Author Topic: KU is virtually a lock to win a BigXII game this year (Read 12111 times)

LickNeckey · « **on:** March 28, 2013, 12:16:30 PM »

http://www2.kusports.com/weblogs/tale-tait/2013/mar/26/ku-becomes-pioneer-in-using-virtual-real/

scottwildcat · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2013, 12:18:15 PM »

jtksu · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2013, 12:20:16 PM »

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At the elite level, everyone is pretty much the same when it comes to size, speed and strength,”

What about if you haven't won a conference game in like 3 years?

bubbles4ksu · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2013, 12:22:14 PM »

matt tait makes me glad that bill isn't more open with the football program.

RickRampus · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2013, 12:25:50 PM »

you know what they say, "if you can't win an actual game, get the video game version of it"

MadCat · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2013, 12:27:36 PM »

I'm glad KU is the guinea pig for this one.

meow meow · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2013, 12:31:16 PM »

the gridiron becomes the gamer room

"storm"nut · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2013, 12:36:48 PM »

Wonder if they will virtually practice, virtually running the field after winning virtual games?

jc_jax · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2013, 12:38:09 PM »

sounds pretty cool to me

meow meow · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2013, 12:40:26 PM »

i wonder how long they will have to stay on "starter" mode until they advance to "all-american" mode?

ChiComCat · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2013, 12:45:29 PM »

Quote from: MadCat on March 28, 2013, 12:27:36 PM

I'm glad KU is the guinea pig for this one.

If KU is helping to develop it, I really don't think it will help many teams.

Coach: What do you against a quick out? Bear in mind, the team is completely disorganized and the QB can't throw.

steve dave · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2013, 01:11:58 PM »

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on March 28, 2013, 12:22:14 PM

matt tait makes me glad that bill isn't more open with the football program.

matt tait is an absolute treasure to follow on twitter. he can't help himself.

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2013, 01:15:56 PM »

10 feet by 10 feet? Arthur covers 10 feet pretty fast.

ksucrcoop · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2013, 01:16:44 PM »

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student-athletes will be able to step into a 10 feet by 10 feet room and be immersed into simulated-game action.

this is so dumb...and so KU to spend money on it.

EMAWmeister · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2013, 01:18:30 PM »

I can't wait for tucks to make the "Imagine that! Snob Hill living in a virtual reality! HA!" joke a million times.

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #15 on:** March 28, 2013, 01:23:07 PM »

Also,

on the thread title.

OregonSmock · « **Reply #16 on:** March 28, 2013, 01:34:05 PM »

Sounds pretty cool.

wiley · « **Reply #17 on:** March 28, 2013, 01:43:21 PM »

Advanced version of film study

Can you imagine (KU starting badass MLB) doing an Alvin Mack impersonation in VR?

"Kill the QB" > runs over and tackles virtual QB 5' away
"Hit the Tight End so hard his girlfriend dies" > hits virtual TE causing instability in VR booth
"Kill Everybody" > destroys VR booth in a fit of rage.

great things ahead for KU

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #18 on:** March 28, 2013, 01:46:59 PM »

The only way this makes them better is if they put a rabid mongoose in the box with the players.

wiley · « **Reply #19 on:** March 28, 2013, 01:53:46 PM »

wonder if it can simulate weather conditions?

EMAWzified · « **Reply #20 on:** March 28, 2013, 02:01:41 PM »

Matt Tait (KU has 7 or 8 NFL players) is always a treasure.

RickRampus · « **Reply #21 on:** March 28, 2013, 02:03:13 PM »

I'll bet they do the same thing I do when I'm about to lose on ncaa 13 and shut the game off so it doesn't get saved

OregonSmock · « **Reply #22 on:** March 28, 2013, 02:14:58 PM »

What if it works? KU could really have a competitive advantage in scheming and teaching young guys how to read coverages and what not.

MadCat · « **Reply #23 on:** March 28, 2013, 02:15:30 PM »

10ft. X 10ft... Maybe they contracted with Bandai to create a bigger version of this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Pad

Katpappy · « **Reply #24 on:** March 28, 2013, 02:16:44 PM »

Guys, the comments are jewels.

"Can you play Pacman on this software? Hope so. Does the software simulate an FBS team? A Division II team? Hope so. Does the software fill the room with the stench of manure fumes to simulate playing at KSU? Hope so."