byobbio
I hate instant replay.
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OK, so here's a time to pick on the glorious Replay rule. Remember, there are so many times that an official's judgement can be proven wrong with a 2-dimensional pixelated replay. Nevermind that the official has a 3-d, up-close look firsthand. Take a look at this article:
Toledo Rockets say win should be awarded over Syracuse Orange due to refs' error - ESPN
To me, this proves the point that one wrongly-overturned call makes the whole idea of instant Replay invalid and the rule should be scrapped immediately. Video cannot provide the ultimate perfect image of what happened. It should no longer be part of the human-played game. Should never have been.
There are several reasons:
1. TV is only 2-d.
2. Referees are part of the game. Their calls are based on how the game is going and yes that is part of the game.
3. It slows the game time.
4. Less time for football more time for commercials.
5. We now run the clock after out-of-bounds losing more football.
6. Reviewing every play is nerve-racking for the officials on the field. It distorts their judgement.
7. Calls are made based solely with backup judgement in mind. Thus, the quicker the team gets ready, the less likely a call is overturned.
8. Rarely has a game been decided correctly that would not have been had it not been for the cameras.
9. It allows more politics to come into play. (See Big 12 Championship game two years ago)
10. It has simply made the game less enjoyable as a fan.
BTW, check out the rule about "When the referee declares that the game has ended, the score is final." How sick is that to hear?
Toledo Rockets say win should be awarded over Syracuse Orange due to refs' error - ESPN
To me, this proves the point that one wrongly-overturned call makes the whole idea of instant Replay invalid and the rule should be scrapped immediately. Video cannot provide the ultimate perfect image of what happened. It should no longer be part of the human-played game. Should never have been.
There are several reasons:
1. TV is only 2-d.
2. Referees are part of the game. Their calls are based on how the game is going and yes that is part of the game.
3. It slows the game time.
4. Less time for football more time for commercials.
5. We now run the clock after out-of-bounds losing more football.
6. Reviewing every play is nerve-racking for the officials on the field. It distorts their judgement.
7. Calls are made based solely with backup judgement in mind. Thus, the quicker the team gets ready, the less likely a call is overturned.
8. Rarely has a game been decided correctly that would not have been had it not been for the cameras.
9. It allows more politics to come into play. (See Big 12 Championship game two years ago)
10. It has simply made the game less enjoyable as a fan.
BTW, check out the rule about "When the referee declares that the game has ended, the score is final." How sick is that to hear?
