Bag

[Texas Aggie]

"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]

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]

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.

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]

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]

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?

[just another ref]

I find it disturbing that one's "ability to move up" might be affected by the bag one carries.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by just another ref

I find it disturbing that one's "ability to move up" might be affected by the bag one carries.

Of course you do not.

Peace

[Adam]

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]

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]

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.

[ripcord51]

Bringing a wheel bag looks like you are about to take off on an airplane.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by ripcord51

Bringing a wheel bag looks like you are about to take off on an airplane.

OK by me! Level of play the other night for my 7B game, I coulda used the barf bag!