SubWay Blimp on the Court

[tjones1]

Thanks, Ref_in_Alberta.

Ok, so this is a situation under FIBA that's the same in Fed and NCAA?

[Juulie Downs]

What the heck is a Subway Blimp, and what's it doing falling over onto the key?

[Welpe]

I'm envisioning one of those little remote controlled blimps that fly around and drop t-shirts on the fans at professional and college games. I used to do athletic promotions at my alma matter (hehe sorry folks) and we had one we'd fly around the stands during dead ball periods. We never had it go Hindenburg on the court though.

Maybe this one drops sandwiches instead?

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Maybe this one drops sandwiches instead?

"As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!!!" - Arthur Carlson, WKRP in Cincinnati.

[biz]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

"As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!!!" - Arthur Carlson, WKRP in Cincinnati.

Nice M&M!!!! Great reference. For my money might be one of the greatest sitcom episodes ever!
"Oh the humanity!" --Les Nessman

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by biz

For my money might be one of the greatest sitcom episodes ever! "Oh the humanity!" Les Nessman

Agree.

[riden]

Originally Posted by Juulie Downs

What the heck is a Subway Blimp, and what's it doing falling over onto the key?

I guess I left that out

Subway sponsored the tournament and had a large (30 ft) promotional balloon (blimp) in the corner

The ropes gave way and it slooooooooowllly fell on the corner of the court.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Juulie Downs

What the heck is a Subway Blimp, and what's it doing falling over onto the key?

Actually, I've seen many of these radio-controlled blimps used for advertising at sporting events:



Picture a "Subway" banner over the sides.

Which brings up an interesting scenario - what if the other team's followers found a way "hijack" the signal and purposely flew it unto the court at that time? Would it be a T on the team who had original control? A T on the team who hijacked the signal? Would Subway have to supply the refs with free sandwiches for a week for having to deal with this issue? Inquiring minds need to know...

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Maybe this one drops sandwiches instead?

LOL... there's a lawsuit waiting to happen. Look out Ted!!!! Bam - right in the eye! haha

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Which brings up an interesting scenario - what if the other team's followers found a way "hijack" the signal and purposely flew it unto the court at that time? Would it be a T on the team who had original control? A T on the team who hijacked the signal? Would Subway have to supply the refs with free sandwiches for a week for having to deal with this issue? Inquiring minds need to know...

I think it's the latter. I'm fairly sure I could fit 2 or 3 sandwiches into my bag for the ride home.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by tjones1

I think it's the latter. I'm fairly sure I could fit 2 or 3 sandwiches into my bag for the ride home.

Liar.

You would have to leave several of your whistles and a couple of pairs of pants at the school to make room in your bag.

Of course, I won't argue with the fact that once your bag is empty, you would have room for most of the Subway store in there...

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by tjones1

LOL... there's a lawsuit waiting to happen. Look out Ted!!!! Bam - right in the eye! haha

I don't know, this could keep the officials in your good graces.

"Let's see, a roast beef for Welmer. Check.

Oven roasted chicken for Hightower. Check.

Tuna on wheat for Elias. Check."

I think it's the latter. I'm fairly sure I could fit 2 or 3 sandwiches into my bag for the ride home.

Waitaminute...I thought you had a POD with you at all games?

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Waitaminute...I thought you had a POD with you at all games?

Welllll, you'll have to talk to M&M about that one... I claim I'm innocent until proven guilty.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by tjones1

Welllll, you'll have to talk to M&M about that one... I claim I'm innocent until proven guilty.

Guilty.

Next case. (So to speak...)