Why is the stadium jumbotron always on?
A. The Jumbotron in Neyland Stadium is a first-generation SONY product. SONY no longer manufactures video boards, which makes it very difficult to obtain parts and service assistance. In fact, for the last three years, the Athletics Department has purchased scrap parts from other screens to keep it functioning. It became apparent this fall that should the screen be turned completely off, it may not be able to restart. As a result, the screen is always on at least in its sleep mode. The times you see it turned on and showing video are either for testing or for recruiting purposes. The Athletic Department is looking at ways to remedy the problem.
