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Post by FredFan7 on Feb 24, 2015 19:42:45 GMT -5
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Post by cj on Feb 26, 2015 21:22:12 GMT -5
Get rid of the coach's challenges. If the replay official or the person monitoring the game in NY sees something that needs a second look, he presses a button which lights up an red led on the goal posts and they review the play; they can communicate with the officials on the field via the communication devices if they need clarification of just what was called. Most of the time, an egregious error can be immediately corrected and we don't need the silly ceremony...coach throws red flag...ref goes over and asks him why...referee announces the play is being reviewed...referee trots over to replay machine...referee discusses with Blandino what he should call...referee comes back and announces decision. Silly silly system. Blandino is going to make the call anyway (and I hope there's nobody out there who really thinks it isn't Blandino who makes the call ultimately as I doubt any sane person would tell his boss the boss is wrong. Most of the time, it is quite obvious within 30 seconds. A much quicker neater system.
Also, just think about this. The situation with the Dez Bryant catch came with 4:26 to play. Green Bay only had 1 time out left and had lost a challenge already in the game. Let's say for argument sake, Green Bay had to use their second challenge earlier in the game on the long crossing play (yes I know less than 2 minutes were left in the half and the on field officials got it right but let's play let's suppose). If Green Bay could not challenge that play and there is Blandino monitoring the game in New York and sees the call should be reversed. Should he just sit there and say nothing or strongly suggest to the referee to get the crew together and pretend to discuss the play and all of a sudden reverse the call. At the very least, the entire fourth quarter should be played without challenges but rather with all decisions to review a play made by Blandino in the situation room in NY. Again, an obvious solution to a very moronic system that has no place in the 21st century.
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Post by FredFan7 on Mar 3, 2015 20:05:28 GMT -5
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Post by FredFan7 on Mar 3, 2015 20:09:57 GMT -5
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Post by becky10 on Mar 4, 2015 15:54:24 GMT -5
Day 3 of the NFL Competition Committee meeting in Naples, Fl.,
Started with a look at the football of the future. KevinMurphy, General Manager of American Football at Wilson Sporting Goods, gave us a behind the scenes briefing about ongoing projects and the next generation of NFL game balls. We discussed ball/player tracking, GST (leather) technology,K-balls, and campaign logo game balls (for League initiatives such as Salute toService and Breast Cancer Awareness).
Then, we jumped into a gritty discussion concerning a double foul after change of possession, a double foul without change of possession, hands to the face, and players faking injuries.
The Competition Committee also talked about conserving time in a game. The current rule prohibits a team from conserving time inside of one minute of either half by committing any of the following:
a) A foul that prevents the snap (false start, encroachment,etc.);
b) Intentional grounding;
c) An illegal forward pass thrown from beyond the line of scrimmage;
d) Throwing a backward pass out of bounds;
e) Spiking or throwing the ball in the field of play after a down has ended, except after a touchdown; or
f) Any other intentional foul that causes the clock to stop.
In addition to a yardage penalty, if the offense commits any of the above acts, there is a 10-second runoff before the ball is permitted to be put in play on the ready-for-play signal. The game clock starts on the ready-for-play signal.
We also talked long and hard about a player out-of-bounds on a punt. A kicking team player who goes out of bounds during a scrimmage kick, must attempt to return inbounds within a reasonable amount of time. If not, it is a foul for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The Competition Committee discussed coaches entering the playing field, which will be a point of emphasis in the 2015season, and a discussion about scrimmage kick fouls. In the afternoon, we spent hours reviewing every detail of every proposal, and more video.
Each proposal and request must be discussed and examined from all different angles, seeking out any unintended consequences. The Committee members are very knowledgeable about how history has shaped today’s game, and they have an appreciation for how and why the game has evolved. We respect and love this game, and we take the future of it very seriously.
