Re: [Phys-l] TV technology, the World Series and physics

[Bill Nettles <bnettles@uu.edu>]

Oh, but the drama of the moment...

TV already affects the slowness because the networks have to make their money (which MLB gets a substantial amount from). I don't want even MORE delay (and commercials). Same thing with NFL and NBA.  About the only sporting events that don't bow to the TV timeout are golf and automotive racing.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu [mailto:phys-l-
> bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu] On Behalf Of chuck britton
> Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 9:06 PM
> To: Forum for Physics Educators
> Subject: Re: [Phys-l] TV technology, the World Series and physics
>
> At 10:25 AM -0500 10/20/11, Bill Nettles wrote:
> >  I like the technology, but I don't want to slow the game with
> instant replay.
>
> I like technology too.
> But - really - slow down a baseball game?!?!?!?!
> Slowing down a snails pace??
>
> ;-)  sorry - just couldn't resist a cheap shot.
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