[EricH]

Originally Posted by mtaman02

There is a count down timer at each player station which is accurate. Why should you look up at an angle for a countdown time when all you got to do is look across.

Oh, so you have x-ray vision? Remember, there is this 10+ foot tall contraption square in the middle of the field, and it would effectively block the vision, particularly when it is loaded with tubes. This is why the coaches, drive teams, etc. want a clock on the screen (which is much harder to block).