Every NFL uniform has changed this year, although not so’s you’d know it by looking. As of the start of the 2015 season, every player’s uniform includes two RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) sensors, about an inch in diameter, embedded in right and left shoulder pads. In addition, every NFL stadium is now has receivers that pick up the unique player frequencies, tracking … [Read more...]
NFL Joins Advanced Metrics Game, Will Chip Players
"Moneyball" is so last century. If you're one of those old-time sports fans who hates metrics like quarterback ratings and WAR, you're about to be left further in the dust. Major sports -- soccer, baseball, and basketball -- have been experimenting with technology for the last several years to get deeper into their athletes' performance. But those sports have been relying on … [Read more...]