iPads in lockers

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A Recruit Will See Something Unique at Nebraska
Imagine, if you will, a recruit visiting Nebraska the day before, during or after Game Day. He walks into the locker room and sees 123 high-definition computer screens near the top of each locker with each player's name, number, year and position.

There's a certain power in a live screen saver, and there will be a central control that will allow each iPad to transform itself into a myriad of applications that can be as individual or as collective as the IT person is told to designate.

What about the capability to access all iPads remotely so they can play the same video at once?

"Wireless can cause a slight delay, but yes, that's the plan - to get all to play at once when the situation calls for it," said Chad Chiesa, a Nebraska Athletic Department IT specialist. "With the assistance of a software development firm that specializes in mobile device applications, our hope is to keep everything in sync."

Think about that for a few seconds. Picture a recruit stepping into the Huskers' locker room for the first time and seeing the lights dim while 123 iPads come on with a recap of Jared Crick's biggest hits, Prince Amukamara's pivotal interception, Niles Paul's acrobatic catch or Alex Henery's dramatic field goal.

"There could be some really big wows for recruiting," said Jeff Jamrog, Nebraska's Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations. "We're using the iPads primarily to communicate more efficiently and more effectively, but there's no doubt they can become a recruiting edge. I think that's why Ndamukong wanted to get these iPads installed so quickly. He likes to be different than everyone else, and he showed where he's coming from when he made one of the biggest contributions in college athletic history."
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The money also went to install a new Polar Tank.

See the pic of the iPad, & read more here: Huskers.com



 
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that is simply the coolest thing ive seen in awhile. every players locker is basically a mini stadium now.

 
This will be a huge attraction for visiting recruits.

SUH WAS A BLESSING FROM GOD AND WE WERE ALL FORTUNATE TO WATCH HIM PLAY AS A HUSKER :throwdabones1:

Is there any way that somebody can make a SUUUUUUHHHH emoticon

 
I'm not really sure how I feel about this. Sure it could be a nice recruiting gimmick for a couple of seasons, (before the ipad inevitably becomes obsolete) but by installing these units NU is only helping to feed the voracious beast that is apple. Oh well, it's progress.......I guess.

 
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huzkerbob said:
I'm not really sure how I feel about this. Sure it could be a nice recruiting gimmick for a couple of seasons, (before the ipad inevitably becomes obsolete) but by installing these units NU is only helping to feed the voracious beast that is apple. Oh well, it's progress.......I guess.
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You would have rather had them install PC's and feed MIcrosoft??

 
In the Deed the Glory said:
huzkerbob said:
I'm not really sure how I feel about this. Sure it could be a nice recruiting gimmick for a couple of seasons, (before the ipad inevitably becomes obsolete) but by installing these units NU is only helping to feed the voracious beast that is apple. Oh well, it's progress.......I guess.
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You would have rather had them install PC's and feed MIcrosoft??
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No joke. UNL's switch to a Microsoft email system was/is a catastrophe.

 
In the Deed the Glory said:
huzkerbob said:
I'm not really sure how I feel about this. Sure it could be a nice recruiting gimmick for a couple of seasons, (before the ipad inevitably becomes obsolete) but by installing these units NU is only helping to feed the voracious beast that is apple. Oh well, it's progress.......I guess.
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You would have rather had them install PC's and feed MIcrosoft??
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Mac or PC makes no difference to me. I'm just wondering what the benefits are for this kind of setup being in each individual's locker? Other than a nice recruiting gimmick, I really don't see what it's usefulness is to the FB team as a whole. I'm not a total moron, so I do understand when it comes to the cut throat world of recruiting, every little bit helps. But unless the Huskers are still using their 'Huddle' playbook system and they are able to run it through these ipads, then I don't really see much benefit to them beyond the superficial "Hey, look what we've got" factor.

