ere limited to three categories: those in the end zone, those on the sidelines and all questions regarding the number of players on the field. Head coaches toss yellow flags when they want a play reviewed” (Attner 1).
With new technology and an epidemic of poor officiating, instant replay is once again an idea whose time has come. Instant replay was used in the NFL from 1986 to 1991, during which time there were reversals on 376 referee calls (Looney 1). The reason for needing technology to help assist in game officiating is simple: the players are human, the coaches are human, and the referees are human. Therefore, human error is always a part of the game and always a part of traditional officiating. When it comes to fan loyalty, coaching passion, and the big bucks a team might lose based
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