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Technology in the NFL!. By Sean Rudio. Top technologies that impacted the NFL . Helmet Audio Relays coaches plays to the players Results in a quicker game tempo. Top technologies that impacted the NFL. Social media Sports news broadcast covers games now
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Technology in the NFL! By Sean Rudio
Top technologies that impacted the NFL Helmet Audio • Relays coaches plays to the players • Results in a quicker game tempo
Top technologies that impacted the NFL Social media • Sports news broadcast covers games now • Players do touchdown dances or “show-off” for television spotlight • Players promote own business on Twitter/Facebook • Trash talk is easier to do now! • http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000080903/article/tom-brady-responds-to-richard-shermans-trash-talk
Top technologies that impacted the NFL Instant Replay • Allow referee’s to review a previous play recorded by television cameras to see if the initial call was correct. • Changed numerous amounts of rules in the NFL • From 1998 to 2008, there were 2,780 replay reviews • Call on the field was reversed 916 times in these times • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVE9BdDSdSo (1:10-1:20)
Fun Facts! • As of last season every touchdown is now reviewed • During a typical nfl game, the ball is only in play for 11 minutes • The American sports industry is worth $422 billion and employs 1% of the population