Yeah, and remember to leave all those promotional noise makers at home - they're not allowed at play off games.
"It is the expectation of the committee that hosts of any contest during the NCAA Division
I Football Championship provide a competitive environment consistent with the significance
of the championship event. The championship environment includes the participating teams,
crowd, bands, cheerleaders, public address announcer, in-venue audio and video content as
well as other individuals, events and elements associated with the contest. While preliminary
round competition is held at campus facilities, the environment surrounding the event may
need to be notably different from regular season contests within the facility. The following
are examples of expectations of the committee from the host institution in this regard:
1. Artificial Elements. Artificial elements (e.g., fireworks, smoke, cannons, artificial
sounds/noises, video board productions) used to enhance the experience for
participating teams and fans may be used by either team; however, such elements
(e.g., mascots, video boards) should not be used to demean the opposing team in any
manner or create an unsportsmanlike environment.
2. Artificial Noisemakers. Artificial noisemakers (e.g., thunder sticks, cow bells, air
horns) shall not be permitted inside the venue, and such instruments shall be removed
from the playing and spectator areas at the request of the NCAA game representative.
Bands, or any component thereof, shall not play while the game is in progress (after
either team breaks its huddle)."
