Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 10 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:Guys like Clapton became great because during their developmental stage, they stayed in the house and practiced from the time they got up in the morning until the time they went to bed. It's almost an obsession. Derek Trucks probably had a guitar in his crib and it has rarely left his side since. There are a lot of talented musicians. But the ones who become great are the ones who are obsessed with becoming great. Do rappers practice their craft like this? I don't know the answer. I'm just asking.

The answer is yes, absolutely.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 10 years ago

Having enough talent to draw a stick figure does not make one a Picasso of a different genre.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 10 years ago

theblueram wrote:Having enough talent to draw a stick figure does not make one a Picasso of a different genre.

Agreed. What does that have to do with this discussion?

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Suggest you listen to Concrete Angel by Martina McBride, or
The Dance by Garth Brooks.
Listen to anything by Alison Krause and Union Station. 27 Grammys and 41 nominations,
tying her with Quincy Jones as the most for anyone still living.
To just dismiss country as "talking about chicks and beer" is
way off base. Real melodies sung by real people.

Micheal_Phelps_22 · Unread post by **Micheal_Phelps_22** » 10 years ago

Taylor Swift wrote:
TruePoint wrote:Haha nice argument. In a career with literally thousands and thousands of lines, you're going to pick a couple to prove a point? And what point are you even trying to make? That you don't relate to the music? We already knew that. That hasn't zero to do with whether the people making it are talented. (Also, while we are here, Dre doesn't write his own stuff, Lil Wayne is terrible and quite likely mentally deficient, Jay-Z's line is illustrative of exactly the kind of word play that makes him good, 50 Cent is terrible and any argument that Eminem is not singularly talented is void on its face.)

Your argument is the same as me saying that there is no talent involved in billiards because I don't like billiards and think it is a tedious waste of time. Just because you don't like something doesn't mean there is no talent involved. Seriously one of the dumbest lines of argument I've ever heard. If cannot grasp that you not liking something is not the same as there being no merit to it, then you are not even a person worth arguing with.
I like this post a lot. As I recall, Eminem won an Oscar for "Lose Yourself". The anti hip hop statements on this board are relentless.

Dammit TP you're beating me to the punch with every rebuttal. Couldn't agree more. 5 shit lines out of millions doesn't prove anything. Every genre of music has lyrics that aren't thought provoking or intelligent. No amount of arguing will change anyone's mind though. It's like arguin politics as Rod stated earlier.

Micheal_Phelps_22 · Unread post by **Micheal_Phelps_22** » 10 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Suggest you listen to Concrete Angel by Martina McBride, or
The Dance by Garth Brooks.
Listen to anything by Alison Krause and Union Station. 27 Grammys and 41 nominations,
tying her with Quincy Jones as the most for anyone still living.
To just dismiss country as "talking about chicks and beer" is
way off base. Real melodies sung by real people.

"Talking about chicks and beer" is equivalent to rappers just "taking about drugs,violence, and sex". Both are misinformed assumptions by people who don't understand the craft.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 10 years ago

argumentative tactics, i certainly understand the craft.

gorhody89 · Unread post by **gorhody89** » 10 years ago

There is a little more to country than that...There is a reason Eric Clapton has invited George Strait, Willie Nelson, Vince Gil, Keith Urban, Sheryl Crow, and others to perform at his Crossroads Blues Festival

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 10 years ago

Then there must be a reason Coldplay, Pearl Jam, Aerosmith and countless other non-hip hop artists have sought out rappers to collaborate with....

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

adam914 wrote:
Billyboy78 wrote:Guys like Clapton became great because during their developmental stage, they stayed in the house and practiced from the time they got up in the morning until the time they went to bed. It's almost an obsession. Derek Trucks probably had a guitar in his crib and it has rarely left his side since. There are a lot of talented musicians. But the ones who become great are the ones who are obsessed with becoming great. Do rappers practice their craft like this? I don't know the answer. I'm just asking.
The answer is yes, absolutely.

