NCAA bans fun in the dugouts

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Jul 16, 2008
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I read about this yesterday. Totally stupid move on their part. The article I read said the NCAA spokesman stated that it was the coaches responsibility to ensure the team was properly equipped and to maintain a positive appearance to promote the game.

Personally, it's not like they take that stuff onto the field and play... it's in the dugout, and they are having fun, which to me promotes a positive atmosphere.
 
Nov 18, 2013
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Dugouts full of girls and singing and dressed up like clowns gives ammunition to critics who don’t think women’s sports can be taken seriously so it was only a matter of time until the NCAA stepped in. If had stopped at rally caps or one or two props I think it would have been fine. I’m sure the NCAA feels if they don’t step in now what’s next? An outright ban though is like the zero tolerance in schools that get kindergartners suspended for bringing bubble guns to school. You’d think they could come to a sensible solution that still allows for some fun.
 
Jun 11, 2013
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It really doesn't bother me, but I have to admit the singing cheers just drive me nuts. I love cheering for the player, but I think they were getting
a little carried away.
 
Feb 15, 2016
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Dugouts full of girls and singing and dressed up like clowns gives ammunition to critics who don’t think women’s sports can be taken seriously so it was only a matter of time until the NCAA stepped in. If had stopped at rally caps or one or two props I think it would have been fine. I’m sure the NCAA feels if they don’t step in now what’s next? An outright ban though is like the zero tolerance in schools that get kindergartners suspended for bringing bubble guns to school. You’d think they could come to a sensible solution that still allows for some fun.

Stop being reasonable! ;)
 
May 7, 2008
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Tucson
Yes. Because so many women players are slugging each other, yelling F You! at umpires, and beating up water coolers. ��⚾️��
 
Jan 26, 2015
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Southeast
Yes. Because so many women players are slugging each other, yelling F You! at umpires, and beating up water coolers. 😜⚾🌵
Exactly, next thing you know someone will punch another player in the face because of an errant slide leading to a discussion of how to make the game more fun again...

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Ken Krause

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May 7, 2008
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Mundelein, IL
Sounds like the NCAA is following the No Fun League (NFL) playbook. Take all the personality out of the game because this is serious business, dammit!
 

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