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Post by coyotecrazie5 on Oct 2, 2019 15:59:58 GMT -6
State your reasoning below.
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Post by kiyoat on Oct 2, 2019 16:14:17 GMT -6
I'll assume you mean at "Coyote" sporting events, not just all sporting events in general...
reasons:
1. They are already doing it, just in limited locations
2. Other institutions have done it, with no major issues that I am aware of.
3. Some fans are going to be drinking before the game anyway, and there is a tendency to overdo it in that scenario, whether you are talking about tailgating, bar hopping or just pounding beer/doing shots prior to coming there. The taboo factor drives people to extremes.
4. The expense and social factors limit drinking to excess to some extent. Just like it works at other sports events where alcohol is allowed. Sure there are a few that will get hammered, but most fans self-moderate when the price is high.
5. I would limit it to beer and wine, at least in the general seating sales areas. Hard liquor is too quicker.
6. The student section might fill up more with of-age students being able to get their drink on. Speculation.
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Post by Yotes on Oct 2, 2019 17:28:13 GMT -6
I guess I'm for alcohol sales, but don't have a strong opinion. I feel the pros outweigh the cons.
I used to think that alcohol would make for too much hooliganism in the crowd, but thinking back to the many other sporting events I've been to I haven't experienced any issues. Oklahoma sold beer, and while I was in the special USD section, the crowd in the concourse seemed perfectly normal. (I got a good taste of their decorum as I waited for a beer in between each quarter).
It is also very relevant that people are already getting as drunk as they please in Vermillion anyways. The administration must not view this as an issue given that you are allowed to go back to the parking lot and drink some more during the game. It's probably been a few years since I saw the second half kickoff because of this.
I think you would have to prohibit beer in the student section, which would come with some added costs to monitor. It would be way too easy for a bunch of minors to be drinking inside otherwise. Someone tell me if that seems off base.
Otherwise, to me it's another source of revenue that might also bring higher event enjoyment to some, perhaps leading to heightened attendance.
I guess I'm really not sure why you wouldn't want alcohol sales at all football and basketball games.
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Post by coyotecrazie5 on Oct 2, 2019 18:30:52 GMT -6
I guess I'm for alcohol sales, but don't have a strong opinion. I feel the pros outweigh the cons. I used to think that alcohol would make for too much hooliganism in the crowd, but thinking back to the many other sporting events I've been to I haven't experienced any issues. Oklahoma sold beer, and while I was in the special USD section, the crowd in the concourse seemed perfectly normal. (I got a good taste of their decorum as I waited for a beer in between each quarter). It is also very relevant that people are already getting as drunk as they please in Vermillion anyways. The administration must not view this as an issue given that you are allowed to go back to the parking lot and drink some more during the game. It's probably been a few years since I saw the second half kickoff because of this. I think you would have to prohibit beer in the student section, which would come with some added costs to monitor. It would be way too easy for a bunch of minors to be drinking inside otherwise. Someone tell me if that seems off base. Otherwise, to me it's another source of revenue that might also bring higher event enjoyment to some, perhaps leading to heightened attendance. I guess I'm really not sure why you wouldn't want alcohol sales at all football and basketball games. Agreed. I love that USD allows us to go outside at halftime. I go mostly to meet up with friends I don't sit by to talk about the game so far over a beer. It's also nice just to stretch the legs and get some fresh air. I think if they allowed beer sales, many would go back in sooner and not miss the beginning of the 3rd quarter or not return at all.
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Post by canislatrans on Oct 3, 2019 5:55:21 GMT -6
Because, liberty.
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Post by kiyoat on Oct 3, 2019 6:48:08 GMT -6
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Post by golfingyote on Oct 3, 2019 6:58:11 GMT -6
I vote yes- The people that are getting obnoxious due to alcohol will one way or another anyway. If nothing else, it should hopefully lessen those that slug 3 beers the last 5 minutes they are in tailgate or at a bar before the game knowing that they can casually get a beer throughout the game. Should also reduce those sneaking alcohol into faculties- we all know it happens...
