How many times have you been watching a football game and seen a play that ended up being reviewed via instant replay by the referee? In a couple of games this past weekend I saw plays where the call on the field remained, not because they were confirmed by the instant replay, but because the instant replay angle was inconclusive.
I wonder why the leagues or TV networks don’t provide fixed cameras, in addition to the typical camera set-up, that monitor the line of scrimmage, the end zone boundaries, and the sidelines, at high and low angles. The technology exisits to get the call correct, so why not use it.
What do you think?
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September 28, 2011 at 7:00 am |
I think you make a good point. However, how far do we go to insure that instant replay is correct before we take a step to decide if there needs to be more referees on the field or if they need to consider new positions? I completely agree with you that there is the appropriate technology. But…if we add much more technology to professional sports…we might as well just start cheering for sports video games. But..you are a right…definitely something that many people have wondered about. Great post!