[QUOTE]Originally posted by SeanFitzRef
[B]Who wears a tie to their games in Illinois? I haven't ever worn a tie to a game (don't have to wear one to work, refuse to add one after that).

I'll but Rut does? How about it JR?

They used to just have a bunch of older left over stuff in the merchandise section? Anything new? Also, if any of you should feel the urge to call the Official's Department with a question right now, DON'T. They are stressed right now and a I think a little short-handed I think. I called to ask a simple question yesterday and talked to some one who shall remain nameless, but who came across like a Pit Bull with rabies!

I know several people that wear a tie to games. Some of it depends on who you work for and where you work. I do not care what other people do. I try to look my best because that is the first impression I am giving. I might not always wear a tie, but I wear polo shirts with association logos or other gear that deals with officiating. But I have gone to HS games with a tie and a suit. I wear a suit many times to work and I have to leave work to go directly to games.

Peace

FYI
 

If you log into your account on your birthday, in your messages it tells you "Happy Birthday" at the top.

Yep, you guessed it, it's a reallllllllllllly slow morning for me today!

Re: FYI
 

Hey, Happy Birthday! If I remember right from the picture posted a while back, you should be, what, 16 or 17 now? :D

I've never seen that message on my birthday, probably because mine is in April and I ignore the site for a few months after basketball season ends.

So, what time do we all come over for cake?

Close M&M... add three years to your higher guess (how did Ricky Williams get dragged into this? :D :))

Cake will be available at virtualcake.com from 4:00-5:00pm.

Yep, I wear one 90% of the time. I have to wear it for work and just keep it on. Our association has specific guidelines for "proper attire to be worn to the game" and it states for the men to wear a coast and tie with dress slacks. Turtlenecks are an acceptable alternative. As in other associations, we have officials that don't always follow the guidelines. We can wear our uniforms to MS games, but even if I do a freshman game at one school and do a varsity game at another school, I am supposed to change out of the uniform between games.

You must have some BIG guys in your association. :p

Are they all named Sandy and Rocky?

No. On M-W-F, they are named East and West. On T-TH-Sa-Su, they are named Left and Right. :D

When do they play Gulf then?