Arkansas To Install New Video Display In Razorback Stadium
By: Jason Snavely
Updated: May 21, 2012
The
University of Arkansas athletic department has partnered with LSI
Industries, Inc. to provide a new video display to the North end
zone scoreboard inside Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Built
upon LSI's SMARTVISION LED technology, the 16mm video display will be
one of the biggest in
college football. Measuring at nearly 38' x 167', nearly doubling the
dimensions of the current video board, the display will give the stadium
a true high definition video display area with the actual width
exceeding HD resolution.
"We
are excited to begin the installation of a new LSI video
display at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium," said Vice Chancellor
and Director of Athletics Jeff Long. "The video board plays such an
instrumental role in creating an exciting game day atmosphere and
helping create a home field advantage. This new larger
board utilizes some of the latest technology and will allow us to
introduce new interactive features. The board will greatly enhance the
game day experience for our fans."
The
total cost of the project will be $4,633,194.12 and installation
is underway to replace the current board, which was also provided by LSI
12 years ago. The cost will provide Razorback Stadium the new 16mm
video display, which will achieve the highest definition standards based
on its size. Additionally, four sections of
20mm fascia displays for use in the end zones, which complement the
fascia LSI manufactured for the University in 2009. Also included in the
project are new state-of-the-art LED stadium identification signs as
well as new game clocks and play clocks on the
north and south end of the stadium.
"We
are extremely excited to continue our long standing relationship
with the University of Arkansas and the tremendous fans at Donald W.
Reynolds Razorback Stadium," said Ross Sferra, Director of LSI
SMARTVISION LED Video Displays.
LSI
Industries Inc., headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, is a
vertically integrated manufacturer who combines integrated technology,
design and manufacturing to produce the most efficient, high quality
products possible. LSI is committed to advancing solid-state technology
to produce affordable, high-performance, energy-efficient
lighting, custom graphic products and video displays that bring value to
their customers. LSI is a U.S. manufacturer with marketing / sales
efforts throughout the world with concentration currently on North
America, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, Asia,
Europe and the Middle East.
Courtesy: University of Arkansas
Courtesy: University of Arkansas
