Getting Drunk at Football Games

#26
#26
I like my drink as much as anyone and I used to stuff a flask down my pants/socks/whatever. Then I grew up, had kids and realized I could live for 3 hours without a drink.

I'm not down on anyone for wanting a drink. But....just because you and I can hold our liquor (and our tongue on liquor) doesn't mean everyone can. We all know better than that. Add to that that the majority of students are not legal drinking age and all the families there with younger kids, I'm against it.
 
#27
#27
I'm not pro selling beer at college stadiums, just saying lots of people are drinking anyway. It's a tough question. :dunno:
 
#28
#28
I agree about the growing up, but not everyone wants to do that. I have gone past security at games many times in the past with the devils water in the pants. It all comes own to the person themselves. If it it sold at the games or not, it will always be there.
 
#29
#29
dickens821 said:
That's not the university's liability any more than it is a bar's. Personal accountability. Remember it?
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Way to naive, that is not the case. I have owned 2 bar/restaurants and worked/ ran numerous others. The server/establishment/ and license are very much held accountable. I.D. underage, over serving, and server/legal training would be the major issues, but it would add a liability to the company that ran it , not the University. It would be contracted out just like the food is with a % going to the University(I would gladly take that contract and the liability).:)
I think from personal experience and seeing what professional teams do it would limit drinking and help control the environment. When I go to games in Knoxville I come to party and load up for hours(sometimes sneak in Jack) because I want to get it in before the game starts. If beer was available(at a premium rate) I would be less inclined to get those last few drinks in because I could "keep it going" at the game.
It will never happen because of the conservative nature of Southern universities but I feel it would actually help with the alcohol problems because of the control. Service would be cut off at the end of the 3rd quarter just like most pro events, drunks would be cut off or thrown out, it works in all pro sports just fine.
 
#30
#30
I gets drunk when I'm watchin NFL, when I'm watching UT, I need 100% focus on UT. I'm a lil' tipsy now so I know wtf I'm talking bout
 
#33
#33
volmanbill said:
Whether you're in a bar or the game, you can be held liable if you serve an intoxicated person more alcohol. I'm not a cop nor an attorney but there are liability issues there. I know many restaurants and bars have training specifically for this issue.
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Most arenas and stadiums have a very specific policy limiting the number of drinks that someone can purchase for this very reason.

Really, the only way around it is if someone who's hit their limit sends someone else to buy them drinks to skirt the policy. But in the event of the drunk causing a fatal accident as a result of driving drunk, the enabler is a heck of a lot more liable than the arena or stadium (or their alcohol provider) is.
 
#36
#36
ranradVOL said:
Memphis will sell beer at the stadium this year.
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Yea...they will sell beer this year. I think they stop selling after halftime or the 3rd qtr. Plus they will only be sold in clear cups so they can try and catch the people who smuggle it in. Too bad I won't be going to any Memphis games! lol They said it could raise over $200k.
 
#37
#37
Personally, I think beer can be sold responsibly at sporting events. I've been to enough baseball and hockey games where beer was sold to attest to this. But at the same time, I think one can't ignore that some people just seem to be incapable of stopping before the point of being wasted and belligerent. It's a risk you take. But, again, if it works in the pros, why not in college too? It should, at the end of the day, be up to the individual to decide if they want to drink, and if they do, it should ultimately be up to them to be responsible and know their limits.

I'm not saying that a drunk individual can be completely trusted, but, the point is that just as it's my responsibility to not drink or not have too much in order to keep myself from doing something stupid at home or in a restaurant, that responsibility is just as much mine at a college football game if there's alcohol to be had there.
 
#38
#38
I have had NO problem in the past letting cops/security know that some idiot frat bro is drunk and causing problems. I am there to watch a game, not to being around a bunch of idiots who care more about partying and how wasted they are.

I have personally seen a guy pull out a flask, take a drink, then when his g/f asked him to cut back he slapped the hell out of her. So if anyone is curious as to why I am so against it that would be a prime reason.
 
#39
#39
I like to tailgate before and after the game. I often sneak in a couple airplane bottles of beam to mix at half time. Selling beer in Neyland, and beer only, wouldn't be the worst thing in the world like some fans believe it would be...
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#41
#41
Clockwork Orange said:
Are you for it or against it?

