Why don't any of these score displays show the field position? It's 3rd and 8 but are we in field goal range? Gotta wait for a camera angle that shows the field.
b) the football field is extremely well-marked to easily determine the field position
Of course field goal range is subjective. That's my point. If I know the position on the field I can make my own decision based on my perception of our kicker.
> b) the football field is extremely well-marked to easily determine the field position
Yes, when it is on screen. Between plays a wide angle of the field is rare.
The amount of work it would take for every network to know every kicker and create a framework for showing that is a lot higher than for you to know your team's kicker, which odds are you already know anyway. Though it creates another marketing opportunity (Red Gold Red Zone, anyone?) so maybe it's just a matter of time.
I'll summon my FOSS-based knowledge of UX to suggest a change:
Change "3rd & GOAL" to "3rd -g --ONLY_INCHES_TO_GO=NULL" and "3rd & INCHES" to "3rd -g --ONLY_INCHES_TO_GO=4"
3rd & inches from the 1 would indicate the chance to get a 1st down, and additional downs to score.
You are wrong.
> When the ball snaps you can see the yardline and they do usually put up a field goal line when its appropriate.
Uh huh, when it snaps. But between the previous down and the snap spectators are in the dark. I can buy a 70" TV for less than $1,000.00. I don't need to save space on the screen. I need context.