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8/6/08
NFL Fan Code of Conduct Is Well Intended, But A Joke
Say Goodbye To Raider Nation
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We all remember the Kansas City Chiefs' attempt to control fan behavior, and limit such indecencies like "excessive standing." The NFL front office didn't want them to be alone as a laughing stock, so they have decided to unveil a league wide Fan Code of Conduct.

The Goodellian doctrine bans the following:

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

Roger Goodell added, "[T]he in-stadium experience is critically important to the NFL, our clubs and our fans and it will be a major focus this season. 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."

That's all well and good. I can support any fan behavior that is illegal, thus the term. Nor do I condone irresponsible drunkenness* and interfering with the progress of the game, especially throwing objects onto the field.**

My concern here is how the NFL will go about 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 [USA Today]
 
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Raider home games are the busiest days for the State Parole Board.
 


8/6/08
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HAHA. What will Raiders fans do? They have no choice but to get drunk, have you seen them play in the last 5 years?

8/6/08
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I made the mistake of going to a Raiders game last season -- and the season before.  It's honestly the worst experience ever.  Their fans have no class... NONE.  There are fights everywhere .. and the smoking section doesn't have one cigarette smoker -- just weed smokers.  It's a freaking JOKE.  I doubt anything will change -- as going to a Raiders game pretty much means anything goes already.

8/6/08
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Raider home games are the busiest days for the State Parole Board.
 


8/6/08
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I dont know which is worse Raider fans or Raider players.

8/6/08
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Pro sports stadiums would be a MUCH better place without the drunken idiots.  But they make WAAAY too much money on those 7 dollar beers for them to ever do anything about it.

8/6/08
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MrNFL wrote:
Pro sports stadiums would be a MUCH better place without the drunken idiots.  But they make WAAAY too much money on those 7 dollar beers for them to ever do anything about it.
Yeah and at the Oakland Raiders games -- they sell margaritas... STRONG ones...

Good call -- let's give the felons hard liquor.

 
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