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Post by FredFan7 on Mar 4, 2015 17:12:55 GMT -5
Day 3 of the NFL Competition Committee meeting in Naples, Fl., Started with a look at the football of the future. KevinMurphy, General Manager of American Football at Wilson Sporting Goods, gave us a behind the scenes briefing about ongoing projects and the next generation of NFL game balls. We discussed ball/player tracking, GST (leather) technology,K-balls, and campaign logo game balls (for League initiatives such as Salute toService and Breast Cancer Awareness). Then, we jumped into a gritty discussion concerning a double foul after change of possession, a double foul without change of possession, hands to the face, and players faking injuries. The Competition Committee also talked about conserving time in a game. The current rule prohibits a team from conserving time inside of one minute of either half by committing any of the following: a) A foul that prevents the snap (false start, encroachment,etc.); b) Intentional grounding; c) An illegal forward pass thrown from beyond the line of scrimmage; d) Throwing a backward pass out of bounds; e) Spiking or throwing the ball in the field of play after a down has ended, except after a touchdown; or f) Any other intentional foul that causes the clock to stop. In addition to a yardage penalty, if the offense commits any of the above acts, there is a 10-second runoff before the ball is permitted to be put in play on the ready-for-play signal. The game clock starts on the ready-for-play signal. We also talked long and hard about a player out-of-bounds on a punt. A kicking team player who goes out of bounds during a scrimmage kick, must attempt to return inbounds within a reasonable amount of time. If not, it is a foul for unsportsmanlike conduct. The Competition Committee discussed coaches entering the playing field, which will be a point of emphasis in the 2015season, and a discussion about scrimmage kick fouls. In the afternoon, we spent hours reviewing every detail of every proposal, and more video. Each proposal and request must be discussed and examined from all different angles, seeking out any unintended consequences. The Committee members are very knowledgeable about how history has shaped today’s game, and they have an appreciation for how and why the game has evolved. We respect and love this game, and we take the future of it very seriously. Thanks for posting, Becky. This is a Troy Vincent post from FB. We will see where this goes. Thankful that Mr. Vincent keeps fans up to date. |
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Post by becky10 on Mar 5, 2015 16:20:45 GMT -5
NFL Competition Committee Update #4
Today, Rogers Redding, Secretary-Rules Editor for the NCAA Football Rules Committee, took time to share with the NFL Competition Committee some NCAA rule changes, points of emphasis, and discussions that are taking place, as well as the history behind them.
Topics included:
the overbuilt facemask,
uniforms and illegal equipment,
ineligible receiver downfield,
unsportsmanlike conduct foul,
8th official (all 10 FBS Conferences will be using some variation of this), and
Instant Replay changes.
The NCAA is dealing with the same challenges that the NFL is or may be facing with Instant Replay, and are very conscious of ensuring that Instant Replay does not create additional fouls or become overly broad.
I want to acknowledge the wisdom of two individuals who have unimaginable football insight – Joel Bussert and Rogers Redding. They have decades of history, historical perspectives, and minds that are virtual encyclopedias of information. I truly wish this meeting was videotaped so that all could experience what I have had the privilege of experiencing -- both incredibly interesting and informative.
Rogers also expressed the NCAA’s concerns about length of game (NCAA average game time is 3:21; NFL is 3:04). Both organizations are looking for ways to be more efficient in terms of officiating, and being responsible to our fans and our media partners.
Now the detailed work begins of fine-tuning language, writing proposals, bylaws, resolutions, positions, and points of emphasis to present at the Annual meeting later this month.
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Post by bulldog6878 on Mar 6, 2015 10:36:48 GMT -5
FredFan7, I concur with you |
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Post by cj on Mar 6, 2015 11:42:16 GMT -5
Although not an NFL issue, the length of the college games was mentioned. Obviously one of the causes of this is stopping the clock after every first down until the chains are set even if the play ends inbounds. An obvious place to start.
As far as the eighth official is concerned, am absolutely opposed. The game is covered well as it is today. There will always be what should be obvious fouls missed no matter what the sport. My biggest concern is the same I have had in hockey. Putting another body on the field will create more instances of officials inadvertently interfering with play; happens all the time in the NHL despite how good the skating abilities are of the referees. Also I hate it when an official 10 feet away on a marginal play lets something go and the buttinsky long away from the play decides the other guy missed the call and butts in. I would rather the call not be made in a marginal situation but that's always been my opinion.
I still also want to know if indeed ir calls now come from New York as they should be for uniformity, what would have happened if Green Bay were unable to challenge the Bryant catch (no timeouts or challenges left but outside 2 minutes) if Blandino were sitting in NY monitoring the game. Would it have made sense for him, given the magnitude of that call, to have said nothing or should there be provisions if an obvious miscall is seen by the replay or monitoring official they should have the ability in the fourth quarter to intercede.
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Post by hank on Mar 19, 2015 2:54:45 GMT -5
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Post by howard63 on Mar 19, 2015 9:22:32 GMT -5
Start reviewing penalties and you're going to have five hour games. So that proposal should go down in flames.
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Post by FredFan7 on Mar 19, 2015 9:49:18 GMT -5
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Post by FredFan7 on Mar 23, 2015 9:54:38 GMT -5
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Post by FredFan7 on Mar 25, 2015 21:38:00 GMT -5
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