboard for the Revs? Is there going to be a small one like old Kyle? Where would they put it?
A lot of people care ... It's a really cool thing.
For a long time a cadet would sit on that side of the stadium and write the score on a chalk board for the fallen Rev's so they could know the score.
If you don't see the beauty in that then you aren't an Aggie.
I honestly didn't realize anyone over the age of 12 gave a **** about this. And if you want to go as far as to say that I'm not an Aggie because I don't care about a score board for a bunch of dead mascots, that in all reality acts as a way for the drunks walking in 45 minutes late to check the score, I'd say you're flat out wrong. And I'm sure plenty of people here will back me up. I can't even imagine how many hours I've spent taking photos of the redevelopment and posting them here for other Aggies to look at because I know how much this stadium and school means to me, as well as everyone else who posts here. If you like the scoreboard for the revs, great. But if you wanna say I'm not an Aggie because I don't care about a scoreboard for dead mascots, we're gonna have to differ there
quote:It's filter fabric.
I'm very curious about the black material they have spread across the playing surface. If I had to guess, it is some kind of moisture barrier.
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So can anyone in the know explain what is going on with the field? I'll offer my own speculation, seems to be a popular thing to do.
I'm very curious about the black material they have spread across the playing surface. If I had to guess, it is some kind of moisture barrier. It looks like there are a series of irrigation pipes on top of it, radiating out from the north endzone.
They are currently bringing more dirt in, which I assume will be built up a few inches over the black material. Then after that, grass?
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Have we discussed the scoreboard for the Revs? Is there going to be a small one like old Kyle? Where would they put it?
A lot of people care ... It's a really cool thing.
For a long time a cadet would sit on that side of the stadium and write the score on a chalk board for the fallen Rev's so they could know the score.
If you don't see the beauty in that then you aren't an Aggie.
I honestly didn't realize anyone over the age of 12 gave a **** about this. And if you want to go as far as to say that I'm not an Aggie because I don't care about a score board for a bunch of dead mascots, that in all reality acts as a way for the drunks walking in 45 minutes late to check the score, I'd say you're flat out wrong. And I'm sure plenty of people here will back me up. I can't even imagine how many hours I've spent taking photos of the redevelopment and posting them here for other Aggies to look at because I know how much this stadium and school means to me, as well as everyone else who posts here. If you like the scoreboard for the revs, great. But if you wanna say I'm not an Aggie because I don't care about a scoreboard for dead mascots, we're gonna have to differ there
Im pretty sure you only took the pictures because you liked the attention and don't have anything better to do.
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So can anyone in the know explain what is going on with the field? I'll offer my own speculation, seems to be a popular thing to do.
I'm very curious about the black material they have spread across the playing surface. If I had to guess, it is some kind of moisture barrier. It looks like there are a series of irrigation pipes on top of it, radiating out from the north endzone.
They are currently bringing more dirt in, which I assume will be built up a few inches over the black material. Then after that, grass?
http://www.airfieldsystems.com/
They also did Ellis Field (soccer stadium).
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Disjointed seating at Ohio State is pretty embarrassing IMO.
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Disjointed seating at Ohio State is pretty embarrassing IMO.
quote:quote:quote:Last I heard (back in October or November of last year) they were having issues creating a Maroon light that would be perceivable when projected skywards. Red is easy to make, but the Maroon was giving them issues.
Are the vertical spotlights on top of the activation towers still in the plans?
Obviously LED technology allows virtually any color imaginable to be created, but I think the issue lies in the projection of the color.
There was a prolonged discussion on tech premium construction photos thread about getting the color right. So far as I'm aware the lights have been reviewed by the FAA but haven't been funded. They remain an item that can be added at a later point...hopefully sooner than later because they are one of my favorite proposed features.
quote:So well said.quote:quote:quote:Last I heard (back in October or November of last year) they were having issues creating a Maroon light that would be perceivable when projected skywards. Red is easy to make, but the Maroon was giving them issues.
Are the vertical spotlights on top of the activation towers still in the plans?
Obviously LED technology allows virtually any color imaginable to be created, but I think the issue lies in the projection of the color.
There was a prolonged discussion on tech premium construction photos thread about getting the color right. So far as I'm aware the lights have been reviewed by the FAA but haven't been funded. They remain an item that can be added at a later point...hopefully sooner than later because they are one of my favorite proposed features.
Perhaps they should just project white light. It's easily done and it just so happens to be our other school color. Send those up luxor style from each tower. I would be just as happy with that.
Just to add my thought on the lack of symmetry or disjointedness, of the few rather symmetrical stadia, I am not impressed with a single one of them. Most are the old school bowls. I cannot speak for everyone but I am not a fan of the rose bowl. Looks great from a blimp when full and thats about it. No visual impact from the exterior, really does not tower over the field, and I assume the higher rows view is terrible. Kyle Field was level with the exterior grade up until a year ago when they dropped it slightly to allow more rows. The structure is iconicly in your face when you drive into town from every angle. As for the interior, I think the stadium looks awesome and imposing. If you cannot stand watching games from a less than symetrical continuous stadium, I suggest you start watching soccer instead.
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Welcome to Aggieland on the West Side.
(zoom in)
Are Italics the new bevel?
quote:Thank you for this picture! The angle of that awning (or whatever it is) made it the letters look italicized to me. But now I see clearly they are not. Thanks Spanky.
quote:wears da pond at???