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Hamhock
10/16/2007, 10:59 AM
I have a few questions.

#1. What is the purpose of the dot sticker on the bank of the quarterback's helmet?
bri
10/16/2007, 11:02 AM
Not to nitpick, but one question really doesn't constitute a "few". It's pretty much "one".

The sticker indicates that player has a radio reciever in their helmet so they can get plays from the sideline.
JohnnyMack
10/16/2007, 11:05 AM
What are you, an Engrish teacher all of a sudden?
OCUDad
10/16/2007, 11:06 AM
Maybe Hamhock was intending to ask a "few" more after getting an answer to #1. Ever think about that? Well, DID YOU?
Hamhock
10/16/2007, 11:09 AM
In a small dose of irony, you're all right.

My "few" were intended to come one at a time. As it turns out, my next question was "It looks like the QB was holding his hands over his ears, as though he is receiving a radio signal".

are there any limits to this? can the guy upstairs yell out when to scramble, or which guy to throw it to?
NormanPride
10/16/2007, 11:17 AM
The sticker is there to distinguish between normal helmets and the ones that should be worn when holding for an extra point or field goal. This is to prevent trick plays being radioed in at the last second, I believe.
Lott's Bandana
10/16/2007, 11:21 AM
The signal is shut off at about the :14 sec point in the play clock countdown. It is controlled by an independent 'man behind the curtain'. Example: Indy has two plays called from the sideline immediately, one run and one pass play, then PM goes to the line 'o scrimmage and changes it all. The call from the OC merely serves mostly to give the offense a formation to start from.
Hamhock
10/16/2007, 11:23 AM
when did this start? i thought part of the competition was the ability for the coach to get the play communicated to the QB in time.

what's next a heads-up-display on the helmets?
Sooner in Tampa
10/16/2007, 12:02 PM
when did this start? i thought part of the competition was the ability for the coach to get the play communicated to the QB in time.

what's next a heads-up-display on the helmets?QB's have had radios for a couple of years now.

There is talk that Middle LB's will get them next.
Hamhock
10/16/2007, 01:59 PM
Question #3

Can someone succinctly explain the controversy surrounding the Patriots sign-stealing debacle? Why is this illegal? I though the other team always tried to figure out what kind of defense they were getting ready to see?
Curly Bill
10/16/2007, 02:15 PM
Question #3

Can someone succinctly explain the controversy surrounding the Patriots sign-stealing debacle? Why is this illegal? I though the other team always tried to figure out what kind of defense they were getting ready to see?

I believe it is because the Pats were videotaping the other teams signals being sent in. AS opposed to the accepted and acceptable method of spying on the other team without the use of video.
IB4OU2
10/16/2007, 02:18 PM
Not to nitpick, but one question really doesn't constitute a "few". It's pretty much "one".

The sticker indicates that player has a radio reciever in their helmet so they can get plays from the sideline.

Does Radio have a radio too?
85Sooner
10/16/2007, 02:31 PM
OUR KIDS WILL BE "RAISED ON rADIO"
Hamhock
10/16/2007, 02:48 PM
Does Radio have a radio too?




OUR KIDS WILL BE "RAISED ON rADIO"


:les: Quit fagging up my serious NFL thread.
SoonerTerry
10/16/2007, 05:01 PM
Sig suggestion.. Quit faggin up my thread!!!
goingoneight
10/17/2007, 12:25 AM
http://www.whiterose.org/pete/blog/images/vincehands.jpg

Radio?
StoopTroup
10/17/2007, 12:36 AM
How will we know when "A Few" is over the limit of a few?
jk the sooner fan
10/17/2007, 06:06 AM
the NFL only allows one radio helmet on the field at any time, hence the dot so the ref's can make sure only one is on the field
Hamhock
10/17/2007, 08:30 AM
How will we know when "A Few" is over the limit of a few?

I think the commonly accepted definition of "a few" is 3-5. I have fallen within this limit.

It is finished.
SanJoaquinSooner
10/17/2007, 03:51 PM
In logic, "some" means at least one. A "few" - I don't believe - is well-defined.


For example, "Some men are neanderthals", means "there exists at least one man who is a neanderthal."

http://www.neanderthal-man.com/neanderthal-man.jpg
Hamhock
10/17/2007, 04:36 PM
In logic, "some" means at least one. A "few" - I don't believe - is well-defined.


For example, "Some men are neanderthals", means "there exists at least one man who is a neanderthal."



Some posters on this board are idiots.
Mongo
10/17/2007, 04:40 PM
Some posters on this board are idiots.

I thought you and 1TC got along:confused:
OCUDad
10/17/2007, 09:31 PM
Some posters on this board are idiots.In logic, clarity is everything.

"Some SanJoaquinSooners are idiots."