KD in CA Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 This is my biggest point of contention with the NFL. You're a multi billion dollar operation with millions bet each game and you have a 70 year old ref "EYE UP" how far he thinks the ball advanced, then he runs in a "straight" line to spot the ball and then you bring out a chain and two sticks to measure it. my favorite is when it's short by an inch. like that ref could spot the ball 5 different ways as he runs from the sideline to the spot. It's ridiculous. Why? Aren't millions bet on the other team too? Doesn't someone still win the game? Don't people still watch? If your argument is about money, than the NFL is making more by protecting the likes of Brady and Manning and possibly having games skewed toward the more popular teams. Plus, I don't see how a computer chip is going to be able to know when the runner's knee hit the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzu Bill Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I think the main reason why the NFL hasn't implemented newer technology is to keep the "traditions". Not that I'm defending hauling an arbitrary chain around like a measuring stick....just sayin I doubt they will develop newer methods anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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