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					Originally Posted by BillyMac  I know that this is a college situation, but nothing in the NFHS rule says a fight must be between "opponents".
 RULE 4 - SECTION 18
 FIGHTING
 Fighting is a flagrant act and can occur when the ball is dead or live. Fighting includes, but is not limited to combative acts such as:
 ART. 1 . . . An attempt to strike, punch or kick by using a fist, hands, arms, legs or feet regardless of whether contact is made.
 ART. 2 . . . An attempt to instigate a fight by committing an unsporting act that causes a person to retaliate by fighting
 
 Person?
 
 Player versus fan?
 
 Player versus cheerleader?
 
 Player versus official?
 
 Coach versus photographer?
 
 Coach versus police officer in the corner?
 
 Coach versus official?
 |  Official vs. official? Mascot in funny costume vs. mascot in funny costume?  Popcorn vendor vs. peanut vendor?  Can't let these things get out of hand.
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