Talk:Instant replay

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[edit] Instant replay review?

Instant replay is the television technology, but this article refers to the use of replay technology only for officiating purposes (an "instant replay review"). While it's often referred to by the clipped phrase "instant replay," this ignores the fact that instant replay is used to view many more noncontroversial calls.

I would like to see an article on the genesis and evolution of instant replay technology. I think I remember hearing Pat Summerall in an interview claiming that he was practicing working with the technology with Tom Brookshier. —Twigboy 15:01, 10 March 2006 (UTC)

I agree wholeheartedly, and have been considering doing this for some time. Instant replay as a technology was a revolutionary step in how television viewers watched sporting events. Hopefully someone can find some good sources as to the history of instant replay. EWS23 | (Leave me a message!) 18:18, 10 March 2006 (UTC)

Perhaps this article should be moved to Instant replay (challenge) and Instant replay should be rewritten to discuss replay technology for non-officiating purposes. MrC 21:44, 25 March 2006 (UTC)

I agree as well. I was just going to complain about this when I saw that this discussion had already taken place.--Attitude2000 02:11, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

I haven't forgotten about this. I am still looking for my college textbook which should give excellent source material. —Twigboy 02:26, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Once I am/someone else is able to provide ample material for Instant replay that addresses it at a technical/creative standpoint, I propose we move the current material to Instant replay as an officating tool. From there, keep an overview of each sport, but we might want to split out the real specific details to their own sport/league (such as the section on the National Football League). This detail can be critical for understanding some of the historical articles for each sport (staying with the NFL, the Music City Miracle as an example). However, with one article containing all aspects of every sport — and the various leagues in each sport — it can be difficult to find the relevant information to a specific instance. Thoughts? —Twigboy 18:22, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

Not to sound ignorant, but I haven't heard of much use outside of Ice Hockey, Basketball, and Football. No real glaring examples come to mind, either.--Attitude2000 02:13, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

People who play, officiate, and watch those sports around the world really don't care about instant replay because I presume many athletes, fans, and coaches accept and respect the official's final decisions. Poor officiating is universal at every sport, though. The 2006 FIFA World Cup is an example of this. Unfortunately, this isn't a sport that should be replayed because of the fear of massive repercussions that could occur.

Hachiko 02:55, 19, August 2006 (UTC)

I invite the modification of my 10 September entry under the College Football subheading. I believe it could be phrased better or more clearly. I think the point is clear, but any additional clarification is welcomed.Pahicks 02:08, 10 September 2006 (UTC)