NFL unveils new fan code of conduct

[Daseal]

Doesn't this belong in your thread from May?

This is new news. If you put it in a thread from May it gets burried and thus doesn't get discussed. That's like saying you should have one thread for autograph signings.

My problem is how vague these rules seem to be. It's basically so they can throw anyone they want out, or let anyone they want stay. Some are good such as throwing objects or stopping play, etc. But what's verbal harassment of a fan from another team? I love to hear some ribbing of opposing fans. When I went to see the skins in Pittsburgh I welcomed and expected to trade some jabs from folks (who by the way, everyone in my section wanted Pittsburgh to cut Willie Parker. It was when he was really young, but still.)

What is foul to some people isn't foul to others. I don't care if your kids are around if I want to spew god damnit's I will. Since you can say that on the radio it isn't foul, right? Yet piss will get you kicked out of the stadium? Yet another set of rules in another venue in this country littered with loose rules that translate much differently to different people. If the NFL or stadiums ever ban standing, it will be a sad, sad day for football. You want to sit down, stay at home or buy club tickets.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Daseal

This is new news. If you put it in a thread from May it gets burried and thus doesn't get discussed. That's like saying you should have one thread for autograph signings.

My problem is how vague these rules seem to be. It's basically so they can throw anyone they want out, or let anyone they want stay. Some are good such as throwing objects or stopping play, etc. But what's verbal harassment of a fan from another team? I love to hear some ribbing of opposing fans. When I went to see the skins in Pittsburgh I welcomed and expected to trade some jabs from folks (who by the way, everyone in my section wanted Pittsburgh to cut Willie Parker. It was when he was really young, but still.)

What is foul to some people isn't foul to others. I don't care if your kids are around if I want to spew god damnit's I will. Since you can say that on the radio it isn't foul, right? Yet piss will get you kicked out of the stadium? Yet another set of rules in another venue in this country littered with loose rules that translate much differently to different people. If the NFL or stadiums ever ban standing, it will be a sad, sad day for football. You want to sit down, stay at home or buy club tickets.

I don't think that they are going to throw out for saying GD or passing jabs with other fans as long as it does not go to far. I have seen some pretty rude fans to opposing fans who where just minding their own business. Last year I saw Skin fans taking the side of a Giants fan because the other guy had crossed the line and the Giants fan sent him flying while protecting himself.