Turn the lights back on in Hilton.

deadeyededric

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I don’t disagree that the new lights were needed and they are way more usable, adjustable, energy efficient etc. I just think we should still be lighting up the same fan areas, which I am assuming has to be possible with these new lights.
I used to love watching the crowd on TV when I was a kid in the 80's. It's one of the reasons I became an ISU fan.
 
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TV wants the "stage" lighting. From the perspective of a fan watching on TV, I think it stinks. The lighting, along with the way ESPN/ABC do the game sound (minimal crowd audio) IMO really disconnects the TV fans from what is going on in the arena atmosphere, compared to what it used to be like. That OSU clip above is a great example. In a previous thread here some years ago, I posted some Lakers game clips showing the same thing.

It started with the NBA, when ABC took over from NBC, and ESPN/ABC transitioned their CBB broadcasts to the same style. There used to be quite a bit of discussion about this topic around the InterWebs...
This is accurate. The NBA has requirements of what the lighting level must be on pretty much every square foot of the floor. At the same time as you get in the seating areas they have maximums that you cannot exceed. They definitely want that theatrical lighting and TV is asking for the same thing from NCAA ball whenever they can get it.
 

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Last time I was in the house I thought the temperature was just right. Guessing some CFer's gotta think it's either too cold or too hot? :rolleyes: Do we need a temperature thread?

Okay, I did notice something, the seat cushion was pretty dirty with years of food stains. Actually a gross level, needs a good steam cleaning or replacement. Don't think it affected the game. Might even help since you want to be on your feet and not sitting on that. ;)
 

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Ahhhh the trend on CF when the basketball team is boring to watch.
1. Fire Coach thread (in progress)
2. Lighting in Hilton (you are here)
3. Video board wants/need (coming soon)
4. Students not filling their section (coming soon)
5. Old people not involved (coming soon but with a new OK BOOMER twist)
6. Cyclone Alley not crazy enough (coming soon)
7. The band is annoying during free throw chants. (coming soon)

Did I miss any steps for those who have been around for a while?
 

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I don’t think “turning on the lights” is even a possibility. All those lights on the ceiling aren’t even there anymore.
 

Cycsk

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Ahhhh the trend on CF when the basketball team is boring to watch.
1. Fire Coach thread (in progress)
2. Lighting in Hilton (you are here)
3. Video board wants/need (coming soon)
4. Students not filling their section (coming soon)
5. Old people not involved (coming soon but with a new OK BOOMER twist)
6. Cyclone Alley not crazy enough (coming soon)
7. The band is annoying during free throw chants. (coming soon)

Did I miss any steps for those who have been around for a while?


Band disrupting the Cyclone Power chant late in games when the momentum has swung our way. Hate that mood-killer.
 
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jcyclonee

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Ahhhh the trend on CF when the basketball team is boring to watch.
1. Fire Coach thread (in progress)
2. Lighting in Hilton (you are here)
3. Video board wants/need (coming soon)
4. Students not filling their section (coming soon)
5. Old people not involved (coming soon but with a new OK BOOMER twist)
6. Cyclone Alley not crazy enough (coming soon)
7. The band is annoying during free throw chants. (coming soon)

Did I miss any steps for those who have been around for a while?
I like the avatar and dig Arrogant Bastard Ale. One of my favorite marketing campaigns. You are not worthy.
 
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BoxsterCy

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Ahhhh the trend on CF when the basketball team is boring to watch.
1. Fire Coach thread (in progress)
2. Lighting in Hilton (you are here)
3. Video board wants/need (coming soon)
4. Students not filling their section (coming soon)
5. Old people not involved (coming soon but with a new OK BOOMER twist)
6. Cyclone Alley not crazy enough (coming soon)
7. The band is annoying during free throw chants. (coming soon)

Did I miss any steps for those who have been around for a while?

The colors of the Clone Cones don't really match the official ISU colors. Reporting this to the AD.
 

Jacktronic

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I know the lights are newer, but why are we going for stage lighting? I don't know why this would not be looked at further, as it is one of the biggest changes to the Hilton Coliseum atmosphere that I can remember. Now you can only see half the student section. If the fans show up why not let them be seen and heard?

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Damn, I know they're highlight videos, but I watch the 3pt shooting in those videos and get so sad.
 

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