Ejection ...

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Is this really necessary? If 21 has to go out, and a sub is there, that sub is for 21. The coach is free to then send another sub if he wishes.

Why is that sub for the dq'ed player? The coach has an allotted amount of time to sub for the dq'ed player, and just assuming - or forcing as it seems you would do - a sub who is already at the table is for the dq'ed player set your crew up for some problems.

Follow the mechanic. Inform the coach (in a very clear manner), inform the player...if there is a sub, ask the question. If the answer is yes, bring the sub in and away we go. If the answer is no, start the time.