TECHNOLOGY IN THE NFL!By Sean Rudio

Top technologies that impacted the NFL

Helmet Audio Relays coaches plays to the players

Results in a quicker game tempo

Top technologies that impacted the NFL

Social media Sports news broadcast covers games now Players do touchdown dances or “show-

off” for television spotlight Players promote own business on

Twitter/Facebook Trash talk is easier to do now! http://

www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000080903/article/tom-brady-responds-to-richard-shermans-trash-talk

Top technologies that impacted the NFL

Instant Replay Allow referee’s to review a previous play recorded

by television cameras to see if the initial call was correct.

Changed numerous amounts of rules in the NFL From 1998 to 2008, there were 2,780 replay

reviews Call on the field was reversed 916 times in these

times https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVE9BdDSdSo

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Fun Facts! As of last season every touchdown is now

reviewed During a typical nfl game, the ball is only

in play for 11 minutes The American sports industry is worth

$422 billion and employs 1% of the population