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Originally Posted by CT1
Don't know about your area, but around here, we would likely give him an opportunity to work a clock until he's fully healthy.
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Compromise is always a good idea. Concern for his health is the primary issue, and there are few circumstances worse than Umpiring a football game, if avoiding potential collisions is an ever present threat.
If "timing" a game is either not an available possibility, you might suggest using the Umpire to evaluate your crew from the press box (if allowable) or the sidelines, to keep him involved with the crew.
Not to sound childish, but suggesting his getting a "note from his doctor" addressing the risk of exposing himself to the potential of collisions (major & minor) inherent to the Umpire's environment, may be helpful (to both of you).