Indirect TFs roll over to AC?

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Even if something else happens after the ejection of the head coach, I see nothing in the rules about anybody else becoming the head coach. Therefore, I see no provision for charging an indirect to anyone after the ejection.

Really?

Then is no one in charge of and responsible for the behavior of the bench? Does no one get to decide who long a timeout is to be (30 vs 60)? Who has to replace a DQ'd player before the 20 second timer runs out?

There is always a head coach. If the original head coach is ejected, someone else must fill the spot. Whoever that is gets all of the rights and responsibilities of that spot for the remainder of the game...noting that the rights of that spot no longer include the coaching box.