They have GOT to use instant replay more.
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Bob Luken
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They really should review all these calls they make for the helmet to helmet hits. I've seen a few calls just this weekend where the ref called it a helmet to helmet hit and the replay proved him wrong. I'm all for safety but they should review all of those calls automatically.
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I'm torn. Refs call close hits regardless which is lame. But to review every one of those would drag.Now, I think EVERY play should be review in real time by a guy in the booth.
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They are trying to crack down on head injuries. I know. but these hits are so fast that the refs are mistaking good, legal shoulder hits as helmet hits. And the outcomes are affecting the game so much I think it's warranted. And there's no reason for them to take but a few seconds to review a call like that IMO. Put them on the clock just like the play clock. Watching at home we usually have a good I idea whether or not they are going to overturn a ruling long before they come back with a decision. I don't see why they can't speed up the process.
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I agree, which is what I was trying to say. I see the play five seconds after it happened. Have a full time guy in the booth review everything.Bob Luken:They are trying to crack down on head injuries. I know. but these hits are so fast that the refs are mistaking good, legal shoulder hits as helmet hits. And the outcomes are affecting the game so much I think it's warranted. And there's no reason for them to take but a few seconds to review a call like that IMO. Put them on the clock just like the play clock. Watching at home we usually have a good I idea whether or not they are going to overturn a ruling long before they come back with a decision. I don't see why they can't speed up the process.
