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Oklahoma Sooners go big with new stadium digital displays

September 13, 2016

Daktronics has designed, manufactured and installed two new video displays at the University of Oklahoma's Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma, according to a release.

The company said the main end zone display is the second largest display in a college-specific football venue at 7,800 square feet.

"One of our main objectives has been to provide the great Oklahoma fans with the best experience in college football. The addition of this video board helps us achieve that goal," said Joe Castiglione, University of Oklahoma athletic director. "We appreciate our relationship with Daktronics, which continues to provide cutting-edge technology as a wonderful working partner."

The main end zone display features a 13HD pixel layout and measures approximately 47 feet high by 167 feet wide. It also features variable content zoning, which allows the display to show one large image or to be separated into multiple zones to show any combination of live video, instant replays, scoring and statistic information, graphics and advertisements.

A second display will be installed in the weight room. It will feature 4-mm line spacing and measure 10 feet high by 37 feet wide. With the same capabilities as the display in the end zone, this display can show versatile content to meet the needs of the university.

"This is a great installation for University of Oklahoma Athletics and their fans," said Perry Grave, Daktronics sales. "These displays will bring an added level of entertainment and excitement to an already great atmosphere at Oklahoma's stadium."