I didn't realize using a 3rd of the screen on some plays were a huge complaint.

I think on replays, it's actually a good thing, because they show plays from three different angles, and also show the coaches' reactions to the replays.

Without actually measured it first, I think the middle portion where they show the main replay is bigger than the old boards.

The capability of using the entire screen to show a play is there. I know because they use the whoe screen to show some images during pre-game.

Sitting in the nosebleeds, I have no problem with my view of the scoreboards, even though they sit to either side from me. In fact, I catch myself looking at the boards instead of directly looking at the field.

It sounds to me, you aren't knocking the boards' size or capabilities, but the way the boards are being utilized.

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