BOK Center scoreboard being installed...

[sgrizzle]

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Not sure why the Whirled thought it was news.
Arent these the people that brought us LED billboards?

Because size/feature wise it is one of the nicest in the U.S.. Like top 5 or so.

Cool if true.  Do you have a source for that?

If I recall right, the source was from the project director, Bob Eggleston, by way of Daktronics, who assembled the scoreboard.

Was this printed somewhere?  Overheard at a bar?
I don't think the World article said anything about being one of the nicest 5 scoreboards in the country.  It just said

"Very few venues in the country will have better technology than Tulsa's events center," said Eric Covrig of Daktronics. "It will be equal in capabilities to the latest systems in NBA and NHL facilities.""

Pretty standard puffery language without much substance.  Don't misunderstand, the scoreboard looks pretty awesome.  Look forward to seeing it in action.

Stated during both tours.. doubt they officially rank them but this and the outdoor marque will be top in their class (and fodder for patric) I saw the sign over the entrance today and enjoyed they did a bok center logo the same color as the wall and are using neon backlight to make it appear.

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Another source is the linked article...

I've been to many arenas and seen many more during NBA games and such on TV.  That thing is top notch.  I can't say it is in the top 5 or the top 100 even, but I can compare it to the Excel Energy  Center, Target Center, Untied Center Sprint Center, the Garden, etc. etc. and say it holds it's own.

And as far as the exterior looking like Duct Tape, wow.  What would it take to impress you people?  My hay-seed brother in law was in town from Holy Cross, Iowa (population 360) and commented on how smart (maintenance), expensive, and amazing looking the stainless steel skin was.  I guess we could have stained some concrete tilt ups and thrown them in place?

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It says Williams on the bottom too:


It really is huge:

[AVERAGE JOE]

That photo of the whole arena and scoreboard is breathtaking! []

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Thanks, took that yesterday. Here's some other good views:

[cannon_fodder]

Thanks Sq for the pics.  I printed the scoreboard/arena one off to show people around the office.  That place is top notch... lets hope the acts keep rolling in and it becomes as big of a deal outside of Tulsa as it is IN Tulsa.