http://www.footballzebras.com/2016/07/20/nfl-experimenting-with-smart-footballs-in-preseason/
"When it comes to the kicking game, extra point kicks have been moved back to reduce the accuracy percentage from the high 99s. Embracing new technology in football, NFL spokesman Michael Signora said that microchips will be placed in footballs during the preseason in order to study kicking of field goals and extra points."
"These microchips will strictly be used for experimental tests in the kicking game, and not for any officiating-related aspects of the game, including line to gain or goal line ball spots. The chips will only weigh under one-half ounce."
It will be interesting to see if this materializes into a chip being used all the time in the future.
"When it comes to the kicking game, extra point kicks have been moved back to reduce the accuracy percentage from the high 99s. Embracing new technology in football, NFL spokesman Michael Signora said that microchips will be placed in footballs during the preseason in order to study kicking of field goals and extra points."
"These microchips will strictly be used for experimental tests in the kicking game, and not for any officiating-related aspects of the game, including line to gain or goal line ball spots. The chips will only weigh under one-half ounce."
It will be interesting to see if this materializes into a chip being used all the time in the future.
