Player not reporting in before entering the game

[Ref in PA]

I agree with Bob - try not to call a T somehow. If the scorer saw the player at the table, then I am not calling a T. In fact, I am wondering by the scorer is so rigid about this - in a game that is almost over, with the play benefiting the vistors? Depending on my mood, I might say something to the scorer like "Get a Life!" Why would the home coach bring up that the play would be a T on his team? Maybe everone is super honest where your ref. "Please, call a T on my team."