SEC Stadium Alcohol Ban Lifted

[ShotgunDawg]

Lets choose to not be slow Mississippi here. Let's lead the charge here & make alcohol sales available stadium wide at our venues.

https://twitter.com/WillSammon/status/1134515812713271302

[RougeDawg]

Ha ha ha. We will be the only stadium that will not allow it.

[ShotgunDawg]

Ha ha ha. We will be the only stadium that will not allow it.

Which would be shameful

[ShotgunDawg]

These guys coming to DWS & DNF

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[TrapGame]

And this is where you go all in on club level and have a few craft beer areas. Have a seat, a cold craft beer and watch some of the game on a big flat screen.

But naw, that'll be too much to ask for I'm sure.

[jacksondawg]

Would this only allow us to serve beer or could their be a full service bar in the club levels?

[SailingDawg]

Isn't there a state law that prohibits alcohol on state properties? This includes parks, universities, etc. I'm sure the capital is excepted from this.

[Drewbowski]

Pretty sure we'll have to do something about the law before its sold on campus.

[Johnson85]

Lets choose to not be slow Mississippi here. Let's lead the charge here & make alcohol sales available stadium wide at our venues.

https://twitter.com/WillSammon/status/1134515812713271302

I actually am not excited about this if it means they are going to start clamping down on bring your own into the stadium b/c they can now make money off selling it at inflated prices inside.

Taking in a flask and making my own bourbon drink in the stadium is part of the ritual to me.

On the flip side, it might cut back on some of the ridiculous drinking if people weren't worried about their ability to get alcohol inside the stadium.

[trob115]

We will not sell alcohol this year. We will see how Ole Miss and others handle it this year. Auburn and Florida are also likely not to sell alcohol.

Keenum is against alcohol sales.

[ShotgunDawg]

Isn't there a state law that prohibits alcohol on state properties? This includes parks, universities, etc. I'm sure the capital is excepted from this.

I'm sure reasonable people can change laws

[starkvegasdawg]

Isn't there a state law that prohibits alcohol on state properties? This includes parks, universities, etc. I'm sure the capital is excepted from this.

Except premium seating areas and the President's house where it has been abundant for years. Just don't be a student or joe blow fan wanting a drink at the game.

[ShotgunDawg]

We will not sell alcohol this year. We will see how Ole Miss and others handle it this year. Auburn and Florida are also likely not to sell alcohol.

Keenum is against alcohol sales.

Why are we choosing to be stupid?

[Johnson85]

Except premium seating areas and the President's house where it has been abundant for years. Just don't be a student or joe blow fan wanting a drink at the game.

???? Have I missed something? Is it not still easy to drink in the stadium?

I mean, I get it's not easy to bring in a 6 pack of beer or a bottle of wine if that's your thing, but do they now legitimately try to stop people from bringing in liquor? Guess I was somewhat in denial about how long it's been since i've been to a game.

[msbulldog]

Isn't there a state law that prohibits alcohol on state properties? This includes parks, universities, etc. I'm sure the capital is excepted from this.

Nope The capitol is not excepted. The law reads no alcohol on state property.

[BuckyIsAB****]

We wont sell it this year and will never sell it. We probably wont be the only ones. Too many kids and too many families at games. The oldheads will never go for it

[starkvegasdawg]

???? Have I missed something? Is it not still easy to drink in the stadium?

I mean, I get it's not easy to bring in a 6 pack of beer or a bottle of wine if that's your thing, but do they now legitimately try to stop people from bringing in liquor? Guess I was somewhat in denial about how long it's been since i've been to a game.

If they see it they will confiscate it. Unless you are in club or scoreboard and then they watch you mix your drink and tell you to enjoy the game as you walk out. People in those sections go in Thursday and stock their locker so they can go in Saturday empty handed.

[Johnson85]

If they see it they will confiscate it. Unless you are in club or scoreboard and then they watch you mix your drink and tell you to enjoy the game as you walk out. People in those sections go in Thursday and stock their locker so they can go in Saturday empty handed.

Gotcha. Last games I went to it was still "don't mix a drink directly in front of a security guard and don't be an ass and it's all good".

[KentuckyDawg13]

Why are we choosing to be stupid?

We ARE Mississippi State. ***

[ShotgunDawg]

We wont sell it this year and will never sell it. We probably wont be the only ones. Too many kids and too many families at games. The oldheads will never go for it

It's not 1965

There are 50K people drinking better in the Junction. You really think selling it in the stadium will lead to a difference than what we already have?

