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Message: [QUOTE="HtownOrange, post: 1761755, member: 622"] That would fall squarely upon the broad shoulders of our fearless leader, AD Tomcat. The AD would have the option of creating a panel to review the case if there may exist a conflict of interest between the AD and said perpetrator. Once a penalty is decided upon, mitigating factors will be considered, such as: Is he a quality poster? Does he bring good food to the tailgate? Did the wearer of said hat lose a bet? Per the hypothetical you have provided, let us recall that the alleged perpetrator has duped a fellow Orange fan into wearing a Rutgers hat which is a serious crime. Officials from most of the Conference Tailgates would be greatly offended by such an act especially those among the B1G, Northeastern teams and the NJ Pop Warner leagues. The convicted criminal would have to face stiff punishment, such as: Tearing down the Fine Mess and cleaning up sans help; being made to wear the same garment (in this case a Rutgers hat) during the entire pre-game festivities at the next tailgate. For heinous crimes, the perpetrator could be banished to the visitors section for 1 game. Fines may be considered: Depending on severity, copious amounts of liquid refreshments may be provided by the perpetrator (this would work best if ginger ale is included in the selection of liquids); Hofmann's Snappy Grillers and Red Hots are usually a good choice, Salt Potatoes and Gianelli Sausages may be substituted if Hofmann's are not readily available. Good pizza may be acceptable, especially if the tailgate will host several younger Orange fans, though major pizza chains may bring additional retribution (use caution!). Multiple violations would probably have to be self reported to the NCAA for Tailgate Rules Infractions Investigations. Nothing useful is likely to come out of an NCAA Tailgate Rules Infractions Investigation, but so much time, energy and possible expense will be wasted as these generally take several years to verify that the facts provided in the self report are actually accurate, while they look into every possible violation of table manners, tailgate etiquette and personal hygiene (I think it's a southern thing/thang?). Very intrusive. Absolutely no playing with your nose will be tolerated while under investigation. Always keep a clean T-shirt/sweatshirt available. Foul language may only be directed at opposing coaches. [/QUOTE]

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