on-field laser-generated first down "line" proposed, using available technology

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  • Slick Pinkham
    Member
    • Jan 2004
    • 10647

    on-field laser-generated first down "line" proposed, using available technology



    Amron, an inventor and founder of First Down Laser Systems, told USA TODAY Sports on Monday that he has met with NFL executives several times, including May 14 at the league office in New York, and recently completed the system they've wanted.

    "Everybody knows about us, but until something like this happens, they don't realize how important having the (first-down) line on the field just like you see on TV is to the game," said Amron, 65, a New York native and professed Giants fan.


    "This is the first year the NFL is considering fan experience number one. What better for fan experience than having the line they're used to at home in the stadium, where they're paying $200 a seat?"


    Yard markers with frickin' laser beams attached to their frickin' heads!
    The poster "pacertom" since this forum began (and before!). I changed my name here to "Slick Pinkham" in honor of the imaginary player That Bobby "Slick" Leonard picked late in the 1971 ABA draft (true story!).
  • Since86
    Member
    • Dec 2004
    • 27818

    #2
    Re: on-field laser-generated first down "line" proposed, using available technology

    I've always wondered about this. I think the next step is to put some type of micro-chip in the nose of the ball where it can be detected if it broke the plane or not.
    Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're right.” ― Ricky Gervais.

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    • Kid Minneapolis
      Pacer Pride, Colts Strong
      • Apr 2004
      • 7351

      #3
      Re: on-field laser-generated first down "line" proposed, using available technology

      Been sayin this to my family for years. They could do some kool stuff with this. Scanner technology and some sort of indicator on the ball itself, like some invisible coating that gets picked up by scanner, and could even put a light indicator on top of the 1st down marker stick and the goal line that illuminates when the ball crosses the line, like in hockey. I mean, how cool would that be for the fans rooting for a big first down and see that light go off.
      There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.

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      • Sollozzo
        Member
        • Jan 2004
        • 27436

        #4
        Re: on-field laser-generated first down "line" proposed, using available technology

        The next question will be if the Jets can someday develop the technology to implant a micro chip in a player's head so that they can create a quarterback with NFL quality skills.

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        • PacersHomer
          • Jul 2009
          • 9464

          #5
          Re: on-field laser-generated first down "line" proposed, using available technology

          It's surprising they don't already have something like this.

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          • Slick Pinkham
            Member
            • Jan 2004
            • 10647

            #6
            Re: on-field laser-generated first down "line" proposed, using available technology

            Originally posted by Sollozzo
            Jets... create a quarterback with NFL quality skills.
            or a wide receiver
            or a coach, or a talent evaluater, for that matter
            The poster "pacertom" since this forum began (and before!). I changed my name here to "Slick Pinkham" in honor of the imaginary player That Bobby "Slick" Leonard picked late in the 1971 ABA draft (true story!).

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            • RWB
              Member
              • May 2004
              • 7987

              #7
              Re: on-field laser-generated first down "line" proposed, using available technology

              I just wish they could get instant replay right.
              You know how hippos are made out to be sweet and silly, like big cows, but are actually extremely dangerous and can kill you with stunning brutality? The Pacers are the NBA's hippos....Matt Moore CBS Sports....

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              • Natston
                Custom User Title
                • Jan 2004
                • 9584

                #8
                Re: on-field laser-generated first down "line" proposed, using available technology

                Originally posted by RWB
                I just wish they could get instant replay right.
                I thought they did when they made it another commercial break...
                Originally posted by Natston;n3510291
                I want the people to know that they still have 2 out of the 3 T.J.s working for them, and that ain't bad...

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                • Heisenberg
                  u bum
                  • Jun 2010
                  • 25190

                  #9
                  Re: on-field laser-generated first down "line" proposed, using available technology

                  I don't see why they'd need it, other than fans in the stadium, which'd be a big reason I guess. Players know where the first down is, it's honestly pretty crazy how well they know when they're fighting for the 43rd yard line while they're 25 yards away from a marker and getting beat about the head.

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                  • ilive4sports
                    Member
                    • Oct 2005
                    • 8679

                    #10
                    Re: on-field laser-generated first down "line" proposed, using available technology

                    I actually don't like the idea. Players should know where they need to be for a first down, and when they aren't its a mistake.

                    Also what if Ray Lewis comes back and does this?

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