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It's entirely possible that BU was a rookie, and didn't know he could ask for help. PU could have simply went to BU after being asked (yes, this is not proper 99% of the time, but if BU was new, this could be the 1%). The conversation could have been, "Did you actually see the tag?" "No I didn't, I was blocked - did you have a better angle?" "Yes, I did, and the tag was missed. Next time, if you aren't positive, it's OK to ask for help after the play is over - you don't have to wait until coach complains." Or something along those lines.
I agree that in NORMAL circumstances, PU should keep his piehole shut unless asked by BU, and BU should be the one changing the call if there is a change to be made. But that doesn't mean that's appropriate in ALL cases. I don't think we have enough info on that.
But since there WAS a conversation between BU and PU, I find it likely that the right call was eventually made, even if it was done clumsily by this crew.
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