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Pat Dye Field => War Damn Eagle => Topic started by: Snaggletiger on October 19, 2016, 01:07:20 PM
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So Bill Belichick is saying "Get the hell off my lawn" and shunning technology. Okay, that's fine. I get it. But you might not want to go all Trumpish in your comments. Maybe think before you speak. Might not sound like a big deal but what this article from USA Today doesn't say is that Microsoft has a 5 year, $400 million dollar deal with the NFL for those tablets to be on the sidelines.
Bill Belichick is sticking to his old-fashioned ways on one technological front.
After the image of the New England Patriots coach slamming a Microsoft Surface tablet on the sideline in a Week 4 game against the Buffalo Bills went viral, Belichick explained Tuesday why he is fed up with the product.
“As you probably noticed, I’m done with the tablets," Belichick said. "They're just too undependable for me. I'm going to stick with pictures, which several of our other coaches do, as well, because there just isn't enough consistency in the performance of the tablets. I just can't take it anymore."
Normally reserved Belichick, who previously had expressed frustration with tablets, explained his stance for more than five minutes, harping on the unreliable nature of technology.
Belichick admitted that some of those problems were unavoidable, but they're not ones he's willing to put up with when dealing with the tablet.
"I'll use the paper pictures from here on, because I have given it my best shot," Belichick said at the end of his answer. "I've tried to work through the process. But it doesn't work for me, and that's because there's no consistency to it."
Microsoft issued a statement Tuesday in response to Belichick's comments.
“We respect Coach Belichick’s decision, but stand behind the reliability of Surface," the statement read. "We continue to receive positive feedback on having Surface devices on the sidelines from coaches, players and team personnel across the league. In the instances where sideline issues are reported in NFL games, we work closely with the NFL to quickly address and resolve.â€
The NFL also expressed its support for Microsoft in a statement.
"Since Microsoft has been a partner of the NFL and implemented their technology on our sidelines, the efficiency and speed of communication between coaches has greatly increased," the league's statement read. "As with any technology, there are multiple factors that can cause issues within our sideline communications system either related to or outside of Microsoft's technology. We continue to work with all of our partners to ensure the best systems are in place to give our clubs the greatest chance for success on a weekly basis."
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Mods, please move this thread to the Palm Pilot forum.
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He's just pissed because he hasn't figured out how to hack into the Seahawks tablets.
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He's just pissed because he hasn't figured out how to hack into the Seahawks tablets.
Excellent point. I'd suggest he look into hiring some former St. Louis Cardinals personnel.
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Excellent point. I'd suggest he look into hiring some former St. Louis Cardinals personnel.
I thought they were the Phoenix/La/Oakland cardamsdiers?
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The part of the story that was left out was him talking about how the surface thing works in general. It isn't each teams equipment, It's the NFL's equipment they get those things right before the game, so any little thing that happens (and shit happens to those things a lot my boss has one they suck) they are useless during the game. So I can't say I blame him.
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The part of the story that was left out was him talking about how the surface thing works in general. It isn't each teams equipment, It's the NFL's equipment they get those things right before the game, so any little thing that happens (and shit happens to those things a lot my boss has one they suck) they are useless during the game. So I can't say I blame him.
I don't blame him for not wanting to use them for exactly the reasons he said. But when the maker gives you $400 large, it might be best to just say, "I'm old fashion. Can't get used to technology."
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I thought they were the Phoenix/La/Oakland cardamsdiers?
:facepalm:
Mixing sports is a new low for you.
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:facepalm:
Mixing sports is a new low for you.
You gotta' hate that guy.
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:facepalm:
Mixing sports is a new low for you.
Days not over with yet.
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The part of the story that was left out was him talking about how the surface thing works in general. It isn't each teams equipment, It's the NFL's equipment they get those things right before the game, so any little thing that happens (and shoot happens to those things a lot my boss has one they suck) they are useless during the game. So I can't say I blame him.
True dat. I have had a Pro 2 and now a Pro 3 for work. They suck equally at least, so Microsoft is consistent.