Seems ridiculous to me that we wouldn't be in on this

[bostondawg]

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[Jack Lambert]

Don't drink any form of alcohol but I am for it. However I do think they should require those who want beer to have to go to the concession to buy it and only sell it at certain concessions. I don't want some guy with a try full of cup beer hanging over my head.

[BuckyIsAB****]

It's not 1965

There are 50K people drinking better in the Junction. You really think selling it in the stadium will lead to a difference than what we already have?

Seems ridiculous to me that we wouldn't be in on this

Keenum already said that other schools could do it if they want too, which is strongly hinting that we damn sure aint doing it. UGA is selling it only to donors who have given over 25k over the past 5 years and they cant even take it to their seats

[ShotgunDawg]

Keenum already said that other schools could do it if they want too, which is strongly hinting that we damn sure aint doing it. UGA is selling it only to donors who have given over 25k over the past 5 years and they cant even take it to their seats

Sounds to me like Keenum is being a bit of a dictator here. My guess is that the overwhelming majority of our fan base would want alcohol sales. Not sure why there isn't a path around Keenum on this.

I mean, who is he to tell the 90% of fans that want it that we can't have it?

[Homedawg]

Nope The capitol is not excepted. The law reads no alcohol on state property.

Not sure where this comes from. It's not illegal to have beer on campus.

[RougeDawg]

Why are we choosing to be stupid?

We were decades behind cold beer and for some reason a large portion of residents in Mississippi have misinterpret the Bible to say ?thou shall not drink alcoholic beverages on Sunday?. Or at least buy it. Sometimes they allow it after noon, because God said it?s ok to buy it after mid day.

[IMAREBL2 AND A DAWG]

Pretty sure we'll have to do something about the law before its sold on campus.

The way I understood it is that you have to apply for and be approved of resort status. The dude should have that built in. Maybe I?m thinking palace status.
I love me some Swayze but I?m a little jelly of the dude.

[R2Dawg]

Why are we choosing to be stupid?

It is a legitimate concern. Being stupid is not considering all the implications of doing so. Only a percentage of folks can handle drinking responsibly and a lifetime of bad statistics show proof.

There are lots of points to consider - pro and con. Likely means more security which means higher prices for everyone so the few can drink. We would have to have some means to check alcohol levels before anyone was escorted out. I've sat by drunk fans before and it ain't fun.

I heard radio guys discussing that alcohol events actually decreased by doing so due to less getting buzzed before the game. It is not stupid to let another school take the risk and see what happens. Olemiss is the perfect trial. If they can do it responsibly then anyone can.

[R2Dawg]

Sounds to me like Keenum is being a bit of a dictator here. My guess is that the overwhelming majority of our fan base would want alcohol sales. Not sure why there isn't a path around Keenum on this.

I mean, who is he to tell the 90% of fans that want it that we can't have it?

Where did you get 90% of fans? 90% way over inflated to fit your position. Probably 25% are under 18 legal age who can't, don't or shouldn't not to mention another 20-25% that wouldn't drink at a game. 50-55% may be accurate. 90% of college students, might be a little more in range but that isn't a majority of DWS.

[Goldendawg]

Legal age is 21.

[ShotgunDawg]

It is a legitimate concern. Being stupid is not considering all the implications of doing so. Only a percentage of folks can handle drinking responsibly and a lifetime of bad statistics show proof.

There are lots of points to consider - pro and con. Likely means more security which means higher prices for everyone so the few can drink. We would have to have some means to check alcohol levels before anyone was escorted out. I've sat by drunk fans before and it ain't fun.

I heard radio guys discussing that alcohol events actually decreased by doing so due to less getting buzzed before the game. It is not stupid to let another school take the risk and see what happens. Olemiss is the perfect trial. If they can do it responsibly then anyone can.

It's not a legitimate concern considering that every professional stadium in the country already does it with no issues

[R2Dawg]

It's not a legitimate concern considering that every professional stadium in the country already does it with no issues

Yes legitimate concern - lots of alcohol and emotional charged atmosphere and you don't see any concerns? Look at the amount of criminal events that are related to alcohol? There is a link. Now if folks want to have a beer watching a game, I don't care but you can't ignore the obvious risk.

It is not that big of an issue. People drink all day, are they that hooked that they can't go 3 hours without drinking? Drink some water and sober up for a few hours and enjoy the Dawgs. This issue doesn't define MSU, Keenum or anything else in a football game atmosphere.

[MedDawg]

It is a legitimate concern. Being stupid is not considering all the implications of doing so. Only a percentage of folks can handle drinking responsibly and a lifetime of bad statistics show proof.

There are lots of points to consider - pro and con. Likely means more security which means higher prices for everyone so the few can drink. We would have to have some means to check alcohol levels before anyone was escorted out. I've sat by drunk fans before and it ain't fun.

