Gies Memorial Stadium

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Free Busey Bank FamILLy Movie Night Set for Saturday, Aug. 8 (fightingillini.com)
This year's Busey Movie Night is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, Aug. 8 and will feature the public debut of college football's largest videoboard.

The ribbon boards look great too.

Thinking back to 1966 when as a high school sophomore I worked concessions in (during game) and underneath (half time) the East Main stands. Grass field, small scoreboard, small speakers on @30 foot high poles every 20 yards, cinder floors underneath the stands, concession stands made of 2x4s and screen material, hot dogs, candy bars, cokes, coffee and ice cream sandwiches. Walking into the bathrooms. Place has changed a little bit.

Did we receive the LED stadium lighting upgrade?
I love the new video wall and ribbons, they're great.
Watching other games during the last few years and observing the 'blackouts' and color changes executed by the lighting personnel after TDs etc, add so much positive vibe.
Hoping that happened at GMS.