Timing mechanism a problem at Indy?

[ReasonablySober]

The master report with the official combine numbers from all the participants was released to NFL teams two weeks ago and it is not without controversy. There are questions about the vertical jump results and the electronic times for the 40.

Throughout the past three weeks of pro days, there has been drastic improvements by a large number of players in their vertical jump. Some have improved their combine marks by eight inches or more, unheard of in the past. Sources have said the new method of measuring a players reach, using one hand extended over the head rather than two, has led to the disparity.

The electronic times in the 40 were faster in almost 75 percent of the participants at the combine when compared to the hand times, in some instances more than .10 faster. Electronic times are usually slower and much more accurate than the hand times as they do not rely on human reaction.

While no one is saying anything on the record, some believe that the timing mechanism was off. That, or there was a problem at the start of the 40.

Link.

[hermes]

Oh Snap!

[TheCelticTruth]

big surprise

combine numbers are given too much credence anyway. however they should test the vertical with just one hand, thats how its done in basketball, and i believe a combination of hand (scout) timing and electronic timing would be better because you could average the results, which is probably something they should do anyway, instead of scout a taking x time back to his team, and scout b taking y time back to his team and not getting the most accurate data possible.

[hype_2004]

The master report with the official combine numbers from all the participants was released to NFL teams two weeks ago and it is not without controversy. There are questions about the vertical jump results and the electronic times for the 40.

Throughout the past three weeks of pro days, there has been drastic improvements by a large number of players in their vertical jump. Some have improved their combine marks by eight inches or more, unheard of in the past. Sources have said the new method of measuring a players reach, using one hand extended over the head rather than two, has led to the disparity.

The electronic times in the 40 were faster in almost 75 percent of the participants at the combine when compared to the hand times, in some instances more than .10 faster. Electronic times are usually slower and much more accurate than the hand times as they do not rely on human reaction.

While no one is saying anything on the record, some believe that the timing mechanism was off. That, or there was a problem at the start of the 40.

Link.

My take on the 40 timing mechanism and methods = bogus. I mean why time a guys movement, which can lead to numerous errors, why not use a starter's pistol to gauge real time reaction akin to a real NFL play call prior to the snap. Use the IAAF timing mechanism, fals start rule for the drill and you would see virtually no error, thus making all times official.