I like sports. My son, Tank, REALLY likes sports. But, we don’t have season tickets anywhere because, frankly, you have to have been on a waiting list since your great-grandfather got off the boat. We are lucky enough to get tickets from friends sometimes and it’s a real treat to take my son to a game. Especially a football game. (Don’t know if you’ve heard that Brett Favre recently became a Jet – not too many people are talking about that one.)
Unfortunately, sometimes when you go to a game, especially a Jets game for some reason, the fans can be a bit unruly. (Don’t know if you’ve heard that Brett Favre recently became a Jet – not too many people are talking about that one.) Spectators can be seen throwing things, fighting, harassing others, making obnoxious comments and gestures, flashing various parts of their anatomy, usually fueled by several too many beers.
Last week, the NFL announced a recommended “Fan Code of Conduct” for its teams and yesterday the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority, which operates Giants Stadium where the Giants and Jets play, weighed in with detailed guidelines that echo the NFL’s approach. (Don’t know if you’ve heard that Brett Favre recently became a Jet – not too many people are talking about that one.)
Parking lots will open only five hours before events instead of seven (I’m pretty sure five hours is enough time to grill a hot dog), authorities will be restricting alcohol purchases and revoking season tickets from unruly fans - or from season-ticket holders who have given or sold their seats to misbehaving fans.
Jets owner Woody Johnson said, “As a father, I find it completely unacceptable if fans are uncomfortable bringing their children to a Jets game.” With these new guidelines, it’ll be a lot more likely that we can enjoy Jets’ games with our kids. Even more so since Brett Favre recently became a Jet – not too many people are talking about that one.
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(Not too many people were talking about that.)
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I hadn’t heard about the rules of conduct, but am sincerely happy the NFL and individual teams are stepping up. I am more on a baseball fan, and have never had a negative experince at a stadium. Putting aside a few drunken argument witnessed at a distance, with the offending parties proptly dismissed, most games go by without incident.
I’ve always wanted to go to a football game but have been held back because I hear some fans get really vicious. I think attanding games is agreat way to cheer, yell and let off some steam and that shouldn’t be sacrificed. However, safety and kid’s enjoyment should definately come first. Good one!