This is a big deal because this is an issue that is going to happen again and again in college and the NFL

Posted on September 10, 2026 at 09:14:25 AM by syrfan

If the embedded stadium clock is not in sync with the broadcast video, then any replay review of the clock is inherently suspect. How many times do they review video in order to reset the clock, including the play before the disputed unsuccessful Hail Mary? It happens in almost every game. NBC, and the other networks, need to explain how this process works or else the conspiracy theorists are going to have an actual basis for their ravings going forward.

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All of this clock/video stuff is so confusing that most on the board don't fully comprehend it - By danny September 10, 2026 at 07:49:52 AM
- The truly simple take. The NBC clock was off by a second, as it can regularly be shown to be. - By plug September 10, 2026 at 09:44:48 AM
- The thing is... it's NOT confusing. - By weebay September 10, 2026 at 09:33:36 AM
- Part of the confusion is caused by NBC not owning up to their mistake, part of it is the byproduct of one set of rules for FBS - By mgaelster September 10, 2026 at 08:28:01 AM
  - This is a big deal because this is an issue that is going to happen again and again in college and the NFL - By syrfan September 10, 2026 at 09:14:25 AM
  - Absolutely nobody is criticizing NBC for having incorrect clocks. The villains are the B1G, who should have used an incorrect clock , and Michigan, who just played football. Drives me nuts. * - By Bluebuck September 10, 2026 at 08:38:22 AM
  - I think my biggest question right now is did the B10 use the program feed? - By Rich September 10, 2026 at 08:37:07 AM
    - The MAC commissioner says they didn't. - By Scooter September 10, 2026 at 10:23:02 AM
      - Right, but is his claim correct?* - By Rich September 10, 2026 at 11:36:16 AM
- I don't think a single national media outlet has reported it correctly* - By EricP September 10, 2026 at 08:19:18 AM
  - Most sports “news” outlets don’t exist to report accurate information. They exist to generate clicks and engagement, and for this purposes fueling the “clock controversy” checks all their boxes * - By WestSideBlue September 10, 2026 at 08:22:09 AM
    - Correct. COnspiracies drive cllicks as Sparty fans seek out confirmation*** - By Cincywolve September 10, 2026 at 08:27:17 AM
- Agree, but the media's job is to investigate facts and communicate them. Nobody does that anymore - By Rich September 10, 2026 at 08:16:57 AM
  - What? Their job is to entertain and sell digital ads or the creative products themselves* - By harbaughdyssey September 10, 2026 at 08:36:57 AM
    - Some parts of the media hold themselves out to be news organizations* - By Rich September 10, 2026 at 08:40:18 AM
  - Its always been ESPiN to me* - By ameriKa September 10, 2026 at 08:18:33 AM
- i zone it out** - By kal September 10, 2026 at 08:03:36 AM
  - I pretty much watch every game on mute anyway, but this is definitely a mute for the time being scenario. Klatt and Johnson are going to be insufferable w it all pregame, and then at the end of every quarter. “Oh, is the quarter over or is there 1 more second.” They will be hideous throughout.* - By ameriKa September 10, 2026 at 08:05:26 AM

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This is a big deal because this is an issue that is going to happen again and again in college and the NFL