Even if you weren’t at the Carrier Dome on Oct. 13, you can feel as if you could’ve stormed the field after the Syracuse football team’s upset win against defending national championship Clemson. That’s because throughout the game, cameras captured action in full 360-degrees for fans to see in a virtual reality experience that was […]
When people think of what elements make a strong fan experience, most probably don’t have “lighting” at the top of the list. Ephesus Lightning by Eaton, a company headquartered in Syracuse, was the first to bring LED lights into sports arenas in the United States and does indeed help add critical elements to the fan experience. Their […]
After finishing last season at the bottom of the ACC, the Syracuse football team decided to turn to virtual reality to help them improve upon their 3-9 record. The program recently signed a year-long licensing contract with EON Sports to use their virtual reality software. While Syracuse is the first football team in the ACC […]
The Baltimore Ravens came storming out the gates to a 28-6 lead versus the San Francisco 49ers by the early part of the third quarter. Ravens fans thought this game was in the bag. On this pace, a blowout victory was virtually inevitable. Then it happened… The Harbaugh Bowl instantly became the Blackout Bowl–just by […]
The 2013 Final Four begins on Saturday, but the four schools participating are already active on social media.
The Final Four is not just a showcase of the best college basketball players in the country. It is also a one-week golden opportunity for the participating schools to showcase their athletic department and university to the entire sports world watching. SportTechie’s Ben Glidden takes a look at how each school is taking advantage of the extra attention this week and breaking down their social media strategy.