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Post by elcoyote on Oct 3, 2019 7:46:48 GMT -6
If it can become another steady source of revenue for the athletic department then go for it. Personally, I could care less one way or another. Although I may have a few beers before and after the games, I go to watch, not to drink. I'll get off my high horse now.
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Post by Yote 53 on Oct 3, 2019 9:09:47 GMT -6
I guess I'm for alcohol sales, but don't have a strong opinion. I feel the pros outweigh the cons. I used to think that alcohol would make for too much hooliganism in the crowd, but thinking back to the many other sporting events I've been to I haven't experienced any issues. Oklahoma sold beer, and while I was in the special USD section, the crowd in the concourse seemed perfectly normal. (I got a good taste of their decorum as I waited for a beer in between each quarter). It is also very relevant that people are already getting as drunk as they please in Vermillion anyways. The administration must not view this as an issue given that you are allowed to go back to the parking lot and drink some more during the game. It's probably been a few years since I saw the second half kickoff because of this. I think you would have to prohibit beer in the student section, which would come with some added costs to monitor. It would be way too easy for a bunch of minors to be drinking inside otherwise. Someone tell me if that seems off base. Otherwise, to me it's another source of revenue that might also bring higher event enjoyment to some, perhaps leading to heightened attendance. I guess I'm really not sure why you wouldn't want alcohol sales at all football and basketball games. Agreed. I love that USD allows us to go outside at halftime. I go mostly to meet up with friends I don't sit by to talk about the game so far over a beer. It's also nice just to stretch the legs and get some fresh air. I think if they allowed beer sales, many would go back in sooner and not miss the beginning of the 3rd quarter or not return at all. I am against beer sales at the games, at least widespread stadium-wide beer sales. I don't have an objection to alcohol being sold in select areas. USD has a really good thing going as far as providing an entertaining family friendly environment. No need to risk ruining that. As has been said, you can drink all you want out in the parking lot pre-game. You can also go out and re-enter at halftime, which is a really awesome thing that I think would be ended if there was beer sales inside the Dome. There is more than enough opportunity to imbibe right now. Those that know me IRL are probably surprised by what I'm saying as I am very much pro-alcohol.
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Post by GoYotes on Jun 23, 2022 9:44:58 GMT -6
The agenda for today's SDBOR meeting includes a proposal to allow alcohol sales in general admission areas at athletic events. SDBOR staff is recommending approval.
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Post by kiyoat on Jun 23, 2022 10:36:36 GMT -6
This poll is almost 3 years old. I wonder if the voting would be different today? Now that a good number of other NCAA programs have alcohol sales, I suppose it would be a more informed opinion. Plenty of financial data, that (I would assume) show the benefits of it, and any potential negatives.
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Post by fightsd on Jun 23, 2022 13:32:06 GMT -6
Looks to have been approved. Nice. Yayy beer.
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Post by Yotes on Jun 23, 2022 13:32:32 GMT -6
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Post by kiyoat on Jun 23, 2022 15:49:27 GMT -6
Yeah, kind-of a no-brainer, right? Sometimes it feels like SD purposely tries to be the last and final state to make any change or do something new or innovative. (having a shot-clock in High School notwithstanding)
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Post by Yote 53 on Jul 11, 2022 14:41:31 GMT -6
Heard an unconfirmed but reliably sourced rumor this weekend that this will result in no pass out and re-entry at half time. Shutting it down because of beer sales in the Dome. Pretty much called that this would happen. Most reactions I get from people is they are not happy and the common belief is this is going to result in a lot of unhappy people. Fans will just leave at half and not return. If they want to enforce a closure of the parking lot people will just leave and head home/to the bar, not attend the game to begin with, or go to the tailgate and head home/to a bar and watch the game on TV from there.
Pointless. Just so a few people can drink overpriced beer during the game.
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