Drink Selection at the Info

[akronad]

If you read the article, Hunter seems to have done the lwg work on this issue.

[Hilltopper]

If you read the article, Hunter seems to have done the lwg work on this issue.

Hunter works for Mack. The Ad sets policy, the Assoc Ad does the work.

[JP Morgan]

I like how they are approve alcohol where they are going to sit but not where the rest of us sit. If it's banned for some....it should be banned for all. Hypocrites.

[Captain Kangaroo]

As expected, the Board of Trustees voted yesterday to limit alcohol sales to the club and suite levels of the INFO (5th and 6th floors) only.

I would have used a "Tier System" -Tier 1: 5th and 6th Suite Levels - These people are really rich. And it is a know fact that affluent people can handle alcohol much better than anyone else. Additionally, they spend more money when they're drunk, and our needs to fill a stadium and generate income outweigh any safety concerns. These guys get premium alcohol...nothing but single-malt scotch and 90+ rated wines. No beer...beer is beneath their palette. And it affects the brain too slowly.Tier 2: 3rd and 4th Suite Levels - These folks still have potential to move up to Tier 1, thus we need to treat them well. However, they are slightly more reckless with alcohol due to their Tier 2 seating. They get blended scotch, and wines rated 80 - 89. Beer will be sold. Great Lakes products, Bell's Brewing and Sam Adams.Tier 3: 1st and 2nd Suite Levels - Now we need to be careful. These louts are one step away from being outside, with the *shudder* proletariat. They get well drinks, boxed wine and faux microbrews like Leinenkugels and JW Dundees. Tier 4: Outdoor reserved - Look at the parking lot where these guys set up their tailgate party and you'll see a lot of yellow "party plates," that's for certain. These handle their liquor like a K.e.n.t. State kicker handles a clutch field goal. But...at least they aren't *shudder* *shudder* General Admission! Give these miscreants warm, flat Bud Light. Charge $7.00 for a 16-oz cup. And make certain the top 2-3 inches is foam.Tier 5: General Admission - These destitute, ignorant, dangerous walking time bombs are going to sneak their own beer and flasks into the stadium anyhow, so screw them. They get nothing. And, they will be forced to wear Wrist Bands of Shame, putting their inability to responsibly handle alcohol on display for all to see. Something like that would have made more sense.

[Big Zip]

Can you copy and paste that to send to Mack, Proenza and the Board. That sounds about right.

[Z-P]

Bad decision.They'll change in 2010 when at the end of the 09 season attendance is even lower than it was the final 2 seasons at the RB.nm

[Captain Kangaroo]

Bad decision.They'll change in 2010 when at the end of the 09 season attendance is even lower than it was the final 2 seasons at the RB.nm

I don't think even Dennis Helsel could screw up 2009 home football attendance.

[xu9697]

While I am disappointed in this decision, my wallett will be happy!!!

[UADavid]

They had one chance to get it right. From the start!

[RootforRoo44]

Dude did you even read my post? I bought $1 beer last year at Can't State. I bought them two at a time. Don't tell me no other MAC school sells beer when they sell it 15 miles away. Get a clue!

Last time I was there it was being sold in a designated area.

Beer was not 1 dollar. It was 2 dollars a beer last year, it was 1 dollar a few years before.

[RootforRoo44]

Bad decision.They'll change in 2010 when at the end of the 09 season attendance is even lower than it was the final 2 seasons at the RB.nm

I agree, the University is going to ruin what momentum they had with this stupid and costly decision.

[ndzeigler]

I for one am very pleased with the decision. To sell alcohol anywhere other than the selected areas would be a large liability to the university and just not very classy for a college event. Go Zips!

[Captain Kangaroo]

To be honest...I could care less about it. But is smacks of elitism. It should be all or nothing.Back in the day, I'd sneak a couple beers in my jacket if I really wanted to enjoy a beer at a Zips game. GP1 is correct...sneak in a flask or your brand-of-choice airplane bottles if you don't think your pregame tailgate was sufficient. It is cheap, you get to drink what you want, you don't need to wait in lines, and most importantly - it is the American Way.

[ZachTheZip]

I suppose you think that they should stop serving drinks in the Tommy Evans lounge before basketball games, too.

[ZippyforPresident]

To be honest...I could care less about it. But is smacks of elitism. It should be all or nothing.Back in the day, I'd sneak a couple beers in my jacket if I really wanted to enjoy a beer at a Zips game. GP1 is correct...sneak in a flask or your brand-of-choice airplane bottles if you don't think your pregame tailgate was sufficient. It is cheap, you get to drink what you want, you don't need to wait in lines, and most importantly - it is the American Way.

Agreed. Especially about the elitism part. I agree they should either serve to all that are of age, or if not, just prohibit it all together. Why should some be able to drink and watch football while others who are of age can not? Because of the price of your tickets? That is ridiculous (and I could throw in a few more expletives about classism, but I won't b/c Akron provided me with a lot of opportunity and a reasonable tuition as an undergrad and also offers a relatively affordable graduate degree ). But regardless, I'll be trying to rock one or two Roo Brews either inside or outside of the Info. (Wherever it's getting sold in the fall). After all, it is extremely tasty, and as has been stated, sneaking a few "ones" into a Zips game is no new phenomenon... Not that the RB ever required such a covert operation, but perhaps, things will be different at the Info.. Good luck and God Bless, my partying friends...

[tbozeglav]

you know... I was steadfast against having beer available at all concession stands, but was okay with it being at the club levels. What CK said really brought things to light. Not trying to be a flaming liberal here, but he's right; the decision screams elitism and says that all of us aren't worthy of having a beer at the Info because our pocketbooks are large enough to buy our way into the social comforts of enjoying a cold beer. All or Nothing...

