As mentioned in the post game, was that also a reffing error? Should that inbounds sequence have even started? The studio guys made it seem like the show can't go on with only 5 players. Now maybe that brings in some kind of delay of game technical? Or were they wrong in even saying that?
No, the refs make sure they don’t have more than five. Thats the extent of their responsibility. As a courtesy, they’ll often ask if the team wants to play with four, but they are not required to do so.
This was on Fred, his assistants, and Mast, who was supposed to be on the floor. You’d think after seven years of college ball he wouldn’t make that kind of mistake.