Football Tailgating Policy

[BisonNation11]

I don't know if FPD has the manpower to police it.

I do know that FPD does not have unlimited resources so that might have something to do with expansion decisions.

This is half the problem. The amount of security is beyond ridiculous. They don't need half the security they do. And if they want that security, hire a private firm to help out so you're not taking away from the Fargo police force. They even have undercover cops strolling around. Seriously??? We're not children.

[THEsocalledfan]

Simple solution for people who break rules they deem to be dumb is to issue a citation if it is unlawful.

Yes, that will be great press for NDSU. Folks were doing it and it is going to expand. This is exactly the type of risk you are worried about which is exactly why this is a pressing issue. If you think folks are going to abide by the rules, it is not going to happen.

[bisonaudit]

I'm pretty sure that you can't publicly consume alcohol in a lot of places in Fargo. Can you consume in Fargo Parks? If so, what are the restrictions? You can grill burgers in the East lot at the Fargodome and do most anything else that people are doing while tailgating in the West lots. The only real exception is consumption of alcohol. I believe that is a joint decision of NDSU, the Dome Authority, and FPD. It may be heavily influenced by security and Policing issues. I do know that FPD does not have unlimited resources so that might have something to do with expansion decisions.

I'm pretty sure you're right. You can't consume alcohol a lot of places in Fargo (including anywhere inside the Dome during a football game). I'm just saying: It's not fair.

[NorthernBison]

This is half the problem. The amount of security is beyond ridiculous. They don't need half the security they do. And if they want that security, hire a private firm to help out so you're not taking away from the Fargo police force. They even have undercover cops strolling around. Seriously??? We're not children.

I have no idea regarding the amount of security needed. I leave that for the professionals. Some of the estimates of the size of the tailgating crowd are pretty big numbers. I don't even notice the security people anymore.

[NorthernBison]

Yes, that will be great press for NDSU. Folks were doing it and it is going to expand. This is exactly the type of risk you are worried about which is exactly why this is a pressing issue. If you think folks are going to abide by the rules, it is not going to happen.

Personally, I've seen people drinking beer in the parking lots since the 80's. For most of that time it was not legal anywhere. Suddenly this is going to be a problem? I think not.

[Bison 4 Life]

Personally, I've seen people drinking beer in the parking lots since the 80's. For most of that time it was not legal anywhere. Suddenly this is going to be a problem? I think not.

Hell, as recently as 2000 or so, we pulled right up next to the dome in the west lot with a smokey joe and a case of beer.

[Bison Loaf]

Personally, I've seen people drinking beer in the parking lots since the 80's. For most of that time it was not legal anywhere. Suddenly this is going to be a problem? I think not.

This. You can tailgate anywhere. "Tailgate" does not automatically mean alcohol. (Wow, coming from me, that is mildly amusing!)


If the west lot is full, find a spot to park, pull out the cooker and have at it, man (TWSS)! If you need a little something for medicinal purposes, keep it discretely hidden and use it in a cup (that simple "rule" will be/is a problem for a lot of people somehow ) just like we have been for the last 30+ years. If you are hell bent on following the west lot rules to the letter (and I understand why one would, and that is certainly admirable /no purple), then fire up your grill, have a great meal where you're at, and THEN come on over to the west lot and join one of the many groups of your Bison friends.


It's not that complicated!

[Vet70]

This. You can tailgate anywhere. "Tailgate" does not automatically mean alcohol. (Wow, coming from me, that is mildly amusing!)


If the west lot is full, find a spot to park, pull out the cooker and have at it, man (TWSS)! If you need a little something for medicinal purposes, keep it discretely hidden and use it in a cup (that simple "rule" will be/is a problem for a lot of people somehow ) just like we have been for the last 30+ years. If you are hell bent on following the west lot rules to the letter (and I understand why one would, and that is certainly admirable /no purple), then fire up your grill, have a great meal where you're at, and THEN come on over to the west lot and join one of the many groups of your Bison friends.


It's not that complicated!

Loaf---when you mentioned before that you met several UND fans who were really friendly were you referring to your relatives?

[THEsocalledfan]

Personally, I've seen people drinking beer in the parking lots since the 80's. For most of that time it was not legal anywhere. Suddenly this is going to be a problem? I think not.

I thought you said you thought it would be dumb to break the rules? I am not following.

[Bison Loaf]

Loaf---when you mentioned before that you met several UND fans who were really friendly were you referring to your relatives?

No, my relatives that went to UND are jerks (but I love'm, sniff, sniff). They just did it to spite me!