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26 Year Gap · #1 (**permalink**) Sun Feb 22, 2009, 09:22pm

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Originally Posted by BillyMac

Now lets' not start that topic again.

26 Year Gap: When I saw your username, I thought for sure that you would be telling us how warm it was in Florida. Thanks for not sharing.

Start what topic again?

Well, I am in NC for a few days. Will finish the trip later this week.

BillyMac · #2 (**permalink**) Sun Feb 22, 2009, 09:31pm

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Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

Start what topic again? Well, I am in NC for a few days.

Wait a minute. Wasn't the guy going dressed to games from North Carolina? You are definitely yanking our chain. Cut it out. That topic was closed a few weeks ago. Let it go.

26 Year Gap · #3 (**permalink**) Sun Feb 22, 2009, 09:41pm

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Originally Posted by BillyMac

Wait a minute. Wasn't the guy going dressed to games from North Carolina? You are definitely yanking our chain. Cut it out. That topic was closed a few weeks ago. Let it go.

I am visiting family. The guy was from la-la-land, I believe.

BktBallRef · #4 (**permalink**) Sun Feb 22, 2009, 10:03pm

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Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

Start what topic again?

Well, I am in NC for a few days. Will finish the trip later this week.

Wanna go to a game?

Texas Aggie · #5 (**permalink**) Sun Feb 22, 2009, 11:19pm

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"When in Rome, do as the Romans do",

I don't necessarily agree with this. Years ago, virtually everyone, including D1 officials in this area, used duffel bags embroidered and ordered by a former Southwest Conference official who owned a ref supply store. One exception was a fellow by the name of Sonny Holmes, who worked in the SWC, Metro, maybe SEC, and probably another league or two that isn't around or has expanded. Anyway, Sonny was the first guy I ever saw using a rolling bag. It looked odd at the time, but now that's about all anyone around here uses. He was well ahead of his time.

Bottom line: get what works best for you. Ebags.com is a pretty good site to look for various kinds of bags.

zm1283 · #6 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 23, 2009, 12:50am

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Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

I don't necessarily agree with this. Years ago, virtually everyone, including D1 officials in this area, used duffel bags embroidered and ordered by a former Southwest Conference official who owned a ref supply store. One exception was a fellow by the name of Sonny Holmes, who worked in the SWC, Metro, maybe SEC, and probably another league or two that isn't around or has expanded. Anyway, Sonny was the first guy I ever saw using a rolling bag. It looked odd at the time, but now that's about all anyone around here uses. He was well ahead of his time.

Bottom line: get what works best for you. Ebags.com is a pretty good site to look for various kinds of bags.

I agree. No one here cares what bag you use. There are guys who have association logos on their bags. For the most part, everyone uses either a black duffel or black rolling suitcase, but it really isn't a hard and fast rule to use what the varsity guys use.

I use this bag, except mine is the large size not the medium....

bob jenkins · #7 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 23, 2009, 09:29am

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Originally Posted by zm1283

I agree. No one here cares what bag you use. There are guys who have association logos on their bags. For the most part, everyone uses either a black duffel or black rolling suitcase, but it really isn't a hard and fast rule to use what the varsity guys use.

Agreed. I bought a Wilson gym / travel / sport bag (reasonably similar, but better, of course, to the Addidas pictured above) at Target 13 years ago for something like $15. It still works just fine.

#8 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 23, 2009, 10:36am

Bought an American Tourister rolling suitcase at Walmart for 50 bucks a couple years ago for football and basketball. Has plenty of pockets, and still a good investment.

Mark Padgett · #9 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 23, 2009, 07:38pm

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Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Agreed. I bought a Wilson gym / travel / sport bag (reasonably similar, but better, of course, to the Addidas pictured above) at Target 13 years ago for something like $15. It still works just fine.

Hope you saved your receipt.

deecee · #10 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 23, 2009, 08:21pm

these posts remind me of the kids on the playground who all want the "cool" sneakers. I thought we outgrew this once our sacs fully dropped?

Adam · #11 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 23, 2009, 12:14pm

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Originally Posted by zm1283

but it really isn't a hard and fast rule to use what the varsity guys use.

It never is a hard and fast rule. It's just a good idea in most cases. That said, if you think something else works better, use it as long as it looks professional.

BillyMac · #12 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 23, 2009, 06:11pm

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Use it as long as it looks professional.

You mean I can't use this?

http://ac4.yt-thm-a03.yimg.com/image/e0d642f7f9334078

GoodwillRef · #13 (**permalink**) Tue Feb 24, 2009, 07:52am

I would go with the luggage bag with wheels it looks a lot my professional. IMO duffel bags look like you are going to play basketball not referee it.