Scope of Work: Design, Financial Modeling, Procurement, Construction Oversight.
Memorial Stadium: LED Display Systems, Integrated Digital and Static Signage, Control Room, Coaches Video Solutions, Presentation AV, Control Systems, Player Recruitment Areas, Distributed Audio, CATV/IPTV Hybrid.
Jervey Athletic Center / Watt Family Performance & Wellness Center: Presentation AV, Distributed Displays, Distributed Audio, LED Displays, Control Systems.
Women’s Sports Expansion (Volleyball, Track & Field): Presentation AV, Distributed TV, Distributed Audio, Broadcast Cabling, LED Displays, Control Systems.
Campus-wide Digital Signage Network: AV Design and Engineering, Interactive Kiosks, Videowalls, Content Management System.
Women’s Sports Facility Expansion: LED Display Systems; Scoring, Timing Systems and Basic Controls; Digital Signage (IPTV, Digital Menu Boards, Concourse and Suite Displays; Broadcast Cabling, Video Replay Systems; Audio Systems; AV Presentation Systems.
Allen N. Reeves Football Complex: Coaches Video Editing and Production Suites, Presentation AV for Meeting, Conference and Instructional Spaces, Control Systems, Distributed Audio, CATV/IPTV Hybrid.
ACC Broadcast Production Facility: Cabling and Plant Design, Campus Fiber System, Augmented Reality and Studio Audio, Lighting, Studio Set Design, LED Display Systems.
Littlejohn Coliseum: LED Display Systems, Scoring, CATV/IPTV Hybrid, Interactive Kiosks, Concourse Integrated Digital and Static Signage.
Doug Kingsmore Stadium: LED Display Systems, Scoring, Digital and Static Signage.
McWhorter Softball Stadium: LED Display Systems, Scoring, Digital and Static Signage.
Riggs Field: LED Display Systems, Scoring, Digital and Static Signage.
Clemson Lacrosse Complex: LED Display Systems, Scoring, Digital and Static Signage.
Hoak Sloan Tennis Center: LED Display Systems, Scoring, Digital and Static Signage.
Indoor Track & Field Complex: LED Display Systems, Scoring, Digital and Static Signage.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Anthony James Partners supported nearly $20 million in cutting-edge technology improvements to Clemson University’s iconic Memorial Stadium as part of Phase I of a $65 million renovation. Working alongside Clemson Athletics, LS3P, and Brasfield & Gorrie, AJP delivered comprehensive audio and video technology upgrades and helped bring the new Masters Club to life, all in time for the Tigers’ September home opener.
One of the most notable upgrades is the massive new LED scoreboard in Death Valley’s east end zone. With nearly 7,112 square feet of 10mm, HDR-capable LED, the new video board is nearly five times the size of the former display and delivers approximately 6.7 million pixels, producing the highest resolution of any screen in collegiate sports today. Clad with perforated metal, the structure is internally illuminated with LED lighting, creating a striking visual presence both day and night.
To elevate the fan experience even further, the stadium received a highly advanced point-source audio system designed for powerful acoustical impact in every seat (designed by AJP and installed by C.V. Lloyd Audiovisual). The new scoreboard houses some of the most powerful speaker technology available in the industry, specifically the Adamson loudspeaker system, a staple for North America’s largest touring acts.
To round out the facility upgrades, two new auxiliary displays in the west end zone and hundreds of feet of LED ribbon boards have been installed throughout the north, south, and west concourses. To highlight Clemson’s proud history and tradition, stadium signage has been updated and replaced, including the Ring of Honor. With the help of a custom-designed lift system, Clemson’s iconic tiger with fiery red eyes and a moving tail can rise from the top of the scoreboard, ensuring gameday traditions are never forgotten. The project also includes backlit seals of each branch of the military. The video board’s height and reshaped entry allow for 365-day connections with campus and the adjacent Scroll of Honor Memorial.
The project has since received multiple AIA design awards:
🏆 AIA Kansas City – Merit Award
🏆 AIA South Carolina – Design Award
🏆 AIA Greenville – Community Choice Award for Design Detail
“I do love the grass,” Clemens said. “It’s amazing. I’d like to set up and have a picnic out there.”
An impromptu tailgate notwithstanding, Clemens was appreciative of getting his first glance at Clemson football’s home stadium Thursday.
“I’ve always heard of Death Valley and I’ve always wanted to come and see it,” Clemens said.
Suffice to say Clemens came a long way.
“We’re from Bend, Oregon, and we’re on a family trip across the country,” said Clemens, who was accompanied by his wife, Katie, and their four children between the ages of 2 and 9. “We were in Atlanta and said, ‘Clemson’s right there – let’s go check it out.’ ”
And his assessment of Death Valley?
“It’s pretty spectacular,” Clemens said.
It’s also a safe bet that “spectacular” will be a commonly used adjective among fans Saturday (3:30 p.m., ACC Network) when Clemson (1-0) plays host to Furman (1-0), unveiling a new massive scoreboard affectionately and unofficially known as the “DaboTron.”
At 125 feet wide and 56.8 feet tall, it more than doubles the dimensions of the stadium’s previous videoboard, and its 7,100-square footage area ranks as the eighth-largest in the NCAA and second-largest in the ACC, trailing only Florida State.
Clemson’s board may not be the biggest, but it will offer the sharpest images.
“It has the highest resolution of any board in college – 6.7 million pixels – which is something those of us geeks will care about,” Clemson Sports Information Director Jeff Kallin said.
The new videoboard sits 20 feet off the ground, allowing fans a 365-day open view into the stadium.
Ribbon boards on the north, south and west areas of the stadium as well as new corner videoboards in the west have been upgraded, easier to read and more immersive.
Some of the lighting may be difficult to detect with Furman being a day game, but next week’s night game against Louisiana Tech will better showcase the upgrades “in all of their full glory,” Neff said.
College football’s largest videoboards
1. Oregon (Autzen Stadium), 186 feet x 66 feet: 12,276 square feet
2. Auburn (Jordan-Hare Stadium), 190 x 57: 10,830
3. Purdue (Ross-Ade Stadium), 150.4 x 56.9: 8,558 (*Designed by Anthony James Partners as Tech Consultant and Owner’s Rep)
4. Utah (Rice-Eccles Stadium), 122 x 64: 7,808
5. Texas A&M (Kyle Field), 163 x 47: 7,661
6. Florida State (Doak Campbell Stadium), 120 x 63: 7,560 (*Designed by Anthony James Partners as Tech Consultant and Owner’s Rep)
7. Texas (Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium), 134 x 55: 7,505
8. Clemson (Memorial Stadium), 125 x 56.8: 7,100 (*Designed by Anthony James Partners as Tech Consultant and Owner’s Rep)
9. Miami, Fla. (Sun Life Stadium), 138.6 x 48.6: 6,736
10. Brigham Young (LaVell Edwards Stadium); 131 x 48: 6,288 (*Designed by Anthony James Partners as Tech Consultant and Owner’s Rep)
Source: Clemson Athletic Communications