I'm glad there are some that work hard at it. I'm mostly a fan of classic rock from the 60s/70s. I do like a lot of other stuff too, like many of the 90s grunge bands (although even though some of them like Pearl Jam and STP are now considered classic rock), old bluesmen and some current stuff. I don't think there are enough that do work hard enough at it like they did back in the classic rock era, especially in rock. Where are the great guitarists today? Where are the great drummers today? Where are the great bassists today? Where are the great songwriters today? Yes, there are exceptions. There are some very good ones. I saw Derek Trucks just last night. He's incredible, one of the best I've ever seen. John Mayer obviously has worked at it. But I don't see the volume of great ones as compared to the past. That's why I don't think rock music is as good as it used to be, because there aren't enough musicians like Clapton who worked on their craft for every waking hour in his teens and 20s. The talent is probably out there. The work ethic is not....just my opinion.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 10 years ago

Jack White would probably nominate himself for that list. Styles change, and as they move away from your preferences there is probably a tendency to dismiss or not understand the things that come after. I'm like that with the music I grew up with. I think most music that is out now is pretty bad.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 10 years ago

The good music is definitely still out there, you just have to find it. It is most certainly not played on mainstream radio anymore.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 10 years ago

The DJ is the new rock star. Growing up to be a guitar god, or a front man in a band isn't thought of it like it was in generations past. When most of us were growing up you either wanted to be an athlete or a rock star....not so much anymore, now kids wanna be the next Skrillex. Barrier to entry is so low, if you know BPMs and have a good music catalog in your head you can become a DJ. Much easier than learning how to compose music. Perfect for the ADD generation.

Music is cyclical though, so let's hope this is just a bad cycle.

TexRam · Unread post by **TexRam** » 10 years ago

since we are already derailed... and speaking of collaborations, have fun with this:

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/the-in ... /+reubenfb

Running Ram · Unread post by **Running Ram** » 10 years ago

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Post good newish music here. I believe pop music is lacking but that good new music isn't that hard to find...

ElmCityRhody · Unread post by **ElmCityRhody** » 10 years ago

But what about the press table rows of seats ?!?!... Hahaha

Taylor Swift · Unread post by **Taylor Swift** » 10 years ago

ElmCityRhody wrote:But what about the press table rows of seats ?!?!... Hahaha

Lolz!

Rhody72 · Unread post by **Rhody72** » 10 years ago

The past couple of years there was little positive to talk about during breaks in play. The strategy was probably to increase the noise in order to drown out the negativity. As all true fans say this time of year, the team will be great next year. No injuries; no sophomore let-down for E.C.; the WD40 Gil has been taking is finally working; freshman will play as if they are upperclassmen; it is all rosy.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 10 years ago

Two things you can count on here.....overreaction and our own RI version of debbie downer.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 10 years ago

work has started

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 10 years ago

Very nice!

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Gonna be awesome. I would expect a full general release soon.

BTW, in this short WBB YouTube video you can see some of the soundproofing put on the cinderblock wall below the main scoreboard. Looks much better as navy blue than the beige we had before.

ElmCityRhody · Unread post by **ElmCityRhody** » 10 years ago

Thorr's response to my email about the press seats..

Thanks for the note. In terms of the media seats we have reduced the number of seats quite a bit over the past couple years to accommodate court side seating which has not only provided a very important revenue stream for us but also “closed” in the court to make it look and feel better. We are obligated to make some court side seats available for TV games and that has worked well also allowing us to provide a good sport for our local writers. The upper seating behind press row has been a place we seat other personnel as well as scouts etc.

We are always thinking about new ways to create a better environment for our players and fans so we certainly are not ever locked into to just one concept.

Thanks again

All the best,
Thorr

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 10 years ago

ElmCityRhody · Unread post by **ElmCityRhody** » 10 years ago

Hmmm.. Interesting in the concrete now being blue..

Hard to tell, but it looks better.. But still needs improvement..

I'm sure it's an unfinished product tho..

I still wish they can do something different w that section.. So it doesn't look like am empty block

Now I just need to convince Thorr to take my advice..

