Category Archives: Instant replay

MLB still deserves failing grade for lack of replay in World Series

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As we see every year, there was another missed call in game 4 of the World Series.  So why is Commissioner Bud Selig still so resistant to replay, with a feeling that replay will ruin the sport? Rangers manager Ron … finish reading MLB still deserves failing grade for lack of replay in World Series

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RTC: When will MLB wake up to replay

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

There is absolutely no excuse for MLB to continue to put its head in the sand and not implement instant replay to correct easily correctable mistakes like we saw last night in the Pirates-Braves game.  Even MLB admitted that the … finish reading RTC: When will MLB wake up to replay

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MLB finally taking serious look at more replay

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

MLB has been so far behind the curve on replay, you have to wonder what been preventing it from moving forward.  Other than balls and strikes (which we do not support for replay)Baseball is probably among the easiest of the … finish reading MLB finally taking serious look at more replay

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EPL may host tests of goal line technology

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Goal-line technology could be coming to the Premier League next season, with Hawk-Eye hoping to test its system during top-level matches for the first time. But with soccer’s rules-making body yet to allow referees to consult high-tech aids, the trials … finish reading EPL may host tests of goal line technology

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Officiating mistakes in Rutgers-St. Johns game “unacceptable”

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is always a shame to see such major officiating mistakes mar the end of an exciting game.   Besides the series of non-calls on fouls which went against Rutgers, the officials blatantly missed a travel and an out of bounds … finish reading Officiating mistakes in Rutgers-St. Johns game “unacceptable”

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FIFA wants goal line technology for 2014

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

FIFA president Sepp Blatter said he would welcome the use of goal-line technology at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil if a suitable system can be found according to an AP report.  Ten systems failed to meet FIFA’s requirements when … finish reading FIFA wants goal line technology for 2014

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Dean Lombardi’s comments draw NHL review

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Kings GM Dean Lombardi made scathing comments about the objectivity of NHL official Mike Murphy after a review which allowed a goal to stand for Phoenix. When the guy in Toronto making the decisions on the goals, in Ottawa and the … finish reading Dean Lombardi’s comments draw NHL review

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Top 11 for 2011: MLB use of instant replay

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Why is this so hard for MLB to get right?   Baseball has fewer moving parts than any of the other major sports.   The camera angles have an almost perfect sightline to get a clean shot of the contested plays at … finish reading Top 11 for 2011: MLB use of instant replay

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NFL wants conf call with all officials

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Roy Kessel

In an unprecedented move, the NFL has determined that some of the officiating blunders in week 7 were serious enough that it needed to get all of the officials together for a conference call. Fox Sport’s Jay Glazer reported that … finish reading NFL wants conf call with all officials

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Childress will be fined by NFL

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Roy Kessel

In the least shocking news of the day update, ESPN is reporting that the NFL will fine Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress for his critique of NFL officials after Sunday night’s game. We all knew that 5 seconds after … finish reading Childress will be fined by NFL

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NFL admits blown call in Packer-Viking game

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Roy Kessel

The Minnesota Vikings were advised Monday that the NFL admitted that the TD call for Visanthe Shiancoe should not have been overturned by Referee Scott Green.  In the Minneapolis Star Tribune report, Childress also acknowledges that he wishes he would … finish reading NFL admits blown call in Packer-Viking game

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AYK: MLB Replay fails again

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Roy Kessel

In Friday’s clinching game, the Yankee again were the beneficiaries of another replay fiasco.  It is amazing that with the technology so readily available, and the stakes so high, that for the second year in a row MLB continues to … finish reading AYK: MLB Replay fails again

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RTC: MLB gets (lack of) replay wrong again

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Another fan aided home run for the Yankees didn’t even get the umpires to go to the video replay to determine whether or not it was legitimately a HR.  It is very hard to understand why their is such a … finish reading RTC: MLB gets (lack of) replay wrong again

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