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| Challenge System November 13 2002 By Bryan Hersh of 49ers Paradise THIS CONTENT IS COPYWRITED, REDISTRIBUTION OF IT (including copy/pasting it to a message board, forum or bbs) IS PROHIBITED AND COULD RESULT IN LEGAL ACTIONS - feel free to quote up to 1 paragraph providing a source link to http://www.49ersparadise.cjb.net is included Steve Mariucci has a unique challenge system for requesting an instant replay from the officials. Most coaches around the league depend solely on what staff upstairs see on the replay televisions. Steve Mariucci depends on these replays too, but also includes input from his players. Players particularly those on the sidelines are instructed to go to Mariucci if they have a good view of any contestable play. The system is designed to get the most amount of opinions to the coach in the shortest period of time so that he can decide whether or not to challenge the play.
Mariucci’s take on the system is unique in the NFL. It’s been quite effective during his tenure with the club and extremely effective this season, particularly at the beginning of this season. It’s just another way that the 49ers remain a step ahead of the competition.
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