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So circling back, are fans and family no longer allowed on the field after games? Is this a new conference policy? It's been a cool thing for kids and grownups alike to mingle with players and take pics with future Mustangs. For years. Those moments make indelible memories.

Security repeatedly said 'no' on Saturday until the line of people finally gave up.

Officially, if opposing team players or staff are on the field then no fans can enter. They may have been more relaxed about that in the past. Navy staff did take a long time to leave and security was keeping the stairway until then.