twenty-eight Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Tailgating Forbidden For Super Bowl Jan 26, 2007 3:22 pm US/Eastern (CBS4) MIAMI Die-hard football fans attending the Super Bowl game at Dolphin Stadium are getting a rude awakening after finding out that no tailgating of any type will be allowed on game day within one mile of the stadium. "There is no tailgating allowed in the Dolphin Stadium parking lots," Sue Jaquez, a member of the Super Bowl XLI Host Committee, confirmed on Tuesday. "And there is no tailgating anywhere within a one-mile radius of the stadium." "And there are no RVs allowed." Tailgating is permitted during regular- and post-season games for Dolphins fans, a team official on Tuesday said it would indeed be allowed at the Super Bowl. According to Jaquez, however, the official has been seriously misinformed. The Dolphins do not organize and oversee the Super Bowl, Jaquez pointed out. Instead, those duties are left up to NFL officials. And because of security reasons, no pre-game partying on (or very near) the premises will take place. Fans spotted tailgating could face charges, Jaquez said. "This is part of the NFL, not the Dolphins," Jaquez said. "If the Dolphins are saying there's tailgating -- or think it's going to be allowed -- then they need to contact the NFL." Detective Nelda Fonticella of the Miami-Dade Police department confirmed the Super Bowl rules. The rules put in force by the NFL prohibit grilling or consuming alcohol within on Dolphins Stadium grounds. People "will be warned and asked to pick up their things and leave," Fonticella said. "We're trying to make this a pleasant experience for everyone, and there will be plenty to do in the week leading up to the game." There is no law prohibiting tailgating outside of the stadium property. http://cbs4.com/sports/local_story_025154548.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I guess I don't understand this rule. Can someone explain? Why is tailgating forbidden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IONTOP Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 In a related story, ebay has been flooded with parking passes for next week's Super Bowl... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty-eight Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 Security reasons.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herrmag Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Dumbest thing I've ever heard. You pay TONS of money for the biggest game of the year, and there's no tailgating? I mean, COME ON. There's crying in the SuperBowl, why not tailgating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoCommiesGo Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I guess I don't understand this rule. Can someone explain? Why is tailgating forbidden? You'd get eat and drink to much before you got into the stadium, decreasing the NFL's revenue for food and drink. If you tailgate a mile away you'll really, really, really want another beer and some food. Its about money....very redskinesk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I've never heard of Indy being a good tailgating city/team. But, man, there are going to be some PISSED OFF Bear's fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooka Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 No tailgating at the SB? What is this world coming too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MF Doom Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 That is stupid. What "security problems" come with people eating and drinking within one mile of the stadium during the super bowl that aren't present during the regular season and playoffs at the same venue. It's just a way for the NFL to make money on top of extremely high ticket prices for the Super Bowl. Hopefully the Dan doesn't get any ideas.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-O-G Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 this is most certainly the Stadium cleanup crew's happiest day in their entire lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Friggin Dan Snyder and the lack of GM! The Redskins are doomed!! -Stwasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgun88 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 This just means that everyone is going to get drunk 5 miles away from the stadium and they will have a bunch of lunatics trying to find parking spaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I would be standing one mile and one foot away from the stadium with a cooler full of beer... selling them for 3 dollars a pop. Money, money, money. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IONTOP Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I would be standing one mile and one foot away from the stadium with a cooler full of beer... selling them for 3 dollars a pop. Money, money, money. :cool: Ya think I could fund my way down there and back with that tactic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwasm Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Friggin Dan Snyder and the lack of GM!The Redskins are doomed!! -Stwasm Gibbs, when you're ready to contribute something positive to this thread, please feel free to let all of us know. Until then, go crawl back under your rock. I know I'll be in the minority here, but I think it's a GREAT idea. With it being a 6:15 game, if people tailgate all day, you'll have much more in the way of drunkenness, puking, fighting, obnoxiousness and general stupidity. Plus, with this move, the NFL protects itself for liability, should someone be injured or worse in an alcohol-related accident. Like it or not, I think it's a smart move by the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Gibbs, when you're ready to contribute something positive to this thread, please feel free to let all of us know. Until then, go crawl back under your rock. LOL! My rock? :rotflmao: Don't you have some cheerleaders or DC 'celebs' to stalk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I know I'll be in the minority here, but I think it's a GREAT idea. With it being a 6:15 game, if people tailgate all day, you'll have much more in the way of drunkenness, puking, fighting, obnoxiousness and general stupidity. Plus, with this move, the NFL protects itself for liability, should someone be injured or worse in an alcohol-related accident. Like it or not, I think it's a smart move by the NFL. when you're ready to contribute something positive to this thread, please feel free to let all of us know. Until then, go crawl back under your rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 C0ckbag0wn3d! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mass_SkinsFan Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I've never understood the alure of tailgating to begin with, so this is the sort of game-day atmosphere that I would prefer. Sounds like a heck of an idea for every game, all year long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjcdaman Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I have a feeling this will not be strictly enforced. If you are with a group of 3-4 people, and simply lounging in lawn chairs drinking a few . . . I don't think anything would happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 The terrorists have won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raub Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 No real footballs fans go to Super Bowls anyway. No regular joes can afford it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oriolesfan93p Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 You'd get eat and drink to much before you got into the stadium, decreasing the NFL's revenue for food and drink. If you tailgate a mile away you'll really, really, really want another beer and some food. Its about money....very redskinesk. Ah but not even snyder would outlaw tailgating outside the stadium, he just raises prices inside that much more to make up the difference.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oriolesfan93p Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 I've never understood the alure of tailgating to begin with, so this is the sort of game-day atmosphere that I would prefer. Sounds like a heck of an idea for every game, all year long. Well, frankly with me not getting drunk, my own personal tailgate party would simply be enjoying sodas and food with a bunch of other same team fans, what is so wrong about that. Honestly you don't have to get drunk at a tailgate party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty-eight Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 I have a feeling this will not be strictly enforced. If you are with a group of 3-4 people, and simply lounging in lawn chairs drinking a few . . . I don't think anything would happen. :doh: I would love to see you try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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