Time-out and Injury Combination
Posted: 10/2/2012
Q: With time running out, the losing team asked for a time out immediately after his player was tackled. I stopped the clock and reported the time out to the ref. As players unpiled, it was discovered the winning team had a player injured which required help from the sideline. The losing team coach wanted his timeout back since the clock needed to be stopped for the injured player. We agreed. Was this correct?
A: If the referee granted the time-out, then the team should be charged and the time-out extended if more time is needed to attend to the injured player. If the referee did not grant the time-out, then it should be an official's time-out and it would end when the injured player is removed from the field. Once a time-out is requested, it cannot be given back.
