I realize that it may take some time to figure out how to optimize the scoreboard's use and operation but, geez, at least in the meantime can't replays of close or controversial plays be displayed on that giant and expensive screen? I mean isn't that one of the reasons why it was installed? Instead, during the Nebraska game when plays were being reviewed upstairs the fans downstairs were subjected to embarrassingly inane Brutus cartoons one of which, for some reason (humor?) (political correctness?), included a framed picture of Prez Gordon Gee. The absence of replays during the Nebraska game was fairly aggravating and it had me wondering whether there’s a B1G conference-wide ban on replaying close or controversial plays while they're under review.
PHONE'S RINGING -- IT'S URBAN ON THE LINE
•Football Schedule•Basketball Schedule•Forum•About•Contact
11W Poll
Buckshots
Buckshots Block
-
Michigan's Footballs: Made in the USA, but Not in Ohio
Okay.
-
WVU Baseball Steps Up for Moore, Oklahoma
After being prevented from helping in Moore, the team went on a shopping spree at Walmart to deliver supplies the next day.
-
"Offer not available to Aaron Craft."
Steven Pearl, son of former Vol coach Bruce Pearl, has some fun in a local radio spot.
-
Marc Loving Named Parade Magazine All-America
Two-time Ohio Division 1 Boy's Basketball Player of the Year picks up another award.
-
Ohio State Men's Tennis Season Ends in Heartbreaker
Fifth-ranked Buckeyes lose 4-3 to No. 1 UCLA in national semifinals.
-
One Year In and Ohio State Fans are Already Making Busts of Urban Meyer
That's one handsome bust.
Recent Blog Posts
- My Interview with Al Borges
- Wrestling: A Look Back at the Career of 4-time NCAA Qualifier CJ Magrum
- 2013: The WR Rotation
- The Dontre Wilson Impact
- Better know a ... Mountaineer?
- Joey Bosa = perfect OOS recruit!
- Wrestling: Stieber defeats #1 Ranked wrestler in the world at Rumble on the Rails
- Response to Johnny's "There's so much money going around, well, mostly"
- My Worst Ohio State Football Experience Ever
- Summer Reading: The Most Hated On
Active in the Forum
- NW-OSU GAME TICKETS
- Top 5. Sports Announcers. Best & Worst.
- Quick Bits 5/21 (three new offers)
- 2014 OL (JUCO) Chad Mavety
- 2014 QB Brandon Harris Will Visit Columbus Next Week
- A Closer Look at the Michigan/OSU '12-'13 Recruiting Classes
- 2014 RB/ATH Jonathan Haden
- PAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWLLLLLLL
- 2014 QB DeShone Kizer
- Big Series for the Tribe
- Best Buckeye Team in Our Lifetime?
- Not a form tackle
- NBA Draft Sleeper No one is talking about
- Detroit Lions Expected to Start New Bowl in 2014, Likely B1G vs ACC at Ford Field
- Delete Duplicate
Want to say hello?
We love hearing from you! Whether you want to work with us, discuss advertising opportunities, or pass us a hot tip, you're more than welcome to drop us a line.
I'll second this sentiment. The majority of the stuff shown on the screen is borderline embarrassing. Don't spend all the money on the screen if you aren't going to have the production values to match.
You can kill a fly with your slipper or a cannon. Either way, the fly dies. -Ramzy
Agreed.. I've always wondered why they never showed replays and I personally think they show way too much of the brutus cartoons.
college stadiums will intentionally not show replays of controversial calls to avoid (further) fan ire at refs. highlights and everything are fair game, but i have never seen a reviewed call shown on the videoboard at the 'shoe or any other college stadium. i know they show it in the NFL (coaches often use the in-stadium replay to decide whether to challenge), but never seen it in college - someone correct me if i'm wrong.
the kids are playing their tail off, and the coaches are screwing it up! - JLS
While I would prefer to see what is being reviewed, I would settle for highlights of the day or almost anything instead of the shoddy cartoons. Maybe show the players and coaches between plays and timeouts as is done on the broadcasts?
You can kill a fly with your slipper or a cannon. Either way, the fly dies. -Ramzy
Nick Saban thought it would be unfair if we put the replay on the jumbo-tron.
/Duff'd It
+1 Buckfutter, you are spot on
@BUCKFUTTER, you're right on. Frankly, I was amazed at some of the things they did replay on Saturday. The triple-facemask/phantom-roughing-the-passer play that went against us was replayed, which was greeted with a resounding chorus of boos. There was another, too, but I can't think of it off the top of my head. Generally, if it's controversial, it will not be replayed. As it was, it was cool to see the police-escorted van full of zebras go zipping away from the stadium, but kinda sad it was necessary...
"The revolution will be televised."
They put the previous play up immediately after the play is finished, but that is the only time they show any plays. That's the only chance the stadium gets a second look which is why they were able to express displeasure in that instance.
You can kill a fly with your slipper or a cannon. Either way, the fly dies. -Ramzy
It frustrates me too... I've gotten to the point of taking in an FM radio and listening to Paul Keels hoping to get some insight but they're at like a 5-10 seconds delay of what's happening.
Plain and simple, they don't want the fans to know just how much the refs suck.
Kevin
OH!!!!!
Proud parent of a Senior at The Ohio State University
I think they have been showing the replay quickly after the play has ended no matter what happened on the play. Often times it is too quick to catch, especially in the hurry up. The issue is that once they know there was something controversial they won't show it again, but I'm pretty sure they have been showing the replay of every play.
^ That is correct. They do show the replay after every play but even when they review or any stoppage in the game I wish they would at least put something worthwhile on the scoreboard.
MSU showed the Braxton fumble like ten times at spartan stadium!
Michigan Sucks!
Yeah Michigan state showed the replays while it was under review. The fans were booing and in a hissy fit over the one ref calling him down.
i think showing controversial plays would be beneficial... as a coach i can tell you that "make-up calls" are 100% real and necessary
mark may wins douchebag of the year... again
Agreed...I've went to two games and neither game showed many replays (even Smith's catch against Miami OH was only shown once and I was wondering if they were even going to show it). It seems strange to me to have this huge scoreboard at the shoe but not use it correctly.
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you."
"I love football. I think it is most wonderful game in world and I despise to lose."
Woody Hayes 1913 - 1987