Fan comment

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

Why? Somebody in the stands called you a name. So what!

For the same reason that I would have a fan removed that uses vulgar or obscene language.

The fans, except in the situations I have already noted, are not our concern.

They are when their actions have the ability to poision the game.

When you address their behavior you reward them

I didn't realize that in Ohio an ejection was considered an award. Is a traffic ticket there considered a prize?

they know that you are paying attention to them instead of doing your job on the court.

If a fan's behavior rises to the point where it grabs my attention, having them removed ensures I can get back to doing my job. I'm sorry you don't think so. What I do know is that in the rare occasions I've had to have a fan removed, the atmosphere and tone of the game have noticeably improved. I'll keep doing what I'm doing.