"No more 12th man"- Broncos Security official - The Orange Mane

24champ · 10-30-2007, 06:07 PM

Before the game I was talking to Bobby aka Raiderssuck (those of you that go to the tailgates know him) and he was pissed off because the Broncos security took away his cowbell in the last game. Actually it was a "task force" that was deployed to Raiderssuck because he had a ****ing cowbell. When they approached Raiderssuck they asked for his cowbell and Raiddersuck replied that he would put it in his pocket and not use it for the rest of the game. Well the "task force" said no give us the cowbell or you are getting ejected. Raiderssuck had no choice so he gave them the cowbell. Aren't there other things the security team needs to focus on rather than who has a ****ing cowbell?

Anyway I chatted with him and he had to go to the Broncos security office to try and get his cowbell back. He comes back from the office and tells me that the reason why they took away the cowbell was because the rules state that it was an artificial noisemaker. However in the rule book or guide I guess they listed some things you are not allowed to use for an artificial noise maker and guess what? Cowbell is NOT listed as one of those noisemakers. Throw in the fact that Raiderssuck has been bringing a cowbell for awhile and nobody had a problem with it. In fact when the "task force" came for the cowbell, the section that Raiderssuck was in wanted the "task force" to leave and let the guy keep his Cowbell. So of course Raidersuck is upset and asked the security official at the office, "what happened to the 12th man?" Well to my surprise the security official said "There is no 12th man anymore". So I along with a few others have already written an email to a Broncos security official.

Terrill Hutson
Assistant Security Manager
email- terry hutson@broncos.nfl.net

DarkHorse · 10-30-2007, 06:08 PM

Crappy way to treat the fans eh?

No 12th man? Pfffft - died along with Mile High Stadium

PatsWin2002 · 10-30-2007, 06:11 PM

I bet no stadium allows cowbells. Aside from being artificial noisemakers, they are metal and dangerous if thrown or whatever.

Call me a killjoy, but that is the world we live in. Look at it the same way they only offer beer in cups or plastic bottles.

Sassy · 10-30-2007, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsWin2002

I bet no stadium allows cowbells. Aside from being artificial noisemakers, they are metal and dangerous if thrown or whatever.

Call me a killjoy, but that is the world we live in. Look at it the same way they only offer beer in cups or plastic bottles.

We took Cowbells in the Monday nighter against KC a couple of years ago...no one said a thing to us.

24champ · 10-30-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsWin2002

I bet no stadium allows cowbells

They have allowed it for awhile, got through the check point at the gate with no problems. All of a sudden it's not allowed because there is no 12th man anymore. If you think about it, I haven't seen that 12th man flag raised at mile high stadium since the season started.

anthonypacino · 10-30-2007, 06:19 PM

I sat next to some douchebag Bronco fans that were so freaking drunk that when Jennings went to the sideline to talk to his family after the game he was hugging Ian Gold, the douchebag took off his jacket and threw it in their faces while screaming F--K you. Then walking away from the game tons of Bronco fans screaming out at Packer fans who most that I saw were not rubbing it in, they were simply leaving the stadium, of course I also saw a few who were trying to start stuff, whatever happend to being classy and not a sore loser?

I could see why they won't allow cowbells or other stuff nowadays, cause most of the folks in the crowd can't be considered trustworthy not to break the rules and act like asses.

Sassy · 10-30-2007, 06:20 PM

So is that why Gold won't tackle Jennings...because they are cousins!

anthonypacino · 10-30-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

So is that why Gold won't tackle Jennings...because they are cousins!

that and Gold sucks...ya know he went to Michigan.

smalltowngrll · 10-30-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 24champbailey

They have allowed it for awhile, got through the check point at the gate with no problems. All of a sudden it's not allowed because there is no 12th man anymore. If you think about it, I haven't seen that 12th man flag raised at mile high stadium since the season started.

Now that you mention it...when I was there in Sept they didn't do their typical tribute to the 12th man that I've seen when I've attended previous games. That just sucks!!!

broncofan2438 · 10-30-2007, 07:08 PM

Football is all about noise, it sounded to me that the crowd was pretty loud. Let the people get crazy!

Raiders Rock · 10-30-2007, 07:19 PM

Blueflame · 10-30-2007, 07:22 PM

Next thing ya know, they'll stop letting fans yell "In-com-plete"....

Don't they want the team to have a homefield advantage at all?

TexanBob · 10-30-2007, 07:23 PM

Speaking of drunks, there was a time when the Patriots pleaded with the league not to have any home night games because the stadium is in a remote location and fans were getting too drunk and becoming dangerous to themselves and others just trying to leave the stadium.

It would not shock me if there were different sets of security rules for night games and day games because the fans have several more hours to get tanked before the game even starts. Therefore, security gets more hardass about anything that might start a problem.

