O.T:Mets fan streaker,he slides on his ass!

[Bobby Jenks]

Re: O.T:Mets fan streaker,he slides on his ass!

I guess it is the "younger" baseball audience who does find it funny. I mean people got all pissy when the Brewers did a walk-off celebration. And ESPN is right "the fans need to lighten up". The odds of a kid being "damaged" from seeing a semi-naked man make an ass of himself are very small. Last year we had a streaker (+ boxers) at our HS football season opener, we were down and the other team was in the red zone. I believe if it weren't for him running onto the field we would have lost. The crowd and the team was so pumped after that.

[sox83cubs84]

Re: O.T:Mets fan streaker,he slides on his ass!

I want that streak worn thong for my Met collection

I'd bet the rent that Lampson would be willing to authenticate it.

Dave M.
Chicago area

[sox83cubs84]

Re: O.T:Mets fan streaker,he slides on his ass!

That's a very good question. Sounds almost impossible to enforce.

I agree that, for ticket takers, it would be almost impossible, as, at least here in Chicago, most of them are high school/college kids or seniors. It's not impossible, though, if park security is on the ball.

Several years ago, two teens were banned from New Comiskey after being caught after hours at Sox Fest stealing bats from the garage sale. A third teen, who didn't actually steal anything, but was friends with both thieves and was present when his 2 buddies got nabbed, was also banned. He came in once during the season and hung out by the visitors dugout to get autographs. Someone in security recognized him, and he was escorted out about halfway through BP. I never saw him there again.

Dave M.
Chicago area

[metsbats]

Re: O.T:Mets fan streaker,he slides on his ass!

Just out of curiosity...

How is a lifetime ban from a sporting complex enforced? I find it very hard to believe that stadium security can reject any attempt from 1 person to visit any ballpark operated by a specific team in any year for the next 50 years.

Has any security folk here on this website had to "enforce" a ban such as this? Is it even possible?

That's a very good question. Sounds almost impossible to enforce.

[TNTtoys]

Re: O.T:Mets fan streaker,he slides on his ass!

Just out of curiosity...

How is a lifetime ban from a sporting complex enforced? I find it very hard to believe that stadium security can reject any attempt from 1 person to visit any ballpark operated by a specific team in any year for the next 50 years.

Has any security folk here on this website had to "enforce" a ban such as this? Is it even possible?

[dodgersfan]

Re: O.T:Mets fan streaker,he slides on his ass!

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4462899



Updated: September 10, 2009, 8:10 PM ET
Streaker earns one-year ban


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Associated Press


NEW YORK -- A streaker who disrupted a New York Mets game by jumping onto Citi Field naked except for a stuffed monkey tied around his waist is banned from the ballpark for life.
Prosecutors say Craig Coakley of Queens pleaded guilty Thursday to interfering with a sporting event. He must pay a $1,000 fine and $2,000 in civil penalties to the New York Mets. He also has to complete 20 days of community service by Dec. 15.
District Attorney Richard A. Brown said in a statement that Coakley's antics cost him dearly -- "perhaps the worse punishment for any true Mets fan."
Coakley was banned from Citi Field for one year in connection with his criminal case but the Mets banned him for life from all their facilities including KeySpan Park in Brooklyn and Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie, Fla., according to Brown.
The incident occurred on May 12. The 38-year-old plumber told police afterward that it was a bet; his boss told him he'd pay a week's salary if he did it.
Coakley faced up to a year in prison. His lawyer says he's very sorry.

Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press

[dodgersfan]

Re: O.T:Mets fan streaker,he slides on his ass!

Here is the video from You Tube that is still working,the TMZ video has been taken off their site.



Rudy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlD7t8jjUmo&feature=related

Re: O.T:Mets fan streaker,he slides on his ass!

Whatever.

I mean, this is silly.

Do we really need to go into the fact that a guy who is goofing around in such a manner, who then lies face down on the ground as the security guys are closing in......is in any way a threat to these guys? Are YOU kidding?

Or....are you trying to say that, as a security officer, it's putting you at RISK to have to run after a guy? If you can't place one foot in front of the other without hurting yourself, then WHAT are you doing in a position of security?

Look, I was a security "bouncer" at 18 and 19 years of age at the Fabulous Forum in Los Angeles. I worked Laker games, and Music concerts. I don't need to be lectured on what constitutes a threat to one's well being. If you aren't somewhat phyically fit, you have NO BUSINESS being in security. What that loser did on the Mets baseball diamond was as "threatening" to those security people as....well, running down a loose cat with a 15 lb. bag of kitty litter tied to it's back.

Get real.

Stop arguing just to argue.

WELL SAID.

Thanks.

[Vintagedeputy]

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I know that its difficult to accept the fact that you are wrong. Don't worry, happens to the best of us. We're all here to support you through this difficult time. You will survive.

Whatever.

I mean, this is silly.

Do we really need to go into the fact that a guy who is goofing around in such a manner, who then lies face down on the ground as the security guys are closing in......is in any way a threat to these guys? Are YOU kidding?

Or....are you trying to say that, as a security officer, it's putting you at RISK to have to run after a guy? If you can't place one foot in front of the other without hurting yourself, then WHAT are you doing in a position of security?

Look, I was a security "bouncer" at 18 and 19 years of age at the Fabulous Forum in Los Angeles. I worked Laker games, and Music concerts. I don't need to be lectured on what constitutes a threat to one's well being. If you aren't somewhat phyically fit, you have NO BUSINESS being in security. What that loser did on the Mets baseball diamond was as "threatening" to those security people as....well, running down a loose cat with a 15 lb. bag of kitty litter tied to it's back.

