Official collapses; Game called off

VaTerp · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 12, 2011, 06:47pm

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Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Just got some more info. It was a NCAA-W game. Official who collapsed is relatively young. I've seen her around during the AAU tournaments and local camps. Would say she is no older than her early 30's, if that.

One of her partners in the game is in my HS association.

Wow. This is the first I've heard of this but I used to work for the guy who assigns Longwood women's and there is a good chance I know who this official is.

Will have to try and get more info. Regardless of who it is, I hope they are ok.

ocreferee · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 12, 2011, 09:59pm

I know the official in question and heard of the situation from a supervisor we both work for. As of this afternoon she was at Medical College of Virginia in a medically induced coma. She is a great young official. Praying for the best.

grunewar · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 12, 2011, 09:59pm

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Originally Posted by ocreferee

Praying for the best.

We all are. Very sad.

Raymond · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 12, 2011, 11:07pm

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Originally Posted by ocreferee

I know the official in question and heard of the situation from a supervisor we both work for. As of this afternoon she was at Medical College of Virginia in a medically induced coma. She is a great young official. Praying for the best.

Unfortunately this is the same information I heard also.

BktBallRef · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 12, 2011, 11:13pm

Scary stuff. We've lost two football officials on the field in the past 10 years to massive heart attacks. I pray she recovers.

VaTerp · #6 (**permalink**) Tue Dec 13, 2011, 03:53pm

I just found out who the official is.

She is in my high school association, I worked with her on the AAU circuit this summer, and know her personally.

Thoughts and prayers for a full and speedy recovery. Another reminder to not take anything for granted.

Rich · #7 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 14, 2011, 09:17pm

Anyone have an update? This is such a terrible thing that, well, could happen to any of us.

Raymond · #8 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 15, 2011, 09:00am

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Originally Posted by RichMSN

Anyone have an update? This is such a terrible thing that, well, could happen to any of us.

Saturday night I work with a guy who works for the same college assignor as the young lady, I will get an update then.

Hopefully it will be "she's awake and recovering".

ocreferee · #9 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 15, 2011, 12:17pm

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Originally Posted by RichMSN

Anyone have an update? This is such a terrible thing that, well, could happen to any of us.

She is conscious, talking, and recovering. Family is with her. Still at MCV.

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