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I observed that the Pac 12 was enforcing this chicken **** rule. This like a small town enforcing speed trap laws to make money for its coffers. Can you clowns imagine trying to keep the crowd off the field after that 1982 Big Game? What a bunch of BS! I bet they don't do this in the MWC!

C'mon yogi babes...speak up!

So uh...where does this money go to? I mean the P12 is not some private entity that manages us. It is us?

Blueblood said:

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bross said:

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I observed that the Pac 12 was enforcing this chicken **** rule. This like a small town enforcing speed trap laws to make money for its coffers. Can you clowns imagine trying to keep the crowd off the field after that 1982 Big Game? What a bunch of BS! I bet they don't do this in the MWC!

C'mon yogi babes...speak up!

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I got nothing, friend Blueblood

I get why they do it, but come on.......the excitement was great for the region which had been hurting from the fires.

socaliganbear said:

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So uh...where does this money go to? I mean the P12 is not some private entity that manages us. It is us?

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It goes to Walnut Creek!

socaliganbear said:

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So uh...where does this money go to? I mean the P12 is not some private entity that manages us. It is us?

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Uh, yeah, right.

This is bull*****

Dear Commissioner Scott:

I got your $25K right here! Pound sand, buddy.


Go Bears and Best Wishes on Your Future Endeavors!

Chancellor Carol T. Christ

Meanwhile, ASU WON'T be fined for rushing the field after beating UW.

Weird rule but ASU didn't get fined because they waited 60 seconds after the game, like their fans all knew the rule. I say they're just slow to realize the magnitude of the win.

Stupid rule.

Can Cal qualify for a loan to discharge the obligation?

We should appeal. We all know that smoke rises. The fans were merely running downward toward the field to escape the suffocating and toxic air that filled the upper parts of the stadium. Does the PAC-12 have any shame or concern for the well-being of fans? We should keep that $25K and use it to lease the rights to Sweet Caroline.

HungryCalBear said:

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Weird rule but ASU didn't get fined because they waited 60 seconds after the game, like their fans all knew the rule. I say they're just slow to realize the magnitude of the win.

Stupid rule.

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We didn't get fined vs Texas because it was a slow enough field rush as well.

The rule was more due to 'donut boy' complaining with Arizona basketball always getting upset.

socaliganbear said:

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So uh...where does this money go to? I mean the P12 is not some private entity that manages us. It is us?

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Cal gets 1/12 back?

To be honest 25k is nothing given TV revenues. Just a small way to discourage field storming. Hold the line for 60s then let em go. I wonder if being down on the east side line actually counts if behind the bench area. Plenty of room for the opponents to leave in memorial - especially since the donor sections and esp arent going to be jumping down off the wall.

More serious issues seem to happen in basketball. And not many games are really worth the storming since there are so many.

Blueblood said:

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bross said:

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I observed that the Pac 12 was enforcing this chicken **** rule. This like a small town enforcing speed trap laws to make money for its coffers. Can you clowns imagine trying to keep the crowd off the field after that 1982 Big Game? What a bunch of BS! I bet they don't do this in the MWC!

C'mon yogi babes...speak up!

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I think this is more a symbolic slap on the wrist to uphold a policy the conference knows is practically difficult to enforce

If everyone who rushed the field sent $100 to Cal, that would work.

Why is the Pac12 enforcing this rule? The conference has no responsibility or legal exposure in case something happens on the field, isn't the liability here all Cal's? this is just bureaucracy and regulation for its own sake.

Fines will escalate to $100k by the third offense IIRC, so it's not peanuts. The AD needs to fight back.

Ironically, Cal's AD Mike Williams was an advocate of the rule. Per https://dailyevergreen.com/15045/sports/jm-pac-12s-field-storming-policy/

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Presidents and chancellors of schools in the Pac-12 approved sanctions last year to enhance post-game safety. California Athletic Director Mike Williams was one of the advocates for this new policy.

"The Pac-12 Council considered this policy and its impact on our fans who loyally support our teams," Williams said. "This enhanced policy underscores the importance our universities place on the safety and welfare of our student-athletes, officials and fans."

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I vaguely recall Joe Starkey going further and saying that Williams actively pushed for the rule.

I was on the East side with another old blue at the end of the game. He wanted to rush the field. I thought it might not be wise...minor debate occurs. Then I swear after the PA warning I heard the PA say, "Use the stairs...", but it was loud, thought it might be an auditory hallucination.

Did anyone else hear, "Use the stairs?"

Any way, decided not to rush the field.

All PAC-12 schools must have (and enforce) a plan that provides 60 seconds for Commissioner Scott to safely exit the stadium after every late start game.

If you love Cal; follow the rule. Rather than thinking of yourself consider you are adding to an already huge debt.

One of you attorneys should offer to appeal this pro bono. Total bs

triplebear said:

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I was on the East side with another old blue at the end of the game. He wanted to rush the field. I thought it might not be wise...minor debate occurs. Then I swear after the PA warning I heard the PA say, "Use the stairs...", but it was loud, thought it might be an auditory hallucination.

Did anyone else hear, "Use the stairs?"

Any way, decided not to rush the field.

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Yes, he said use the stairs.

I got you fam.

Just set up collection centers at the exit. "All happy Cal fans, please drop $1 in the kettle as you leave. Go Bears!"

82gradDLSdad said:

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triplebear said:

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I was on the East side with another old blue at the end of the game. He wanted to rush the field. I thought it might not be wise...minor debate occurs. Then I swear after the PA warning I heard the PA say, "Use the stairs...", but it was loud, thought it might be an auditory hallucination.

Did anyone else hear, "Use the stairs?"

Any way, decided not to rush the field.

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Yes, he said use the stairs.

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Okay thanks, so I didn't hear thing. That sounds like illicit permission if you ask me. Or at least accepting reality.

OK, to summarize for folks who may not have read the link provided in the thread:
PAC12 has had this rule since 2016, voted by all the chancellors/presidents: storming the field after 60 seconds is OK, beforehand is not. The rationale is to give the opponents and refs a chance to clear the field before the fans spill over. The home team is considered responsible for maintaining entrance onto the field.

SEC has a similar rule.

Arizona was not fined because it was determined that 60 seconds had passed.

The first offense is 25K, 3rd offense is 100K.

That said, I don't recall hearing ANYTHING on this matter from the stadium announcers (it WAS mentioned on the KGO broadcast), so perhaps in the future, the stadium announcer can spell out to the fans exactly the problem (instead of just making a non-specific plea to not come onto the field at all).

JadenceBear said:

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Ironically, Cal's AD Mike Williams was an advocate of the rule.
I vaguely recall Joe Starkey going further and saying that Williams actively pushed for the rule.

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That figures. He can't be gone soon enough.

triplebear said:

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I was on the East side with another old blue at the end of the game. He wanted to rush the field. I thought it might not be wise...minor debate occurs. Then I swear after the PA warning I heard the PA say, "Use the stairs...", but it was loud, thought it might be an auditory hallucination.

Did anyone else hear, "Use the stairs?"

Any way, decided not to rush the field.

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The PA announcement not to rush the field was clearly heard in the north endzone.