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.

I understand them going away from the signs (due to all of the ‘Fire Groh’ signs last season), but college football is about passion and enthusiasm. After all, would ESPN’s College GameDay be as big of a draw as it is right now if students/fans couldn’t bring in their signs? It’s all about keeping that demographic happy.

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University of Virginia reverses ‘banned sign’ rule

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.

Here’s a great sign that let everyone know exactly what this hockey official was thinking. After seeing this next picture, I think you will all understand why some signs are left out of the stadium.

Here’s what happens when you sit in the home team’s section and you are rooting for the other team. You have to give it to the Maryland fan for quick thinking and making up the rest of that sign. Here’s a fan that wishes to get back at former West Virginia head football coach Rich Rodriguez.

College GameDay has long been a place where fans bring signs that millions see every Saturday morning. Here’s an image with many various signs, including a Lou Holtz for “prethadent” sign.

Photo: Newscom

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Univ. of Virginia bans all signs at sporting events