Honestly, I agree with what happened here, as petty as it sounds. It's not uncommon for an entire city to regulate how and when water can be used to privately wash cars because of a shortage. And, I have lived in apartment complexes in college towns where you were not permitted to wash your car on the premises. As stated in the article, the other students can't hook a hose up to university water and start washing a car. And, I doubt the AD wants to pay for all athletes to do it either. It's just 20 bucks, and it's a small deal, but it's a rule. And, the writer is really reaching when he jokes that water fountains and locker room showers are next.