What's the record?

[Scrapper1]

Anybody know the record for the most successful challenges in a match? I just watched a match that I think might've broken the record.

I'm not going to say which match, because I don't want to call out a particular crew or official. But the LJs both really struggled in this match. Both coaches were visibly frustrated with touch/no-touch calls, as well a couple in/out calls.

So without bashing anyone, can we discuss how an R1 should handle a situation like this? Let's say that it's obvious that your LJs are having an off-night. Do you continue to accept their calls as if they're doing fine? Are you a little more willing to over-rule them?

Do these answers change if you're using CRS? (I have never worked a match with CRS as R1/R2.) So if you know that you can go to CRS, do you just accept what they call and let the coaches review if they want?

As I said, I've never had access to CRS. So if it becomes obvious that the LJs are struggling, should I just always go with my own judgment and just use the LJs when I'm really not sure?

I never really thought about this before tonight, but it feels like a kind of important topic.

[FMadera]

As R1, with or without CRS, call what you see if you're sure of it. When your line judges are struggling, you might have to work even harder to have an opinion you trust.

As R2, when dealing with irate coaches, empathize with them as best you can, and let them know we're gonna try to get through this as best we can. They can tell when you're not exactly thrilled either.