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The headlines from San Fransicko read, “Two shot, one attacked, at NFL pre-season game.” The headline is a huge understatement. During a NFL game between Oakland Raiders and San Fransicko 49ers, there was a large brawl in the stands. Several men were injured in the brawl. Neither the teams nor the police did anything to stop the violence. Yahoo story
Later on, one man was attacked in the restroom and was beaten so badly he became unconscious. After the game the violence escalated in the parking area. Two men were shot in different parts of the lot. The NFL should not tolerate this kind of violence at games. The PC lamestream media will not report the whole story, who was responsible, and contributing factors like racism.
In youth leagues they often permanently close any team that cannot control its fans. Some years ago my sons played in a youth soccer league. Fans of one team got violent and attacked a referee. The league canceled the team and permanently banned all the players and all members of the families of players from any further participation. That was in addition to legal action for assault. The league let it be known to all teams and their fans that violence by fans would not be tolearated.
In Europe a few years ago the Soccer leagues banned English teams for a few decades because the fans were not controlled.
If this was caused by Oakland fans the the Oakland Raiders franchise should be permanently canceled and the owner permanently banned from owning any franchise in the NFL. If names of all Oakland Raiders ticket holders are known they should all be permanently barred from buying NFL tickets.
If this violence was caused by San Fransicko fans, then it should happen to the 49ers and fans. If it was fans of both teams, then both team franchises should be canceled. And of course, no other team franchise should be allowed for the same city.
This kind of violence is unacceptable, and the NFL needs to come down hard. Violence, brawls in the stadium, beatings in washrooms, and shootings in parking lots will not be tolerated.
Labels: Criminal Gangs, Racism
2 Comments:
Nothing new. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violence_in_sports Chariot racing, tennis, boxing, you name it.
Note to anonymous:
That Wikipedia site describes how English soccer teams were banned from competition in Europe for several years after their fans caused violence.
Also from your Wiki site:
"In Oakland, California in 2003... fans rioted and destroyed property after the Oakland Raiders lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII."
Prior riots are even more of a reason for the NFL to come down hard on rioters and violence. Sportsmanship has to be the central focus.
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