Alabama adjusts Bryant-Denny Stadium LED lights for fans seated in upper decks
Alabama had to wait until the Third Saturday in October to show off the new LED lights at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The color changes and music-synced effects impressed many Crimson Tide fans even UA coach Nick Saban. There was one problem – the lights were a bit too bright for Alabama fans seated in the upper decks.
Athletic Director Greg Byrne shared Friday night that the brightness has been adjusted in an effort to give some relief to the fans in the upper levels:
For those sitting in upper decks of Bryant-Denny who had the new LED lights shining on them a little strongly last weekend…. our folks dimmed the corner fixtures to 50% today.Hoping that will give you all some relief.
#RollTide
The lights should be on display again Saturday as the Arkansas game is set for a 6 p.m. local (7 p.m. ET) kickoff. The game will air on ESPN. On last week’s ESPN broadcast of the Tennessee game, the lights gave the broadcast noticeably different brightness and color temperature than college football games elsewhere.
For those sitting in upper decks of Bryant-Denny who had the new LED lights shining on them a little strongly last weekend…. our folks dimmed the corner fixtures to 50% today.
Hoping that will give you all some relief. 😎 #RollTide 🐘 pic.twitter.com/sjY8srD8UH
— Greg Byrne (@Greg_Byrne) October 26, 2019
That was so lame and looked so bad on TV. Just stop it all together. Bama doesn’t need gimmicks like this.
It was actually pretty cool. I imagine it’s not for everyone but from what I’ve seen and heard the feedback is more positive than negative..
Ok but it came across as very bush league on TV. I guess programs gotta keep trying stuff to stay ahead. Recruits probably liked it and that’s what matters.
It looked horrendous on T.V.
Some people with epilepsy turned off the game.
The reason we are doing it is we need something to get recruits to want to play for us again.
We need to pull out all the stops.
No reason to say we…. “We” all know you’re not a Bama fan…
Yall are overreacting, I know life is different out in the sticks with no pro teams but most pro teams have been playing with the lights as part of the experience the last few years. In Atlanta..the braves do it, hawks do it, united does it. I imagine the falcons do too. It’s an in stadium experience they aren’t concerned about what it looks like on tv.98% it won’t make the broadcast
I bet recruits love us winning games, and lights really do not matter.
The ability to play on a team that wins championships is what attracts players, not gimmicks. W
I thought it was pretty sweet myself..
You’re NOT a Bama fan! Poser!
If you like the lights, I am happy for you. I have been watching Bama football since 1965 and I will not watch any more televised Bama home games. It’s a distraction, makes it hard to focus on the actual football game. Like the blue turf at Boise State. A real turn off.
Come on Bama, you do not need gimmicks to entertain us.
Nice troll account. If the lights changing during the breaks makes it hard for you to focus on the game it may be time for you to give up watching football all together..
Agree Southside
I not a troll but I have to agree. The ability to play for and be on a team that wins champions is what attracts recruits.
Another poser!
It was great in person. All there loved it and it got all the fans up and cheering. Too bad for those who didn’t like on tv. They didn’t do it during play so what’s your problem. Just don’t watch.
Doesn’t sound like those in upper sections loved it. Whatever, it looked silly on TV. I was at a bar watching the game and many people saying the same. Again if recruits at the game enjoyed it that’s all that matters. Unless you were sitting in upper deck haha.
Shows you’re not a Bama fan! All Bama fans know where the recruits sit! And it looked awesome on TV!