Tailgating

[CappinHard]

Re: Tailgating

This has been a rule for at least 2 years. As long as you don’t have liquor bottles out in the open you will be okay.

I agree, this is one rule they're actually lenient and decent in applying/not applying.

I think one of the biggest issues we have is that all tailgating areas around the stadium are on campus. This is not the case for many football stadiums around the country, which allows the school to turn a blind eye because it really isn't their problem if it's off their property.

[mango4]

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I agree with a lot of what has been said here. I started in 06 tailgating in the backyard as a student when it was $5 to drive in instead of the $500 like now. The biggest problem I ever remember is when the AST club had the raffle to see how long a car with no oil could go before blowing up. haha. Oh, also Mango pedaling his crappy PBR way before it became a hipster beer.

Obviously, the Hobo Day beer throwing was an issue and I agree, it is only Hobo Day that causes trouble. The rest of the games would not be an issue. This isn't Sell and it certainly isn't student leadership pushing for these rules. It is President Dunn and UPD. Dunn strongly detests underage drinking and feels it is one of our main issues with retention. He has given UPD free reign to stop it. Justin, like previous administrations, realizes that there is a balance. I remember Mike Reger and Marysz Rames telling me they would rather have students drinking in a controlled setting (like tailgating) than at a house party in town. Unfortunately, the current level of enforcement is alienating a generation of students who will soon become alumni and potential donors and season ticket holders.

Well, when you are a poor college student and you are tailgating with a PBR rep, you drink PBR and offload as much of their crap as you can so they keep giving you more free beer.

[Nidaros]

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Well, when you are a poor college student and you are tailgating with a PBR rep, you drink PBR and offload as much of their crap as you can so they keep giving you more free beer.

PBR? Please define.

[SlapJack]

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PBR? Please define.

Pabst Blue Ribbon

[goon]

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PBR? Please define.

Professional bull riding

[Nidaros]

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Professional bull riding

Who do I believe?

[filbert]

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Who do I believe?

"Trust No One"

(Cue X-Files theme song)

[RunninRabbit]

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This is why I put all my hard alcohol in used water bottles.

Now THAT, is a veteran move.

[RunninRabbit]

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In all seriousness, I wonder if we should organize our complaints. Start a petition or something. Our student section sucks and I can't completely blame them...

[Nidaros]

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"Trust No One"

(Cue X-Files theme song)

Maybe I don’t have the need to know. I think we will be okay.

[thumper_76]

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In all seriousness, I wonder if we should organize our complaints. Start a petition or something. Our student section sucks and I can't completely blame them...

If our administration doesn’t know why or know the complaints then they are completely oblivious and need to figure out how to get some way to get the pulse of the fans and students.


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[JACKGUYII]

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If our administration doesn’t know why or know the complaints then they are completely oblivious and need to figure out how to get some way to get the pulse of the fans and students.


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Looser tailgating rules isn't going to fix it.

[thumper_76]

Tailgating

Looser tailgating rules isn't going to fix it.

That’s one opinion

Edit:

I get the people who don’t tailgate or do it often love to look down their noses at those who do drink and have a good time before the game. But there is a big difference between having rules for the tailgate and having a welcoming atmosphere. If students are constantly confronted by police, do you consider that welcoming? Would you feel welcome if you constantly are talking to police? What if a student doesn’t want to drink and are drinking something nonalcoholic out of a cup? You wouldn’t get tired of it? Give me a break.

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[thumper_76]

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I will say this, doing things quietly with certain social media accounts and student groups to get them to promote going to games will be a big help. I’m sure the school doesn’t want to be officially linked with something like a barstool account, but quietly making sure they know when games are and who they are against so they get the word out isn’t a bad idea IMO. Find the groups that are known by the students for putting on a good time and find a way to work with them to make sure they get the word out and on board could do wonders. Who is excited and talking about the game is as important as getting the word out IMO.


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[Nidaros]

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Looser tailgating rules isn't going to fix it.

I absolutely agree. I just want to come to the game and leave without being hit by a beer bottle or assaulted by some one who can not hold their liquor. They are out there and you know who they are. The police have to do what they are told to do.