I heard radio guys discussing that alcohol events actually decreased by doing so due to less getting buzzed before the game. It is not stupid to let another school take the risk and see what happens. Olemiss is the perfect trial. If they can do it responsibly then anyone can.

You have to know that there will be hundreds if not thousands more drinking during the game with beer sales. Anyone can sneak in liquor, but most don't. That's a lot more potential problems.

I could easily see in-stadium alcohol sales costing us our cowbells. It would be one thing for a fight with a cowbell where the attacker had been drinking on his own, it's another to have become drunk from in-stadium beer sales. I know we haven't had many cowbell fights, but all it would take is one time against a visiting fan to lose our cowbell privilege.

I'm one of those who doesn't sneak in liquor but would buy beer in the stadium. However, I understand the potential problems and won't fuss if we don't allow beer sales in DWS.

[1bigdawg]

It is a legitimate concern. Being stupid is not considering all the implications of doing so. Only a percentage of folks can handle drinking responsibly and a lifetime of bad statistics show proof.

There are lots of points to consider - pro and con. Likely means more security which means higher prices for everyone so the few can drink. We would have to have some means to check alcohol levels before anyone was escorted out. I've sat by drunk fans before and it ain't fun.

I heard radio guys discussing that alcohol events actually decreased by doing so due to less getting buzzed before the game. It is not stupid to let another school take the risk and see what happens. Olemiss is the perfect trial. If they can do it responsibly then anyone can.

You make a lot of good points but this (highlighted) is not one of them. The profit from the sale of alchohol should more than pay for extra security.

[Liverpooldawg]

Alabama and Auburn have both said they won't be doing it. As of right now it makes no difference what we want. For MSU to do it state law would have to be changed.

[Roy Munson]

Alabama and Auburn have both said they won't be doing it. As of right now it makes no difference what we want. For MSU to do it state law would have to be changed.

Ole miss will have it this year. It's called resort status, and they already have it. Somebody planned ahead.

[MedDawg]

Ole miss will have it this year. It's called resort status, and they already have it. Somebody planned ahead.

I am not positive but I think the club levels and skyboxes at Davis Wade do have resort status. I remember reading and talking about at least a few years ago. Can't find a link to confirm that right now, though.

[msbulldog]

Not sure where this comes from. It's not illegal to have beer on campus.

You are wrong, the law says no alcoholic beverages on state property.

[msbulldog]

The way I understood it is that you have to apply for and be approved of resort status. The dude should have that built in. Maybe I?m thinking palace status.
I love me some Swayze but I?m a little jelly of the dude.

The only part of Swayze that beer is allowed in is the property of Oxford it is not state property.

[Liverpooldawg]

Ole miss will have it this year. It's called resort status, and they already have it. Somebody planned ahead.

As I said, state law has to be changed. Or at least regulation. As things stand right now we can't sell it legally.

[JohnnyQuid]

Gotcha. Last games I went to it was still "don't mix a drink directly in front of a security guard and don't be an ass and it's all good".

This is still the standard as far as that goes.

[Jarius]

As I said, state law has to be changed. Or at least regulation. As things stand right now we can't sell it legally.

It doesn't take state law to change for us to become resort status and sell alcohol in the stadium. That's how Ole Miss is doing it. You're incorrect.

[Jarius]

You have to know that there will be hundreds if not thousands more drinking during the game with beer sales. Anyone can sneak in liquor, but most don't. That's a lot more potential problems.

I could easily see in-stadium alcohol sales costing us our cowbells. It would be one thing for a fight with a cowbell where the attacker had been drinking on his own, it's another to have become drunk from in-stadium beer sales. I know we haven't had many cowbell fights, but all it would take is one time against a visiting fan to lose our cowbell privilege.

I'm one of those who doesn't sneak in liquor but would buy beer in the stadium. However, I understand the potential problems and won't fuss if we don't allow beer sales in DWS.

People that can afford to drink 8 dollar bud lights aren't the issues at any stadium the majority of the time. The people sneaking in Evan Williams are the problem. We are not going to have any more issues than any other team that sells alcohol. If it were that big a deal no one would do it, and literally everyone except on campus college athletics does it (and the days of them not doing it are coming to an end as we speak). We aren't reinventing the wheel. Selling alcohol at sporting events is the biggest nothingburger being built up to be some sort of end of times problem I've ever seen. The people that are already doing it are continuing to do it because it's profitable and not a big deal. Our bible belt fans are going to bible belt, but it will be fine. We aren't losing our cowbells. We aren't getting sued into submission. We aren't having people run around shit faced more than normal. It's going to be like every other sporting event.