[WindyCityBlue]

recognizing that this is a basketball site, I apologize for Jeff's inability to let this die.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by JRutledge
So are you telling me that Pass Interference calls could not be game changing? I would highly doubt that PI calls are going to be reviewed and changed in this system. They cannot be changed in the NFL. Ask the Colts and Payton Manning? Not much the instant replay could do about possible defensive holding calls.

Did I develop the system? The Big Ten rules committee decided which plays can and will be reviewed. They were clearly spelled out in my orginal BB thread and in the article. You really should learn to read better.
Also, I didn't know that the Big Ten controlled the NFL. Thanks for clarifying the issue and maintaining focus. I'm certain that the rest of this Board is almost done laughing at you.

Of course they have. That is why this is just an experiment. They all belong to the NCAA and the NCAA might say there is no way to use the system properly for all games and not allow the system at the NCAA level. Also remember that Michigan-Ohio State will have more cameras than Illinois-Northwestern. So it is very possible that there will be a play that will not have a really good angle. So the system will already have flaws involved. There is already some complaint that a play that will get changed in the Big Ten might help a team win a NC or win a game that the system would not be able to change in other parts of the country.

One point at a time...the PAC10 and SEC asked for permission at the same time (ref. the Sports Illustrated article) the Big Ten was granted permission because they could accomplish it faster. Michigan-Ohio State will have the same amount of replay cameras in use as Indiana - Minnesota. Sorry to disappoint you but that too, was in the article. Complaining that a call was correctly made??? Yes, that is serious. ;}


Why in the world I have a problem with calls being reviewed?

I...Just...Don't...Know.
You have never shown a valid reason why your incorrect call should not be overruled. Several other members have given examples of why this should happen. Maybe you shoudl read their posts again, since mine seem too complex.

I am waiting for your rules reference and justification by the rulebook or the procedures you suggest should be used.

Again...read...the...SunTimes or SportsIllustrated articles. They will show you why and how these calls are justified in the 2004 Big Ten Football season.


Again Windy, you have not addressed the vast majority of people that used the word "never" in their posts about this issue as it relates to "overruling" their partners or being "overruled."

Oh, my...are you lying again??? I saw sevarl members point out that you are mistaken - both here and on the other Board.

Most of the people here and on the other boards do not agree with your point of view. They seem to feel that they also have to have trust amongst their partner's and they have to let their partner's work the game.

Yes, that is why the instant replay system will be implimented this season. Because guys like you are afraid to have their calls changed and your partners will cover up for your weaknesses.

I do not care what levels you work, but for most of us, we are not changing calls for our partner's.

I know...I know...that is why it is so sad. You see your partner kick a call, letting him hang rather than get it right and allowing the game to be played fairly. Let's penalize the contestants because of an official's pride or his partner's lack of a spine.