I actually responded back.. Told him to extend the press table along the sideline.. Then sell advertising dollars in the led signage for the full length.. And give those press seats back to the people.. School would generate more income that way..

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Hoiw about some carpeting on the stair landings, so it doesn't look like stairs in a parking garage?

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

ECR, the blue over the wall beneath the main scoreboard is the sound dampening material I mentioned.

Ramblinrose · Unread post by **Ramblinrose** » 10 years ago

I agree with some of the tweaks suggested here. As a URI fan, I love the RC. The problem is ... it's sterile when you put 4 ,000 in there. There have been some electric times ... the first PC game, St. Joe, the USC game, Seton Hall. Our great new arena artived as a mediocre coach was handed a ridiculous extension. I hope thecurrent guy makes big strides this season.

ElmCityRhody · Unread post by **ElmCityRhody** » 10 years ago

while I don't love these uniforms.. i'll throw it out there cas something like this could work w/ our colors

http://www.nba.com/hornets/gallery/horn ... -unveiling

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

I know the overhead scoreboard is the ultimate wish, but these are significant upgrades, looking good. Now, fill the place with people.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 10 years ago

Scoreboard looks great!

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 10 years ago

adam914 wrote:Scoreboard looks great!

As long as someone knows how to operate it .....

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 10 years ago

I'm confident someone will know how to operate it. I apologize for not being completely negative about everything at all times, I will try harder next time!

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 10 years ago

sorry I was negative. The scoreboard, indeed, looks good. However, as a season ticket holder, I know first-hand how poorly the existing scoreboard was handled this year.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Ditto, 74. Many would agree, too.

Ram Stampede!!! · Unread post by **Ram Stampede!!!** » 10 years ago

That is just stunningly awesome!!

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

I'm fairly certain that all these upgrades were paid for privately outside the University, via Global Spectrum and Learfield Sports.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 10 years ago

SWEETNESS!

ElmCityRhody · Unread post by **ElmCityRhody** » 10 years ago

any update on if/when we can get out of our adidas contract ?

bring on nike already...

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

I've heard nothing. It's a State master purchase agreement so they may have had no options to terminate/modify before term end.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Full detailed press release with specifications for the new LED video boards and ribbon.
http://www.theryancenter.com/news.aspx?newsid=1290

Highlights:
Main Video Board Specs
* Dimensions are approximately 17 feet high x 38 feet wide
* 10 millimeter line spacing - nearly tripling the area for digital display as compared to the current board.
* Capability to be divided into separate windows to show a variety of graphics and animations, statistics, game information and sponsor messages
* Will serve as the main scoreboard for URI basketball games.

Auxilary Video Board Specs
* Dimensions are approximately 8 feet high by 20 feet wide
* 15 millimeter line spacing.
* It will be located at the north end of the arena replacing the current auxiliary video board.

Ribbon Wrap Specs
* Dimensions for the ribbon wrap are more than 2 feet high by more than 590 feet in length (320 degree coverage)
* Ribbon wrap stretches along the fascia of the seating area in the arena and replaces the current static backlit technology.
* Along with the new video boards, will provide excellent image clarity and contrast to provide high quality imagery to every seat in the arena, dramatically improving the capabilities of in-game sponsorship and fan experience elements for URI basketball this Fall.

The university will utilize the Daktronics Show Control System with this installation. This industry-leading system provides a combination of display control software, world-class video processing, data integration and playback hardware that forms a user-friendly production solution. For more information on Show Control, visit www.daktronics.com/show.

Daktronics LED video and messaging display technology offers a long lifetime with minimal maintenance and low power consumption, providing value and excitement for years to come.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 10 years ago

Looks like BC is getting a new video board (also from Daktronics) in their football stadium.

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/colleges ... deo-boards

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 10 years ago

i believe texas a&m just installed one as well

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 10 years ago

http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com ... ield.html/

Texas A&M just finished their new video board yesterday, which means they have the new largest video board in college football, surpassing Texas' Godzillatron.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

If you're not on Twitter...

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Awesome...

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 10 years ago

Interesting article that has a few of the same ideas that we have presented here and a few different.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketb ... t-sections