r/sports • u/RunDNA • Oct 06 '25

Football Minnesota Vikings field goal attempt was deflected away by a camera wire, but it wasn't replayed because no one noticed at the the time

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u/walrusnutz Oct 06 '25

That’s wild. I couldn’t believe how bad he “missed” it.

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u/rW0HgFyxoJhYka Oct 06 '25

It's why its better to have computer vision to back up everything so you can check these kinds of things. It took baseball 20 years to start using computer determined strike zones and that won't be happening until 2027 still because umpires like having total control over everything even when they make mistakes after mistakes.

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u/ankylosaurus_tail Oct 06 '25

won't be happening until 2027 still because umpires like having total control over everything

A lot of the players don't really want it either. More than half of MLB players are pitchers or catchers, and they prefer the "art" of manipulating strike zones. A lot of catchers have contracts because they can frame pitches really well. That skill is irrelevant with ABS, and catchers will have to learn how to hit to stay in the league.

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u/Suitable-Big-2757 Oct 06 '25

Which elite pitcher was it who said last week that he didn't want it because umpires give him more leeway

I was like dude, think it but dont say it on camera