Thirsty??? - Page 3

Adam · #31 (**permalink**) Wed Feb 24, 2010, 12:50pm

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Originally Posted by JRutledge

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

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."

Judtech · #32 (**permalink**) Wed Feb 24, 2010, 12:58pm

I am pretty sure that most places have a porcelan water bowl!!

fullor30 · #33 (**permalink**) Wed Feb 24, 2010, 03:34pm

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

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."

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!

Adam · #34 (**permalink**) Wed Feb 24, 2010, 03:37pm

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Originally Posted by fullor30

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!

LOL, I'd rather the "that guy" who called a T for flopping.

BillyMac · #35 (**permalink**) Wed Feb 24, 2010, 05:21pm

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.

JRutledge · #36 (**permalink**) Wed Feb 24, 2010, 06:08pm

Billy,

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

Peace

Rich · #37 (**permalink**) Wed Feb 24, 2010, 06:14pm

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Originally Posted by BillyMac

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.

I can't wait for the posts to come, which I will summarize in advance:

"Gasp!"

Welpe · #38 (**permalink**) Wed Feb 24, 2010, 06:15pm

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Originally Posted by BillyMac

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

As long as you don't have a game in the morning, right?

Rich · #39 (**permalink**) Wed Feb 24, 2010, 06:17pm

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.

stripes · #40 (**permalink**) Wed Feb 24, 2010, 06:48pm

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Originally Posted by jeffpea

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".

+1

fullor30 · #41 (**permalink**) Thu Feb 25, 2010, 08:57am

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Originally Posted by JRutledge

Billy,

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

Peace

HaHaha! I was talking to a Catholic league AD a few weeks ago about the good ol' days! Sadly, I missed 'em.

Adam · #42 (**permalink**) Thu Feb 25, 2010, 10:42am

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Originally Posted by RichMSN

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.

I remember those days, they weren't that long ago for me. I agree with your final assessment, though.

GoodwillRef · #43 (**permalink**) Thu Feb 25, 2010, 12:53pm

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.

Adam · #44 (**permalink**) Thu Feb 25, 2010, 01:36pm

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Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

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

*gasp*

Rich · #45 (**permalink**) Thu Feb 25, 2010, 01:53pm

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Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

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.

That's a fine in our games. Saying "purple", that is. I cannot call bright orange "red" no matter what -- it just doesn't compute for me for some reason.