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Minnesota might be first B1G stadium to provide alcohol to general public

  • thePITman
    People secretly drink and drive all the time, so we should make that legal, too.
  • Y-Town Steelhound
    thePITman;1151640 wrote:People secretly drink and drive all the time, so we should make that legal, too.
    SMH.....hello apples, have you met my friend oranges?
  • Y-Town Steelhound
    They sell alcohol at NFL games. Are you telling me that Browns, Steelers, Raiders, etc. fans are any more responsible with their alcohol?
  • sleeper
    goosebumps;1151626 wrote:People already sneak lcohol into games, the only difference would be now the school could make some money. UC sells alcohol at games and there have been no serious problems. WVU just started selling last year. USF sells, Louisville sells. If OSU fans can't handle their alcohol like adults, that's their problem
    If UC grads can't get jobs after graduation, that's their problem.
  • goosebumps
    sleeper;1151654 wrote:If UC grads can't get jobs after graduation, that's their problem.
    Just signed my contract yesterday ;) our 100% placement after graduation at UC for my major is quite nice. Just gotta figure out what kind of sports car to buy now.
  • dwccrew
    thePITman;1151640 wrote:People secretly drink and drive all the time, so we should make that legal, too.

    Pretty terrible analogy.
  • dwccrew
    Minnesota has to sell alcohol just to fill a 1/4 of their stadium with that terrible team. It's about the only way anyone could stand to watch them live.
  • Little Danny
    dwccrew;1151998 wrote:Minnesota has to sell alcohol just to fill a 1/4 of their stadium with that terrible team. It's about the only way anyone could stand to watch them live.
    If Minnesota, Purdue, Indiana and Northwestern did not have OSU, MI, MSU, WI coming to their stadium every other year they would be averaging about 30K a game. Heck, when those schools come to town half the stadium are wearing the opposing team colors.
  • dazedconfused
    i guess i don't understand what is the big taboo about selling alcohol at cfb games? seems like a huge cash cow is just sitting out there untapped for these money hungry schools
  • wes_mantooth
    thePITman;1151479 wrote:Most of the kids playing are under 21, so I think that should be acknowledged in the decision not to serve alcohol at the stadium. What's next - the OHSAA serving alcohol at the state championships?

    That would have made the st clairsville game somewhat watchable
  • Classyposter58
    They do it at pro football games:confused: Lets be real though how many $8 beers are college kids gonna buy? Besides unless you're some big spender no one is getting more than 3 beers
  • bigkahuna
    GOONx19;1151435 wrote:I think it's regulated by the conferences. No alcohol sales at any SEC sporting events, I believe.
    Kentucky does at Rupp Arena don't they? I remember the first game game I went to (back in 05 I think), they served wine at the concessions. I don't know if they still do that or if it makes a difference because it's not on campus.
  • said_aouita
    No problem with it. If anything, stop all sales beginning 4th quarter.
    It's OK for everyone to get wasted before the game but not enjoy a beer while watching the game live seems silly.
  • adog
    thePITman;1151479 wrote:Most of the kids playing are under 21, so I think that should be acknowledged in the decision not to serve alcohol at the stadium. What's next - the OHSAA serving alcohol at the state championships?[/QUOTE]

    Great idea...more revenue for OHSAA's annual trip.....