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With the inaugural season of the United States Football League beginning, fans can expect some new innovative technologies that will enhance the experience of watching the game on TV.
Daryl Johnston, the USFL’s executive vice president of football operations, touted some of the new things in an appearance on Fox & Friends earlier this week.
“We are creating access to an unprecedented view. And for me as a player, to be able to share some of those experiences with the fans – and they want to do that, they want to be able to get as close as they possibly can and all this technology provides that,” Johnston said Monday to Fox & Friends co-host Brian Kilmeade.
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The Houston Gamblers players catch their breath on the bench. (Ryan Gonzalez/USFL)
“We talked about video with a double sky camera, with some drones, the number of cameras we got. But the one thing everyone was happy about last week was the audio. They have steady cam where they are really walking into the ruck so the camera angle from this shot is as if you are a spectator standing at home in the ruck with the quarterback.
With the New Jersey Generals and Birmingham Stallions set to play at 7:30 on Saturday night, here’s a list of the five most interesting concepts set to debut in the USFL.
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1). helmet cam
The USFL will have cameras on players’ helmets. (USFL)
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to actually run a route and catch a pass or see what other players see? The USFL will have cameras on players’ helmets to provide fans with an all-access experience. Fans get a glimpse of what players see during gameplay. Buckle up.
2). Access to the changing room
Fans can see the interactions between players and coaches in the dressing room.
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3). Audibles, anti-skids and Omahas
The quarterback and the play caller are always in communication. From Saturday, fans can hear the name of a piece and how it is determined. Additionally, players’ microphones will be on during celebrations, among other things.
4). Two forward passes, overtime, onside kicks and more
The USFL is bringing new rule changes to the field this spring. These include two forward passes from behind the line of scrimmage, shootout-style overtime, a new option to get the ball back after a hit, and a few other things. Click here to learn more about the rules.
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5). Ball Tracking Technology
The USFL revealed a chip in the football to determine where the ball is on the field. (USFL)
Gone are the days of the chain gang. The USFL unveiled a chip in the football that places exactly where the pill is and makes calling first downs more accurate. Along with the yellow line on TV, determining if a first down is being called will be akin to seeing if a ball is inside or outside in a professional tennis match.