Instant Replay in HS Championship Games?

[stiffler3492]

Is there any discussion with the NFHS about allowing the use of instant replay at state championship games? Was watching a game (Wisconsin) earlier and saw a play that most likely would have been overturned had instant replay review been available.

[Tom.OH]

I think it has been talked about in the Ohio championships.

[maven]

Originally Posted by Tom.OH

I think it has been talked about in the Ohio championships.

For football, Tom? Ohio uses the state-adoption (and extremely limited) replay for last shot in basketball, but I've not heard any suggestion for football. Seems like an awful can of worms with absolutely zero rules guidance for implementation.

[stiffler3492]

Obviously the NFHS would have to come up with their guidelines first, and then allow each state to adopt it or not. I was just curious...As the coverage of these state title games gets better, there will be a controversial play, somewhere, that will end a game. Then Deadspin will pick it up, and ESPN, and whatever else...Maybe it's just me, but I think it should be used in states that have the capability.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

Obviously the NFHS would have to come up with their guidelines first,

Ideally, but not necessarily. A lot of states use shot clocks in basketball, for example, with zero guidance or approval from NFHS.

[stiffler3492]

Originally Posted by Adam

Ideally, but not necessarily. A lot of states use shot clocks in basketball, for example, with zero guidance or approval from NFHS.

Ah, you're right. I didn't think of that.