Hope Mitch doesn't hear about this...

[CRZ4UK]

No argument, but it is a fact that more would get drunk and drunker if there were readily accessible sales in the stadium.

I’m guessing this is more political than just that. The article states 3 underage sales were cited. Really?? 3? I’m guessing some politicians have been offered more donations from another vendor and want to push Aramark out. Things are not always what they seem. Especially if city officials are trying to push a vendor out for more money.

 

[CaptainBoogerBuns]

City of Knoxville was maybe a year late. Remember how ugly it got in the game with Ole Miss last year? Golf balls, mustard bottles, etc. being thrown on the field and at coaches and players.

Mustard sales can be a revenue booster there 😂😂

 

[Caveman Catfan]

Yes, contrary to your utter BS argument, the non-rich have many opportunities to purchase alcohol at games, in that other teams play football. Check out your famous 'non-rich' at UT, etc, and watch them falling all over themselves, throwing things onto the field, and being drunks. I really doubt the majority of those folks are 'rich'.

Worst experiences at football games usually involve drunk idiots.

 

[Caveman Catfan]

Listening to Riley Gaines praise Mitch, it is obvious why so many athletes seem to really respect him.

 

[Johnfarrel]

I get both sides.

Economic side says the money is too good to pass up.

Game day experience and management says hold up, let’s think about this.

Yes, people drink at tailgate prior show up buzzed if not drunk. Sure, but that’s manageable.

Selling alcohol allows those tailgaters to stay drunk and introduces the opportunity for more people who don’t tailgate/pregame to get drunk. Then you throw in all the 21+ students. Shit gets taken to the next level quick.

University would have to increase security, police, and EMS presence.

Then you take into account the experience of fans.

More beer and more money for NIL sounds great until you’re getting thrown up on, are seated behind some buzzed shirtless slobs who won’t sit down, your kid or wife gets bumped into and has stuff spilled on, you get wrapped up in some sort of argument or altercation with some drunks, you get rear ended leaving the stadium, etc…

I was at the Kentucky - Tennessee game this last year. There were three fans around me who drank continually. By the end of the game I seriously wondered if they could get out of the stadium without falling down the stairs. They were loud and obnoxious during the game. If they were driving they had to be a hazard on the road. I don't mind drinking but I do mind drunkenness.

 

[trueblujr2]

I get both sides.

Economic side says the money is too good to pass up.

Game day experience and management says hold up, let’s think about this.

Yes, people drink at tailgate prior show up buzzed if not drunk. Sure, but that’s manageable.

Selling alcohol allows those tailgaters to stay drunk and introduces the opportunity for more people who don’t tailgate/pregame to get drunk. Then you throw in all the 21+ students. Shit gets taken to the next level quick.

University would have to increase security, police, and EMS presence.

Then you take into account the experience of fans.

More beer and more money for NIL sounds great until you’re getting thrown up on, are seated behind some buzzed shirtless slobs who won’t sit down, your kid or wife gets bumped into and has stuff spilled on, you get wrapped up in some sort of argument or altercation with some drunks, you get rear ended leaving the stadium, etc…

Selling beer in the Stadium is all well and good. I won't spend a dime on it though. I do my drinking out at the tailgate which I arrive at around 7:15 AM every game regardless of game time. I use the 4 hours of game time to help clear my senses.