First Technical - Anticlimactic

[tref]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

When I work in the NBA (with the amount of security they have), I'll walk proudly off the court. Until then, I'll jog off the court the same way, every time.

I hear ya Rich, thats why I said (in post #24) to each his or her own...

Originally Posted by berserkBBK

I'm confused who would see this as cowardly?
I'm sure Toliver did not say stay around on the court, and I know that's not what you mean. I just don't see the point to walk instead of jogging. A problem can happen quickly, and I want to be away as not to be a target to the problem.

I can dig it, everyone has to do whats best for them.

Originally Posted by Smitty

To whom then? It's fine if you're told in your area not to run off the court. In every area I've worked in, I want to get off the court as quickly as possible so I don't have to call one of those unnecessary post-game T's when someone decided to say something as I'm leisurely strolling off the court. Why invite a fan from the student section to get in your face as you stroll off the court? I work in a big metro area - I don't want to be on the news as that ref who was blindsided by an angry parent. If that makes me a coward to you, I really don't care.

Smitty!! You're putting words in my mouth, nobody is strolling or leisurely... walking with a purpose. Never called anybody a coward, I got love for all Forum members just said it looked cowardly.

You guys do whats best for you, I was just sharing another perspective on our exit of the court.

FTR, all the places I work have one parking lot & if they wanna get ya... they'll wait for you. Then & only then will I run. If they follow me they better not let me make it to the trunk.

#keylessentry

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by tref

Never called anybody a coward, I got love for all Forum members just said it looked cowardly.

Explain the difference...

Originally Posted by tref

You guys do whats best for you, I was just sharing another perspective on our exit of the court.

FTR, all the places I work have one parking lot & if they wanna get ya... they'll wait for you. Then & only then will I run. If they follow me they better not let me make it to the trunk.

Dude, you don't get it. In the heat of the moment at the end of the game people still may not have control of their emotions. After the time for me to dress and get out to the parking lot, cooler heads will prevail - plus I'm walking out the side or back door if there is one. If someone is waiting for me in the parking lot, that's a whole other issue.

[tref]

Originally Posted by Smitty

Dude, you don't get it. In the heat of the moment at the end of the game people still may not have control of their emotions. After the time for me to dress and get out to the parking lot, cooler heads will prevail - plus I'm walking out the side or back door if there is one. If someone is waiting for me in the parking lot, that's a whole other issue.

We wil have to agree to disagree on this one. In post 15 I clearly said:

Originally Posted by tref

If its not a heated EOG situation with fans rushing the court & I'm not embarassed by the job I just did, then I'm proudly walking off the court.

Reading is FUNdamental! And I'm done with this. You guys do whats best for you & I'll do whats best for me.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by tref

You guys do whats best for you & I'll do whats best for me.

I'll be waiting for you at the door, partner. I'm not walking, but I'm also not leaving my partner alone on the court.

[ga314ref]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I'll be waiting for you at the door, partner. I'm not walking, but I'm also not leaving my partner alone on the court.

...who were so in love with performing for the table, they wind up retrieving the ball, walking it to the table, shaking hands with the folks there, and basically preening and waiting to lap up the compliments. Heck yes, these partners get left.

Having grown up in New York, I've been conditioned on how to walk with a purpose. So while I don't run, I walk with alacrity, trying to give off the vibe I'm 6' 7", mean as all get out, and have no problem stomping your brains out.

It seems to work.

[berserkBBK]

Originally Posted by tref

Smitty!! You're putting words in my mouth, nobody is strolling or leisurely... walking with a purpose. Never called anybody a coward, I got love for all Forum members just said it looked cowardly.

You guys do whats best for you, I was just sharing another perspective on our exit of the court.

FTR, all the places I work have one parking lot & if they wanna get ya... they'll wait for you. Then & only then will I run. If they follow me they better not let me make it to the trunk.

#keylessentry

That's when you get security to walk you to your car.
If you're working a game with me, my cowardly butt is going to be waiting by the locker room while you are still on the court. If you carried me during the game I might be returning the favor and give you a lift. However most likely I'll just pass you with a nice nudge or tap and hope nothing stupid happened while you are walking back.