HogNose Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Surprised Danny hasn't done this yet.... Tampa, Florida (CNN) -- In the halls of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice facility, players can be seen carrying iPads everywhere they go. They're not goofing off or taking a break, it's part of their weekly football practice. The Bucs are one of two NFL teams, along with the Baltimore Ravens, that have purchased iPads for their players and coaches to use instead of the standard playbook. Baseball and hockey leagues have also taken notice of the advantages of mobile technology. Bucs players no longer need to haul paper-filled binders and stacks of DVDs from practice to home in order to continually prepare for game day. While there are still NFL restrictions on how computer tablets can be used, these devices are slowly starting to change the way professional teams operate, offering high-quality video and Internet connectivity almost anywhere. Just before this season, the Bucs moved the team's playbook , a huge three-ring binder, into a custom app on the tablet. It plays NFL films used to study upcoming opponents, says general manager Mark Dominik. Continued.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 That is a really practical idea. Pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 The Wizards have done the same in the NBA. Ayo technology.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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