In: Stadium alcohol sales, Out: Pass-outs

[FirstDownB]

Thoughts? Do you see this as a net positive or negative?

Personally, I never used the re-entry/pass-out system. Never parked close enough to realistically make it back to the game. And I may buy an occasional beer. So, for me this is a positive, but curious about others' thoughts.

On the plus side I can see this keeping more fans in the stadium for halftime (and the second half of blowouts). And if you're willing to pay, the convenience of not having to go outside the stadium for beverages.

The downside is freedom of movement. The stadium lot parking passes may lose some of their appeal. Also, there are other reasons people use the pass-out system besides to get alcohol.

 

[New Pal Boiler]

Thoughts? Do you see this as a net positive or negative?

Personally, I never used the re-entry/pass-out system. Never parked close enough to realistically make it back to the game. And I may buy an occasional beer. So, for me this is a positive, but curious about others' thoughts.

On the plus side I can see this keeping more fans in the stadium for halftime (and the second half of blowouts). And if you're willing to pay, the convenience of not having to go outside the stadium for beverages. I have heard home and visiting fans remark positively about this aspect of the Purdue football experience.

The downside is freedom of movement. The stadium lot parking passes may lose some of their appeal. Also, there are other reasons people use the pass-out system besides to get alcohol.

Oh there will still be pass-outs...

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

The way we have played in the last few years; we should have offered alcohol before now. That way the Hazell games would have been less painful. There could have also been drinking games too. Take a drink every time the other team scores a TD after they were up on us by 3 TDs.

 

[MilwaukeeBoilerFan]

Like the overall concept. Just hope they have more than Bud and Bud Light on tap. Have heard there are craft beers, but haven't been back to see Purdue in the last 2 years due to the "Haze" factor. I might step back onto campus in November or a weekend that my 2 kids are not playing soccer. I've got to check their schedules first.

 

[New Pal Boiler]

The way we have played in the last few years; we should have offered alcohol before now. That way the Hazell games would have been less painful. There could have also been drinking games too. Take a drink every time the other team scores a TD after they were up on us by 3 TDs.

Beer and wine would not have gotten it done during the Haze era… It would've taken a double of knob Creek just to take the edge off.

 

[tigerchump]

I never needed a pass out,anyway.

 

[SunnyFL24]

Beer and wine would not have gotten it done during the Haze era… It would've taken a double of knob Creek just to take the edge off.

LOL!!!!!!!!!Touche........

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

Like the overall concept. Just hope they have more than Bud and Bud Light on tap. Have heard there are craft beers, but haven't been back to see Purdue in the last 2 years due to the "Haze" factor. I might step back onto campus in November or a weekend that my 2 kids are not playing soccer. I've got to check their schedules first.

If People's Brewing Company doesn't get in to the stadiums, that would be a real shame. A local company could really benefit and hopefully grow/partner with Purdue Athletics.

 

[MilwaukeeBoilerFan]

If People's Brewing Company doesn't get in to the stadiums, that would be a real shame. A local company could really benefit and hopefully grow/partner with Purdue Athletics.

Along with Lafayette Brewing Company. If I'm only going to have a beer or two, I'd rather have a robust beer with flavor.

 

[rezzerfly]

1. Revenue to make up for butts in seats that will gradually go back up with the new era

2. Most likely less binge drinking ahead of the game and sneaking in flasks. (Unlikely to stop the Breakfast Club attendees, though)

3. Hopefully some solid craft beers. Fall weather calls for some beers with flavor..not lawnmower beers.

 

[housedaddy72]

All the unsold tickets all of a sudden have a nominal amount of value.

 

[Wolegib]

I have to believe like Pepsi and Coke, what will be offered will be a national brand of beer. I have to believe the beer maker also gave purdue additional money for the right to sell beer. and I highly doubt the local breweries or craft beers would have the money to be able to just give Purdue money for the right to sell beer.

Think about it. how many football stadiums sell Sun Drop, nehi, big red or RC ? What you'll get is either Bud or Miller and maybe Michelob, PBR, or Coors depending on the brewer.

 

[New Pal Boiler]

I have to believe like Pepsi and Coke, what will be offered will be a national brand of beer. I have to believe the beer maker also gave purdue additional money for the right to sell beer. and I highly doubt the local breweries or craft beers would have the money to be able to just give Purdue money for the right to sell beer.

Think about it. how many football stadiums sell Sun Drop, nehi, big red or RC ? What you'll get is either Bud or Miller and maybe Michelob, PBR, or Coors depending on the brewer.

You can buy sun king at Pacers games, so I wouldn't see why Ross Ade would be any different.

 

[roadblock19]

All the unsold tickets all of a sudden have a nominal amount of value.

Buy a $5 stubhub ticket, go out at half time, pound a few more and then head back in

 

[Tommaker]

Knowing the amount of Purdue brewers, I suggested a "brew off" to the last admin, with the winner being crowned "Boiler Brew of 2018", etc.

 

[boilermaker75]

Along with Lafayette Brewing Company. If I'm only going to have a beer or two, I'd rather have a robust beer with flavor.

I too much prefer Lafayette Brewing Company's beverages.

 

[nat100]

I have to believe like Pepsi and Coke, what will be offered will be a national brand of beer. I have to believe the beer maker also gave purdue additional money for the right to sell beer. and I highly doubt the local breweries or craft beers would have the money to be able to just give Purdue money for the right to sell beer.

Think about it. how many football stadiums sell Sun Drop, nehi, big red or RC ? What you'll get is either Bud or Miller and maybe Michelob, PBR, or Coors depending on the brewer.

A lot of "craft brands" are owned by the national beers. You'll see them there

 

[Inkjet200]

I hope they have yuengling.

 

[nat100]

I hope they have yuengling.

Why

 

[Inkjet200]

Why

I think it has good taste.

 

[stout1]

Also, there are other reasons people use the pass-out system besides to get alcohol.

They can just have sex in the bathrooms.

 

[SunnyFL24]

Why

Do you practice being a full time "Douche" ......or does it just come natural?

 

[nat100]

Do you practice being a full time "Douche" ......or does it just come natural?

Umad bro?

 

[C-Paranoia]

The pass-out system was a bit antiquated given today's security environment. I'll miss my halftime tailgating, but consider beer sales inside a net positive.