Alcohol At Football Games

[NuttinItUp]

Looks like New University of Texas president Greg Fenves says he is in favor of allowing beer sales at football games to "enhance the fan experience".

Could other universities like the U of A start looking at changing their policy soon too?
(Stadium-wide, not just in special areas.)

[ricepig]

The conference would have to change it's policy, I don't see it changing anytime soon, but I didn't think I'd be drinking one last year, either.

[popcornhog]

The conference would have to change it's policy, I don't see it changing anytime soon, but I didn't think I'd be drinking one last year, either.

I'm not sure it's an SEC policy.

For instance, at DWRRS, you can buy and consume alcohol only in the indoor club and suite areas. NOT even in the outdoor club. And it's only beer/wine.

At Tiger Stadium, you can buy and consume beer/wine/liquor in all stadium club areas, including outdoor club.

At Mizzou Stadium, there are no alcohol sales.

It varies quite a lot even within the SEC. Maybe there is an SEC rule, but I'm not sure what it is if there is one.

[ricepig]

Sounds like it's more an unwritten policy.

http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/2014/should-sec-football-stadiums-sell-alcohol/

[Rzbakfromwaybak]

Looks like New University of Texas president Greg Fenves says he is in favor of allowing beer sales at football games to "enhance the fan experience".

Could other universities like the U of A start looking at changing their policy soon too?
(Stadium-wide, not just in special areas.)

Lol.  So, the new UT president wants to..."enhance the fan experience", by allowing beer sales.  Certainly curious he brings this up when their football program is not exactly at it's peak.

Translation:  "We want to make the curb stomping's we are going thru, a little easier on our fans"...

[ricepig]

Lol.  So, the new UT president wants to..."enhance the fan experiment", by allowing beer sales.  Certainly curious he brings this up when their football program is not exactly at it's peak.

Translation:  "We want to make the curb stomping's we are going thru, a little easier on our fans"...

Well, to be honest, we introduced ours after a 3-9 record.

[NuttinItUp]

Well, to be honest, we introduced ours after a 3-9 record.

But ours is just in a few select areas, correct?
(I live out of area and genuinely don't know our policy; I am not being sarcastic or anything.)

[ricepig]

But ours is just in a few select areas, correct?
(I live out of area and genuinely don't know our policy; I am not being sarcastic or anything.)

Indoor club only, but outdoor club patrons can go inside a drink a beer, or have a glass of wine.

[DoctorSusscrofa]

Fan experience will get better when they can bring their guns too.

[NuttinItUp]

Fan experience will get better when they can bring their guns too.

Haha, I would imagine a lot of people already are packing.

[Calling All Hogs]

I assumed Texas was already selling beer at games. Knowing Texas, they probably sell guns at games (although not directly in the player's locker room, of course). 

[hobhog]

Fan experience will get better when they can bring their guns too.

Good grief.....

[NuttinItUp]

Good grief.....

I believe he was just kidding.

[Inhogswetrust]

Indoor club only, but outdoor club patrons can go inside a drink a beer, or have a glass of wine.

Correct........They just can't take it past the doors to their seat. I sit in them. I saw quite a few people drinking inside the concession area even when the game was going on. It was dang near a beer party before the games and during halftime.

[HillBillyHogfan]

get ya one of these and hide it under a big shirt... helluva lot cheaper than 6-dollar stadium beer.

[NuttinItUp]

That is, until you get the beer belly or the beer beard:







......or if you want to be a little classier, you can always do the "Wine Rack":








......of course if you want to use a flask for liquor, it can be made to look like almost anything:

[HillBillyHogfan]

That is, until you get the beer belly or the beer beard:







......or if you want to be a little classier, you can always do the "Wine Rack":








......of course if you want to use a flask for liquor, it can be made to look like almost anything:

once again, all cheaper than stadium concession beer.  And I refuse to spend money at a sorry-arse pepsi selling concession stand.

[NuttinItUp]

once again, all cheaper than stadium concession beer.  And I refuse to spend money at a sorry-arse pepsi selling concession stand.

Oh man, I know my folks were pissed beyond belief when they switched from Coke to Pepsi products.

[Inhogswetrust]

Oh man, I know my folks were pissed beyond belief when they switched from Coke to Pepsi products.

I wonder what the average sales per fan are now with Pepsi versus before when it was Coke and IF the schools contract with Pepsi is enough to offset any perceived individual average sales drop. IF there is one thing that a lot of people are brand loyal too it is sugar drinks. What's ironic is I've never seen our AD drink a pepsi or coke, only water.

