Duke/Clemson timing error

[nakemiin]

Originally Posted by tomegun

I like the progressive thinking, there are problems with the logic. There are many times when the ball could be outside the vertical field of the endline and sidelines, but isn't out of bounds. One of the big stinks (the Clemson coach has moved on) is the fact that with three precision timing devices, someone at the table and use of the monitor this just shouldn't happen.

Yup -- you are right -- for example when a ball goes over the end line but is still in play until it is touched by a player or hits the ground. Easy solution -- just change the rules of the game to indicate that the ball is dead when it crosses the line. It would eliminate the flying leaps to try and save the ball -- and the injuries that come of it (crashing into benches, tables, fans, the floor).

Anyway -- I think that some creative people could figure out how to leverage technology to improve this -- I'm certainly not saying my quick note is complete.