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Phil Rosenthal: Fans who are game will shape the future of their TV and digital sports

Not to sound like an online quiz, but people's feelings about increased use of "sky-cam" on football telecasts likely tell whether they primarily associate the name "Madden" with NFL coaching, announcing or video games.

The elevated shot behind the offense from a camera moving above the field has been used sparingly in TV coverage until recently, but it's a familiar perspective for any gamer.

NBC has experimented this season with increased reliance on this shot, rather than traditional sideline views, during its Thursday prime-time NFL Network simulcasts, offering a different way to see plays

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