24champ · 10-30-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueflame

Next thing ya know, they'll stop letting fans yell "In-com-plete"....

Don't they want the team to have a homefield advantage at all?

I guess not, especially when the Broncos Stadium entertainment officials try to get the crowd revved up when the Broncos HAVE THE BALL!!! WTF!

I dunno, it's disappointing and I don't think the Broncos care.

Bronx33 · 10-30-2007, 07:40 PM

Some security clown on a power trip no doubt.

24champ · 10-30-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronx33

Some security clown on a power trip no doubt.

I don't think so, I really think the Broncos Management has their collective heads up their ass and don't understand how to utilize home field advantage, much less the fans during a game. No cowbell but yet let's get the crowd riled up when WE have the ball. BRILLIANT!

ZachKC · 10-30-2007, 08:33 PM

Eh, I am all about a loud stadium at Arrowhead and staying on your feet and pushing that homefield advantage...but a cowbell just seems annoying and obnoxious. You can't be surprised they don't allow it.

TerrElway · 10-30-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 24champbailey

I don't think so, I really think the Broncos Management has their collective heads up their ass and don't understand how to utilize home field advantage, much less the fans during a game. No cowbell but yet let's get the crowd riled up when WE have the ball. BRILLIANT!

Funny thing is, they showed a shot of the crowd and there was some dude front and center ringing a cowbell for all he was worth. There were quite a few times the nat sound mics picked up cowbells.

So which is it? Cowbells or no cowbells Invesco rent-a-cops?

RAIDERSSUCK · 10-30-2007, 08:42 PM

I called today and there was never a report done on when the "Task Force" took away my cowbell. I'll make another one and bring it in again next game!!!
I really missed it last night when I was sitting next to Packer fans yelling thier heads off. I have walked in ringing the damm thing all these years, and now it's an ejection rule if you even have one!!! I guess it true as what Assistant Security Manager Terrill L Huston told me that there is NO MORE 12th Man at Invesco Field. Pretty soon we will not be able to YELL !!!!

Pezman · 10-30-2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RAIDERSSUCK

Pretty soon we will not be able to YELL !!!!

We've already been at that stage. Being at the past few Broncos games, I was fortunate enough to sit in the lower end zones (North and South) and it was almost impossible for me to really yell at full volume because the crowd around me was very tentative.

Bless guys like AK1971 & TailgateNut for cheering their heads off when it mattered. They are the last of the hardcore fans down there in the lower bowls.

jayman_37 · 10-30-2007, 10:08 PM

I think this is the thing that makes me the most mad about how things have gotten. I am young and don't really remember the old mile high that well, but when I think of a football stadium I think think of a place where you are smart about yelling. Last time I went I was told to sit down and when we were on defense I think I was one of only about 10 people in my section yelling and stomping my feet. I was getting pissed.

Los Broncos · 10-30-2007, 10:14 PM

I can see where they are coming from, someone could use it as a weapon.

Bronx33 · 10-30-2007, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynchmob72

I can see where they are coming from, someone could use it as a weapon.

Over 40 years with no incidents..

DaFace · 10-30-2007, 11:04 PM

I have no issues with people being loud at games, but if you need a cowbell, you're not doing it right.

Blart · 10-30-2007, 11:08 PM

Boots can be used as a weapon, socks or flip-flops should be the only acceptable footwear.

10-30-2007, 06:07 PM	#1
24champ Livin' the dream! Methwolfe Alliance Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,709 Adopt-a-Bronco: DomCasual	"No more 12th man"- Broncos Security official Before the game I was talking to Bobby aka Raiderssuck (those of you that go to the tailgates know him) and he was pissed off because the Broncos security took away his cowbell in the last game. Actually it was a "task force" that was deployed to Raiderssuck because he had a **ing cowbell. When they approached Raiderssuck they asked for his cowbell and Raiddersuck replied that he would put it in his pocket and not use it for the rest of the game. Well the "task force" said no give us the cowbell or you are getting ejected. Raiderssuck had no choice so he gave them the cowbell. Aren't there other things the security team needs to focus on rather than who has a **ing cowbell? Anyway I chatted with him and he had to go to the Broncos security office to try and get his cowbell back. He comes back from the office and tells me that the reason why they took away the cowbell was because the rules state that it was an artificial noisemaker. However in the rule book or guide I guess they listed some things you are not allowed to use for an artificial noise maker and guess what? Cowbell is NOT listed as one of those noisemakers. Throw in the fact that Raiderssuck has been bringing a cowbell for awhile and nobody had a problem with it. In fact when the "task force" came for the cowbell, the section that Raiderssuck was in wanted the "task force" to leave and let the guy keep his Cowbell. So of course Raidersuck is upset and asked the security official at the office, "what happened to the 12th man?" Well to my surprise the security official said "There is no 12th man anymore". So I along with a few others have already written an email to a Broncos security official. Terrill Hutson Assistant Security Manager email- terry hutson@broncos.nfl.net