Also, should Neyland Stadium sell beer at football games?
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Could not be more for it!!!!!!

games are always more fun a little drunk plus thats what makes our stadium more crazy and loud if you get 100,000+ to let some inhibitions go, plus the money made from beer sales would lessen the need to charge outrageous amounts for tickets from the school

i say in keeping with the tennessee theme they sell little bottles of jack daniels youcan put in your coke too
 
#42
#42
TheVol said:
Way to naive, that is not the case. I have owned 2 bar/restaurants and worked/ ran numerous others. The server/establishment/ and license are very much held accountable. I.D. underage, over serving, and server/legal training would be the major issues, but it would add a liability to the company that ran it , not the University. It would be contracted out just like the food is with a % going to the University(I would gladly take that contract and the liability).:)
I think from personal experience and seeing what professional teams do it would limit drinking and help control the environment. When I go to games in Knoxville I come to party and load up for hours(sometimes sneak in Jack) because I want to get it in before the game starts. If beer was available(at a premium rate) I would be less inclined to get those last few drinks in because I could "keep it going" at the game.
It will never happen because of the conservative nature of Southern universities but I feel it would actually help with the alcohol problems because of the control. Service would be cut off at the end of the 3rd quarter just like most pro events, drunks would be cut off or thrown out, it works in all pro sports just fine.
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There is a lot of sense in this post. If you sold it inside, people would be less likely to drink as much beforehand.

You could do an ID station, where KPD checks/verifies your ID, then gives you a wrist band. And if you really wanted to monitor everyones intake, when you purchase the beer they could mark or punch a hole in the wrist band, somewhat limiting how many you can buy. Of course there would be ways around this, like getting my wife to buy my beer after I used up my allotment.

I'm neither for or against it. I can go a few hours without a drink, and conversely I can very easily sneak in the sauce. To each his own. It's when you start bothering and being less cognizant of others around you that there's an issue, and this would most likely create that issue more often than not.

Man, I need a drink. :)
 
#43
#43
I know some stadiums sell alcohol, but i thought it had to do with if the stadium is located on campus or not...I'm not sure, that's just what I thought.
 
#45
#45
From the amount of people I have seen at games tipsy, passed out or throwing up I am against it. I would be very upset if I brought my child to a game and sit in a section where everyone was getting drunk, using foul language and obscene gestures. There is a reason why minors are not allowed in bars and those same reasons need to be upheld at a college venue. Alot of fans started out by going to games with their dad and remembering the passion and excitement of the game, why ruin that for future fans by having them remember drunk fans, foul language and not the memories so many of us had the pleasure to that made us into the rabid fans we are today.

Just to set the record straight I do drink, liquor is my choice not a real fan of beer.
 
#46
#46
bigorange said:
I know some stadiums sell alcohol, but i thought it had to do with if the stadium is located on campus or not...I'm not sure, that's just what I thought.
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They sell beer at UConn games with the stadium being off campus; i think you are correct. There are very few problems as security is quick to pull the hook on morons who cant keep themselves reasonably controlled.
 
#47
#47
As they should but I fr one am against it because there will be way too many that can not handle it and wil take it way too far...Yes it will make a lot more money but at what cost all in all in the end?...I will drink mine tailgating and on the strip prior
 
#48
#48
If I care about the outcome of the game I won't usually drink- I get wound up enough sober. I'd probably make an ass of myself. Plus, I usually have my kids with me.

This is why I try to attend a non-Vol game or two each season so I can just let loose. Looks like it may be the Iowa at Penn State game this year (if so- I will miss the UT/Ohio game).

It also looks like I'm going to the SECCG this year. It would be sweet if the Vols made it to Atlanta. I probably would get sauced for that one, too.
 
#49
#49
bigorange said:
There is a lot of sense in this post. If you sold it inside, people would be less likely to drink as much beforehand.

You could do an ID station, where KPD checks/verifies your ID, then gives you a wrist band. And if you really wanted to monitor everyones intake, when you purchase the beer they could mark or punch a hole in the wrist band, somewhat limiting how many you can buy. Of course there would be ways around this, like getting my wife to buy my beer after I used up my allotment.

I'm neither for or against it. I can go a few hours without a drink, and conversely I can very easily sneak in the sauce. To each his own. It's when you start bothering and being less cognizant of others around you that there's an issue, and this would most likely create that issue more often than not.

Man, I need a drink. :)
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Your post makes the most sense. I do not want see a massive Budweiser sign in Neyland though. Also, I doubt it will happen because "they" do not want encourage under aged/binge drinking with the student body. Laughable point I know, but those are the excuses that have been used in the past with other venues.
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#50
#50
I am a drinker, but I am also opposed to selling more booze inside the stadium. Good Lord people, you can setup and tailgate for hours before and after the game and get as hammered as you want. Do you really need to drink more by the time that you get inside there?

Re drinking less beforehand if they sold it inside. Not true at all, look at NFL games. Crowds are way worse and doesnt slow them down a bit beforehand.
 
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