Fans watching NFL games on television have grown accustomed to the imaginary yellow line that runs across the field in accord with the first-down marker. That first-down line could one day become part of the in-game experience at all 32 NFL stadiums. Alan Amron, with financial backing from former NFL player and broadcaster Pat Summerall, has developed the First Down Laser System. Amron said the system projects a first-down line across the field that can be seen in the stadium and on TV. The league is intrigued, but not completely sold on the idea — not yet anyway. "The NFL is our prime customer at this point," Amron said, "and if we can make something that they like, maybe the NCAA and Canadian Football League will follow suit." "They give me different opinions and suggestions along the way," Amron said. "We comply with them and come back. They tell me it took them years and years to implement replay and the overhead cam. The NFL right now has made it very clear to us that they didn't want to eliminate the chains, but augmenting them wouldn't be a bad idea." League spokesman Greg Aiello said, "We have not been convinced that it would work for us, but we are open to further discussion after the season." Source: Associated Press
I kinda like the idea. Wouldn't make any difference to me anyways because I'll probably never go to a game.
Because the only place I would probably go would be Chicago if the patriots played there, and honestly the idea of going to a game as a visiting fan with my wife and kid scares the crap out of me. Plus it's so expensive. I'd rather buy some cubs tickets and enjoy a game at Wrigley.
you should attend an nfl game live at some point, even as a neutral fan, just for the experience. and if you're worried about your wife and kids being in a rough environment, even as a neutral watcher, just go with a buddy.
You're not going to get hecked with, if you don't act like an butthole yourself. Maybe some friendly trash talking from the home crowd, but that's about it.
Why can't you drive down to indy,st louis,green bay,or detroit to see the pats play if they play there?I have been to two games with friends,and dc is about 6 hours away from me.
