glass courts coming to big 12
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Gotta be about money, IE advertising.
WhyTF else would you ever consider this to be an idea, let alone a good one??
Why not?
It seems like it's simply the next step from the Luxedo projection system a lot of schools have installed.
From what I've read, players like the LED surface, reporting reduced joint strain.
My only question is how well they hold up ... most of the time these have been used (like the NBA All-Star Game), there hasn't been long-term wear-and-tear on the court. In the B12 case mentioned above, it's just for the conference tournaments, which should be fine.
It seems like it's simply the next step from the Luxedo projection system a lot of schools have installed.
From what I've read, players like the LED surface, reporting reduced joint strain.
My only question is how well they hold up ... most of the time these have been used (like the NBA All-Star Game), there hasn't been long-term wear-and-tear on the court. In the B12 case mentioned above, it's just for the conference tournaments, which should be fine.
Everyone will be doing this eventually. More $$$.
It'll be fine until it malfunctions and need to waste a bunch of time resetting the electronics and/or fixing the bug(s).
Is it necessary?........No. But we're gonna do it anyway because excess and doing what's unnecessary is every American's God-given right!
Yeah. You can't have dynamic advertising on a wood court.
"Sponsored by Windex".
Cool yes, but I’m resigned it will indeed happen but that’s excess to the 9th degree why again? Glad you ask, ticket prices are going to soar. Joe six pack and his buddies will be watching on TV and wishing it was the good old days.
Big 12 is trying to become the premier basketball league. They know it’s over for football, so their eggs are all in on the latest in college basketball.
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Probably good insight here.
Who would have thought pillow fighting, and a video gamer's disrespect for field position, wouldn't hold up in football?
So a glass floor can provide both good "grip" and be soft on the feet.
Who knew?
I'm reserving judgement.
Is it excessive? Sure. But when it comes to excessive things in college sports venues, that train left the station years ago. College arenas have long been showcases of extravagance in countless forms, whether it's giant video boards and light shows, luxury suites, courtside club lounges, premium dining areas, custom architectural features, ornate concourses, themed student sections, or constantly redesigned locker rooms with spa-like amenities. In this environment, a high-tech floor doesn't seem like some wild departure -- it’s simply another expression of the same culture of spectacle that has shaped college sports for decades.
While surely expensive, it's not hard to see the benefits of the LED floor. A college could have different floors for its MBB, WBB, and VB teams, all swapped out at the touch of a button. If a team is having a special event -- like maybe a "throwback" game -- players could play on a retro court without having to invest in a new floor. You could create special video presentations to play during starting lineups or other presentations (similar to what many schools are already doing with Luxedo Court Projection Systems). And of course, the advertising options would be limitless.
Is it ugly? I'll agree that the example shown in the post at the top of the thread isn't particularly attractive. But that's just the design they chose. With a Glassfloor LED court, the surface can be literally anything you want it to be. It could look exactly like what any school already has. The NBA used an LED floor for an All-Star game a couple of years ago, and I thought the court (pic below) looked sharp. (That said, the court designs used for the 3-point contest and the dunk contest were a bit gaudy ... but the beauty of the system is that they were able to easily create a unique look for a one-time use.)
To conclude, I'm not necessarily advocating that any school should invest in an LED court (I still have questions about how well they hold up over time), but it seems like some of the pearl-clutching happening in this thread is a bit over the top.
While surely expensive, it's not hard to see the benefits of the LED floor. A college could have different floors for its MBB, WBB, and VB teams, all swapped out at the touch of a button. If a team is having a special event -- like maybe a "throwback" game -- players could play on a retro court without having to invest in a new floor. You could create special video presentations to play during starting lineups or other presentations (similar to what many schools are already doing with Luxedo Court Projection Systems). And of course, the advertising options would be limitless.
Is it ugly? I'll agree that the example shown in the post at the top of the thread isn't particularly attractive. But that's just the design they chose. With a Glassfloor LED court, the surface can be literally anything you want it to be. It could look exactly like what any school already has. The NBA used an LED floor for an All-Star game a couple of years ago, and I thought the court (pic below) looked sharp. (That said, the court designs used for the 3-point contest and the dunk contest were a bit gaudy ... but the beauty of the system is that they were able to easily create a unique look for a one-time use.)
To conclude, I'm not necessarily advocating that any school should invest in an LED court (I still have questions about how well they hold up over time), but it seems like some of the pearl-clutching happening in this thread is a bit over the top.
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I imagine the pregame hype video/light show will be off the hook.
I hope somebody hacks it and puts 90 feet of porn on it during live broadcast.
I hope somebody hacks it and puts 90 feet of porn on it during live broadcast.
When a player slips on a wet spot, will the result be the same as on wood? (Asking for a friend).
I imagine these things will be hacked about as frequently as stadium Jumbotrons are.
NGL, not only is that ugly but its distractingAF.
Am I watching bball or supposed to be ooh'ing & aah'ing at the floor designs?
and they kept the same main design from last year. why? it gives you a headache looking at it
I would be surprised if eventually everybody doesn’t have one.
guessing the ad revenue would be outstanding.
The past few years has shown one fact. It’s never enough money.
guessing the ad revenue would be outstanding.
The past few years has shown one fact. It’s never enough money.
This seems to be a really poor use of some very useful and powerful technology.
I went to women's games last night. Prefer hardwood, but it was amazing seeing designs on court during breaks in play.