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New Rules
MetroNews Talkline
Morgantown, Monongalia County

Audio Included WVU President James Clements: MetroNews Talkline

They're not messing around here.

West Virginia University officials are now working from a list of 15 changes being made at the University's Coliseum to ensure better fan behavior.

WVU President James Clements says they're sending a message that they're serious about what they expect from fans.

"We're trying to change the culture and change the tone," he said.  "When we see somebody doing something inappropriately, they're going to lose their seats and potentially not ever be invited back into the Coliseum, depending on what they have done."

Items on the list had been implemented in time for Monday's game against Villanova.

The following items are on that list:

*A number of increased security steps were being taken with cameras monitoring all members of the crowd.

*Those who witnessed bad behavior were being encouraged to notify officials via text message.

*Fans were also set to receive a card on "Huggs' House Rules" detailing appropriate and inappropriate behavior when they entered the Coliseum.

*Between 50 and 75 students were tapped to monitor behavior in the student section.

The changes came after a number of items were thrown onto the floor of the Coliseum last week during WVU's game against Pitt.  In one instance, a coin hit a Pitt Assistant Coach in the face.

President Clements has since apologized to Pitt and says such behavior, if it is not addressed, could cost the University a lot in the long run.

"If we continue to act inappropriately, this hurts revenue, it hurts recruiting.  It's very bad for the University so we're going to try to change the culture in a positive way," Clements said on Monday's MetroNews Talkline.


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