NFL to unveil new code of conduct for fans

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Dean Wormer NFL Unveils Fan Code Of Conduct [NFL]
Published 8/5/2008 by Rick Chandler at Deadspin
... The NFL is rolling out a Fan Code of Conduct, and be advised that if you don't follow it to the letter, you'll be pummeled like a Tibetan monk at a Chinese police picnic. Among other things, "unruly" or "disruptive" behavior is forbidden. Also, "abusive language." They might as well sell the Jets right now. ...

NFL Putting Beer-Bonging Jerkwad Fans On Notice
Published 8/5/2008 by ryan at SPORTSbyBROOKS
... According to USA TODAY, In addition to cracking down on debaucherous tailgaters, the NFL will also be less tolerant of general jerky fan behavior :…drunk and “disruptive” fans can be ejected from stadiums or parking lots without refund — and stripped of their season tickets. The same goes for fans who verbally or physically harass other fans, use obscene language or gestures or interfere with the game by throwing objects onto the field. Fans who become drunk or unruly during pregame tailgating will not be allowed into stadiums. This all seems very obvious, but if you’ve been ...

Late Enough Daily "Linkin' Logs" (8/5/08)
Published 8/6/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (JustinY) at The Bad News Bloggers
... What the fuck was the point of this. Seriously, an NFL Fan Code of Conduct? A) Every stadium already has one. B) They're unenforceable on the most basic levels (No swearing? Go fuck yourself) C) Isn't there something more important to do? ...

Wednesday Walk Around The League 8-6
Published 8/6/2008 by jrs1940 at Big Blue View
... From USA Today, the NFL has implemented a new code of conduct for fans. I think it will be interesting to see how this is enforced during the season. Under this new code of conduct, if you are a season ticket holder who gives or sells your tickets to someone who violates the code, you can lose your season ticket privileges. This could have an effect on Stub Hub type ticket sales. Fans will have to ask themselves if it is worth it to sell their prized season tickets to an anonymous stranger who could possibly cause trouble at a game. ...

NFL Fan Code of Conduct Is Well Intended, But A Joke
Published 8/6/2008 at FanIQ Blog
... interpreting such a policy. If it's going to black and white, each stadium will be empty by the start of the second half, as the above list reads more like a "to-do" than a don't. Anyone who's been to a NFL stadium can agree with me. Raider Nation might as well continue their revelry in the parking lot and start investing in some big screens. Good luck, Lt. Rog. *complete lie ** unless it's a snowball aimed in the direction of Rex Grossman NFL unveils new code of conduct for its fans ...

The Enumerative: OUR Fan Code of Conduct
Published 8/6/2008 at The Sporting Blog
... At least, that’s the only conclusion we can draw from the NFL Fan Code of Conduct that was released yesterday, which basically reads like a list of reasons not to spend hundreds of dollars to trek to the stadium on Sundays. No getting drunk? No trash talking to the opposition? No taking off your shirt, running onto the field and tackling the place kicker as he lines up an extra point? ...

Sunday Soapbox: A Sens Fan Code Of Conduct -- Don't Say I Didn't Warn You
Published 8/10/2008 by Senators Lost Cojones (noreply@blogger.com) at Five For Smiting
... Having abandoned all hope of ever seeing socially responsible behaviour from its players, the 800lb gorilla of sport leagues, that bastion of joie-de-vivre, the NFL has turned its attention to its more, shall we say...enthusiastic...fans by instituting a "Fan's Code Of Conduct" which will be policed and enforced by the individual teams. ...