I’ve been surprised (not really upset I might admit) that the television in England hasn’t jumped on all the gimicks of digital imaging and breaking down plays that the US has. Some of these efforts were complete jokes (the glow puck in hockey, thanks Fox) but others like the first and ten line worked and caught on and are now the default in all but the lowest level of college broadcasts.
I’ve noticed that Serie A (Italy) has used some tech such as putting up a graphical distance circle when someone takes a free kick (although I haven’t seen this recently) and I have seen the distance run stats popping up in Champions League broadcasts – not saying they need to change or add crap to the game but its interesting to see the vast differences in broadcast styles from ESPN here to foreign feeds. That said I really hope ESPN doesn’t get EPL rights for the US anytime soon… well that’s a different story.
In a comment to the post on Manchester United’s use of an iPod a commenter noted that they liked ESPNs Euro coverage’s use of a 360 view, I don’t remember loving it, but I don’t remember it real well so I can’t say I hated it, but you know if ESPN got into the game they be busting this stuff out for good or for bad. Oh well..
