After more than 70 years in hibernation, a bear is awakening.  Intercollegiate football is returning to Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, with the opening game set for August 31, 2013.  Electro-Mech has been proud to participate in the design and installation of scoring, video, and audio equipment at the new stadium to be the home of the Mercer Bears football team.

Mercer selected the Electro-Mech Model LX3880 as the basis of their customized football and lacrosse scoreboard project.  At 32 ft. x 10 ft., Model LX3880 is the largest standard scoreboard in Electro-Mech’s catalog.  For use during lacrosse games, we added a set of penalty timers that brings the scoreboard section up to almost 14 feet tall.  The scoreboard also includes Electro-Mech’s industry leading 14×112 pixel Electronic Team Names.

Above the main scoreboard section is a massive 27-foot wide x 14-foot tall full color LED video display capable of showing live action on the field, instant replays, advertising, and more.  The video display is flanked by backlit advertising panels and a custom audio system.  The structure is topped by an arched truss panel with backlit channel letters identifying the field.

Electro-Mech worked with Mercer staff, their architect, and the general contractor for more than two years to help bring together this impressive scoreboard project.  We consider it an honor to be present at the beginning of this new tradition of football on the Mercer campus.  Electro-Mech salutes the Mercer Bears and wishes them a winning first season!