[JRutledge]

First of all we might address fans for all kinds of reasons. I would not use a blanket statement that officials should never talk to fans. There a lot of appropriate times to talk to fans. You might have some so close to the floor that you might have a nice conversation as you are putting the ball in. As long as it is not conversational or problematic, I think talking to fans happens a lot. I know when I know certain people fans ask me questions (not necessarily about the game) and I have answered them. I will not go out of my way to talk to them or seek it, but there are many times when we can and have talked to fans without incident. I would say that we should not argue with them and I would not talk to a fan to eject them. Game management should personally get rid of fans and all we should do is point out who is the problem.

Peace