Announcer Question - Points of Emphasis

[Tio]

I evaluate officials for our local HS group and wanted to ask for some feedback on a situation I observed Tuesday night.

It is determined in pregame that one of the shot clocks is not operating. So the compromise the crew chief came up with was to have the announcer - announce when there was 15 seconds left.

After the game, I told the crew chief that I appreciated his efforts to manage the situation, but I had reservations about this type of solution - especially given the NFHS Points of Emphasis this year regarding announcers. In addition, if let's say on a crucial possession, the announcer forgets to say 15, I think this potentially places additional liability on the officials.

While I did not mark down the official for this... I wanted to solicit some feedback.