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1/5/2007, 11:45 AM
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/bowls06/news/story?id=2720603
Columbus prepares for rowdy behavior post title gameAssociated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The city will ban parking, empty trash bins and place undercover police officers in neighborhoods around Ohio State University to dissuade rowdy fan behavior following Monday night's national championship game, officials said Thursday.
The measures are similar to the plan the city used to minimize problems when the Buckeyes beat rival Michigan in Columbus on Nov. 18. Police arrested nearly 40 people and dozens of fires were set in student neighborhoods, but authorities reported a relatively smooth night and Ohio State President Karen Holbrook said she was generally pleased with the post-game celebrations.
The championship game between top-ranked Ohio State and No. 2 Florida will be played in Glendale, Ariz.
"This event isn't going to be like a home game when we have more than 100,000 people going in and out of Ohio Stadium," said Barb Seckler, the city's deputy safety director. "Nonetheless, we have a plan, and we are fully prepared."
Classes are in session, so dormitories and off-campus rental units will be packed with students, Seckler said.
"Our expectation is for a great night, a great victory and the best fans in the land celebrating with class," she said.
About 6,000 students, faculty and staff are expected to watch the game on a giant scoreboard at Value City Arena, which will be the largest concentration of people on campus Monday night, said school spokeswoman Liz Cook.
Democratic Gov.-elect Ted Strickland, who takes office early Monday morning, also plans to attend, a spokesman said.
Authorities won't reveal how many undercover officers and extra personnel will be deployed around campus.
Portable lights will be installed on street corners and alleys to make it easier for officers to monitor street activity, police spokeswoman Amanda Ford said
A Buckeyes' win over Michigan in 2002, which preserved Ohio State's last undefeated season en route to the national championship, touched off riots in which fans set fire to cars, couches and trash bins.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press
i dont think there is enough force in the army to keep the thugs in that town from being violent. :rolleyes:
this really made me laugh
:"Our expectation is for a great night, a great victory and the best fans in the land celebrating with class," she said.
Columbus prepares for rowdy behavior post title gameAssociated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The city will ban parking, empty trash bins and place undercover police officers in neighborhoods around Ohio State University to dissuade rowdy fan behavior following Monday night's national championship game, officials said Thursday.
The measures are similar to the plan the city used to minimize problems when the Buckeyes beat rival Michigan in Columbus on Nov. 18. Police arrested nearly 40 people and dozens of fires were set in student neighborhoods, but authorities reported a relatively smooth night and Ohio State President Karen Holbrook said she was generally pleased with the post-game celebrations.
The championship game between top-ranked Ohio State and No. 2 Florida will be played in Glendale, Ariz.
"This event isn't going to be like a home game when we have more than 100,000 people going in and out of Ohio Stadium," said Barb Seckler, the city's deputy safety director. "Nonetheless, we have a plan, and we are fully prepared."
Classes are in session, so dormitories and off-campus rental units will be packed with students, Seckler said.
"Our expectation is for a great night, a great victory and the best fans in the land celebrating with class," she said.
About 6,000 students, faculty and staff are expected to watch the game on a giant scoreboard at Value City Arena, which will be the largest concentration of people on campus Monday night, said school spokeswoman Liz Cook.
Democratic Gov.-elect Ted Strickland, who takes office early Monday morning, also plans to attend, a spokesman said.
Authorities won't reveal how many undercover officers and extra personnel will be deployed around campus.
Portable lights will be installed on street corners and alleys to make it easier for officers to monitor street activity, police spokeswoman Amanda Ford said
A Buckeyes' win over Michigan in 2002, which preserved Ohio State's last undefeated season en route to the national championship, touched off riots in which fans set fire to cars, couches and trash bins.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press
i dont think there is enough force in the army to keep the thugs in that town from being violent. :rolleyes:
this really made me laugh
:"Our expectation is for a great night, a great victory and the best fans in the land celebrating with class," she said.