Bowling Green State University Athletics
Ask The AD -- Oct. 16, 2007
October 16, 2007 | General
Oct. 16, 2007
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (BGSUFalcons.com) - Each week, Bowling Green State University Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Greg Christopher answers a few of the many questions that have been submitted to BGSUFalcons.com. Here is the latest installment ...
Q: Why did you mess with tradition and change the football helmet design?
Allen in Toledo
A: I believe a previous answer outlined the process we used to arrive at the new athletic marks (07/25/07 ATAD). Ultimately, we believed the interlocking BG helmet was the best use of our new marks and helped clearly identify the team. As a bit of history, fans should check out the web site listed below and see the progression of our helmets over time. Since 1960, we've had about a dozen different looks.
http://www.nationalchamps.net/Helmet_Project/
Q: Why did BGSU purchase such a small video board at the stadium when it added one? I'm sure cost played a huge part in things, but it can hardly be seen no matter where you sit or no matter what is being shown on it during a game. I love the fact we have one, but it's just too small. I feel it would have been better served to have paid more for one that could be seen by all. Has there ever been any discussion to possibly moving the video board to another facility, say, the north wall of Anderson Arena, and replacing it with a larger one in the near future?
Trent in Cleveland
A: You are correct on the budget issue. The video board we have was based on the money available - and we have a several more annual payments to pay off the existing board. Most video boards have a lifespan of 10 years before the pixel quality deteriorates to the point of needing to make a change. We'll see what our options are at that point regarding a larger board. Technology has and is changing dramatically when it comes to scoreboard options. Your thought about moving the board is a good one. It has been looked at before, but the costs related to a move are prohibitive.