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10-30-2007, 06:08 PM	#2
DarkHorse RPM Racer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 4,681 Adopt-a-Bronco: Kenny McKinley	Crappy way to treat the fans eh? No 12th man? Pfffft - died along with Mile High Stadium

10-30-2007, 06:11 PM	#3
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	I bet no stadium allows cowbells. Aside from being artificial noisemakers, they are metal and dangerous if thrown or whatever. Call me a killjoy, but that is the world we live in. Look at it the same way they only offer beer in cups or plastic bottles.

10-30-2007, 06:19 PM	#6
anthonypacino off season mode Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,283	I sat next to some douchebag Bronco fans that were so freaking drunk that when Jennings went to the sideline to talk to his family after the game he was hugging Ian Gold, the douchebag took off his jacket and threw it in their faces while screaming F--K you. Then walking away from the game tons of Bronco fans screaming out at Packer fans who most that I saw were not rubbing it in, they were simply leaving the stadium, of course I also saw a few who were trying to start stuff, whatever happend to being classy and not a sore loser? I could see why they won't allow cowbells or other stuff nowadays, cause most of the folks in the crowd can't be considered trustworthy not to break the rules and act like asses.

10-30-2007, 06:20 PM	#7
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	So is that why Gold won't tackle Jennings...because they are cousins!

10-30-2007, 07:08 PM	#10
broncofan2438 Faneco this... LETS TAKE BACK THE AFC WEST Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 6,302 Adopt-a-Bronco: ERIC DECKER	Football is all about noise, it sounded to me that the crowd was pretty loud. Let the people get crazy!

10-30-2007, 07:19 PM	#11
Raiders Rock The Darkside RaidersKickAss.com Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,571

10-30-2007, 07:22 PM	#12
Blueflame Miss Congeniality Welcome to Peyton's Place Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: in my cups... lol Posts: 33,073 Adopt-a-Bronco: Randy Gradishar	Next thing ya know, they'll stop letting fans yell "In-com-plete".... Don't they want the team to have a homefield advantage at all?

10-30-2007, 07:23 PM	#13
TexanBob Don't Argue With Me You Know I'm Right Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,023 Adopt-a-Bronco: Darris Nash	Speaking of drunks, there was a time when the Patriots pleaded with the league not to have any home night games because the stadium is in a remote location and fans were getting too drunk and becoming dangerous to themselves and others just trying to leave the stadium. It would not shock me if there were different sets of security rules for night games and day games because the fans have several more hours to get tanked before the game even starts. Therefore, security gets more hardass about anything that might start a problem.

10-30-2007, 07:40 PM	#15
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	Some security clown on a power trip no doubt.

10-30-2007, 08:33 PM	#17
ZachKC For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 9,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Kennison	Eh, I am all about a loud stadium at Arrowhead and staying on your feet and pushing that homefield advantage...but a cowbell just seems annoying and obnoxious. You can't be surprised they don't allow it.

10-30-2007, 08:42 PM	#19
RAIDERSSUCK True to the Orange & Blue Love to Tailgate Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In a Bad Ass Bronco Basement Posts: 96 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	I called today and there was never a report done on when the "Task Force" took away my cowbell. I'll make another one and bring it in again next game!!! I really missed it last night when I was sitting next to Packer fans yelling thier heads off. I have walked in ringing the damm thing all these years, and now it's an ejection rule if you even have one!!! I guess it true as what Assistant Security Manager Terrill L Huston told me that there is NO MORE 12th Man at Invesco Field. Pretty soon we will not be able to YELL !!!!

10-30-2007, 10:08 PM	#21
jayman_37 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 420	I think this is the thing that makes me the most mad about how things have gotten. I am young and don't really remember the old mile high that well, but when I think of a football stadium I think think of a place where you are smart about yelling. Last time I went I was told to sit down and when we were on defense I think I was one of only about 10 people in my section yelling and stomping my feet. I was getting pissed.

10-30-2007, 10:14 PM	#22
Los Broncos Flaw Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 18,803 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	I can see where they are coming from, someone could use it as a weapon.

10-30-2007, 11:04 PM	#24
DaFace Resident Chiefs Lurker Yep. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Thornton Posts: 249 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I have no issues with people being loud at games, but if you need a cowbell, you're not doing it right.

10-30-2007, 11:08 PM	#25
Blart I'm gay for the Broncos! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,588 Adopt-a-Bronco: All @ same time	Boots can be used as a weapon, socks or flip-flops should be the only acceptable footwear.