Official collapses; Game called off

[Rich]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Taking a step back from the sadness of this issue, is there any procedure at that level of going to a 2-man crew when one goes down (typically to injury)?

Yes. You'll see it in men's D-1 games from time to time. I remember Hightower being one of the two remaining -- it could've been last year.

They really struggled to get up and down the 94-foot floor. And they rotated ball side the exact same way as if they were working 3-person -- they just went back across when they went the other direction.

Mostly, they looked a bit awkward. Which I get since they never do 2-person anymore.

[ocreferee]

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.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by ocreferee

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

Marvelous!

[Rich]

Originally Posted by ocreferee

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

Outstanding. I hope she fully recovers and life gets back to normal soon.

[HawkeyeCubP]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Yes. You'll see it in men's D-1 games from time to time. I remember Hightower being one of the two remaining -- it could've been last year.

They really struggled to get up and down the 94-foot floor. And they rotated ball side the exact same way as if they were working 3-person -- they just went back across when they went the other direction.

Mostly, they looked a bit awkward. Which I get since they never do 2-person anymore.

I think that was when Wellmer went down at Michigan State.

[APG]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Taking a step back from the sadness of this issue, is there any procedure at that level of going to a 2-man crew when one goes down (typically to injury)?

Sure...it happens infrequently at the NBA and NCAA level. Heck, even saw an NFL recently where they had to go to 6-man mechanics due to the umpire being injured.

Anyhow, they just go to their prescribed two-man mechanics. Most games aren't going to be stopped just because an official is injured.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

I think that was when Wellmer went down at Michigan State.

Yes there was a game where Welmer went down with a knee injury and Hightower and an an official in my area worked who I know worked with them. It was the Kansas at Michigan State Game. Both coaches were all over him the rest of the game and left Hightower alone.

Peace

[jTheUmp]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Sure...it happens infrequently at the NBA and NCAA level. Heck, even saw an NFL recently where they had to go to 6-man mechanics due to the umpire being injured.

Anyhow, they just go to their prescribed two-man mechanics. Most games aren't going to be stopped just because an official is injured.

I think there was an NBA game that was officiated with 2 whistles a few years back in Boston... IIRC, the 3rd official's flight was canceled due to a big snowstorm so he couldn't make it into town.