Alcohol sales at all UNL athletic events
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I don't recall anyone saying we're selling our souls. There's just really no reason why folks can't go 3 hours without getting stupider on a Saturday afternoon game.
Frankly, I have absolutely zero desire to sit in a stadium with a bunch of drunken a-holes yelling obscenities and having beer spilled on me. Oh, yes, and paying for that privilege to boot.
Thanks but no thanks!
Once upon a time, I listened to a presentation by an emergency med tech who talked about all the alcohol-related problems that the police and their medical teams experience every Husker game day. I remember thinking, 'wow, I had no idea it was this bad.'
That was many years ago and 1) it certainly hasn't gotten better; and 2) there is no question that this BOR decision will make it much worse.
I would bet there will be a 4th qt cut off , maybe half time . Beer will cost about 10 bucks for 8-10 oz’s . And will be a low alcohol beer like 4% or less. The only thing that concerns me with it is the drinking in the heat , causing dehydration
So many people slam beers before the game as it is now, the only fight I have ever seen in memorial stadium was between 1 very very very drunk husker fan before kick off , and a guy who appeared completely sober. But that was decades ago and I am out of state now. I can tell you I don’t go to nfl games down here because of all the fighting in the stands, I do however think there is a big difference between people in Nebraska and people in me-ami
So many people slam beers before the game as it is now, the only fight I have ever seen in memorial stadium was between 1 very very very drunk husker fan before kick off , and a guy who appeared completely sober. But that was decades ago and I am out of state now. I can tell you I don’t go to nfl games down here because of all the fighting in the stands, I do however think there is a big difference between people in Nebraska and people in me-ami
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That basically means that the ones voting for this have an acceptable number of casualties they're willing to overlook as long as it doesn't affect them personally, or they are afraid of losing their jobs, like many other spineless people, if they don't vote for it.
That's the truth to anything that depends on the reaction of not going along.
Even people with terrible vision can see through the bs on this one.
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Back in the day, I was a clerk typist for LPD (while I went to UNL). Our officers absolutely hated game days on the one hand because of all the drunks roaming downtown. But they tolerated it because of the O/T they got on game day. It was pretty much agreed that they would rather not have to deal with the drunks and would gladly forego the O/T.
Years ago I discovered that drinking takes away from the game experience. Whether I’m watching live at the game, or in the safe confines of my living room I can enjoy the dynamics taking place on the field. At the game I like to get there real early to watch both teams warm up, watch interactions with coaches and players. I like to watch the crowd come in, band, even cheerleaders. During the game I like to watch line play, or how a play develops, crisp tackling. It’s hard to appreciate all the above if you are stupid drunk, or waiting in long lines at the concession stand to purchase obscenely priced beer.
Will the University get sued when I-80 is a parking lot of smashed up vehicles? How will they handle liability? You KNOW there will be more DUI wrecks.
And don't forget all the wasted time getting to the bathrooms and waiting in line to recycle that obscenely priced beer.
Alcohol is already allowed in a secret way. The luxury boxes. Personally, I won't drink while at a game. I don't want to leave my seat.
Listened to a few ex players talk about that during different podcasts. When they come back for games and go up to the boxes , the beer and liquor kinda freely flow with the money crowd
I'll wait and see how this plays out. At least this isn't something that is irreversible if it becomes problematic.
As for me, I'm reminded of a conversation I had with my oncologist a short time ago. We both like to occasionally imbibe (not beer for me anymore), but as he put it......I like to drink, and I like to ride my bike and hike.......just not at the same time.
As for me, I'm reminded of a conversation I had with my oncologist a short time ago. We both like to occasionally imbibe (not beer for me anymore), but as he put it......I like to drink, and I like to ride my bike and hike.......just not at the same time.
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Seems to me that it's basically the same attendance that attend rodeo's, nfl, mlb, nhl, concerts, etc.
They have always sold beer/wine and all manage to survive and keep going for the next event.
There are a lot bigger Universities than UNL that already sell beer at games (UT, TAM, Mich., OHST, for example).
They have always sold beer/wine and all manage to survive and keep going for the next event.
There are a lot bigger Universities than UNL that already sell beer at games (UT, TAM, Mich., OHST, for example).
