Washington, D.C.
(March 28, 2007)
-- The National Football League yesterday agreed to
install High-Definition equipment in every stadium for
referees to view instant replays.
The decision was part of a vote to make instant replay, which allows referees to review controversial calls, a permanent part of the game.
That's according to a report in The St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The newspaper reports that the instant replay provision was approved by a vote of 30-2, with Arizona and Cincinnati voting against it.
The decision was part of a vote to make instant replay, which allows referees to review controversial calls, a permanent part of the game.
That's according to a report in The St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The newspaper reports that the instant replay provision was approved by a vote of 30-2, with Arizona and Cincinnati voting against it.
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The HD instant replay equipment is expected to cost between $275,000 and $300,000 in each NFL stadium.
"That's a great looking picture!"
Until now, the refs were forced to watch instant replays in less-than-clear standard definition. NFL owners were reluctant to pay for the high-def equipment until instant replay was made permanent, according to Sports Illustrated.
The league approved the use of instant replay before the 2004 season. The rule continues to generate controversy with some football observers saying it takes too much time and/or offers inconclusive proof.
Perhaps the high-def equipment will clear things up.
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The HD instant replay equipment is expected to cost between $275,000 and $300,000 in each NFL stadium.
"That's a great looking picture!"
Until now, the refs were forced to watch instant replays in less-than-clear standard definition. NFL owners were reluctant to pay for the high-def equipment until instant replay was made permanent, according to Sports Illustrated.
The league approved the use of instant replay before the 2004 season. The rule continues to generate controversy with some football observers saying it takes too much time and/or offers inconclusive proof.
Perhaps the high-def equipment will clear things up.
Click TVPredictions.com to see today's Swanni Sez.
© TVPredictions.com
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