While the 49ers have addressed many off-the-field concerns, fan safety at the games has not garnered as much public attention. (Wikipedia Commons) Editor’s Note: Kai Savaree-Ruess is a long-time San Francisco 49ers fan and a season-ticket holder for the 49ers. While SportTechie is a major proponent of a safe fan experience, the views in this article represent Savaree-Ruess’. As the San Francisco 49ers prepare for a Monday Night Football game in St. Louis tonight, it’s as good of time as any to discuss the odd year they are having so far. Despite having gone to three straight NFC Championship games, many reports already have Jim Harbaugh out as coach after this season, barring a Super Bowl victory. Maybe even still. Levi’s Stadium...
As the NFL football season gets into full swing, Levi’s Stadium’s is being unveiled to entertain crowds of around 70,000. The new $1.2 billion home of the San Francisco 49ers is quite the technological marvel. Considered by some to be “the most high-tech stadium anywhere in the world,” this modern structure is located right in […]
Football is officially back and Sundays are booked. It’s difficult to compete with a relaxing Sunday afternoon on a LA-Z-Boy in front of a big screen with snacks and the boys. However, NFL executives are working hard to bring people away from the remote and into the stadiums. Giants’ Owner, John Mara, told Yahoo Sports: “TV […]
(San Francisco 49ers Instagram) Our 2013 NFL Tech Series provides a quick hit of tech insight on all 32 NFL teams up until kickoff of Week 1 of the regular season. Each feature includes the latest tech advances implemented by the organization in the effort to advance the team’s success… in a wide variety of venues. Stadium experience, fan engagement, mobile technologies, player performance and health, statistical data gathering and analysis… any and all aspects of the organization’s procedures in the effort to find success in the NFL is on the table. We’re uncovering those efforts, investigating those innovations and pondering the benefit they might provide, for the team, players and fans alike… today and looking forward. Today’s focus is...
