NFL policy cracks down on unruly fans

0 Comments | USA TODAY, August, 2008 | by Michael McCarthy

The NFL unveiled Tuesday a "Fan Code of Conduct" under which drunk, unruly or abusive patrons at games or parking-lot tailgate parties can be denied entrance to stadiums, ejected without refunds and possibly stripped of their season tickets.

"Here's the standard: Enjoy yourself, come root for your team -- but don't infringe on the enjoyment of another fan," said Eric Grubman, NFL executive vice president.

"If you want to come root for another team, that's OK. But we don't want somebody pouring a beer over your head," he said.

The policy, similar to one imposed by the NBA in 2005, evolved from a growing number of fans complaining to the league and its teams about their experiences at games, league spokesman Brian McCarthy said.

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