[ksu sucks]

Not trying to be a flaming liberal here

I say we tax the club level members up their eyeballs and give 75% of that revenue to the general admission fans to spend at local bars after the game. The other 25% of the tax revenue will be spent paying off the stadium .

[ZachTheZip]

Well, they just ran a piece on Fox 8 about the drinking situation at the stadium. I couldn't hear what was said, though. Perhaps somebody could find a link to it.

[Guzijeff]

try this one on for size....When I took the daughter to Disney World 5 years ago, I could buy beer there. At Disney World. A place for kids. A beer. In my hand. Bought there. Land of Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy too.BUT.....I can't buy a beer at an Akron football game unless I'm in a suite.Thats a crock.Another good one....Ran in the Akron Marathon last year. Lots of families with kids there. Minors running in the race. What did they give participants after the race? FOUR FREE Michelob Ultras.....I'm not buying the family atmoshpere argument....If they are worried about rowdy drunk underage kids/students....well....first they should worry about actually getting kids/students to show up to the game......

[johnnyzip84]

--> Why you can ALSO come over to MY place for a couple of cold ones anytime you wish!

[Captain Kangaroo]

Alcohol to be Limited at Captain Kangaroo's Tailgate PartiesOnly non-premium seated patrons will have access to his alcohol at home games By Marsupial Watson Beacon Jungle staff writerPublished on Thursday, Jun 18, 2009 Captain Kangaroo announced Wednesday that his tailgates at the school's new football stadium will be dry — except for those holding tickets in non-premium areas.The decision means most affluent fans won't be able to consume beer or other booze at his Infocision Stadium on-campus parties Arrogant, affluent fans should note alcohol sales will be permitted in the club and suite areas, the stadium's fifth- and sixth-floor levels, respectively.Retired Summit County Common Pleas Judge Jane "Low" Bond was the only UA trustee to publicly speak against the new policy, saying she wanted more access to Captain Kangaroo's personal stash.''I know that a lot of 'everyday' tailgaters have discriminated against the affluent at sports venues,'' Bond said after the meeting. ''I think we need a far greater, in-depth look at what precipitated those decisions. To me, exclusionary decisions based strictly on one's monetary worth are tantamount to racism."She said pre-game drinking ''is a serious societal need— particularly among the rich and influential. I want the opportunity to overturn his [Kangaroo's] ill-reasoned, deliberate decision.''At the Rubber Bowl — about six miles from campus — beer sales had been permitted since 2002, in the "Zips Fest" area outside of the stadium gates. There, no one died. No one was injured. And the University made a couple bucks. It seemed like a situation where everyone benefited.Beer sales are offered at neighboring K.e.n.t. State University. K.e.n.t. State AD Hayseed Kennedy, interviewed from his Portage County farm, said "You know, MAC schools need to be creative to fill their stadiums. Ohio State will draw 105k if the sky is raining battery acid and Adolph Hitler is dotting the "I" at halftime. We don't have that luxury. So we need to try every means necessary to get folks in the seats. Beer makes the game day a little more festive. Obviously we take precautions to make sure no one gets out of hand. But keeping order is hardly rocket science. People tend to police themselves." Kennedy added; "Feedback from those attending K.e.n.t. football games has been overwhelmingly positive since we've instituted beer sales." In an apparent dig at UA officials, Kennedy then concluded "You folks over in Akron must just not be able to handle your alcohol. Either that, or the University higher-ups don't believe you can. Did you notice the University gave no sound reasoning for their decision allowing alcohol access exclusively to the wealthy? What do you think the reason is? Even a K.e.n.t. State General Studies major can figure it out." The policy at Infocision Stadium — allowing sales of beer, wine and other alcohol only in the club and seat areas — covers home football games for the 2009 season. The home opener will be Sept. 12.Trustees said they will reconsider the alcohol policy for subsequent seasons. Said Judge Bond "This is our weasel-way out. We'll rescind the decision next year and act like heroes. No one will remember the hard gavel to the head I administered a year prior."The prohibition does not apply to nonathletic and nonuniversity events held at the stadium. For those events, alcohol sales may be allowed from the main concourse concession, if approved on a case-by-case basis. This is because Motley Crue and Cold Play concert goers are far more responsible than Zips fans.The new policy was recommended by UA's athletics department, who, coincidentally, will do their game day partying on levels 5 and 6.Punter Cashachek, executive senior associate athletic director, told the trustees that premium-seat patrons expect alcohol sales, but students will have ''limited exposure'' to the club and suite levels. He refrained from explaining how Akron Aeros games have the capability of seamlessly balancing beer sales with a family day at the ball park.Infocision Stadium has a capacity for 30,000. The club and suite levels have 1,038 seats. Thus only 3.5% of the Zips fans in attendance are mature enough to handle a game day beer.Cashachek told trustees at least two other Ohio public universities — Can't State and Cincinnati — allow beer sales in their stadiums at games. Leading us to believe their fans must be more responsible than Zips fans.Ohio State University does not permit alcohol sales at home games at Ohio Stadium. Most likely because their drunk fans like to burn things and overturn cars after a loss.Marsupial Watson can be reached at 330-ZIP-BEER

[johnnyzip84]

All I can say is "bravo", Cap'n. But I'm I being an elitist in doing so?

[Hilltopper]

CK, That was written better than anything DLM put out when he covered the Zips for the ABJ.

[ctmjbowes@sbcglobal.net]

Anybody using the term "classy" has no class. SRZ

I for one am very pleased with the decision. To sell alcohol anywhere other than the selected areas would be a large liability to the university and just not very classy for a college event. Go Zips!

[Dr Z]

My favorite line:K.e.n.t. State AD Hayseed Kennedy, interviewed from his Portage County farmBTW A+ on the cartoon as well.