Because refs are still human, dumb, and corrupt. I don't give a shit if they review plays while the huddle is happening as long as there is zero delay. But, to imply that a timeout shouldn't be on the line (which is what that headline implies) is dumb. No offense.
Because it would be abused and there would be a ton more disruptions of play if there is no consequence for the coach getting it wrong.
Well it's not on the line if your challenge is upheld, at least not the first one.
www.milehighreport.com
And, you have to risk the timeout to find out. Otherwise, every other play is going to be a play where the coach is not 100% sure and you will have ungodly amount of challenges. It's a silly idea.
And, I said I was fine with that as long as it doesn't disrupt the game. But, coaches' challenges need to have a TO consequence if you're wrong or we will have a ton more reviews that do disrupt the game.
Why would there be an 'ungodly amount of challenges'? Give them a set amount. When they are out of challenges, they are out. There are no more.
I would be fine with that, too.
I don't think you should completely eliminate them. I do think they serve a purpose, but there should either be a risk (TO loss) or I would be fine with what NoDak suggested and not make them use a TO but they still only get 2. I would even be fine with them keeping the challenge in their pocket if they win the challenge. So, if they have 2 and win the challenge they keep the 2. But, if you lose it, you are down to 1, etc.
