This would most likely only happen every few games, wouldn’t add extra time, yet would provide the umpires with a “back-up” in case a consensus can not be reached on the field. In this way, important, potentially game changing calls won’t be missed, yet the game will, for those purists out there (including myself), remain largely unchanged.   This article is also featured on Pelican State Sports. Games are already 2.5-3 hours, adding extra time would alienate viewers even more. What seems reasonable is to follow the lead of rugby (that’s right, rugby), and employ a “video umpire” who has access to instant replay. In this way, whether the umpires on the field, if in disagreement over a particular call, can refer it to the video umpire to check. At two minutes a pop (and that’s being extremely generous given the time required in football/basketball), that’s at least 34 additional minutes. If you hypothesize that 1/3 are checked on replay, that’s 17 instant replays per game.

First, many people already complain that baseball is “boring” because of the length of the games. Can you imagine how much time would be added if each play at first base was checked by instant replay? At the very least there are 51 outs in a game. Should instant replay be used only to double-check fair or foul home runs? What about close plays on the base paths? Could instant replay be an asset in determining whether or not a runner crossed home plate before the tag was applied? Or whether a runner left third base too early while tagging up on a sacrifice fly? Or what about balls and strikes? If one is willing to employ the technology on close plays on the base paths, why not on pitches as well? It seems entirely within the realm of possibility to mount cameras both perpendicular to and directly above the plate, so as to perfectly be able to determine the location of the pitch in relation to the strike zone. The issue is one of time. He runs like a wild animal that has just been let out of his cage.  His combination of size, speed, power, and strength all contributed in AD’s success early in his rookie season.When you take a look at DarrenMcFadden, you see the same running motion of a high chest, but you do not see thefierceness that Adrian Peterson or what some say “All-Day,” runs with.Darren McFadden’s “wimpy” legs simply will not do in the NFL. I justdon’t think he has what it takes to succeed in the ways that AD’s succession came from. Darren McFadden may have the speed and size toexcel, but his agility has been questioned at times.My prediction about Darren McFadden is that his college success will not translate very well to the NFL as he will be looking at closing holes on the edge of the line.

When he looks to go up the gut, he will be found short, as a hit or two to the legs will bring him down very quickly.McFadden needs to learn from AD about his power leg workout. I mean, take a look at thebeast that Adrian Peterson is, 50 pound weights in each hand jumping on a three foot tall platform?Sorry Darren, wedon’t wanna hurt your legs, or in that case question your man-hood. With the attitude your mom has, maybe she can get the job done at the next level.Fantasy league players BEWARE of a potential bust in Run – DMC.. Chipper Jones has been the face of the Atlanta Braves franchise since 1993.He won a World Series in 1995 and a MVP award in 1999. He is a five time All-Star and he is a two-time winner of the Silver Slugger Award.