 
huzkerbob said:
In the Deed the Glory said:
huzkerbob said:
I'm not really sure how I feel about this. Sure it could be a nice recruiting gimmick for a couple of seasons, (before the ipad inevitably becomes obsolete) but by installing these units NU is only helping to feed the voracious beast that is apple. Oh well, it's progress.......I guess.
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You would have rather had them install PC's and feed MIcrosoft??
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Mac or PC makes no difference to me. I'm just wondering what the benefits are for this kind of setup being in each individual's locker? Other than a nice recruiting gimmick, I really don't see what it's usefulness is to the FB team as a whole. I'm not a total moron, so I do understand when it comes to the cut throat world of recruiting, every little bit helps. But unless the Huskers are still using their 'Huddle' playbook system and they are able to run it through these ipads, then I don't really see much benefit to them beyond the superficial "Hey, look what we've got" factor.
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i see where you are coming from, maybe this will help:



Nebraska Athletic Director Tom Osborne admitted Friday that he didn't know a lot about iPads, "but the main purpose," he said, "is for communication, so if Bo (Pelini) or an assistant coach needs to schedule a meeting, everybody can know immediately, whether they're in the varsity locker room or the walk-on locker room at the Hawks Championship Center. To be efficient, we need to have everyone on the same system."
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The new capability will enable the football staff to post events to each player's iPad calendar, so he will know the times of each practice, conditioning session, academic meeting or position meeting, even if it's called at the last minute.
Yes, technology is reinforcing Bo's mantra to focus on the process and compete hard every day. New school efficiency meets old school work ethic. Who would have thought that team-assigned iPads would become a staple of each Husker player's daily routine and ease the burden of the grind?

Screen savers will become their new nameplates, and like toys that come to life in movies, each locker will come to life whenever the time is appropriate. Connectivity is designed to bring a close team even closer. Having video-on-demand and the wireless ability to upload new videos and photos in the locker room not only should enrich the journey, but also evolve into new ways to inspire the ones taking it.
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Link:Huskers.com

 
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Husker_Power said:
huzkerbob said:
In the Deed the Glory said:
huzkerbob said:
I'm not really sure how I feel about this. Sure it could be a nice recruiting gimmick for a couple of seasons, (before the ipad inevitably becomes obsolete) but by installing these units NU is only helping to feed the voracious beast that is apple. Oh well, it's progress.......I guess.
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You would have rather had them install PC's and feed MIcrosoft??
Click to expand...
Mac or PC makes no difference to me. I'm just wondering what the benefits are for this kind of setup being in each individual's locker? Other than a nice recruiting gimmick, I really don't see what it's usefulness is to the FB team as a whole. I'm not a total moron, so I do understand when it comes to the cut throat world of recruiting, every little bit helps. But unless the Huskers are still using their 'Huddle' playbook system and they are able to run it through these ipads, then I don't really see much benefit to them beyond the superficial "Hey, look what we've got" factor.
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i see where you are coming from, maybe this will help:



Nebraska Athletic Director Tom Osborne admitted Friday that he didn't know a lot about iPads, "but the main purpose," he said, "is for communication, so if Bo (Pelini) or an assistant coach needs to schedule a meeting, everybody can know immediately, whether they're in the varsity locker room or the walk-on locker room at the Hawks Championship Center. To be efficient, we need to have everyone on the same system."
Click to expand...
The new capability will enable the football staff to post events to each player's iPad calendar, so he will know the times of each practice, conditioning session, academic meeting or position meeting, even if it's called at the last minute.
Yes, technology is reinforcing Bo's mantra to focus on the process and compete hard every day. New school efficiency meets old school work ethic. Who would have thought that team-assigned iPads would become a staple of each Husker player's daily routine and ease the burden of the grind?

Screen savers will become their new nameplates, and like toys that come to life in movies, each locker will come to life whenever the time is appropriate. Connectivity is designed to bring a close team even closer. Having video-on-demand and the wireless ability to upload new videos and photos in the locker room not only should enrich the journey, but also evolve into new ways to inspire the ones taking it.
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Link:Huskers.com
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So iPads are good for something. Color me impressed :lol:

 
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