Beer Sales at PBA?

A lot different than Applebees! This goes back to days of the big 12. I went to a 1 game in Boulder & 1 in Columbia. It was the only way they could get their seats filled. The drunks were so bad at both locations, I never went back. I have no problem at a basketball game, but there are too many people at a football game. Last year, it took over 10 police officers to disburse a parking lot party that got out of hand. Plus my kids have had to put up with vulgar language from drunks at the games. There are plenty places to drink before & after the games.

 
I agree with this.

Heck, if I go to a BB game, I would have a beer. But, I wouldn't have tailgated outside the stadium for hours before the game. At a football game, you have way too many people who have already spent all day hanging out in parking lots getting ready for the game.

 
In April, the Association of Students at the University of Nebraska -- UNL’s student government -- passed a resolution encouraging Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst, administrators and regents to “revisit a conversation on implanting a responsible policy” allowing alcohol sales at the arena and nearby Haymarket Park, where the Husker baseball team plays.


UNL’s student athletes feel differently.

In a letter to Eichorst following the ASUN resolution, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee said alcohol sales at Husker games would “significantly impact the experience of other spectators during athletic contests.”

The committee represents more than 600 Husker student-athletes.

Written by softball player Mattie Fowler and wrestler Ian Ousley, the advisory committee criticized ASUN for “doing a disservice to their constituents” by supporting a measure that would be “antithetical to the Nebraska way.”

“It is our belief that opening the door to alcohol consumption at our games would only lead to significant negative impacts on the welfare of Nebraska student-athletes,” the letter says. “The safety, positive fan support, and the status as a model for the rest of college athletics would all be in jeopardy.

“Surely the reputation of Nebraska as a leader in college athletics by ‘doing things the right way’ would be tarnished.”

Chancellor Harvey Perlman sided with the student-athletes, saying UNL administrators and the Athletic Department have discussed the matter.
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Mavric said:
In April, the Association of Students at the University of Nebraska -- UNL’s student government -- passed a resolution encouraging Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst, administrators and regents to “revisit a conversation on implanting a responsible policy” allowing alcohol sales at the arena and nearby Haymarket Park, where the Husker baseball team plays.


UNL’s student athletes feel differently.

In a letter to Eichorst following the ASUN resolution, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee said alcohol sales at Husker games would “significantly impact the experience of other spectators during athletic contests.”

The committee represents more than 600 Husker student-athletes.

Written by softball player Mattie Fowler and wrestler Ian Ousley, the advisory committee criticized ASUN for “doing a disservice to their constituents” by supporting a measure that would be “antithetical to the Nebraska way.”

“It is our belief that opening the door to alcohol consumption at our games would only lead to significant negative impacts on the welfare of Nebraska student-athletes,” the letter says. “The safety, positive fan support, and the status as a model for the rest of college athletics would all be in jeopardy.

“Surely the reputation of Nebraska as a leader in college athletics by ‘doing things the right way’ would be tarnished.”

Chancellor Harvey Perlman sided with the student-athletes, saying UNL administrators and the Athletic Department have discussed the matter.
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LJS
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If push came to shove, I would have to side with the athletes on this. While I would like to be able to sit at a basketball or baseball game and have a beer, a) I don't need it to enjoy the event and b) I know some would take it way too far and ruin the experience for others.

 
BigRedBuster said:
Mavric said:
In April, the Association of Students at the University of Nebraska -- UNL’s student government -- passed a resolution encouraging Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst, administrators and regents to “revisit a conversation on implanting a responsible policy” allowing alcohol sales at the arena and nearby Haymarket Park, where the Husker baseball team plays.


UNL’s student athletes feel differently.

In a letter to Eichorst following the ASUN resolution, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee said alcohol sales at Husker games would “significantly impact the experience of other spectators during athletic contests.”

The committee represents more than 600 Husker student-athletes.

Written by softball player Mattie Fowler and wrestler Ian Ousley, the advisory committee criticized ASUN for “doing a disservice to their constituents” by supporting a measure that would be “antithetical to the Nebraska way.”

“It is our belief that opening the door to alcohol consumption at our games would only lead to significant negative impacts on the welfare of Nebraska student-athletes,” the letter says. “The safety, positive fan support, and the status as a model for the rest of college athletics would all be in jeopardy.

“Surely the reputation of Nebraska as a leader in college athletics by ‘doing things the right way’ would be tarnished.”

Chancellor Harvey Perlman sided with the student-athletes, saying UNL administrators and the Athletic Department have discussed the matter.
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LJS
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If push came to shove, I would have to side with the athletes on this. While I would like to be able to sit at a basketball or baseball game and have a beer, a) I don't need it to enjoy the event and b) I know some would take it way too far and ruin the experience for others.
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Obviously you don't want a bunch of obnoxious drunks at the games and whatnot but other schools that sell alcohol don't have really have that many issues with fans "taking it too far", why does everyone seem to think this would be such an issue at UNL?

 
Given that it's the Regent's decision and the Chancellor is against it, I wouldn't hold my breath.


 
That's cool and good on the students for standing against it.

I've always thought it isn't necessary. I don't think it's a big deal, but the people who feel like they need it are the people you don't want there anyways, and the people who don't need it (but would probably enjoy it) don't feel strongly enough about it, so better to err on the side of leaving it alone.

 
I like drinking a few beers at Saltdog games.....never got drunk there. Wish they'd serve something good like Sam Adams though, seems they always go for the cheapest swill they can find and it kind of ruins the purpose of having it there. Also, if you insist on selling some popular beer like Bud Light, at least have an alternative from this century that isn't made by hoisting a horse above a vat of water.

 
Really don't understand the stance by the university here. Just because its offered it is not forced to be purchased, its a choice. In the case of the Vault, its also part of being a good partner to PBA. They have yet to turn a profit this many years after opening. They are saddled with a slate of games that don't draw well when those dates could be used for events that do (women's games vs say a concert). Alcohol sales end up becoming a tax to those who wish to partake. Should PBA continue to be in the red the entire tax base will be picking up the load soon. PBA needs to make more money per event and this is an effective and fair way to do so. NU fans are not going to turn into a crazed bunch of degenerates because there is beer being sold.

Out of all the events I've been to at Century Link I've yet to see a disturbance or people being escorted out nor do I see people staggering about. Its silly and hypocritical when you see the amount of fans pregaming in nearby bars, tailgates prior to every NU sporting event or watch the sea of red clad fans lining up at away games in CenturyLink or TD Ameritrade.

 
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