Report on the Sportsmanship and Fan Behavior Summit

The 2003 NCAA Summit on Sportsmanship and Fan Behavior

This 16-page report recaps the recent history of inappropriate fan behavior, summarizes theories of what causes this behavior, and includes recommendations for action, including game management efforts, community relations, controlling alcohol abuse, coach and player behavior, and working with the media. A case study of Ohio State University provides an example of a multi-faceted, collaborative prevention and response effort.

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