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Old Sun Jan 11, 2004, 05:27pm
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Originally posted by zebra44
I'd like more thoughts on this. How about if he yells back at the fans, is that worthy of unsportsmanlike Tech? Is "The Bird" recognized as an unsportsmanlike act in the rule book? What he does to the fans has no effect on floor play.
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Commit an unsporting foul. This includes, but is not limited to, acts or conduct such as:
c. Using profane or inappropriate language or obscene gestures.

Nowhere does it say that it has to be directed at someone on the floor.
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