March 15th, 2019 at 10:52 AM ^
Drank last year at MSG.. or two years ago? whenever it was in NYC
Can't remember it was last year? Do you have a drinking problem? :D :D :D
March 15th, 2019 at 10:54 AM ^
They were selling it at the then Verizon Center in Washington DC for the 2017 BTT.
March 15th, 2019 at 10:58 AM ^
The idea of not selling alcohol at a college event is so stupid.
March 15th, 2019 at 11:13 AM ^
Why? Not arguing just curious to hear more on this opinion.
March 15th, 2019 at 11:20 AM ^
Because people want to drink it...
Weird concept... I know.
March 15th, 2019 at 12:00 PM ^
Very enlightening, thank you.
/s
March 15th, 2019 at 11:51 AM ^
Because adults should be trusted to be and act like adults. Especially at neutral site tournament games like this where you're completely off-campus. Besides, it's not like they wouldn't be making money off of the sales.
If you're going to a game at BYU where there is a moral code against alcohol, fine. That's one thing. Heck, I'd probably also understand if a religiously-affiliated school like BC or Gonzaga didn't want to offer alcohol sales at sporting events. But I'm with Sydney on this one. Trust that adults can act like adults, and then toss out the ones who break that trust.
March 15th, 2019 at 12:03 PM ^
I like your breakdown. The neutral site makes sense. Too many fan bases away from home to really become an issue.
But as much as I'd like to trust adults serving beer at a night game at spartan seems like a bad idea.
March 15th, 2019 at 12:48 PM ^
Why? They tailgate all day and act like fools anyway. Selling at the Stadium may actually reduce some of the tailgating rowdiness.
March 15th, 2019 at 12:32 PM ^
I hope they never sell beer at Michigan stadium. Alcohol is not needed at every event. And yes I do drink.
I like to get a buzz on before games, but even I realize how much of a drunken shitshow the stadium is on a gameday without beer sales. The moment you start selling beer in a place like Michigan Stadium, with seating as tight as it is, bathrooms as already inadequate as they are, with an atmosphere as it already exists, before you even mix in the fact that it's going to become even worse with the meatheads getting even more drunk... Yikes.
Serious question here, although I realize its counter intuitive.... do you think Michigan stadium might actually be less of a shitshow if people could buy *beer* in the stadium, instead of slamming alcohol (especially hard liquor, which is easier to slam) before they enter?
I think if the vendors/security were pretty strict about not serving/and or kicking out people acting stupid, this may actually decrease how many people are hammered in the stadium. In many cases people would get cutoff of beer instead of just slamming a few extra shots of hard liquor, or tossed trying to buy more if they're belligerent.
But then, people could also buy alcohol. In the stadium. So maybe my theory is too crazy to be real?
I don't think Michigan Stadium is really a shitshow right now, but I do think it would be significantly more so with alcohol sold during the game.
People are going to tailgate before the games; that's an ingrained part of football culture (pro and college). At pro games people simply are able to keep their buzz going by steadily drinking during the game.
What about weed? Isn't recreational MJ legal in Michigan now. Not saying the stadium should sell it, but wouldn't it be easier to burn one than loading up with liquor in the parking lot and needing to piss the whole game?
March 15th, 2019 at 11:00 AM ^
No beer in Indy three years ago. But who knows now.
March 15th, 2019 at 11:03 AM ^
It's not at Big ten rule. UMD sells beer at every home football game.
March 15th, 2019 at 11:39 AM ^
And apparently home basketball games too (was there the other week).
March 15th, 2019 at 11:43 AM ^
Was it a good time? I haven't been to a basketball game yet despite being here for 5 seasons.
Better than their football games IMO. Free parking at the football stadium only about 20 min walk to arena through campus is nice.
March 15th, 2019 at 11:05 AM ^
Yes.
Oh man. A liquored up Kittle spells doom for us.
March 15th, 2019 at 11:07 AM ^
You can always drink beer, just depends how hard you want to try!
March 15th, 2019 at 11:09 AM ^
Someone on Reddit said they called the United Center ticket office and was told that booze was being sold. Maybe try a forum for one of the teams that's already played.
March 15th, 2019 at 11:16 AM ^
GO (Labatt) BLUE!!!!!
Beat the Squawkeyes ???
March 15th, 2019 at 11:21 AM ^
Excuse me while I vomit.
March 15th, 2019 at 11:46 AM ^
From what? A tasty, quality, Canadian, frothy, cold and refreshing beverage?
Wait, are you the "autumnal honey mead" guy from the Bud Light commercials, but you're like that in real life?
March 15th, 2019 at 12:17 PM ^
If Labatt Blue makes you vommit you should go back to your mommy's milk
March 15th, 2019 at 11:50 AM ^
You're excused.....
March 15th, 2019 at 11:34 AM ^
Before all the plastic surgery...
March 15th, 2019 at 11:45 AM ^
The original tool girl.
March 15th, 2019 at 11:37 AM ^
There is no notes or FAQ answers on their website that would indicate they are not selling beer, and they are prominently advertising their "Food and Beverage" options with no indication that only certain vendors will be open.
My guess is that booze is a go this year.
March 15th, 2019 at 11:50 AM ^
There are alcohol sales at B1G Ten events.
Next week at NCAA events — no alcohol sales at all to protect the college kids.
Yes, please, MOAR. K, thanks.
Damn you gave me a flashback... I thought you typed MAAR... Miss my dude... *tear
I disagree, I like it. I regularly drink alcohol and am not against drinking. However, I greatly enjoy the atmosphere of games without drinking as opposed to those with drinking. I find the fans are much more engaged in the event and much less likely to start fights. One of many reasons I prefer college games.
Agree on all points.
March 16th, 2019 at 11:33 AM ^
If Google can't answer, there is no answer.