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Old Tue Dec 03, 2013, 03:26pm
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I used to in previous states where we would arrive during the JV game to watch but in my new pool we work the JV game and then the Varsity so I get there before the kids do on most nights...plus I don't know any of the schools yet so I have no idea what color I am about to see!
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Old Tue Dec 03, 2013, 03:34pm
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My coats are all neutral colors anyway, but no one pays attention to that stuff here. As long as you aren't wearing that school's logo on your coat, you should be fine.
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Old Tue Dec 03, 2013, 03:38pm
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I have a shirt with Calvin from the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbs, pissing on the mascot of every HS I have ever worked. Each morning I decide which of the teams I like least and wear the shirt with Calvin pissing on their mascot. I especially enjoy the times when the team I like least happens to be the home team!
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Old Tue Dec 03, 2013, 03:59pm
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To some, this topic might seem like a weird question, but...when my sons were in HS and playing other small schools around the PNW, we drove to a tournament in the state directly to our south. About half-time of the game before "ours", two guys walked in with sport bags/suitcases. Both were wearing jackets with the name of the host school and FOOTBALL on the pocket area of the jacket. Turns out those were the two refs for "our" game that night. Needless to say, it did not go well.

So no, I don't plan my wardrobe around school colors. But I do make sure that I am not wearing anything with any school logo on it - whether it is one of the schools playing, the school I teach at, the school my kids went to, etc., etc.
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Old Tue Dec 03, 2013, 04:04pm
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I just make sure I'm not wearing my Minnesota Vikings jacket when I officiate in Wisconsin.
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Old Tue Dec 03, 2013, 04:21pm
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No, but I'm color blind and don't think much about colors anyway.
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Old Tue Dec 03, 2013, 05:35pm
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Kinda funny that this topic came up. I had a Saturday HS game (kinda rare) two weeks ago. Normally, on weekdays I come right from work (always in a tie). This particular Saturday, I put on a pair of khakis and grabbed a royal blue golf shirt. I checked my schedule after getting dressed to confirm the time, and realized the Visitors school colors were the exact shade of blue I was wearing...so...I changed shirts. I doubt it would have been an issue, but why give anybody any ammo. I have a zillion golf shirts...went with a red Nike one instead.

So, yes, I did consider color in this case.
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Old Tue Dec 03, 2013, 03:38pm
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Sometimes.

It depends on the game and the specific color.

If the shirt is a more neutral color such as grey, navy, tan, while, black, etc., then no. If the shirt is a brighter color such as red, yellow, or a brighter blue, then yes, I'll avoid it if it matches one of the teams and not the other. No need to give the appearance of being connected with one team.

I don't wear useless jackets. I only wear my winter jacket/coat and while I get a new one every few years, I don't tend to pick bright colors.

It also depends on the game.

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