The New NFL Fan Code of Conduct
by Jimmy on Aug 6, 2008 8:05 AM CDT
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PrintThe NFL announced plans today to adopt a "Code of Conduct for Fans" that all 32 teams in the league will follow.
Creating an enjoyable in-stadium environment for all fans has long been an important goal of the NFL and is a fundamental component for the sustained success of the league. The code has been adopted as a way to retain and expand the special stadium environment.
"The in-stadium experience is critically important to the NFL, our clubs and our fans and it will be a major focus this season," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "We are committed to improving the fan experience in every way we can -- from the time fans arrive in the parking lot to when they depart the stadium. We want everyone to be able to come to our stadiums and enjoy the entire day."
"We believe that LP Field's atmosphere is one of the best in the league," said Titans Executive VP Don MacLachlan. "We will be vigilant in maintaining a fun and safe setting through the enforcement of the new NFL Code."
The NFL Fan Code requires patrons to refrain from the following behaviors:
- Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, or illegal in nature
- Intoxication or other signs of alcohol impairment that results in irresponsible behavior
- Foul or abusive language or obscene gestures
- Interference with the progress of the game (including throwing objects onto the field)
- Failing to follow instructions of stadium personnel
- Verbal or physical harassment of opposing team fans
Additionally, under the code, fans are reminded that they are responsible for their conduct as well as the conduct of their guests and/or persons occupying their seats. Event patrons and guests who violate these provisions will be subject to ejection without refund and potential loss of ticket privileges for future games. LP Field staff will promptly intervene to support an environment where patrons, their guests, and other fans can enjoy the event free from the above behavior.
This new conduct policy will be in place for the Titans first preseason game this week against St. Louis on Saturday, August 9 and will continue throughout the season. If fans have any questions or concerns about the new policy, they should contact the Titans ticket office (615-565-4200).
They shouldn't have that much problem implementing that here, but good luck enforcing it in places like Oakland and Philadelphia. If they are really that concerned about this they should stop selling beer at the games (or making people be sober when they come in). That would eliminate about 85% of the problems, but they aren't going to do that because every NFL team would lose a million dollars next season.
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It would be much more......
than a million dollars.
Big Bill "You never lose a game if the opponent doesn't score." Darell K. Royal
Yawwwwwwnnnnnnn...
All these ‘rules’ and ‘regulations’ and ‘guidelines’ to appropriate behaviour make me sick. Political correctness makes me sick.
The day that Jets fans can’t get “crazy” at the Meadowlands is the day that football morphs into girl’s field hockey.
Apparentely you have not been to a game
with drunk Raven fans yelling obscenities at your 7 year old cousin making him cry cause he is wearing an Eddie George jersey and in their opinion Eddie George is gay and therefore my 7 year old cousin is gay as well. Made his experience wonderful.
And then the “security guard” does nothing, so one of the Raven fans ends up with a broken nose, my fist hurts and then the Raven fan tries to get a police officer to arrest me and they end up escorting them out instead.
So bring on the girl’s field hockey.
And I just noticed who I am responding to, so I am sure I am gonna get “Don’t go to a football game if you don’t want to hear obscenities” and “drunk driving is OK.”
But you ARE the minority.
Hmmm, I bet
The mental image I had of girls field hockey (scanty uniforms, lots of fights, muddy fields) is inaccurate.
Now Mr MacLachlan
Tell your security guards to actually sack up and do something when there is a problem!
We don’t need a “policy,” we need someone to actually do something to the unruly assholes who make it miserable for everyone else.
Honestly, alcohol is a huge problem at games
Whether you want to admit it or not, alcohol is the single biggest reason there are fights in the crowds of football games across the country. I attended a division 1 college football game last year with about 87,000 other fans and while there I witnessed some rather harsh words exchanged between the home team and visiting team fans (which I was not part of at all) . I honestly thought there were going to be fists flying. IT was rather uncomfortable to watch and especially hard for my 14 year old to see this. He had never witnessed such behavior before. We were not involved and I did not have the guts to say something to the offending party, (which by the way was one of the home team fans) I was thoroughly embarrased by how they treated the fans of the other team which travelled about 2,000 miles to watch a game in peace and then they got harrassed and nearly beaten. It is appalling why that type of behavior is tolerated in the name of higher revenue, are beer sales that much more important than public safety and decency?
By the way I enjoy a beer now and then, but I refuse to drink one at a sporting event.
Fans are Fans
New to the blog. I live near Pittsburgh. Used to work for the radio station that broadcast the games, so I unwillingly got to go to a lot of games. Sat there silent most of the time, or with a smirk on my face when they were losing. Been to a game in Nashville too. Its a TOTALLY different animal. Fans will get drunk and party and tailgate and get nutso. Thats part of the friggin game! Hell, we do it at Pirate games…thats all we have to look forward to! If it gets physical, then there’s a problem. Kids are going to hear it somewhere regardless. I heard it all my life, wearing Oiler garb to school all the time. Let it slide…
by BringBackHaywood on Aug 7, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions
my point
Guess i should make a point…
Nashville is fine. Its the other cities that have WAY TO MANY DOUCHE BAGS!!! Especially Pittsburgh.
by BringBackHaywood on Aug 7, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions
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