Late playoff official

[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.

[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.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by just another ref

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.

Apparently there were at least 2 who disagreed.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

Apparently there were at least 2 who disagreed.

At least one, anyway. "Don't worry, guys. I'll be there."

[Adam]

Originally Posted by just another ref

At least one, anyway. "Don't worry, guys. I'll be there."

I'd say there were three who disagreed, but it may have come to a vote. Frankly, if it was me, and the guy had a good reason, I'd have no problem letting him join midway. If he didn't have a good reason, I'd work it with two.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I'd say there were three who disagreed, but it may have come to a vote. Frankly, if it was me, and the guy had a good reason, I'd have no problem letting him join midway. If he didn't have a good reason, I'd work it with two.

Whether he had a good reason or not, I wouldn't attempt to tell him he couldn't call, no matter how late he arrived. But if I talked to him and he estimated he would arrive a half hour after tipoff and asked my opinion, I would tell him not to bother.