Is it time to can the Instant Replay experiment?

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HOGTIMUS PRIME
12-05-2007, 05:35 PM
If we really want to try and improve the calls the NFL should go ahead and hire young referees, I can't understand the need for an old man who's reactionary time and eye site has faded, in other words a day late and a dollar short, get some young guys in there!

Cowell
12-05-2007, 06:13 PM
Well this was definitely an unexpected thread, and Gtripp you brought some good points to the table. It's hard to say where I stand on this and personally I can live with or without instant replay. I don't think they will though because it brings a whole new element to the game with the challenges and it really does make sure the game is done right. I've seen some pretty lousy calls that have gotten overturned.

Skinsfanmania
12-06-2007, 01:18 AM
I believe Instant replay is needed, but I feel it needs to be revamped again. I believe colleges use a much better version of instant replay. The NFL needs to review interference and change the ruling on not being able to review a force out. An interference call is as bad as a turnover and should be reviewable.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha
12-06-2007, 01:41 AM
I love instant replay. Looking at the rule I cannot really understand why you would want to get rid of it. Calls on the field stand unless there is indisputable evidence that the call was wrong. Considering that the margin of victory typically being less than 7 points, that turnovers often decide games, and that instant replays are only used when the coach thinks the blown call will affect the outcome of the game or when time is short (i.e., inside of 2 minutes), I think the costs of instant replay are vastly outweighed by its benefits.

JWsleep
12-06-2007, 02:45 AM
Here's my number one problem with the system: Why do they have the ref come off the field and get in a little voting-booth type thing. How about this: have a replay official (or two) in a booth upstairs, in the dark and quiet, with a number of big screen hi-def monitors. They can look at the play much quicker and much more effectively. Then they call down to the ref and tell him what the call is. They do something like this in hockey, if I'm not mistaken. And college, right? It's not like the ref makes every call on the field anyway. I've never understood that.

I think it might make more sense to make PI a 15 (or 20, if you want) yard penalty. The killer is when it's a 60 yard thing. But reviewing it will not help--it's VERY subjective. Not much to do about that--it's kinda like NBA calls. The main issue is the crazy yardage you can get--it can win or lose games. Force outs are similar.

Hail2theskins
12-06-2007, 02:52 AM
Here's my number one problem with the system: Why do they have the ref come off the field and get in a little voting-booth type thing. How about this: have a replay official (or two) in a booth upstairs, in the dark and quiet, with a number of big screen hi-def monitors. They can look at the play much quicker and much more effectively. Then they call down to the ref and tell him what the call is. They do something like this in hockey, if I'm not mistaken. And college, right? It's not like the ref makes every call on the field anyway. I've never understood that.


I was about to say the same thing. Have officials in the booth upstairs make the call on a much bigger hi def tv, and then just radio it down to the man in charge on the field, speeds up the process and IMO it would be more accurate than one guy on the field looking through a tiny TV, take it all to the booth and just relay the message.

MTK
12-06-2007, 10:37 AM
If we really want to try and improve the calls the NFL should go ahead and hire young referees, I can't understand the need for an old man who's reactionary time and eye site has faded, in other words a day late and a dollar short, get some young guys in there!

It's not like there's a bunch of guys in wheelchairs and walkers out there. What exactly is old to you?

GhettoDogAllStars
12-06-2007, 02:22 PM
I support replay, as long as the following things are changed:

1.) Make every play/call reviewable.

2.) No challenge flags. Coaches shouldn't be able to challenge plays -- only the officials. A challenge shouldn't be part of a coach's "strategy".

3.) Remove the on-field officials from the replay equation. Have special officials designated for replay reviews (probably located in a booth with TVs).

4.) Make the calls overturned only by indisputable evidence. I know they say that's what they do, but I don't buy it. Too many times have I seen reversals from questionable footage.

5.) Show the fans the replays that the officials see. If a play is reversed by a replay, the fans have the right to know what footage was evidence for the reversal.

BleedBurgundy
12-06-2007, 02:24 PM
I support replay, as long as the following things are changed:

1.) Make every play/call reviewable.

2.) No challenge flags. Coaches shouldn't be able to challenge plays -- only the officials. A challenge shouldn't be part of a coach's "strategy".

3.) Remove the on-field officials from the replay equation. Have special officials designated for replay reviews (probably located in a booth with TVs).

4.) Make the calls overturned only by indisputable evidence. I know they say that's what they do, but I don't buy it. Too many times have I seen reversals from questionable footage.

5.) Show the fans the replays that the officials see. If a play is reversed by a replay, the fans have the right to know what footage was evidence for the reversal.


I agree specifically with #2 but I think you make some good suggestions. I'd like to see #5 as well...

BleedBurgundy
12-06-2007, 02:26 PM
It's not like there's a bunch of guys in wheelchairs and walkers out there. What exactly is old to you?

Be careful insulting the old guys, you don't want Ed Hoculi coming over an ripping your head out through your ass. That dude is 60+ yrs old and looks like he could play middle linebacker.

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