Barnhart says no more SkyCam
We can all let out a sigh of relief now. Mitch Barnhart says UK will no longer approve the SkyCam camera location in the future. The UK A.D. posted the news on Twitter, where most of the complaints went down last night during the game. So far there has not been one positive thing said about ESPN’s test run with the SkyCam. Complaints range from constant vomiting to inability to track the ball on a shot, and Josh Harrellson’s vertical looking the same as everyone else’s. Many Kentucky fans went as far as turning their TVs off and listening to the radio broadcast. Thank God… er… Barnhart, we won’t have to deal with it again.
The SkyCam ranks high among ESPN’s worst ideas ever, along with The Decision, TitleTown USA, Who’s Next, and putting Barry Melrose on television.
56 Comments for Barnhart says no more SkyCam
Kenny skycam walker
oops, wasted a 1st, sorry
i actually got used to it.
just for that, lets sign barnhart another 3 years!
I don’t think i had ever been that angry before watching a basketball game.
I liked a little skycam. It was nice to see it from time to time because you could get a better view of the spacing of the players which is key in the dribble drive. I don’t want to see it all the time, but a little here and there is nice if you like to study the plays like I do.
Give that man a raise
wow….that must have been a hard decision…and people say he doesnt know what is going on in bball….so who reviewed the quality issue and let them do it to begin with ?
If that is such a good view why wouldnt they put seats there? Because its horrible! Only Duke attempts such ridiculous ideas.
Thought the skycam gave a fresh, new perspective. Obviously took some getting used to and to its discredit, it was was extremely difficult to track shots. I would like to see it used in the future, even if that’s solely when ESPN’s commentators go through their strategy/”logistics” spiel.
that camera may be the nuts at a small venue like cameron, but not at a basketball mecca like rupp
I agree that it gave a great perspective of the spacing on the floor. You could see the lanes that the motion was trying to create. I think they should just use it less.
i do believe there should be an exception to this rule when ashley judd is in attendance…
The NCAA’s worst decision was putting Bobby Knight on the air, the 2nd worst was the Sky Cam!
Use the camera on replays or breaking down what a team does or tried to do.
But the flow of the game is ruined with it. I got sick watching it. Horrible. Just horrible.
THANK GOD!!!! Sky cam was more annoying than Jimmy Dykes
Should only use it when dance team performs.
use it to show replays…not live action. It is interesting to watch the plays develop from that angle-but only during replays or trying to find that daggone nail. I could not stand it and agree with #5 that I have never been that pissed at TV coverage in my life.
Update on “the nail” Doesn’t seem like a lot of people know the history of the nail. It is used for putting the lines on the floor….Although this cannot be seen from the sky cam. So I’m glad it will not be used anymore, and I would say that Dykes is too! haha
Emmit Smith
Look at Mitch, already earning that bigger paycheck, haha!
This is the greatest day in the history of Kentucky basketball.
I hear ESPN is going to use an new feature in an upcoming UK game. It’s called a sky cam and gives the viewer a birds eye view of the game. I can’t wait to see it im thinking it’s gonna be great.
Just found out that Mitch Barnhart has said that SKYCAM will not be used in RUPP again!
I am with #13- if they are going to use a sky cam, at least show the cleavage of the hot chicks in the crowd. I mean, what’s the harm in showing women’s titty meat during the time outs?
I think SkyCam was a NCAA violation and I am working on an article about this…more to come soon
Why didn’t they just put one on top of each backboard? That way, you can still see from the “point guard view” and more level on the floor. You could see plays develop, how high guys jump, and the trajectory of the ball.
Thought it was a nice new look at the game, but it should not be used for live action, too hard to follow the action. Let it show the tip off and be used for commentators to draw up reviews. Kind of like what they do in football slow it down and show how each stage of the play.
How is Skip Bayless left off of the list of ESPN’s wors idea’s ever?
Looks like the same view I get from my seats in the upper desk.
Like a view from Heaven.
hahaha nice Mitch, get that weak sh*t outta here
This is the reply I got from ESPN (I sent them a complaint via the link that was in the Live Blog last night):
“Hello,
Thanks for contacting ESPN.
The use of varying camera angles is part of a larger weeklong initiative to give fans different perspectives of coverage via new and innovative production techniques and enhancements. While some fans are enjoying the different perspectives, we realize that some are not. We will be sure to provide all of the feedback we receive to our Producers for their review.
Sincerely,
Sean
ESPN Viewer Response”
I’m not sure anybody was really enjoying it, but I guess it was nice of them to respond. This is what happens when you screw with something that works.
Don’t mess with the Big Blue Nation !! I almost feel sorry for the ESPN employees who had to have gotten bombarded with complaints from the BB
i HOPE YOURE JOKING ABout melrose! that dude is the MAN
If only Barry Melrose would wear nicer suits on TV…I could hook him up…
I like it for replays only. But watching the actual game that way is horrible.
I still think whoever first thought of the skycam should simply and quickly be executed. No one that stupid should be allowed to exist.
BAM!! There’s an executive decision right out of the gate! Who says he’s not a great AD? Well worth the new contract.
The Skycam actually has a place, just not as the main camera. Remember the floorcam? Opps – don`t look Margret!
I agree with 6, 10, 12, 15, 18, 28, and 39. It was great to see how a play develops. However, if I had been drunk watching this game, I believe I would have thrown up.
Come on skycam I know a few places we can go have a drink and forget about Kentucky
I liked the camera angle showing Jorts kicking Rerun’s ass down the court.
now everyone knows what it looks like from the back row… terrible camera angle from that high up…
The over head camera is great, for replays!! It give’s a different angle on the court. I say keep it but only show me replays from it.
Shucks,right when I was getting use to standing on my head! That was the worse idea ever.
Does anybody have a video of the skycam? I was at the game so I didn’t see any of it.
44 — awesome
Can someone also contact Mitch about the Gizmodo madness?!! We have to get sh!t right.
I am just glad it’s over, thanks Mitch
i liked the skycam idea but not on every play. It is going to be a good coaching tool for the coaches, just not great for the fans.
#35 I got the same email
Skycam should be used only to support the regular view during a timeout when Jimmy Dykes and show us the NAIL that we need to get to, Violent Cuts, or Cautious Closeouts on Lamb and Knight.
I liked the skycam. I wouldn’t want it on all the time, but it’s very useful for replays, at least. You’re able to see positioning a lot better. There’s no “right” camera angle. Each angle has a different perspective that loses some things and gains others.
@#14 the ncaa had nothing to do with bob knight being on air its all espn
#35 & #54 same here.