35 Thoughts College Athletes Have While Traveling
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35 Thoughts College Athletes Have While Traveling

"Coach, I have to pee."

Gaby Hurt
Mar 20, 2016
Western Carolina University
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35 Thoughts College Athletes Have While Traveling

College athletics comes with a lot of commitment. Committing to practice every day, workouts, and being a good teammate. But with that commitment comes the long hours of traveling. On a bus. With the same people. Every weekend. As much as we love it, in the moment the time lags on so long that many thoughts come to our minds… some we share out loud, some we don’t. But here are some typical things an athlete might think up while traveling.


1. How long have we been in here?

2. I wonder if this counts as our day off?

3. Oh my god, what is that smell?

4. What if it's me?

5. "Who farted?!"

6. Honestly, it's probably all our body odors combined. Gross.

7. Are we close?

8. I wonder what everyone is listening to right now?

9. Maybe I should take a nap... it will make time go by faster.

10. I hate this song.

11. Why is it so hot in here?

12. I wonder if anyone has to go to the bathroom...

13. I don't want to be the one that asks.

14. "Coach, I have to pee."

15. I'm going to get on Twitter for a little bit.

16. *Finds stupid picture... sends in group message*

17. Yes, got the whole bus laughing let's go.

18. Alright, everyone shut up now I want to sleep.

19. Wonder if we'll get snacks anytime soon.

20. Oh no, I really have to go to the bathroom.

21. "Coach... I REALLY have to pee."

22. *Internally cries as we drive past the rest stop*

23. Why isn't he considerate of my bodily functions? Does he want his team to die?

24. Maybe if I cried...

25. No come on, be strong.

26. We played pretty well today, I think we will have the day off tomorrow.

27. "Anyone have food?"

28. I know they do.. they just want it for themselves. Selfish.

29. I spend a lot of time with these humans... wow.

30. Definitely should have brought a pillow.

31. I have so much homework to get back to.

32. Maybe we should never get off this bus.

33. If I could switch lives with one of my teammates who would it be?

34. Ugh, why is this team so talkative? Just shut up.

35. As much as I want to get off, I wouldn't want to be here with anyone else.

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