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Old Tue Nov 13, 2007, 10:27am
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Originally Posted by Mike51
What about the statement from the ref on the 3rd down play in which the colts were given a first down after measurement. He stated "the ball will be placed just shy of the 6 yard line". What is "just shy"? 1 inch, 2 inches, etc? I did not agree with this review.
This is the kind of lunacy the instant reply review process has brought us. The reviewers can "see" that the runner was stopped short of the 6 yard line but are unable to precisely tell from that view how short he was. I do not understand how anyone can think the camera, unless it is looking straight down a line (i.e. goal line, line to gain, etc) can give you a precise view. There is way too much potential for perspective distortion, especially when using telephoto lenses.
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