Colorado athletic director sends letter urging students to refrain from 'rushing the field' at home games

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University of Colorado athletic director Rick George sent a letter to students imploring them to resist the urge to storm the field at future Buffaloes games at Folsom Field.

George's message to students comes just days ahead of Colorado's highly anticipated matchup against the eight-ranked USC Trojans. 

The Buffaloes are underdogs, and if they pull off an upset, fans in the stands might look to storm the field.

George cited safety concerns and Pac-12 Conference guidelines in his request to students.

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Colorado fans rush the field after a win at Folsom Field Sept. 9, 2023, in Boulder, Colo.  (RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Colorado is coming off a 1-11 season but is off to a 3-1 start under first-year coach Deion Sanders.

The Buffaloes opened the season on the road against TCU. Colorado then won back-to-back home games against Nebraska and Colorado State, and fans rushed the field after both wins.

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"Although 'rushing the field' has long been a college football tradition, in recent years, many schools and conferences are cracking down on the practice, as it greatly jeopardizes the safety of players, coaches, staff and other fans," George wrote in an email. "Rushing the field is in violation of University and Pac-12 regulations."

Colorado Buffaloes tight end Michael Harrison (87) celebrates with fans after winning the Rocky Mountain Showdown against the Colorado State Rams, 43-35, in double overtime at Folsom Field Sept. 16, 2023.  (Andy