Get real.

Stop arguing just to argue.

[suicide_squeeze]

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You have got to be kidding. If you really believe this, and I mean this as nice as I can say it, you are pretty clueless about what other people's jobs entail. Anyone who was drawn into using their physical abilities to restrain this nitwit, were most certainly at risk.

When I was in LE, I used to tell people "I dont get paid for what I do, I get paid for what I might have to do"........

Whatever.

I mean, this is silly.

Do we really need to go into the fact that a guy who is goofing around in such a manner, who then lies face down on the ground as the security guys are closing in......is in any way a threat to these guys? Are YOU kidding?

Or....are you trying to say that, as a security officer, it's putting you at RISK to have to run after a guy? If you can't place one foot in front of the other without hurting yourself, then WHAT are you doing in a position of security?

Look, I was a security "bouncer" at 18 and 19 years of age at the Fabulous Forum in Los Angeles. I worked Laker games, and Music concerts. I don't need to be lectured on what constitutes a threat to one's well being. If you aren't somewhat phyically fit, you have NO BUSINESS being in security. What that loser did on the Mets baseball diamond was as "threatening" to those security people as....well, running down a loose cat with a 15 lb. bag of kitty litter tied to it's back.

Get real.

Stop arguing just to argue.

[Vintagedeputy]

Re: O.T:Mets fan streaker,he slides on his ass!

Danny,

The personnel was not put at "risk". They were merely inconvenienced to have to get off their duffs and chase the dude down.

Maybe it's those "NYPD Blue" or "Cops" episodes on TV that you've seen that are leading you to believe otherwise, I don't know.

You have got to be kidding. If you really believe this, and I mean this as nice as I can say it, you are pretty clueless about what other people's jobs entail. Anyone who was drawn into using their physical abilities to restrain this nitwit, were most certainly at risk.

When I was in LE, I used to tell people "I dont get paid for what I do, I get paid for what I might have to do"........

[sportscentury]

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For what it's worth, I have to agree with Jim and Dan about this. Perhaps it is easy for me to agree with them because I don't find this stuff all that funny. But I'm afraid that even if I did, I would still be concerned with the security issues they raise. The rules are in place for a reason. Folks are safer and generally better off when everyone abides by them.

[suicide_squeeze]

Re: O.T:Mets fan streaker,he slides on his ass!

From a police stanpoint, when you are chasing a suspect, regardless of the offense, the threat does not end when you apprehend the individual as you have no way of knowing his intentions. People are not aware of this fear (yes fear) unless they are ever involved in this capacity. Fortunately this encounter ended safely. Many folks think that because they watch "NYPD Blue" or "COPS" on TV, it makes them an expert on law enforcement. So, no, I don't think it was worth the jail time or fines, not to mention making a fool out of yourself for generations to come and putting security and police personnel at risk.

Danny,

You speaking with knowledge, or just giving your opinion?

I have cops in my family. It takes a certain type to want to be a law enforcement officer. "Fear" is not on their mind....at any point....during a "confrontation" like this silly event.

If they were approaching a vehicle with a known armed suspect....that's a different story.

Trust me in saying the security officers that "apprehended" that idiot at the Mets game were not fearful about what he was going to do when they were surrounding him, nor were they fearful about what his intentions were at that point, or what he might do.

The personnel was not put at "risk". They were merely inconvenienced to have to get off their duffs and chase the dude down.

Maybe it's those "NYPD Blue" or "Cops" episodes on TV that you've seen that are leading you to believe otherwise, I don't know.

[suicide_squeeze]

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Because it teaches bad behavior and shows people that they can get a laugh or approval from the masses for their actions. Its just another stunning example of the degradation of our society.

For example, years ago, a kid would never talk back to a cop. You'd get your ass beat. You had respect, for your teachers, for your elders, for the police. Now? Its all gone to hell. 14 year olds shoot each other over "respect", 17 year old girls have 3 kids, people look to welfare before looking for a job. Extreme examples, but the behavior starts somewhere. Show respect for yourself, your family, hell show respect for the game. This isnt an exuberant fan running onto the field to congratulate Aaron on hitting 715. This is an idiot who writes stuff on his body and runs half naked onto the field to fulfill some desire of being an ass and doing something to please himself. It takes away from MY enjoyment of the game that I love. That's why tv crews have stopped showing this nonsense when someone does it - they are trying to show people that their 15 minutes of fame is now 15 seconds. If people had a bit more respect for themselves, their families and others in society, we wouldn't even be having this discussion and I'd be sitting back enjoying a ballgame with my family after a hard days work.

I hear you vintage. Can't say I don't agree with you.

I want to add that I agree with Andrew that the best part of these silly events are to see the jerk doing it getting close-lined by a player or security. That's as much of an exclamation point on the issue as can be made.

[Vintagedeputy]

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Thank you Danny

Vintage, I have read and agree with all your posts regarding this incident. At the very least it is a blatant disregard for stadium policy and law enforcement, not to mention the enjoyment of the game's progress. A lot of people looked at this as being funny but when I saw it I thought, "what an idiot." You are correct that the potential for this incident to escalate into a dangerous encounter exists. From a police stanpoint, when you are chasing a suspect, regardless of the offense, the threat does not end when you apprehend the individual as you have no way of knowing his intentions. People are not aware of this fear (yes fear) unless they are ever involved in this capacity. Fortunately this encounter ended safely. Many folks think that because they watch "NYPD Blue" or "COPS" on TV, it makes them an expert on law enforcement. So, no, I don't think it was worth the jail time or fines, not to mention making a fool out of yourself for generations to come and putting security and police personnel at risk.