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Post by CHC8485 on Nov 4, 2018 21:44:27 GMT -5
c'mon 8485, 1 more post and you hit 1,000!! Really?? Woo Hoo!
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Nov 5, 2018 7:24:48 GMT -5
My now-dated understanding of the video boards was that there would be one, located on the wall next to the conference room window on the east side of the court.
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 5, 2018 7:40:23 GMT -5
I do like the videos (and their professional look may help recruiting) but I hope it is more than that!
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Post by Tom on Nov 5, 2018 8:01:22 GMT -5
Same theme, same surprise reveal, have to think it’s black alternate uniforms. I'm thinking not. Totally based on the fact the announcement says Monday and any potential uniform changes wouldn't happen until Tuesday. A video board might make sense being it could be installed on Monday and affect Men's hoops, but that would equally affect women's hoops and this doesn't appear on their twitter page. Interesting that it also says 10:00 AM today. Even though the Crossports twitter detectives have been telling us who the recruits are, aren't we kind of close to the day the school is allowed to officially announce?
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Nov 5, 2018 8:12:57 GMT -5
I was told a center court video board requires raising the roof, [and reinforcing the steel trusses]. The existing trusses were not designed to support a video board weighing x thousand pounds. The roof was not raised and I see no sign that the trusses were reinforced. So the board would need to be wall mounted. The west wall is out because of the Bud Ryan room.
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Post by bison137 on Nov 5, 2018 9:59:40 GMT -5
Same theme, same surprise reveal, have to think it’s black alternate uniforms. Interesting that it also says 10:00 AM today. Even though the Crossports twitter detectives have been telling us who the recruits are, aren't we kind of close to the day the school is allowed to officially announce? Earliest date for announcement would be November 14th, which is the first signing day. HC would have to have received signed LOI's before any press release etc.
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Post by hchoops on Nov 5, 2018 10:03:15 GMT -5
Just another video—bored, no board
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 5, 2018 10:03:42 GMT -5
Thanks, bison.
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 5, 2018 10:05:12 GMT -5
OK, it is after 10:00. I am awaiting this shock and awe surprise.
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Post by Tom on Nov 5, 2018 10:18:38 GMT -5
OK, it is after 10:00. I am awaiting this shock and awe surprise. I thought with this 10:00 thing it was some type of announcement. I just checked their twitter and it's a hype video to kick off the season
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Post by timholycross on Nov 5, 2018 10:36:54 GMT -5
I was told a center court video board requires raising the roof, [and reinforcing the steel trusses]. The existing trusses were not designed to support a video board weighing x thousand pounds. The roof was not raised and I see no sign that the trusses were reinforced. So the board would need to be wall mounted. The west wall is out because of the Bud Ryan room. Makes sense although I'm surprised in this day and age that a video board suitable to go in a small venue like the Hart Center weighs all that much more than a big screen tv; and I wouldn't worry about steel trusses not being able to support weight in that range.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Nov 5, 2018 10:41:27 GMT -5
I may be in the minority, but that “hype” video is cheesy and not very good.
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Post by crusader12 on Nov 5, 2018 11:08:13 GMT -5
The Hype video was the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT? Good god, more smoke and mirrors from the Athletic Department. LOL.
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Post by Tom on Nov 5, 2018 12:33:40 GMT -5
I am neutral on most of these videos. I'm guessing that the guys have fun doing them so "why not"
That being said, a hype video to get psyched for the season is fine. Two separate announcements to get ready for a hype video seems a little silly to me
No love for the freshmen from the video guy
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Post by sader1970 on Nov 5, 2018 12:59:03 GMT -5
Here’s the thing. The definition of “hype” is:
promote or publicize (a product or idea) intensively, often exaggerating its importance or benefits.
While I have not seen the video, I don’t like anything that HC puts out that they self-describe as “hype.” Might be just me but I don’t like B.S. which is synonymous with exaggeration.
As mm67 said, back in the day we didn’t do this and we shouldn’t do it now. Prove yourself on the court or field or classroom. Let the results speak for themselves.
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Nov 5, 2018 13:06:28 GMT -5
I was told a center court video board requires raising the roof, [and reinforcing the steel trusses]. The existing trusses were not designed to support a video board weighing x thousand pounds. The roof was not raised and I see no sign that the trusses were reinforced. So the board would need to be wall mounted. The west wall is out because of the Bud Ryan room. Makes sense although I'm surprised in this day and age that a video board suitable to go in a small venue like the Hart Center weighs all that much more than a big screen tv; and I wouldn't worry about steel trusses not being able to support weight in that range. www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2018/09/11/gws-jumbotron-fell-to-the-floor-while-undergoing-maintenance/?utm_term=.30ef1f836325^^^ The GWU videoboard fell to the court after being lowered for maintenance. Cannot find a weight. That board has both screens and scoreboards.
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Post by Tom on Nov 5, 2018 13:17:30 GMT -5
As mm67 said, back in the day we didn’t do this and we shouldn’t do it now. Prove yourself on the court or field or classroom. Let the results speak for themselves. These kids need the hype because they were not mentally toughened by walking 10 miles to school, uphill both ways, in driving snow with no shoes
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Post by sader1970 on Nov 5, 2018 13:21:58 GMT -5
And everyone gets a trophy today too!😂
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 5, 2018 13:42:14 GMT -5
They could have held up those trophies in the video.
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Post by bringbackcaro on Nov 5, 2018 15:16:45 GMT -5
I may be in the minority, but that “hype” video is cheesy and not very good. You don't think that "We are the storm" is a good slogan for a basketball program whose last season with a winning record was in 2014?
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 5, 2018 15:44:21 GMT -5
Into each life some rain must fall. That can happen in a "storm."
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Post by crosspride on Nov 5, 2018 15:54:10 GMT -5
Same theme, same surprise reveal, have to think it’s black alternate uniforms. I'm thinking not. Totally based on the fact the announcement says Monday and any potential uniform changes wouldn't happen until Tuesday. A video board might make sense being it could be installed on Monday and affect Men's hoops, but that would equally affect women's hoops and this doesn't appear on their twitter page. Interesting that it also says 10:00 AM today. Even though the Crossports twitter detectives have been telling us who the recruits are, aren't we kind of close to the day the school is allowed to officially announce? I meant that they’d reveal the black uni’s, then wear them at a future game this season. In any case, I was wrong. I thought that the big reveal would be something, and it turned out to be just a video. Cool editing, though.
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Nov 5, 2018 18:22:15 GMT -5
I'm about ready for a game......
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 5, 2018 18:39:00 GMT -5
Listen to the women vs Assumption (exhibition) - now in the 2nd quarter
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Post by CHC8485 on Nov 5, 2018 18:41:17 GMT -5
In defense of HC and the "surprise" being a video ...
Go back to hchoops' original post with the tweet that started this. No mention of a surprise there. hchoops questioned if a surprise was coming in the title of the thread. All of you ran with it.
And as to the hype video, not exactly my cup of tea but I'm all for it. I'll take it over what was done in the prior 30 years to generate excitement in the fan base, particularly younger more casual fans.
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