re: NFL testing electronic system for measuring first downs; possibly implemented for 2024

I've always wondered why they can't put some fricking lasers on the tops of the goal posts pointing up so we can very easily tell whether a field goal is good or not. You'd be able to see by where the laser hits the ball where it went over. But instead we have some guy looking up from 50 ft below in whatever weather there is, guessing.

Also, in my perfect world, any review would get a 1 minute review clock that gets started once the first review starts playing. If they cannot easily determine the ruling within 60 seconds, the play stands as called and we move on. If it's overturned they get a bit more time (pick a number) to get the clock and placement set.

can we implement this is college too?

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I’ll never understand why a permanent straight line camera is not set up on the goal line for crossing the plane touchdown reviews.

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They do have this. They have cameras imbedded in the pylons at the goal line. The issue is players can block this view on occasion.

It also depends on what level of football we are talking here.

NFL has all the angles

High level college football (big10 and SEC) have most angles

Other levels of college football have even less.

HAA! Those guys are FOS mercs.

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Something similar to shite clock light in nba?

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Paul Pierce would approve this.