Originally Posted by JRutledge (Post 664446)

If I am that thirsty, I go wherever I am closest to and get a drink. In football teams come to us and offer drinks and it is usually who is there. I do not care which team does it. I will not refuse drinks unless I am really not thirsty. I do not think it is that big of a deal. The only consideration is maybe I will not go over to a bench when I have had a problem, but I am not that insecure where I cannot handle myself so it is not a problem.

Peace

Originally Posted by Snaqwells (Post 664448)

I honestly hadn't even thought of whether there are issues. I've not seen a single official do it (go to the bench for water) in basketball here, and I'm not interested in being "that guy."

Originally Posted by fullor30 (Post 664527)

Pssst, did you see that snaqs guy? He was near a Gatorade thermos at the end of the bench and actually sipped some water. I'm tellin' ya, I saw him do it. Ohh, I saw it!:D

Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 664552)

What I'm about to tell you is 100% true. We have a private prep school in our area that offers a cooler filled with ice, a few cans of soda, and a few cans of beer, in the locker room, after every game. Nothing like a frosty, cold one right after a game. Heaven.

Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 664552)

Nothing like a frosty, cold one right after a game. Heaven.

Originally Posted by jeffpea (Post 664437)

you really don't need to ask. Just simply walk over and grab a cup.

Just curious, has anyone ever heard a coach, player, or fan say: "you haven't given us a call all game and i know why....you had a drink from the other team!"....

C'mon people...if you're thirsty (which doesn't happen all that often during a game), just grab a drink.

If you still don't feel comfortable taking a drink during a game, that's your prerogative. I just don't understand why people feel that this is a big "no - no".

Originally Posted by JRutledge (Post 664570)

Billy,

You must be talking about the Chicago Catholic League. They used to do that all the time around here. :)

Peace

Originally Posted by RichMSN (Post 664575)

I remember back in the day (the late 80s/early 90s) where the driver would have a cooler in the trunk and we'd have a beer cracked before the car was out of the parking lot. Even in the 2-man days, a six pack was considered a "short trip."

Probably best that those days are gone forever.

Originally Posted by GoodwillRef (Post 664791)

I also say "purple" and "orange" when teams have uniforms that color so maybe I am just strange. :)

Originally Posted by GoodwillRef (Post 664791)

What is the big deal about getting a drink (cup of water from end of the bench) during a time-out? We are running up and down the floor just like the players and they get water during time-outs...If I am thristy I will walk over and grab a cup of water. I don't think it is unprofessional at all and I haven't ever had anyone question why I am drinking water during the game. I also say "purple" and "orange" when teams have uniforms that color so maybe I am just strange. :)