clt says the eCu fan brings up an interesting point. Has having booze in the stadium impacted tailgating?

At Charlotte, we have only had one Saturday game so far, so it is hard to tell.

(10-05-2021 06:14 PM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  clt says the eCu fan brings up an interesting point. Has having booze in the stadium impacted tailgating?

At Charlotte, we have only had one Saturday game so far, so it is hard to tell.

Booze in the stadium didn't seem to impact tailgating at Marshall. A lot of fans leave at half time to go drink at tailgates and then come back for the 2nd half. This has been a point of contention for awhile and there's been talk about barring readmission but it's never been implemented.

Ruston is located smack dab in the middle of the Bible Belt. The city just got some alcohol sales allowed in restaurants some few years ago.

I think, though, if Skippy Holtz continues as coach, more and more locals will say, "I need a drink!" and we'll see some movement in that direction.

(10-05-2021 02:10 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  Any ideas on the revenue that’s been generated? I’m curious what we’ve benefitted from ours.

I don't know the numbers, but CLT's Gold Rush Lager is $9 for a pint can in the stadium, so I would guess we could fund a moon shot after a couple of years.

WKU used to brew its own beer, not sure if they still do? I dont see it here in Lexington anymore like I used too..

(10-06-2021 06:53 AM)KRT8871 Wrote:  

(10-05-2021 06:14 PM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  clt says the eCu fan brings up an interesting point. Has having booze in the stadium impacted tailgating?

At Charlotte, we have only had one Saturday game so far, so it is hard to tell.

Booze in the stadium didn't seem to impact tailgating at Marshall. A lot of fans leave at half time to go drink at tailgates and then come back for the 2nd half. This has been a point of contention for awhile and there's been talk about barring readmission but it's never been implemented.

That's cool. I've never attended a game or any large event that let's you back in.

(10-06-2021 10:04 AM)JCMiner Wrote:  

(10-06-2021 06:53 AM)KRT8871 Wrote:  

(10-05-2021 06:14 PM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  clt says the eCu fan brings up an interesting point. Has having booze in the stadium impacted tailgating?

At Charlotte, we have only had one Saturday game so far, so it is hard to tell.

Booze in the stadium didn't seem to impact tailgating at Marshall. A lot of fans leave at half time to go drink at tailgates and then come back for the 2nd half. This has been a point of contention for awhile and there's been talk about barring readmission but it's never been implemented.

That's cool. I've never attended a game or any large event that let's you back in.

I was talking to a guy who works at MU and is pretty well connected and he said that Marshall is one of only 5 FBS schools that allows re-entry. If MU nixed that, there would be more people tailgating in the lot than in the stands.

clt asks how does marshal do that? do you rescan the ticket on reentry?

does the band hate this?

(10-06-2021 10:35 AM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  clt asks how does marshal do that? do you rescan the ticket on reentry?

does the band hate this?

ECU allows re-entry for Pirate Club members that have their card on-hand.

(10-06-2021 10:35 AM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  clt asks how does marshal do that? do you rescan the ticket on reentry?

does the band hate this?

No, they mark your hand as you leave…like at a bar… lol

Tech only lets the hoity toity folks drink alcohol, because they are worried us poor peasants don't know how to manage ourselves. I think change is coming, whether us Baptist down here like it or not!

(10-06-2021 08:23 AM)Tech80 Wrote:  Ruston is located smack dab in the middle of the Bible Belt. The city just got some alcohol sales allowed in restaurants some few years ago.

I think, though, if Skippy Holtz continues as coach, more and more locals will say, "I need a drink!" and we'll see some movement in that direction.

THIS!!

(10-06-2021 01:18 PM)THUNDERStruck73 Wrote:  

(10-06-2021 10:35 AM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  clt asks how does marshal do that? do you rescan the ticket on reentry?

does the band hate this?

No, they mark your hand as you leave…like at a bar… lol

clt says tailgate until halftime, then mark your hand and enter the stadium

Joseph Goodman

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Important news to share. Beers by Ghost Train, Back Forty, Trimtab, Cahaba Brewing, Avondale Brewing and Good People Brewing will all be on tap at Protective Stadium for UAB football games. The stadium has 342 beer taps. It’s glorious.

Plus there are bar drinks available.

(10-06-2021 10:35 AM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  clt asks how does marshal do that? do you rescan the ticket on reentry?

does the band hate this?

They mark your hand with a colored sharpie.

I'm not sure about the band but I imagine they don't like it. Coach Huff also explicitly called out fans for leaving at half time at a press conference.

Leaving for half time is so culturally ingrained, it's going to be a mess when they eliminate it. Part of the problem is that concourse at the Joan is so cramped and outdated, it's quicker to walk out into the parking lot for a beer and food and come back in, than it is to wait in line for concessions.

A lot of people also go primarily for tailgating and games are an afterthought, which pisses the die-hards off.

Southern Miss added beer and wine sales last year or the year before.

(10-07-2021 07:08 AM)KRT8871 Wrote:  

(10-06-2021 10:35 AM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  clt asks how does marshal do that? do you rescan the ticket on reentry?

does the band hate this?

They mark your hand with a colored sharpie.

I'm not sure about the band but I imagine they don't like it. Coach Huff also explicitly called out fans for leaving at half time at a press conference.

Leaving for half time is so culturally ingrained, it's going to be a mess when they eliminate it. Part of the problem is that concourse at the Joan is so cramped and outdated, it's quicker to walk out into the parking lot for a beer and food and come back in, than it is to wait in line for concessions.

A lot of people also go primarily for tailgating and games are an afterthought, which pisses the die-hards off.

clt says throw this in your tailgate gear

(10-07-2021 08:30 AM)Luckyshot Wrote:  Southern Miss added beer and wine sales last year or the year before.

And it's not limited to suites, sold openly inside the stadium on the concourses.

Booze flows freely from every water fountain and concession stand at the Alamodome. Since 2011

(10-07-2021 10:12 AM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  

(10-07-2021 07:08 AM)KRT8871 Wrote:  

(10-06-2021 10:35 AM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  clt asks how does marshal do that? do you rescan the ticket on reentry?

does the band hate this?

They mark your hand with a colored sharpie.

I'm not sure about the band but I imagine they don't like it. Coach Huff also explicitly called out fans for leaving at half time at a press conference.

Leaving for half time is so culturally ingrained, it's going to be a mess when they eliminate it. Part of the problem is that concourse at the Joan is so cramped and outdated, it's quicker to walk out into the parking lot for a beer and food and come back in, than it is to wait in line for concessions.

A lot of people also go primarily for tailgating and games are an afterthought, which pisses the die-hards off.

clt says throw this in your tailgate gear

A real fan comes prepared.