CD University has a policy that bans "inappropriate" signs and banners at all athletic events. Ron, a student at CD University, was ejected from a game and immediately suspended from school (without a hearing) for holding a sign that called for the firing of the football coach. University officials justified the policy as a promotion of greater sportsmanship.

1) Based on the material in the textbook, including your analysis of appropriate case law, do you believe the University's policy is a violation of the First Amendment's protection of freedom of speech?

2) Why or why not?

3) Under what circumstances do you believe such a policy could be justified (give at least two [2] situations)?