On Aug. 20, I wrote a post in response to a Washington Post story that talked about the University of Virginia was banning any signs by fans to appear at sporting events. Today, Virginia has reversed that rule after students threatened to wear all blue instead of orange to an upcoming Cavaliers home football game.
In that original post, I said I thought it was a good idea. However, it would be a better idea if they allowed students/fans to grab signs after they enter (give away blank poster boards), so they can better monitor the situation.
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The University of Virginia has banned signs at all sporting events, effective immediately. The ruling comes after a little problem last season at a Cavaliers football game.
A student was almost ejected for bringing a sign that said, “Fire Groh,” in reference to Virginia head football coach Al Groh.
Virginia won’t be the last school to take this step. I’m sure others will follow in their footsteps rather quickly. Since you won’t be seeing any great signs in the stands at Cavaliers’ games, how about a trip down memory lane at some great sports signs.