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Title: Sitting Out
Post by: TampaSteve on July 23, 2013, 12:31:32 PM
Well fellas, I have to sit out this season.  I was in an auto accident in late Spring & went to my Ortho today & she thinks it's best I do not work this season.
Title: Re: Sitting Out
Post by: Rulesman on July 23, 2013, 12:44:35 PM
Stay involved. Observe, evaluate, work with the young guys. You can still contribute!
Title: Re: Sitting Out
Post by: HLinNC on July 23, 2013, 02:31:51 PM
Bummer, TS.  Like Rulesman said, stay involved.

We've lost several officials to retirement, defection, and even a severe motorcycle accident this off-season.  Its going to be "next man up" for the "younglings".

My own cut back is looming- my son will be a freshman this fall and has begun JV workouts.  I've asked for a MS schedule on Thursdays this season so I can leave from there and head to wherever he's playing. 

I hope you recover quickly and are able to re-join your group ASAP.
Title: Re: Sitting Out
Post by: maven on July 23, 2013, 02:58:50 PM
Hope you recover quickly! Stay active, rehab aggressively.

My BJ is having brain surgery Friday to remove a benign tumor, and will miss the first 2 weeks of the season.
Title: Re: Sitting Out
Post by: VALJ on July 23, 2013, 03:45:48 PM
Hang in there, Steve.  As the others have said, there are plenty of young guys who can still benefit from the experience of a veteran like yourself.  Even working a clock (a) keeps you involved, and (b) gives the young guys a chance to pick up some knowledge.

Title: Re: Sitting Out
Post by: Ralph Damren on July 24, 2013, 10:41:19 AM
Wishing you a quick recovery, Steve. Hope you feel up to staying active in the game via mentoring the rookies, running the clock, working the chains or the like. Enjoy your posts on the forum and hope they continue :).
Title: Re: Sitting Out
Post by: Andrew McCarthy on July 25, 2013, 03:48:20 PM
Make the most of it and get well soon.