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Could be just me, but was/am of the opinion that 'naming rights' is transitory. In other words, you pay X to have your name there, but after, what, five years? Then the rights are used up and unless there's a continuation clause in the contract, tOSU can go out for another round of bidding. Certainly a company wants to be recognized, but they might have to make a decision if the marketing expense is gaining them market share/sales etc. Guess I'm saying that 'buying' may be a misnomer, but 'renting' is more likely. Sort of a continuing money maker for the AD. PS, does anyone know if the debt for building all of these wonderful facilities is being defeased? Eventually the interest on this big number can take away from NIL etc. See US Debt levels, versus amount of US budget required to service said debt.
 
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Schottenstein Center to Feature Video Board Enhancements This Season​

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The Schottenstein Center is set to deliver a dramatically enhanced game-day atmosphere with the installation of new, state-of-the-art video boards throughout the arena. The comprehensive upgrades will elevate the fan experience with larger displays, significantly improved resolution and new immersive viewing angles. Altogether, the upgrades provide more than 7,200 square feet of LED display technology and nearly 64 million pixels throughout the venue.

“We’ve seen how electric the atmosphere at the Schottenstein Center can be”, Ross Bjork, Sr. Vice President & Wolfe Foundation - Eugene Smith Endowed Director of Athletics said. “The last two men’s basketball games last year, the Michigan series for men’s hockey and the NCAA Tournament games for women basketball were prime examples a great environment for the fans and the athletes and we want to continue to build on those experiences. The enhancements to the video boards will deliver sharper visuals, allow for more dynamic content, and provide greater connectivity to the action. We want the fans to feel immersed in every moment, from the time they walk in the door until end of the game.”

The center-hung main video board has undergone a major transformation. Now over three times more square footage than the previous structure, the board features a modern, sleek design that enhances visibility from all areas of the arena. The most striking addition is four high-resolution LED display faces configured in a continuous convex design, which will provide seamless coverage of game action and replays, significantly improving the overall in-venue viewing experience.

Another new feature of the main center-hung is the addition of underbelly displays, positioned to serve courtside fans and team benches. These screens offer a unique perspective, ensuring those in premium seating areas remain fully engaged with the action.

One of the most noticeable upgrades comes with the 360-ribbon boards, which have increased in size from 16 inches to 36 inches—more than doubling their previous height. Along with the expansion, pixel density across the ribbon boards has surged from approximately 400,000 pixels to more than 2.6 million, creating sharper visuals and more dynamic content.
 
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First thing I noticed was the screen on bottom, so players (and maybe fans as well) don't have to crane their necks to see the replay. Also noticed that screen is square, and not canting out at the top, giving fans and players an angle to see what's up there. So where'd the other $4 million go?
 
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Ohio State Unveils New Scoreboard and Ribbon Boards at Schottenstein Center​



The home of Ohio State basketball got a makeover this offseason.

As the Ohio State men’s and women’s basketball teams held their first official practices of the preseason on Monday, there was a new and improved scoreboard hanging above the main court at the Schottenstein Center. The court is also now surrounded by bigger and brighter ribbon boards, bringing a more lively feel to the Buckeyes’ arena.

We got our first look at the new scoreboard and ribbon boards on Monday as Ohio State invited the media to the Schottenstein Center for the opening day of practice.



In addition to the new visual elements, Ohio State also installed a new audio system at the Schottenstein Center this offseason, replacing the original 27-year-old sound system “with a modern, performance-driven design that includes new line arrays, a new back-of-house audio system, mixing console, and support infrastructure located 135 feet above the court.”

The renovations to the Schott, which were completed this summer, came with a $5.2 million budget approved by the Board of Trustees last year.
 
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Ohio State Unveils New Scoreboard and Ribbon Boards at Schottenstein Center​



The home of Ohio State basketball got a makeover this offseason.

As the Ohio State men’s and women’s basketball teams held their first official practices of the preseason on Monday, there was a new and improved scoreboard hanging above the main court at the Schottenstein Center. The court is also now surrounded by bigger and brighter ribbon boards, bringing a more lively feel to the Buckeyes’ arena.

We got our first look at the new scoreboard and ribbon boards on Monday as Ohio State invited the media to the Schottenstein Center for the opening day of practice.



In addition to the new visual elements, Ohio State also installed a new audio system at the Schottenstein Center this offseason, replacing the original 27-year-old sound system “with a modern, performance-driven design that includes new line arrays, a new back-of-house audio system, mixing console, and support infrastructure located 135 feet above the court.”

The renovations to the Schott, which were completed this summer, came with a $5.2 million budget approved by the Board of Trustees last year.
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How many 'practice courts' does this edifice have? There's only two teams, so why do they need so many? And where do they put them? Daughter played tournament at UNLV, and they had six courts that were used. Anyway, just an idle musing.
 
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Ohio State Football History Comes to the Big Screen Nov. 22 | Ohio State


Tickets remain on sale to the general public for Scarlet & Gray Saturdays: The Ohio State Football Story, a one-of-a-kind film and live panel presentation coming to the Schottenstein Center Sunday, Nov. 22, at 1 p.m. Presented by America 250-Ohio, Ohio Goes to the Movies and WBNS 10TV, in partnership with The Ohio State University Athletics Department, the event invites Buckeye fans to experience more than a century of Ohio State football history on the big screen.

Tickets are $15 per person and are available at Ticketmaster. Admission includes parking, a commemorative cup and unlimited fountain drinks.

Built around rare archival footage, vintage film and interviews drawn from The Ohio State University Archives and the WBNS 10TV library, the roughly two-hour program unfolds like a game itself. Four "quarters" of storytelling play on the arena's big screens, each followed by a live panel discussion with former Ohio State coaches and players who lived the history on screen. Rare archival footage opens the event, and a special halftime segment celebrates Script Ohio.

First Quarter — Origins
Travel back to the earliest years of Ohio State football and the beginnings of a tradition that would become a defining part of the university and the state.
Second Quarter — The Woody Hayes Era
Revisit the legendary era of Woody Hayes and the teams, players and traditions that helped establish Ohio State as a national football powerhouse.
Halftime — Script Ohio
Experience one of the most iconic traditions in college football as part of a special halftime presentation.
Third Quarter — Development of Players
Explore the players behind the program and the people and experiences that shaped generations of Buckeye football.
Fourth Quarter — A National Powerhouse
Celebrate the teams, coaches, players and defining moments that propelled Ohio State onto the national stage and into college football history.

Ohio State legends Archie Griffin, the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner in the history of college football, Jim Lachey and national champion winning coaches Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer will be on hand to provide personal accounts of their time with the Buckeyes.
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