This is not your father’s technology. New products are hitting shelves so fast that even heads in Silicon Valley are achy from all their spinning.

As technology advances, Champion will be there to highlight those that will soon impact the world of intercollegiate athletics.

Are you ready to go geek?

Want to take notes during practice without having to type them later? Wish you could carry your laptop around with you like a notebook?

Almost every coach has a cell phone, but what about a mobile computer? The tablet PC uses enhances the computing experience, and it may just be the next hot thing to hit your campus.

X’s and O’s have new meaning with this computer, as users of the tablet can draw plays directly on to the screen while they unfold at practice.

Texas A&M’s football program tested the products this fall, and the results were positive. The Aggie coaching staff used the tablet to draw practice cards directly onto the computer screen during practice.

“It’s much more intuitive than a mouse and a keyboard,” A&M assistant Ben Wiggins said.

Once a file is created on the tablet, it can be transported to other computers the same way as a traditional document.

“For many programs, the costs may outweigh the benefits right now, but it’s definitely pretty cutting edge,” Wiggins said.