Refs nail guy with laser pointer

[HLin NC]

I was there, albeit in the upper deck. By that point in the game they should not have had much trouble identifying the perp. The place was about deserted.

[Robert Goodman]

What do you think the purpose of the pointer was? To interfere with the game by getting it in players' or officials' eyes? Or just to point players out, as one would use a cursor on a screen?

[HLin NC]

What do you think the purpose of the pointer was? To interfere with the game by getting it in players' or officials' eyes? Or just to point players out, as one would use a cursor on a screen?

No, some people in this world are just dipS#!xz.

I've seen two in HS games but none this year.

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

No, some people in this world are just dipS#!xz.

I've seen two in HS games but none this year.

If they're not interfering with play, what's the problem?

[HLin NC]

#1). According to my state trooper, SWAT certified, buddy who was with me last night, under their rules of engagement, a laser can indicate a weapon and thus open the pointer operator up to catching a round in the skull, depending on the level of tension present in the facility.

#2). Have someone point one at your eye and report the results back to us.


Are you just totally devoid of common sense or do you just like making people think you're a total Dumas?

[ump33]

Originally Posted by Robert Goodman

If they're not interfering with play, what's the problem?

Really? Sometimes in life things (or actions) are just plain wrong. Pointing a laser light at football players (or anyone) is one of those things ... it is just plain wrong.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Robert Goodman

If they're not interfering with play, what's the problem?

Because this isn't star gazing, it is a football game. Even if the mere presence of a laser isn't disruptive (and I'd argue that it is), it has the potential to be and not to mention dangerous to the eyes of the participants.

[CT1]

Originally Posted by Robert Goodman

What do you think the purpose of the pointer was? To interfere with the game by getting it in players' or officials' eyes? Or just to point players out, as one would use a cursor on a screen?

Did you actually look at the video? The perp was getting closer & closer to Winston's eyes.

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by CT1

Did you actually look at the video? The perp was getting closer & closer to Winston's eyes.

I couldn't tell it was moving in any particular direction, otherwise I wouldn't've asked.