OK. The flag patch is still not a requirement. That was my only point.

Peace

We've had some new guys who have not been 'patched' wearing patched shirts. I had a patched jacket but did not wear it until I was officially patched. This is akin to the comment made when you see a bad driving manuever and you shout out, 'Where did you get your license? Sears?'

I have nothing at all substantial to add, other than I take two different shirts with me to games, one with a flag, and one without. It's more important to me that we look uniform as a crew, rather than trying to make any statement, such as, "Look at me, I'm the only partiotic one in the crew!"

Anyway, on to a more important question:

JRut, does your signature mean you're finally certified in basketball? If so, congratulations!

Also, do you own a car dealership? As I was driving yesterday I saw a car that had "Rutledge" as the dealer. First thing that came to mind: I wonder if it's Jeff.

I probably have said this, but in basketball I work with a lot of different people and in different parts of the state. It might be common to run into an official that has an American flag on one of their jerseys, but uncommon that I will get two officials that have them as well. I just never thought it made sense at the time to pay more money to put a flag on a shirt I might never really wear. As a football official it seems that everyone has flags on their shirts. I do not have one football shirt that I wear that is absent of an American Flag. It hit home more with football officials when 9-11 happen. We played a game the Friday after 9-11 took place. The game I did was even near O'Hare airport and that Friday was the first day planes were allowed to fly. I just found it interesting how everyone reacted when we saw the first plane flying over the school.

Not in basketball, football. I have been Certified in basketball since December of 2002. So this will technically be my 3rd full season being Certified in basketball. I was so happy to finally get Certified in football I put it in my signature. :D

No I do not own a dealership. Not sure I would be able to officiate as much if I did. :D

Peace

I smell discounts!

(I just hope not on the Yugos...)

Damn.

Ok, there goes his name off the carpool list...

They still make those cars? ;)

Peace

I have nothing at all substantial to add [/B][/QUOTE]Agree

Agree [/B][/QUOTE]

May a sick yak leave a gift in your sock drawer.

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Right sleeve. 1 1/2 inches from the shoulder. Official's Choice -- you gotta be kidding me! Try Ben Frankin or Wal-Mart for about 2 bucks. I wear them for b'ball and v'ball. Soccer I just wear the pacth on the left pocket.