Fat, Drunk, and Stupid is no way to go through life

And the Commissioner thinks that it's no way to attend a NFL game either!

What??????

The NFL has approved a fan code of conduct, that will hand out some Goodell fashion punishment for its violators. Perps will be removed from the stadium, and banned from further attendance. Some of the violations are as followed:

-- Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, or illegal.
-- Drunkenness and signs of alcohol impairment that result 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 fans from the opposing team.

The Fan code of conduct is intended to improve the "game day experience." Teams have the ability to add additional violations as needed.

C'mon Roger. Isn't most of this part of the "game day experience?" People drinking and tailgating in the parking lot before the game. Heckling the opposing team's fans. Give it a rest. These are all very much a part of the game day experience.

It's a marketing strategy to draw more sponsors. Get rid of the fat guy with no shirt, painted face, and foam doam helmet, and replace with the beautiful people, and watch the sponsorship dollars fly. This isn't about a better experience for fans, it's about money for the league. I feel that policies like this and playing regular season games overseas will start to alienate the fans who truly love their teams, but aren't not be from the upper echelons of socio-economic society.

L.A is a perfect example of what an NFL team shouldn't be. They never cared about their team. They go to games to be seen, and not because they love the game.

Am I crazy?

What set you from?

I like how Roger Goodell has gotten on player conduct, but this is a little on the ridiculous side. The NFL is reviewing film to identify hand gestures to determine if players are flashing gang signs! VP of security Milt Ahlerich said that the experts being consulted are looking for, "symbols, clothing, jewelry or other items that would signify an association with criminal gang enterprises." Although no punishment has been defined the league intends says that, "it will be dealth with harshly."

Really? The NFL is concerned about it's image, and the commissioner is driving to improve it, but this is bordering on paranoia. Here's and interesting scenario: What if a guy has a tattoo on his arm that is symbolic of the place he grew up. Not only that, but it's also known for its gang activity as well. Is the league going to continually fine/suspend him for having the tattoo? I'm not saying that it's OK for pro athletes to be throwing up gang signs on national tv. They are role models for kids. That being said the penalty should be no stiffer than the penalty for swearing or giving the middel finger. They have not broken any laws. So why punish them as harshly as those that do? What determines a gang sign from secret team communications?

In the league's effort to clean up its image they have become heavy handed in my opinion. You cannot wear those cleats, because they aren't league approved. You can't celebrate in the endzone. Where are they going to draw the line? Not that the NFL isn't concerned with their image, but the reality is that endorsements are driving the issue. The NBA and MLB have for more tarnished images than the NFL. Endorsement deals carry with them a lot of dollars, and the NFL doesn't want to do anything jeopardize that. Would head coaches wearing suits on the sideline promote a positive image for the NFL? Of course it would, but Reebok doesn't make suits. Jack Del Rio and Mike Nolan had to have them specially made, and the league only approved them to be worn a few times. Bill Belichick looks like a bum on the sidelines, and that's OK. The endorsement dollars are the driving force behind of fair amount of league policy, and really embracing the moniker No. Fun. League!

The floor is now open.