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OK to be frank...don't "bleep" with the band.

Common sense fellas...

Last Friday the visiting team arrives at the game site. The calipers (sp?) in the bus carrying band and equipment overheats. Smoke everywhere. Fire engines called to the game site and everybody thought the bus was going to go up in flames.

Band director comes up to me (I'm the R). "Ref, you see we have a problem. My kids came to play. Can you please start a few minutes late so they have a chance to play."

My response..."absolutely, take your time!"

Kids in uniform....perhaps shocked to see their bus nearly go up in flames....ready to play....football can wait. We started the game at 7:15 instead of 7. Both coaches understood and supported my decision.

Common Sense! Don't be a jerk. It's about the kids.