[ricepig]

I wonder what the average sales per fan are now with Pepsi versus before when it was Coke and IF the schools contract with Pepsi is enough to offset any perceived individual average sales drop. IF there is one thing that a lot of people are brand loyal too it is sugar drinks. What's ironic is I've never seen our AD drink a pepsi or coke, only water.

I was watching the replay of DVH's PC after the game yesterday, he had two bottles of Dasani on the table, that won't go over well.

[NuttinItUp]

I was watching the replay of DVH's PC after the game yesterday, he had two bottles of Dasani on the table, that won't go over well.

I assume that is a Coke product from the way you phrased that? (I have no idea.)

[Hogs-n-Roses]

Sorry but mine will be an unpopular opinion. I think its enough that patrons and kids are exposed to over drunkenness at a public event. The sober up factor created when pre game consumption is halted cause they have to go into the game is usually enough . I know most folks drink responsibly but the few do ruin it for all.
I know the kids are exposed to it at home but that's a personal choice at your home.
On a positive note it does create more work for attorneys.

[Inhogswetrust]

I assume that is a Coke product from the way you phrased that? (I have no idea.)

I didn't think about that! Nice catch. Yes Dasani is a coke product. Aguafina is Pepsi.

P.S. At every JL press conference he's drinking bottled water. I don't remember what brand though.

[Inhogswetrust]

Sorry but mine will be an unpopular opinion. I think its enough that patrons and kids are exposed to over drunkenness at a public event. The sober up factor created when pre game consumption is halted cause they have to go into the game is usually enough . I know most folks drink responsibly but the few do ruin it for all.
I know the kids are exposed to it at home but that's a personal choice at your home.
On a positive note it does create more work for attorneys.

If someone never wants to ever see someone drunk then someone shouldn't ever leave their house.

[WilsonHog]

My seats are in the South Indoor Club, and I don't believe I saw anyone last season who had been overserved.

[ricepig]

My seats are in the South Indoor Club, and I don't believe I saw anyone last season who had been overserved.

Nope, I didn't see anyone either, in fact, I'd say the price, time to get a beer, and missing some action lends itself to small intake.

[OLDHOG]

Yes please. Oh, I'm sorry I thought that was a question.

[Inhogswetrust]

My seats are in the South Indoor Club, and I don't believe I saw anyone last season who had been overserved.

I know someone intimately involved with the RRS alcohol sales. I'm right underneath in the south outdoor club and I agree. They are very careful.

[ricepig]

I know someone intimately involved with the RRS alcohol sales. I'm right underneath in the south outdoor club and I agree. They are very careful.

So, they're in a relationship with these sales?

[LZH]

I would love not wearing cowboy boots to games anymore (when I can get to some).

BTW, I thought Ole Miss has sold beer for a while, now.

[redswarmrising]

If alcohol is needed for you to enjoy a game than you're probably on my list of people i want to shank

[SooiecidetillNuttgone]

Fan experience will get better when they can bring their guns too.

I do believe that this is a thinly veiled attack at freedoms when attacks should be aimed at wrongdoing.

[nchogg]

If alcohol is needed for you to enjoy a game than you're probably on my list of people i want to shank

Yes and you can't reason with a drunk.

[outlawhogeywells]

Maybe being drunk is the only way Texass fans can enjoy the product on the field

[nchogg]

Maybe being drunk is the only way Texass fans can enjoy the product on the field

Texas needs "a tear in their beer".

[Rzbakfromwaybak]

Well, to be honest, we introduced ours after a 3-9 record.

Lol...Yep, that was my point.

[FrankCourtneyNicodemus]

If alcohol is needed for you to enjoy a game than you're probably on my list of people i want to shank

What?

But I am curious as to this list of yours. Anyone having a good time? Or just those nasty degenerate beer drinkers and tailgaters... Who else do you want to shank?

Also, it's *then* (just because of your absurd statement)

[hoghiker]

I drink beer. I like beer, a lot, but between paying stadium prices, standing in line to purchase a beer, then waiting in line to stand at a urinal and fighting the crowd to get back to my seat (by which time my beer would be empty) I don't see me being much of a customer. I'll just quench my thirst down on the old main drag and celebrate another Arkansas victory with better beer than they'd ever sell at the stadium. Sell it or not. Not much of a difference to me.

