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Interesting Rule Change for 2015...
Posted on 5/26/15 at 7:22 pm
Posted on 5/26/15 at 7:22 pm
Sorry if Germans...
I think I can say with moderate confidence that if used properly for the sole purpose of improving the health of student athletes, this change can be a very good thing.
That said, communism sounds good in theory. In practice, not so much.
I couldn't help but wonder based on recent history what the odds are that this "medical observer" turns out to be a Bama grad (or non-grad whose salary is "supplemented" by the REC) who will - in the best interests of the health of the students - determine to remove from the game opposing teams' star player(s) or any opposing player(s) who is/are particularly effective against Rawl Tahd...
Too farfetched? What say the Rant?
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Also on the first day of the meetings, the league passed a measure to place a trained medical observer in football replay booths to spot players who have possibly sustained concussions. The observer will have the authority to remove a player from the game for examination and observation. LINK
I think I can say with moderate confidence that if used properly for the sole purpose of improving the health of student athletes, this change can be a very good thing.
That said, communism sounds good in theory. In practice, not so much.
I couldn't help but wonder based on recent history what the odds are that this "medical observer" turns out to be a Bama grad (or non-grad whose salary is "supplemented" by the REC) who will - in the best interests of the health of the students - determine to remove from the game opposing teams' star player(s) or any opposing player(s) who is/are particularly effective against Rawl Tahd...
Too farfetched? What say the Rant?
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Posted on 5/26/15 at 7:26 pm to GeauxToBed
REC gonna REC
Posted on 5/26/15 at 7:32 pm to Weagle25
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REC gonna REC
Well, I guess we now know how they plan to shut down Jeremy Johnson...
Posted on 5/26/15 at 7:32 pm to GeauxToBed
Posted on 5/26/15 at 7:36 pm to GeauxToBed
Why would some slapdick watching TV in the booth carry a more weighted opinion than the other medical professionals on the sideline actually interacting with the players?
Posted on 5/26/15 at 7:38 pm to WG_Dawg
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Why would some slapdick watching TV in the booth carry a more weighted opinion than the other medical professionals on the sideline actually interacting with the players?
Good question.
Posted on 5/26/15 at 7:55 pm to GeauxToBed
If Alabama promises to let up just a little on y'all's asses, would that help calm your fears of the things that go "bump" in the night?
Posted on 5/26/15 at 7:56 pm to GeauxToBed
It's a solid question. Hopefully there's some oversight in place.
Posted on 5/26/15 at 7:57 pm to GeauxToBed
In this day and age, if anything could torpedo football's popularity, it's concussions and player safety.
So, they're trying to help out here and yall are making it into an REC conspiracy.
So, they're trying to help out here and yall are making it into an REC conspiracy.
Posted on 5/26/15 at 7:58 pm to GeauxToBed
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I couldn't help but wonder based on recent history what the odds are that this "medical observer" turns out to be a Bama grad (or non-grad whose salary is "supplemented" by the REC) who will - in the best interests of the health of the students...
...like the Alabama BOT.
Posted on 5/26/15 at 8:05 pm to East Coast Band
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So, they're trying to help out here and yall are making it into an REC conspiracy.
I don't know if conspiracy is the correct word. That would suggest they're acting secretly. The SEC HQ has never been shy about taking care of their home team favorites.
In years past it was easy to deny it or claim coincidence. With today's technology there are many examples (video proof) of the BS concocted by the HQ Gumps. EVERYTHING they do should be questioned.
Posted on 5/26/15 at 9:00 pm to GeauxToBed
I do wonder about this booth observer being overly cautious. In 2013, Jordan Matthews had his 4th and 18 catch that led to what should have been a game-winning TD on the very next play. Three plays earlier, he had been hit in the stomach HARD and threw up on the field. He missed one play for sideline doctors to look at him, but it was due to very aggressive attempts to rehydrate flooding his stomach, not a concussion. As such, he was allowed to go in and make that incredible play. However, would the booth guy be aware of this? It's possible that he would have pulled JMatt out and robbed the game of a great moment.
I like the intent, but I think the more layers of CYA in place the more likely you are to make absurd decisions that ruin games. I'm all for making football safer, but this step might be redundant considering how the protocol is already.
I like the intent, but I think the more layers of CYA in place the more likely you are to make absurd decisions that ruin games. I'm all for making football safer, but this step might be redundant considering how the protocol is already.
Posted on 5/26/15 at 10:59 pm to WG_Dawg
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Why would some slapdick watching TV in the booth carry a more weighted opinion than the other medical professionals on the sideline actually interacting with the players?
This
Posted on 5/27/15 at 10:23 am to DoreonthePlains
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I'm all for making football safer, but this step might be redundant considering how the protocol is already.
That's what I don't understand... How is someone in the booth going to know better than someone on the sideline when a player needs to come out of the game?
It does indeed seem very redundant, and what will be made of it when the booth disagrees with he doctors on the sideline and orders a player out in a tight game?
Posted on 5/27/15 at 10:48 am to GeauxToBed
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What say the Rant?
I want my tinfoil back.
Posted on 5/27/15 at 10:52 am to NorthGwinnettTiger
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I want my tinfoil back.
Here you go.
Posted on 5/27/15 at 12:20 pm to WG_Dawg
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Why would some slapdick watching TV in the booth carry a more weighted opinion than the other medical professionals on the sideline actually interacting with the players?
That's simple enough -- for the same general reason people in the replay booth can have the final say about a ruling on the field...perspective. The replay officials use tape, the medical personnel would use an expanded view. Up there, observers can get a good view of everything that is happening on the field while someone on the sidelines could easily miss something happening away from the ball or one the far sideline. The idea isn't for them to make the call about injuries, it's just for them to single out possible dangers for the sideline personnel to look into, especially when players aren't returning to the sideline between plays.
This post was edited on 5/27/15 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 5/27/15 at 12:47 pm to randomways
So, time running out and team driving with no time out. Over the loud speaker the dive alarm from Run silent run deep sounds Dive alarm
Play stops. Booth says defensive player touched his helmet and this is a danger sign.
This gives offense time to set up for winning field goal.
Play stops. Booth says defensive player touched his helmet and this is a danger sign.
This gives offense time to set up for winning field goal.
Posted on 5/27/15 at 2:20 pm to OlGrandad
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So, time running out and team driving with no time out. Over the loud speaker the dive alarm from Run silent run deep sounds Dive alarm
Play stops. Booth says defensive player touched his helmet and this is a danger sign.
This gives offense time to set up for winning field goal.
I wasn't taking a position on the issue (though the scenario you describe is not substantially different from the replay rule that is already very much in effect.) I was just explaining the logic behind it. The logic itself is sound. Most people are objecting to the (hypothetical) application of the rule, which is a fair enough concern.
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