Conduct Guide
Spirit Guide
One of the goals of The MUSS is to provide a fun and exciting game-day experience for each member. We expect each member to be respectful and considerate of the fans around them. Do not be vulgar or insensitive to other fans or the players, and remember that drinking alcohol is not permitted inside Rice-Eccles Stadium or the Huntsman Center.
The MUSS is reserved seating and should not be treated as general admission. You MUST sit in your assigned seat; if you are in someone else’s seat, they have the right to kick you out. If someone asks you to move out of their seat, please do so.
Due to the sensitive nature of the mascot issue, we need to be particularly careful not to perpetuate any Native American stereotypes. For example, do not wear war paint, dress in traditional Indian headdress, or do anything else that would be disrespectful to the American Indian nation or the Ute tribe. Do not use the tomahawk chop, although usage of the index and pinky fingers to form a “U” is acceptable.
We also always want to be respectful to the other team when a player is injured. Please give attention to an injured player and applaud when he leaves the field.
But above all, we want The MUSS to be loud, rowdy, and enthusiastic! You can still cheer on our Utes while following these simple rules, and together we can all help make sure every member has an unforgettable experience in The MUSS!
MUSS SPORTSMANSHIP AND FAN CONDUCT POLICY
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
Like other fans in Rice-Eccles Stadium, MUSS members deserve to enjoy watching the game without others spoiling the experience. Complaints from MUSS members have fallen into four categories:
- Fans occupying seats that were not theirs.
- Fans using obscene and/or vulgar language.
- Intoxicated fans.
- “Mosh Pit” following Utah touchdowns.
All of the above are against Rice-Eccles Stadium policies for all fans, not just MUSS members. To help discourage this behavior, stadium staff has implemented a new Fan Phone text messaging system where you can report incidents and have ushers or security come deal with the problem. Just send a text message to (801) 784-UFAN (8326) to report the problem. Rice-Eccles Stadium staff and The MUSS board suggest that you text the Fan Phone or that you contact an usher or security guard, rather than have the problem persist or escalate.
The following policies apply to ALL fans in Rice-Eccles Stadium, not only MUSS members:
First, please stay in your assigned seat. It would be great to give every MUSS member a seat on the front rows, but that’s not possible. Every fan in the stadium has an assigned seat location; no general admission exists. Many MUSS members felt their safety was endangered during the UNLV game due to the overcrowded rows.
If someone is occupying your seat, please contact one of the CMG security people. CMG personnel have been instructed to solve seating problems by sending fans to their proper seats.
Second, alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted in Rice-Eccles Stadium. The back of every game ticket states the following: “It is agreed there will be no alcoholic beverages, coolers, ice chests, cans or bottles in Rice-Eccles Stadium….I will comply with applicable state law and University regulations.”
Fans violating this policy will be escorted from their seats and may face other penalties. Even if a fan is of legal age, alcohol is not permitted in the stadium. This is a zero-tolerance issue for the stadium.
The MUSS board understands that many MUSS members are of legal age and may choose to responsibly consume alcohol before the game. However, just like any other fan in Rice-Eccles Stadium, MUSS members do not have to tolerate anyone who is publicly intoxicated or is consuming alcohol in the stadium.
Anyone witnessing alcohol consumption or public intoxication in The MUSS section is encouraged to use the Fan Phone–text (801) 784-UFAN (8326)–or contact a CMG security person. The CMG security people wear orange shirts black jackets with orange sleeves when it’s raining. CMG has been instructed to remove any fan violating the policy, without exception.
The use of profanity and inappropriate language is not allowed. The stadium, Mountain West Conference, and the University all have policies regarding slurs, profanity, and other inappropriate language. Again, by using your ticket to enter the game, you are agreeing to comply with these policies. Just as with intoxicated fans, no fan in The MUSS or elsewhere in the stadium needs to put up with inappropriate language.
Finally, no “mosh-pitting” after a Utah score. The Utes are piling up points like crazy this season and it’s great to celebrate. However, not everyone wants the student section turned into a brawl after each touchdown. Sportsmanship and common sense would dictate that hundreds of people in an involuntary mosh pit is a safety hazard.
The stadium has agreed to an increased number of security personnel for home games. If you have a problem with any fan using inappropriate language, please use the Fan Phone or contact CMG security people.
Remember, you are representing the University of Utah student body, and it’s important for The MUSS to promote a positive image. Let’s keep The MUSS a great place to support the Utes!