LSI Graphic Solutions Plus (North Canton, OH) has kicked off the 10-year anniversary of Ohio State's Jerome Schottenstsin Center by upgrading the center-hung LED scoreboard and the 360° fascia for the Value City Arena at Ohio State University in Columbus, OH.
LSI provided the Smartvision® LED video displays, and Texas Star Sports, a division of Texas Star Solutions (Grapevine, TX), spearheaded their design, construction and installation. The multi-million-dollar project, which commenced in mid-July, was officially unveiled on September 10, 2008, to the media, athletics department and student-life staff.
“The technology that has been installed is more advanced than what is currently utilized in most NBA arenas,” said David Watroba, director of LED video displays for LSI Industries. “This installation will raise the bar in collegiate sports and will be a showcase for all to see.”
The center-hung structure will display high-resolution video on four Smartvision 9 x 16-ft., 6mm displays; eight Smartvision 6 x 10-ft., 10mm, virtual scoring/advertising matrix displays; and two Smartvision 16.5mm LED “rings” that will highlight the middle and bottom of the structure. The center-hung display will deliver such in-game visuals as team animations, real-time statistics, advertisements, live action video and replays.
In addition to the new, center-hung scoreboard, LSI also provided a 360° ring of LED fascia. The entire second level façade is wrapped in 970 linear ft. of Smartvision 20mm LED ribbon. This fascia will engage the fans with advertisements and crowd prompts such as “make noise” or “defense.”