[TheRazorback500]

The price is the main gripe-heck, you can get 12 at the store for what three costs at most games. Other than fans with money to burn or who just want to enjoy that stadium beer experience, most of them don't need any more by game time after tailgating all day. I wouldn't think sales at college football games would approach the volume of them at professional events.

:razorback:

[redswarmrising]

What?

But I am curious as to this list of yours. Anyone having a good time? Or just those nasty degenerate beer drinkers and tailgaters... Who else do you want to shank?

Also, it's *then* (just because of your absurd statement)

others on the list are. : people that have more than 10 items in the express lane,people that stop in the middle of the road and talk to another driver on that road,people that use more than 5 coupons at the store,and any Texas,LSU,or Auburn fan

oh annd btw,*Then* is used in past tense,so yes i used *Than* correctly

[theFlyingHog]

Alcohol is one of the main reasons I do not enjoy going to games. Way too many drunk jackasses

[SooiecidetillNuttgone]

others on the list are. : people that have more than 10 items in the express lane,people that stop in the middle of the road and talk to another driver on that road,people that use more than 5 coupons at the store,and any Texas,LSU,or Auburn fan

oh annd btw,*Then* is used in past tense,so yes i used *Than* correctly

WTH?
Wow!  I'm more confused then an OM Reb with a full set of teeth....More then a Hip Hop Mennonite......More then a moderate zealot......More then a raging Buddhist.
Whew.....At least I know more now after reading this thread then than.

[hoghiker]

Alcohol is one of the main reasons I do not enjoy going to games. Way too many drunk jackasses

Where are your seats? I find belligerent, loud obnoxious drunks about as annoying as shingles but I honestly rarely ever see these types sitting in seats inside the stadium.

[ricepig]

Where are your seats? I find belligerent, loud obnoxious drunks about as annoying as shingles but I honestly rarely ever see these types sitting in seats inside the stadium.

My question too, I saw one guy pass out and sleep for a half, but not anyone belligerent.

[Inhogswetrust]

My question too, I saw one guy pass out and sleep for a half, but not anyone belligerent.

I've seen much more belligerent fans that appear to not have had a drink than those that have.

[Vantage 8 dude]

Looks like New University of Texas president Greg Fenves says he is in favor of allowing beer sales at football games to "enhance the fan experience".

Could other universities like the U of A start looking at changing their policy soon too?
(Stadium-wide, not just in special areas.)

And why not?! Heck, the way the whorens have been playing lately I think making money off what their fans have been doing more and more lately would only make sense.

[FrankCourtneyNicodemus]

others on the list are. : people that have more than 10 items in the express lane,people that stop in the middle of the road and talk to another driver on that road,people that use more than 5 coupons at the store,and any Texas,LSU,or Auburn fan

oh annd btw,*Then* is used in past tense,so yes i used *Than* correctly

No that's not how it works.

That aside, if people know they can have a beer or two during the game maybe they won't feel the need to cram a few extra in beforehand. Those who sneak in flasks may reason that they are better off just getting a beer. In some way, it might mean that people enter the game less drunk all while providing the stadium with a lot of extra revenue.

[Inhogswetrust]

No that's not how it works.

That aside, if people know they can have a beer or two during the game maybe they won't feel the need to cram a few extra in beforehand. Those who sneak in flasks may reason that they are better off just getting a beer. In some way, it might mean that people enter the game less drunk all while providing the stadium with a lot of extra revenue.

I'm going to St. Louis to see the Cards play the Braves next month. I wonder if I  can drink inside Bush Stadium..........or if I need to get filled up before I go in?


<Sarcasm fully intended>

[SooiecidetillNuttgone]

Why the need to protect people from themselves?    Let people live free.   Provide penalties to disobeying laws.

Give people the freedom to drink on premises.   Toss out fans that have made a nuisance of themselves.   Call the cops on those that have become a hazard of some sort.......REGARDLESS of whether they have had a few too many, a few, or none at all.

Please stop with the Daddy and Mommy Government mentality.  Let people live free and pay their own price when they screw up.  It's pretty simple.

[ricepig]

Why the need to protect people from themselves?    Let people live free.   Provide penalties to disobeying laws.

Give people the freedom to drink on premises.   Toss out fans that have made a nuisance of themselves.   Call the cops on those that have become a hazard of some sort.......REGARDLESS of whether they have had a few too many, a few, or none at all.

Please stop with the Daddy and Mommy Government mentality.  Let people live free and pay their own price when they screw up.  It's pretty simple.

Well, sometimes the screws ups effect others........