Expect UT’s beer sales to go as smoothly as SMU’s have

[Harry]

SMU, by the way, won a big game over the weekend at Connecticut to jump back into the Top 25, with the American Athletic Conference and, likely, NCAA tournaments right around the corner.

Oh, right, beer sales at Moody. After that first stop at the beer cart before the game, I have to say, you really didnt notice. If you want a beer and youre willing to drop $6 for 12 ounces its available. We didnt see anything approaching binge-drinking problems or underage drinking. It was just part of the experience, take it or leave it.

Id expect the game thing to happen in Austin and on any other college campus where they choose to sell this legal product to of-age customers.

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[NM Green]

I love alcohol sales in the stadium and arena. If you don't have extensive tailgate time you can grab one inside and nurse it due to the costs:) I think it actually takes the "taboo" out of it and I have only seen it work well in Hawaii and Las Vegas.

UNLV takes it one step further by having the Jack Daniels Bar in the arena which is a great gathering place before the game and at halftime. It is a four counter station with TV's in each corner and another on a large wall where you have cocktail standing tables. They play NBA games and college games. The smoking terrace is just outside this bar area and is discreetly monitored by security. You have adults and kids of age hanging out visiting and socializing inside the arena before game time and at half. I always bump into people I work with on the Strip at that bar, so the social aspect is nice and adult. This takes it further than just the cart grab and go stop. The Superpit has some truly nice concourse space to work with as well. I have been in the Green Room and it is like bringing the festivity out of the dungeon and opening it for all.

Let's make this happen. If I were Smastrek I would send Rick to a game at the T&M so he could experience the production:

1. Pre-game indoor firework intro

2. Sponsorship booths, games and activities throughout the entire concourse

3. Restaurant/food options

4. Liquor carts and beer garden setup

5. The REBELLION student section complete with Khem Kong in the stands - google the madness

6. The energizing DJ crowd igniter between timeouts

7. The Rebelgurls - google opportunity

8. The Jaws Shark chomp intro before tipoff

All of the above turned me from casual fan to city supporter to Runnin Rebel season ticket holder when I lived in sin city for those 6 years. It was a blast and you have to bring it in Mountain West basketball because San Diego State has "The Show," Utah State has a crazy environment, Boise has become a tough place to play and then there is the Pit in New Mexico. There are no real easy venues to win on the road in that conference and CUSA needs to grow this sports experience - why not The Mean Green. Smastrek has lived it too and once you see it you want to make that happen every time you enter a college basketball arena. I have a feeling WKU might have our best conference experience but have not been to a game there.

Get Rick to the San Diego State game at UNLV March 5th - I'll give him some miles. See it today and plan for next season.

GMG

GMG

[wardly]

Any North Texas men's basketball fan the last 2 seasons would love to drink early and often.

[ragpicker]

Any North Texas men's basketball fan the last 2 seasons would love to drink early and often.

Roger that. Make mine a double.