Jeff Long Reminds Fans to get Signs Approved in Advance of Game Day.

Want to make a cool sign and hopefully get on TV or the PigTron with it? Razorback Athletic Director Jeff Long has reminded fans on Twitter that all signs entering Razorback Stadium this must be approved.

All signs Students and Fans would like to display at FB games must be approved in advance. Call Julie Cain at (479) 575-3134 for approval

— Jeff Long (@jefflongUA) August 20, 2012

Later on he posted:

Sign policy has been in place for more than 5 years. Concern is for inappropriate language displayed to kids & fans & TV.Thank yo — Jeff Long (@jefflongUA) August 20, 2012

Of course, that didn’t stop folks from giving him grief over enforcing the policy. Here are a few of the tweets he re-tweeted and responded to.

“@cceezer: RT @areyouss Someone tell @jefflongua that he may take our signs, but he’ll never take… OUR FREEDOM!” Don’t want your freedom

— Jeff Long (@jefflongUA) August 20, 2012

“@melodicbread: @brandonhartung I think @jefflongua is on a power trip” No not at all, trying to protect all fans in a responsible manner.

— Jeff Long (@jefflongUA) August 20, 2012

See the rest of his responses on his twitter page. Quite comical.

Here’s the official policy:

Any signs and banners could present issues regarding fan safety and the ability of others to watch the game (i.e. signs blocking the view of others etc.). Since the policy has been established, we have been working with students and others to allow some pre-approved signs into the venue. The approval process would include review of the size, physical makeup of the signs as well as assurances that messages displayed on the signs would not potentially create game management issues by inciting other fans or creating crowd management issues. Our primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of our fans and provide the best game experience for all fans. All of our policies and procedures are targeted at those goals.

I don’t see a problem with this. They’re trying to make sure there is nothing inappropriate on the signs and that they’re not so big they block other fans view. Good going Mr Long!

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