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					Originally Posted by  BballRookie
					 
				 
				Yes, purple isn't an official high school color. 
			
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 Really?  Tell that to my son's team.
I know older officials that won't say "purple" or "orange."   I don't see what the big deal is to spit out two syllables.  Besides, it shows better respect for the team in question.  Otherwise, you're just being lazy, IMO.