Should Beer be sold at The Swamp?

[CajunNation]

I agree. Like every other stadium around the country we already have the problem of people who tailgate to hard....

Sorry, I just don't understand your term, "tailgating too hard".

I don't think that's possible.

[madatem]

_"Also, since we're thinking out loud here, could we convince LaFonda's to put in a margarita stand?"

So long as they don't bring any of their horrible food anywhere near the stadium I'll be good. A dropped hot dog would be more appetizing than some of the stuff LaFonda puts in front of people.

[CajunCherokee]

I just think this is a terrible idea for many reasons already talked about. And this is coming from a guy with a kegerator in his kitchen.

We just don't need it. Too many possible bad outcomes. There is a reason why nearly every Division 1 university doesn't allow it (and yes, I understand our relatively unique situation where Cajun Field is "off-campus").

[cajunbam]

Beer at Cajun Field!

http://www.katc.com/global/story.asp?s=10959315

[cajun4life]

_ I just think this is a terrible idea for many reasons already talked about. And this is coming from a guy with a kegerator in his kitchen.

We just don't need it. Too many possible bad outcomes. There is a reason why nearly every Division 1 university doesn't allow it (and yes, I understand our relatively unique situation where Cajun Field is "off-campus"). _

Cajun Field is not "off campus". There are other schools that sell beer, like Houston. The only difference is that UL is actually deciding to capitalize on profits that could be had by selling beer. You don't think the 5 or 6 thousand people who rush out the gates for half time to get their 1 or 2 beers in would act any different if they sold beer in the stadium. You will have the same number of alchahol related discrepancies if we sell beer as opposed to not selling beer. People get wasted tailgating regardless of what goes on inside the stadium.

[CajunCanaille]

_ They will be sold in cups, the plastic bottles can be thrown at players.opposing fans and such. _

Cups can be thrown too as demonstrated in last weeks Cubs vs. Phillies game. If someone wants to throw something they will find something to throw. As much beer that is smuggled into the student section, I have never seen a can thrown from the stands.

As for the price of beer....some mentioned $7? Have you not been to a basketball or baseball game? $5 for a small but a man sized beer is $8.50. We stand to make a good profit off of this. I don't see why this is getting so much negative press.

[CajunCanaille]

_ So long as they don't bring any of their horrible food anywhere near the stadium I'll be good. A dropped hot dog would be more appetizing than some of the stuff LaFonda puts in front of people. _

Fried Rabbit? That's some good stuff! Just stay away from the mexican food there!!!

[UL_Cajuns]

_ Beer at Cajun Field!

http://www.katc.com/global/story.asp?s=10959315 _

Yes there is a god!

No more sneaking in in all pockets, and no more sneaking out at half time to get my fix.

Beer is good!!!!

[CajunSaint]

_ Fried Rabbit? That's some good stuff! Just stay away from the mexican food there!!! _

the fried rabbit dinner is the best. they also have some darn good fried chicken off the menu. and they ain't nothing wrong with the big old #1 dinner.

[zephyr]

_ Cajun Field is not "off campus". There are other schools that sell beer, like Houston. The only difference is that UL is actually deciding to capitalize on profits that could be had by selling beer. You don't think the 5 or 6 thousand people who rush out the gates for half time to get their 1 or 2 beers in would act any different if they sold beer in the stadium. You will have the same number of alchahol related discrepancies if we sell beer as opposed to not selling beer. People get wasted tailgating regardless of what goes on inside the stadium. _

No, I do not feel that it would change anything with the number of people leaving the stadium at halftime. Those people go outside to drink but also to get food, watch TV especialy when LSU is on and to use a bathroom where they don't have to have their waiters on. I don't think selling beer in the stadium is going to do any good. If you truly want it to, then you stop people from exiting the stadium and being allowed to come back in.

[Big Buds]

WOW!!! This is great news!! I don't drink much but I know how much this means to many who attend UL football games (inside/outside the gate).

[Big Buds]

_ the fried rabbit dinner is the best. they also have some darn good fried chicken off the menu. and they ain't nothing wrong with the big old #1 dinner. _

You should try the tuna...good dish.