Here's Why NBC Introduced The "Green Zone," Which Maybe Doesn't Need To Exist
by Barry Petchesky from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#3XKDG)

This season marks the 20th anniversary of the yellow first-down line, televised football's single greatest innovation since instant replay. The yellow line has become invaluable, and more than that, has become a friend. And now apparently it's not good enough anymore???