I remember this. It was my first game ever and this kid came up to me and asked me if they can go to the bath room. The whole team laugh. The coach (which happens to be my high school coach) said thatshe made her do that. Not that funny, but hey i got a kick out of it

I had a Varsity boys game a couple of years ago where all that the crew chief said to the captains was: "Guys, if we blow the whistle, It is your fault. Now lets have fun." :D

Hey tomegun, they are still doing this for college games? The NCAA came out before last season and said this was a no-no and that the players should not be shaking hands or bumping fists (or anything else) with the game officials. I'm surprised that it is still happening at your college games...our commissioner told us that if any teams try to do this we are to report it immediately after the game...the stated reason is that it can create a feeling of unfairness if one team does and one doesn't do it...not sure I agree with their thinking and don't personally think it's a big deal, but the NCAA sure does.

Are you serious?

Where in the world is that posted?

I have never heard such a thing.

Peace

It was in the NCAA Program for meetings prior to the 2005-2006 season, and also came out later that season as a memo "reminder"...it was also discussed again at our meeting prior to this season...like I said, I don't see that it's a big deal, but the NCAA made it a point to address it.

I recall it, too.

Line all the way around.
 

Very informative post. I have just wondered for a long time, why do they often say "we are playing the blue (or whatever color) line all the way around"? Where is this mysterious gym where there is not out of bounds line?:D

Just point at the bench, :D

I only address this in those gyms with lines all over the place. Lines for basketball, volleyball, court hockey, jump rope, four square, hop scotch, and marbles.

Brings a tear to my eyes just remembering the good old days. My senior year I finally made head team manager for the varsity marbles team. Good times. :cool:

I used to love Four Squares. Great game when I was a kid. What about tether ball? :)

Peace

Call me a prude...but, I have said the last few years, when this practice became more abundant around here, that I would just as soon the players leave us alone during the pre-game introductions. (NFHS)

Evidently, the NCAA sees it the same way.

We played tether ball outside, like men. :D

Did you have to keep the shooter polished. :)

Mine is too long, and I need to learn how to make it shorter. But basically I have them all shake hands and introduce themselves. If the visitors came from a ways away, I'll ask one of the captains how the trip was. Then:

• (to captains) You know the drill; you're the leaders out there. You know who your whiners are; don't let us find out.
• (to coaches) Help us out with timeouts, please. Give us a quick 30 or 60 signal.
• (to all) We're happy to answer questions and we'll talk to you all night long so long as it's done respectfully.
• (to coaches) If you're going to yell at us, please do it from the box (said with a grin)
• (to coaches) Are your players legally equipped and prepared to play with good sportsmanship?
• (to all) Have a good game and let's have some fun.