Tux of Borg Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 From ABC News.... Alcohol Sales Banned From Jets-Pats Monday Game Nine Fans Were Arrested at Jets-Saints Matchup in November HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (Dec. 20) - Alcohol won't be sold during Monday night's game between the Jets and Patriots at the Meadowlands in an attempt to quell rowdy fan behavior. The ban comes after nine fans were arrested during the Jets-Saints game Nov. 27. One man was charged with stabbing two fans in a restroom, and a state trooper broke his leg while trying to eject a fan who reportedly threw a beer bottle. Jets spokesman Ron Colangelo said Tuesday the ban was put in place to protect fans. The Jets and New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority made the joint decision. "It's for precautionary reasons, to provide for the safety and comfort of our fans," Colangelo said. Colangelo said alcohol will be available at the Jets' season finale Jan. 1 against Buffalo, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. EDT. Earlier this year, NJSEA president George Zoffinger pledged to deal with the problem of drunk fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radio dude Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Should be a trendsetting decision to curtail all the douches who get drunk and make the game miserable for everyone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Alcohol won't be sold during Monday night's game between the Jets and Patriots at the Meadowlands in an attempt to quell rowdy fan behavior. The ban comes after nine fans were arrested during the Jets-Saints game Nov. 27. One man was charged with stabbing two fans in a restroom... 538686[/snapback] Only in New Jersey would a double stabbing be labelled "rowdy behavior". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Only in New Jersey would a double stabbing be labelled "rowdy behavior". 538734[/snapback] a single stabbing is usually just rambunctiousness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Yes. A homicide is generally termed a ruckus. We know how to treat a fan here in New Jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 It's a matter of time before there's no alcohol at NFL games because so many can't control themselves and overindulge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 It's a matter of time before there's no alcohol at NFL games because so many can't control themselves and overindulge. 538815[/snapback] Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 It's a matter of time before there's no alcohol at NFL games because so many can't control themselves and overindulge. 538815[/snapback] People say many mean things at games too. Perhaps they should ban talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 People say many mean things at games too. Perhaps they should ban talking. 538818[/snapback] I didn't say they should. I said they will. It will be a fairly typical response because eventually the lawsuits will start costing them more money and hassle than they're worth. All because people refuse to control themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I didn't say they should. I said they will. It will be a fairly typical response because eventually the lawsuits will start costing them more money and hassle than they're worth. All because people refuse to control themselves. 538821[/snapback] I know that you above all do not support things of this sort. It just strikes me that if we continue to ban things and seize people's land/homes, we will start to resemble China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I know that you above all do not support things of this sort. It just strikes me that if we continue to ban things and seize people's land/homes, we will start to resemble China. 538822[/snapback] The Denver game was pretty bad. I don't think sober families attending the games need to take a back seat to immature drunks who can't control themselves. Rights don't trump Responsibility and this game was out of hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I would not take my kids to a night game at Ralph and that's too bad. I didn't mind the fights and language when i was younger and w/ my college buddies and stuff but now as a parent it bothers me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I'll tell ya one thing, you'd have to be nuts to take a kid to the game at the Ralph and sit in the upper decks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 People say many mean things at games too. Perhaps they should ban talking. 538818[/snapback] Before long they'll ban football in stadiums because it's violent. Personally, I think they SHOULD ban alcohol at football games in RWS. It might keep the offensive line from blocking like a bunch of drunken idiots... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buford T. Justice Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I know that you above all do not support things of this sort. It just strikes me that if we continue to ban things and seize people's land/homes, we will start to resemble China. 538822[/snapback] Yeah! If the NFL owners come together or the NFL in general takes this step, we'll be no better then China! A private organization banning something at their event which you can choose to attend. Commies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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