Color wars

[Rich]

Orange is one syllable, at least the way I say it.

It will be a cold day in hell before I say "purple", however.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Here in Connecticut, that's what we're taught to do in our high school games (only one syllable colors). I'm surprised that the NBA isn't more liberal in their color designations.

Originally Posted by Rich

Orange is one syllable, at least the way I say it.

It will be a cold day in hell before I say "purple", however.

When I used to officiate H.S. futbol, we used the actual color because futbol officials were smarter that basketball officials and could pronounce multi-sylable words, .

MTD, Sr.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

When I used to officiate H.S. futbol, we used the actual color because futbol officials were smarter that basketball officials and could pronounce multi-sylable words, .

MTD, Sr.

The difference in football is that no one can hear you.

[justacoach]

The NBA trained referees in my house tell me they have no compunction against using purple or orange. It is a matter of credibility and consistency within their circle.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Rich

Orange is one syllable, at least the way I say it.

When in Rome ...

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

When in Rome ...

How many syllables is "Rome?"

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by Rich

How many syllables is "Rome?"

Come si dice Rom-a?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Rich

Orange is one syllable, at least the way I say it.

It will be a cold day in hell before I say "purple", however.

Too much time in Tennessee, methinks.

[MD Longhorn]

8 playoff series going... yet THIS is the only active thread. Guess the NBA guys are doing ok so far.