[just another ref]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

My guess is that the 2 officials who WERE there on time felt comfortable enough to proceed with the 2 they had. Big difference from 1 of 2 showing up late. They probably hashed things out after the game because they were likely focused on the game itself. The 3rd guy either had a legitimate excuse or he didn't. And the assignor will make that determination in future considerations for playoff assignments.

Without a doubt the two guys were comfortable without him. My thought was that "better late than never" does not apply in a case like this. Apparently he had been in contact. The referee said that the third guy was late but that he was coming. If I'm on either side of this I would suggest that the game just be left in the hands of two. Others may disagree.