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Hard Liquor

Bucs Fans Can Get Hard Liquor In the Stadium

Posted Jul 20th 2007 3:32PM by Michael David Smith

Filed under: Buccaneers, NFL Fans, Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans can get drunk quicker now that the Tampa City Council gave preliminary approval to the sale of hard liquor throughout Raymond James Stadium.

According to Janet Zink of the St. Petersburg Times, the City Council's action will allow all 65,000 fans in the stadium each Sunday (or at least the ones who are over 21) to buy hard liquor. In the past, liquor sales have been limited to club seats and suites.

"This will allow all the fans in the facility to purchase liquor," said Mickey Farrell, director of operations for the Tampa Sports Authority, which manages the stadium.

It's hard to know what to think of this. On the one hand, alcohol is legal, and there's no reason that adults shouldn't be allowed to consume it while they enjoy a game. On the other hand, more hard liquor could lead to more drunk fans in the stands during the game and on the highways after the game. You can bet we'll hear more about this if a drunk fan gets into an accident driving home from a Bucs game.

Liquor to Flow

July 19, 2007



Liquor to flow at Raymond James Stadium

TAMPA -- Football fans will soon be able to choose a cocktail instead of just beer or wine while watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from their seats at Raymond James Stadium.

The Tampa City Council today gave preliminary approval to the sale of hard liquor throughout the facility, which holds more than 65,000 people. Liquor sales are allowed now only in the stadium's club seats and suites, which hold about 15,000 people.

"This will allow all the fans in the facility to purchase liquor," said Mickey Farrell, director of operations for the Tampa Sports Authority, which manages the stadium.

Final approval is expected in two weeks, and the change is expected to be in place for regular season games this year. The first regular season home game is Sept. 16 against New Orleans.

-- Janet Zink, Times staff writer

No word if this is a reflection on the outlook for Tampa for this season.

 

[AnonymousBob]

Being a Bucs fan can cause you to become an alcoholic.

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

The fans could've used this rule during the Vinny Testaverde era...

 

[msommer]

Well, that's one reason to visit I suppopse...

 

[SammyJankis]

That's almost a good idea. It quickly reminded me of the following quote:

Yes, honey...Just squeeze your rage up into a bitter little ball and release it at an appropriate time, like that day I hit the referee with the whiskey bottle."

 

[ImTheScientist]

 

[gump]

We've had liquor in club since the stadium opened. The only problem is that a double, which is what you need to even feel anything, costs you $14.

I drink beer or make other (flask) arrangements

 

[TheFanatic]

:X

Fixed

 

[Angus82]

I may be in the minority, but I hope that this doesn't fly in Buffalo. People get snot knocked enough on pre-game and beer. Liquor sales could make things real ugly especially during night games.

 

[The Dweeze]

Joe Robbie / Pro Player / Dolphin Stadium has had hard liqour for a while. It was also available at the Orange Bowl during Canes games for a bit as well.

For some reason they stopped serving it at the OB a few years ago , but at least you can still get beers.

 

[Raider Nation]

Being a Bucs fan can cause you to become an alcoholic.

Looks like the booze is helping!

 

[Butters]

I may be in the minority, but I hope that this doesn't fly in Buffalo. People get snot knocked enough on pre-game and beer. Liquor sales could make things real ugly especially during night games.

At hard liquor prices, maybe people will go broke before getting completely sloshed.

 

[Da Guru]

It will probably be a measured ounce for 15 dollars.

It is still easier to sneek a pint in.