🏈 ACC denied use of helmet cams, 2-way radios

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ACC denied use of helmet cams, 2-way radios

In-helmet communication between coach and quarterback has been used for years in the NFL. How it fits into the college game isn't clear. Does only the quarterback get to communicate? How about a defensive player? And when do the devices get turned off before the ball is snapped?

“This has been something we've talked about at a national coordinator discussion,” said Steve Shaw, the SEC coordinator of officials. “We think it could help clean up sidelines because coaches don't have to come out and signal plays. What's the cost of it? Could every team purchase it?

“But it's become a topic.”

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[TerryP]

2 way communication would shock me IF the Big 5's move to autonomy goes through like expected.

 

[psychojoe]

When would it be turned off? If left on, I can picture "step up, blitz coming from your blind side" on a live ball situation. Would the defense be able to talk to its ply caller on the field? Would it be considered unsportsmanlike if you intercepted the other side's communication?

What about some of the high tech stuff the fighter jock have now with real time displays on the visor of their helmets?

 

[TerryP]

When would it be turned off? If left on, I can picture "step up, blitz coming from your blind side" on a live ball situation. Would the defense be able to talk to its ply caller on the field? Would it be considered unsportsmanlike if you intercepted the other side's communication?

I'd guess when the offense is set. But we've got so many situations now where the offense doesn't get set so I couldn't venture a guess.

 

[riz]

Can you imagine HUNH with helmet radios? Oh gawd.