Getting The Call Right With Technology - 1 views
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Rob Robson on 02 Jan 09The loneliest men in sports have not been making any friends lately. Both umpires and referees have been making news, despite their often repeated goal, stated by World Series rookie umpire Tom Hallion said after Game 3: "As an umpire, you never want to be involved in the outcome of the game." He added: "We like to get every play right. We're human beings, and sometimes we get them wrong." So, assuming officials want some kind of automated technical assistance, what is available?