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SOUTH BEND — Advanced technology is coming to college football sidelines this fall, both in the form of headset communications to designated players on the field as well as iPads that will allow instant video review of just-concluded action.
For Notre Dame football defensive coordinator Al Golden, who spent six seasons (2016-21) as an NFL assistant coach on both sides of the ball, it’s that second part that threatens to be a double-edged sword.
“We tried it for three (preseason) games in the NFL and scratched it,” he said, referring to an experience in the 2016 preseason. “I think the prevailing attitude was that it was just, ‘Everybody’s watching TV.’ Management obviously opted for the still pictures.”
Microsoft Surface tablets have been a sideline constant in the NFL since 2014, but they are limited to providing still photographs of on-field action. For college games involving teams from the Big Ten, SEC and ACC this fall, video replays will be an added feature.
“We have a bigger challenge, right?” Golden said. “Don’t grade the game. If you get your butt kicked on a play, there’s going to be real-time footage of your getting your butt kicked on a play.”
Maintaining focus and modulating emotions could be a challenge for players and coaches alike.
“Refocus, reload, put it behind you and go,” Golden said. “Same thing with the coaches. We’re not there to grade the game. We’ve got to be really concise in our coaching points. Watch what we have to watch, and then talk to the players about what’s coming up next and where we’re going on the next third down, the next red-zone play.”
That’s easier said than done, especially for 18- and 19-year-olds barely removed from high school fields.
“You can get enamored with it,” Golden said, recalling the NFL’s brief experiment with…
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Author : South Bend Tribune
Publish date : 2024-08-02 23:06:52
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