The Clock

[Typ0]

This is the official clock question thread. I want to know:


1) How did they enforce the clock.
2) How did they enforce the replay?

I'm appalled that there was a power outage today and part of this crucial game was not documented. All stadiums should have the same equipment to demonstrate the replay. They should have turned off all replay devices as soon as a game had to be played without replay.

Thank you.

[Ebenezer]

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This is the official clock question thread. I want to know:


1) How did they enforce the clock.
2) How did they enforce the replay?

I'm appalled that there was a power outage today and part of this crucial game was not documented. All stadiums should have the same equipment to demonstrate the replay. They should have turned off all replay devices as soon as a game had to be played without replay.

Thank you.

The clock was kept on the field.

The power outage had nothing to do with the stadium - it was across the street in a parking lot.

Appalled?? Really? You're that mad over it? Fine. Then find the ass who blew up a garbage bag with helium and let it go in a parking lot. It was probably some no clue fan who thought he was being funny and was too drunk to stand up straight.

It sure wasn't the Bills fault. Also, generators to carry the broadcast? Any clue how many they would have needed? Come on.

Why should other games have gone without reply? Personally, I think everything went very well. They even stopped the game in the hopes that it would get fixed pronto. It was handled very well. You could see the coaches communicating with the officials and those on the field knew exactly what was going on.

[northernbillfan]

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As far as I know the on field ref keeps the "official" game time.

The clock we see in the stadium and on TV is in sync with his clock and it is for such unforeseen circumstances like today.

[Ebenezer]

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As far as I know the on field ref keeps the "official" game time.

The clock we see in the stadium and on TV is in sync with his clock and it is for such unforeseen circumstances like today.

The official time is always kept on the field. The scoreboard is for the fans. The only thing that they really needed to be concerned with was the play clock. QBs are very dependent on that. I think each team got a delay of game call during the blackout. Other than that - very smooth.

[ServoBillieves]

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Bills won. On to next week!

[Mitchy moo]

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We won by 9 & could of scored more but we ended the game.

[northernbillfan]

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We won by 9 & could of scored more but we ended the game.

That would have been classless of the Bills to pile it on at that point.

[Typ0]

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eb, I didn't read all your post at all but yeah I'm opposed. If the league is going to choose the replay then they should choose the replay.

[ServoBillieves]

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That would have been classless of the Bills to pile it on at that point.

Having watched the Cowboys and Patriots for so long, I semi-expected the Bills to go for the field goal then jam the sacks/et cetera down the Chargers throats, but they did the right thing to win, rather than being jerks.

[Ebenezer]

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eb, I didn't read all your post at all but yeah I'm opposed. If the league is going to choose the replay then they should choose the replay.

replay what? why should something that happens at one stadium affect the others?

[Dr. Lecter]

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Appalled?

A tad bit of an overreaction.

[Typ0]

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replay what? why should something that happens at one stadium affect the others?

because the outcome of the game could be effected. The replay should not be used differently in different games. Week to week and game to game the replay should be applied consistently...not more effective for the game of the week and not existent for a game not being televised.

[Typ0]

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Appalled?

A tad bit of an overreaction.

I don't think so at all...and if there was a very questionable call in this game the tune would be different here too.

[Night Train]

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The clock was kept on the field.

The power outage had nothing to do with the stadium - it was across the street in a parking lot.

Appalled?? Really? You're that mad over it? Fine. Then find the ass who blew up a garbage bag with helium and let it go in a parking lot. It was probably some no clue fan who thought he was being funny and was too drunk to stand up straight.

It sure wasn't the Bills fault. Also, generators to carry the broadcast? Any clue how many they would have needed? Come on.

Why should other games have gone without reply? Personally, I think everything went very well. They even stopped the game in the hopes that it would get fixed pronto. It was handled very well. You could see the coaches communicating with the officials and those on the field knew exactly what was going on.

Spot on.

I was there & it couldn't have been handled any better. The weather was perfect & the fans still had a great time.

[LtFinFan66]

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I don't think so at all...and if there was a very questionable call in this game the tune would be different here too.

Are you serious?? I sure hope not. This thread is whacko