The NFL is investigating a report of a laser beam flashed in Tom Brady’s face during crunch time of Sunday night’s thrilling AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium.
The green-tinted dot flickered menacingly off Brady’s upper body and face multiple times in the pivotal fourth quarter, video clips tweeted by a reporter from KMBC show.
Brian McCarthy, NFL vice president of communications, told the Herald the league is “looking into the report of the laser beam” and NFL security is taking the lead.
Not a scientist, but I’ve used military grade lasers that can project a wide beam at distance.Would a laser project that wide of a beam, even at great distance? Sosh Scientists?
Also - what am I missing on that 2nd clip. Can someone provide a time stamp?
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It was actually Brady *using* a laser to guide his passes.I look forward to ESPN's exhaustive coverage of Lasergate for the next year.
Yes. But for those who haven’t played with lasers, let’s ask ourselves the reverse: Would any spotlight project a beam that narrow at that distance? Of course not. It’s a laser.Would a laser project that wide of a beam, even at great distance? Sosh Scientists?
Just more green laser but briefer. Watch Brady’s right shoulder (his right, not yours).Also - what am I missing on that 2nd clip. Can someone provide a time stamp?
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The answer to your first question is yes.Yes. But for those who haven’t played with lasers, let’s ask ourselves the reverse: Would any spotlight project a beam that narrow at that distance? Of course not. It’s a laser.
It’s also green and has the tell-tale movement of someone trying to keep a laser pointer steady by hand.
I just knew some nerd was going to prove me wrong on that oneThe answer to your first question is yes.
To name one.
That light could also be tinted green and if, hand-held and at that distance, it would jiggle in exactly the same way.
Integrity of the game plus danger to player? Hope KC can overcome losing a 1st and 4th rounder.I look forward to ESPN's exhaustive coverage of Lasergate for the next year.
Did Mahomes know about it or is it possible that he did?Integrity of the game plus danger to player? Hope KC can overcome losing a 1st and 4th rounder.
Now we know what the post game meeting between TB and PM was all about...!Did Mahomes know about it or is it possible that he did?
Is there a corporate sponsor box in that end zone for some big lighting company?I just knew some nerd was going to prove me wrong on that one
But let’s be honest, which do you think it is? A ubiquitous laser pointer or an EDM nightclub spotlight?
Edit: If I’m looking at the specs correctly, the lens is starting out at 7.28 inches. Id think you’re getting a much larger spot on Brady from any distance within the stadium but not in the field of play.