Saturday, September 20, 2008

A silly and unproductive USU dustup

Conflict is inevitable when we lead with our egos and that's exactly what is happening between the Utah State sports administration and an unofficial Aggie sports fan site.

There are multiple accounts of this battle all over the 'net but here's one.

USU Aggies blog
Come watch the Aggies, but leave your camera at home
Jared Eborn
DeseretNews.com blogger
September 19, 2008


Strange things are happening at Utah State.

In what looks like an effort to chase off the few remaining fans of the football team, USU is telling people they can not take high-quality pictures of the football team. The fear, apparently, is those pictures will eventually be posted on personal blogs, websites or message boards.

Aggie administrators have decided cameras with detachable lenses are against the rules unless the person using them has a media credential. That means the parents and friends of Aggie athletes are forbidden from bringing much more than a point-and-shoot camera into USU athletic facilities.

The new policy is this:

Utah State University is dedicated to providing an exciting and memorable guest experience, while ensuring their safety and security. The following policy sets forth certain photography rules for attending any USU event and applies to all guests....

Go here for the remainder.

Here's another link with all the history behind the squabble. Scroll down the KVNU site for numerous articles all about this and bookmark this one is you're looking for thorough Aggie coverage.

Here's another link to a Logan Herald Journal article worth reading.

May saner minds prevail.

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