Very Interesting Article on use of Robotic Dummy's

[Orchid]

Worth going to the link to read entire article and watch the video. Looks like this could be a major step forward in reducing player to player contact. It also helps explain why/how the Ivy League is eliminating tackling in practice.
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Steelers experiment with new technology
Posted 17 hours ago

Teresa Varley Steelers.com@Teresa_Varley

The Steelers are experimenting with some of the newest technology in football.
When you hear “MVP” in sports, the one thing you immediately think of is most valuable player.

But a new technology has football players thinking something different when they hear “MVP.”

Mobile Virtual Player, a robotic dummy that is operated by remote control, is the newest technology introduced into football, something developed and first implemented at Dartmouth College, and is now being experimented with by the Steelers during offseason workouts at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

“It’s an awesome piece of football technology,” said Coach Mike Tomlin. “I am always interested in ways to utilize technology in terms of teaching football. We are excited to get a close look at it.

Go to the link for the rest of the article and video.

 

[Ramhusker]

Worth going to the link to read entire article and watch the video. Looks like this could be a major step forward in reducing player to player contact. It also helps explain why/how the Ivy League is eliminating tackling in practice.
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http://www.steelers.com/news/articl...chnology/411c9642-781a-4c46-b764-66867db975e6

Steelers experiment with new technology
Posted 17 hours ago

Teresa Varley Steelers.com@Teresa_Varley

The Steelers are experimenting with some of the newest technology in football.
When you hear “MVP” in sports, the one thing you immediately think of is most valuable player.

But a new technology has football players thinking something different when they hear “MVP.”

Mobile Virtual Player, a robotic dummy that is operated by remote control, is the newest technology introduced into football, something developed and first implemented at Dartmouth College, and is now being experimented with by the Steelers during offseason workouts at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

“It’s an awesome piece of football technology,” said Coach Mike Tomlin. “I am always interested in ways to utilize technology in terms of teaching football. We are excited to get a close look at it.

Go to the link for the rest of the article and video.

Or replacing it someday?

 

[Roman Snow]

Whew. I saw the headline and thought we were giving Craig Dahl another shot.

 

[Tron]

Whew. I saw the headline and thought we were giving Craig Dahl another shot.

I wish we were,we need this great talent now that McLeoud is gone.

Look at how he takes great angles!!

Great man to be the last line of the defense!!

Another Highlight reel angle and tackle!!

Look at his raw power he uses to bring down Lynch!!!!

Even when he has no one to tackle he still practices his technique!!

This one is just comical lmao. He cant be a stud 100% of the time!! To his credit, he did nudge the guy in the arm, probably felt that hit for days!!!

 

[kurtfaulk]

I wish we were,we need this great talent now that McLeoud is gone.

Look at how he takes great angles!!

Great man to be the last line of the defense!!

Another Highlight reel angle and tackle!!

Look at his raw power he uses to bring down Lynch!!!!

Even when he has no one to tackle he still practices his technique!!

This one is just comical lmao. He cant be a stud 100% of the time!! To his credit, he did nudge the guy in the arm, probably felt that hit for days!!!

you forgot the one against AP in 2012 when he turned a 15 yard run into an 80 yard td run.

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[Tron]

you forgot the one against AP in 2012 when he turned a 15 yard run into an 80 yard td run.

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Just for you!!!

 

[fearsomefour]

Poor Dahl....he was change of direction skill away from being solid....maybe missing one or two other things.
I think the guy is still in the league. Just goes to show how hard depth is to find.

 

[Roman Snow]

Just for you!!!

I like how AP is 30 yards down field and Dahl is playing that spinning game my 2 year old granddaughter does to make herself dizzy.