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Yes 26 29.89%
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Old Mon Dec 26, 2011, 12:41am
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Fine for pre-game, but come game time, it's a little distracting. I guess what they say about walking and chewing gum is true.
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Old Mon Dec 26, 2011, 02:38am
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Looks unprofessional IMO to be gnawing on gum while communicating with players and coaches. I don't...but to each his/her own.
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Looks unprofessional IMO to be gnawing on gum while communicating with players and coaches. I don't...but to each his/her own.
You can chew gum without anyone really knowing you even have it in your mouth if you do it right.

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I like picking up Skittles from the floor and popping them in whenever I find them. Gives me that added "zest" needed to stay alert and on top of things. Works best when the new trail in quick transition so that not that many people see me doing it. That "stopping play for foreign object on the floor" is such a clock killer.
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Old Mon Dec 26, 2011, 11:45am
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Looks unprofessional IMO to be gnawing on gum while communicating with players and coaches. I don't...but to each his/her own.
Agree 100%.
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Old Mon Dec 26, 2011, 12:04pm
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Agree 100%.
I love chewing gum when officiating, but I saw myself on video once and decided to switch over to Breath Savers (usually cinnamon) or Life Savers. I'll keep one in my mouth as long as it lasts and will have a couple in my pocket to replace during timeouts or extended dead ball periods.
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Life Savers.
We have a dentist on our local board who told us that sugared mints, and candies, would wreak havoc on our teeth. He suggests that we use sugarless cough drops.
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Old Mon Dec 26, 2011, 06:29pm
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Looks unprofessional IMO to be gnawing on gum while communicating with players and coaches. I don't...but to each his/her own.
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You can chew gum without anyone really knowing you even have it in your mouth if you do it right.

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I don't chew it while I'm talking to players or coaches.
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Old Mon Dec 26, 2011, 07:18pm
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We have a dentist on our local board who told us that sugared mints, and candies, would wreak havoc on our teeth. He suggests that we use sugarless cough drops.
It's one reason why I prefer Breath Savers. That, and I like the Cinnamon flavor the best.
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Old Tue Dec 27, 2011, 02:25am
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Every game. I only use 1/2 a piece each half though and never chew it when speaking to players or coaches.
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