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This was PU's call, and PU's call alone, regardless of who the crew chief is. If you had a question, you should have brought it to him. You say it was his first game, so it's conceivable that he misinterpreted a rule - to determine that, you need to know what he saw. If he truly did see the same thing you did, and simply misruled - a simple request that he confirm that he understands that particular rule correctly (if phrased calmly and appropriately) would likely result in a discussion between PU and BU. However, it's possible he saw things differently than you did, and ruled correctly within the framework of what he saw - at which point you should simply walk back to the dugout.
In any case, BU should not comment to you at ALL on this play, even if he saw it clearly, and even if he is crewchief. This is PU's call. Period. If he needs help - it's his decision (not yours) to ask for it.
Note - if he explains to you that he saw the same thing you saw, and refuses to discuss the possible misapplication of a rule with his partner, you can protest. It would be a tough one to win - you're relying on PU's story mirroring yours, but it's an option.
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Tue May 18, 2004, 10:08am
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