Mavric Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 In another innovative move, the University of Oregon announced plans for the world’s first LED football field, which will be ready for the 2016 home opener with UC-Davis. Construction of the time-sensitive project has begun with the removal of the existing turf and removal of sixteen inches of concrete necessary to install the LED lighting hardware and clear acrylic turf. “We are always looking for improvement in all phases of our football program.” Head Coach Mark Helfrich said, “We continue to embrace innovation and are excited to provide another unique homefield advantage to Autzen Stadium.” Already known for having one of the best uniforms and facilities in college football, the field has now become an extension of the Oregon brand. The new field will feature a unique design each week as an extension of the uniform palette. The LED field can also be programmed to provide unique field celebration graphics on first downs and touchdowns, as well as delivering crowd prompts. “We saw the amount of attention the custom endzones have received and wanted to expand on that,” Jenny Davidson, Deputy Assistant to the Associate Chief Branding Officer, “This was completely fancentric as they wanted a new endzone design in Autzen, well now they are getting a whole new field design at the push of a button. One button on the pulse of our brand, creating a heartbeat and synergy not seen in sports since the invention of clapping.” Link 1 Quote Link to comment
QMany Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 One of the few April Fools' Day pranks I enjoyed. Quote Link to comment
Lyons in the Sea of Red. Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 This would kinda be cool to see though. Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Wasn't really sure if it was a prank at first, because LED turf is a real thing and something we'll start to see popping up in upcoming years. Quote Link to comment
GSG Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 This would kinda be cool to see though. COOL TO SEE UNTIL YOU GO BLIND BY HALFTIME Quote Link to comment
Savage Husker Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Wasn't really sure if it was a prank at first, because LED turf is a real thing and something we'll start to see popping up in upcoming years.I imagine in the near future the chain gangs will no longer be needed because they'll have some technology like this put in place and the football will have some sort of sensor that corresponds with the turf, helping to both spot the ball and figure out first down or touchdown Quote Link to comment
Coqui Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 One of the few April Fools' Day pranks I enjoyed. Uploaded on Feb 29, 2016 proposed field upgrades by Gelos LED Systems. Long haul on that prank. Quote Link to comment
Red Dead Redemption Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Wasn't really sure if it was a prank at first, because LED turf is a real thing and something we'll start to see popping up in upcoming years.I imagine in the near future the chain gangs will no longer be needed because they'll have some technology like this put in place and the football will have some sort of sensor that corresponds with the turf, helping to both spot the ball and figure out first down or touchdown The NFL already tested rfid tracking in player's shoulder pads this past season. They plan to put one in the football soon. Quote Link to comment
gbr93 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Wasn't really sure if it was a prank at first, because LED turf is a real thing and something we'll start to see popping up in upcoming years. Doesn't the NCAA have rules in place on what the field can look like (color)? Maybe this will meet those requirements since it will look like an actual field during play. Quote Link to comment
dvdcrr Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 NU needs this! Oh yeah and recrown the field with 2 feet of rise so we can run the option downhill again! Quote Link to comment
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