I have three boys all under the age 12 and would never take them to NFL game. Too many drunk morons at your average football game sitting in the 300 level screaming obscenities at the team as if the team can hear them and make adjustments according to those idiots demands. I see it every time I go (Seahawk fan here). Combine that with the ridiculous TV timeouts every 5 minutes and the product is almost unwatchable live IMO. Being able to see the whole field and the atmosphere (minus drunk morons) is fun but not worth the outrageous ticket/food/beer/parking prices. Given the choice I'd rather just stay home and watch NFL Red Zone for 6 hours straight.

Looks more like idiots getting what they deserve for being a nuisance at games. Love it.

I took a couple of years away from the NFL because I worked a lot of Sundays and there were so many commercials I often forgot what was going on. I decided a couple of years ago to try to watch it again because my roommate was a big football fan. It was week 1 and I saw a highlight of Calvin Johnson catching a touchdown pass that had been a touchdown since the forward pass was made legal. He got 2 hands, a butt, a back in the end zone, in bounds and maintained possession of the ball. The ball then touched the ground while Johnson still had possession. It was ruled incomplete. Last time I watched the NFL. There's too many rules. Let players play football. There are so many rule changes that I'm not sure what sport they're playing now.

not surprised. and with technology today you can have a great gameday experience from the comfort of your own home, with no bathroom lines and overpriced concessions! personally i love going out to the stadium though, the atmosphere is great, even better at a legit college game, and i dont get to go often so its always a treat. im going to the ravens pre-season game against the jags on thursday, plan on having some cold beverages, so we'll see how it goes lol

The stadiums have a right to do whatever they want, they own the property and you are a guest. Everyone should act in a matter deemed acceptable for a family outing, and if you disobey the laws...you should get punished.

...with all that being said, I don't' mind the policy and I don't think it's a "double standard". Stupid people who ruin the experience for everyone should be throw out of the game and the should be discouraged from attending future events. Looks like the NFL is trying to keep those morons from attending the games, good for them. Will it work? I doubt it, but it may be enough to make an impact. They know that alot of those dummies will get so angry over the policy that they won't come back, which is the end goal. Even if it only works on 10% losers who get tossed form a game it's worth the effort.

I applaud this move. I don't understand what's wrong with it. Someone acts like an idiot (drunken or not) and gets kicked out of the stadium. If they want to come back, they need to take a lesson on how to behave in that setting. Sounds fine to me.

My only question...what happens to the jackhole that gets kicked out, watches the video, and gets kicked out again? My vote is for a lifetime ban.

I don't understand the issue here.

Obviously, the NFL is attempting to maximize attendance at their games. At the same time, they're also looking to discourage behaviors that will get fans kicked out of games (I'm assuming part of the thought here is that the NFL is losing fans because of the "obnoxious drunks" you mention in the article). I see no problem forcing a person who can't control himself on Sunday to take an online course (and pay a fine) to ensure they understand what's to be expected of them the following weekend.

I don't see how a four hour online course and a fine (which is really what that additional fee is) can be viewed as a "sickening" double standard. The NFL feels that the excessive boorish behavior is driving other paying customers away. Makes sense to me.

That part is dandy, sure, but they shouldn't have to pay 50-100 dollars for it when they already didn't get their money's worth when they get kicked out. This is a money grab, plain and simple.

Threatening potential fans with a fine isn't a way to raise attendance. I understand the want/need to take care of obnoxious fans, but when you're league is at its lowest attendance since 07, the NFL needs to be encouraging fans to come.

It is somewhat interesting that there are many of the NFLs most loyal and diehard fans among those being penalized, especially when "idiocy" is kind of subjective. Not to say that I disapprove but, this may ultimately have zero effect.

If the policy is effective at minimizing the drunk morons, you might see alot more families attending games.

It.sounds kind of crazy but if u let logic and reason prevail, it's only right. Like it's been said, apart of what is keeping fans away are the rowdy, obnoxious ones but, again, that is only apart of the issue. The unstable economy and job market has to be the biggest reason. Rising costs of gas and everyday items play a factor as well as HD home theater. It's definitely a gumbo of things but the NFL can only try to control so much. Maybe they need to cut back on player and high staff salary since they're not really affected by the economy with the crazy money they make.

and what i forgot to mention is, the NFL is fine. all the money comes from tv and advertising, gate prices dont even make that big a deal. not to mention for most teams attendance is fine, it may be lowest since 2007, but how long now has football, and particulalry the NFL, been the obsession of America? sure you want seats filled, but more important are the luxuary suites and corporate suites, the big players. the average fan doesnt even have to make it out to the game, as long as they are watching at home, the NFL has them.

I like the polciy. I enjoy a drink just as much as the next man, but my rights end where your's begin. If I cant act right then I will have to deal with the punishment handed down by the NFL. Thru my work I have attended 2-3 games per year over the last few years. I can attest that some fans act in a way that is flat out unacceptable and would stop me from brining my kids or younger family members. Im glad the aholes will have a tougher time getting back in for the next game.

Punishing fans whom get you cash will do little to no help but is needed Are they given refunds (FANS)