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AUBURN — After the NCAA’s decision to approve helmet communication for FBS schools, Auburn football is in full effect with the new technology during preseason practices.
Five players will be selected to have the coach-to-player communication per game and only one helmet with the device is allowed on the field at a time. A green dot displayed on the back of the helmet will help officials identify which players are connected with sideline communication.
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From coach to player, the communication is one-sided: Players will not be able to respond back to coaches. The coaches communication is equipped with a radio allowing them to speak with the players throughout the game, but not during plays. Only one coach will be able to speak with a player at a time. In a situation where multiple coaches speak, the primary speaker will be alerted when another coach has connected its radio.
At the 15-minute mark of the play clock, all communication will be shut off for both sides of the ball.
The helmet devices are rechargeable and can last from three to four hours. The gameday plan for the Tigers will be to charge them during halftime to avoid any issues during the game. If a team system is cut out or not working, the opposing team will not be able to use its system until the situation is resolved.
Equipment manager Matt Hard said Wednesday that players have responded well to the change.
“We are working through getting the volume right, because working with a walkie-talkie like device, the sound can get a bit fuzzy,” Hard said. “Overall, it’s been something they have enjoyed, and it’s a new part of football.
“This something that is prevalent in the NFL, so when they…
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Publish date : 2024-08-14 21:19:58
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