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Post by Trojan Warrior on Aug 23, 2014 4:33:06 GMT -6
ESPN.com news services Some cash-strapped athletic departments outside the Power Five conferences have started to use beer sales as an alternative revenue stream -- and more could soon be following suit. While beer drinking is a common sight at tailgate parties outside of college football stadiums, a growing number of schools are bringing the party inside, opening taps in concourses that traditionally have been alcohol-free zones. North Texas, SMU and Troy University will begin beer sales to the general public this season. They're among 21 on-campus football stadiums where any fan of legal age can grab a brew. That's more than twice as many as five years ago. Troy athletic director John Hartwell estimated that beer would account for $200,000 in commissions this season. According to its contract with concessionaire Sodexo, Troy will receive 43 percent of gross beer sales at its 30,000-seat stadium, or better than $2 for every $5 beer. Troy football season-ticket holder Brian Ross, who also attends the Trojans' road games, said he sees worse behavior at stadiums where alcohol isn't sold. Troy is among five Sun Belt Conference schools selling beer this fall. Ross said a lot of tailgate partiers chug as much beer as they can before entering no-alcohol venues so they can "keep their buzz" throughout the game. "Now these people will realize they can get one in the stadium and they don't need that last beer at the tailgate," Ross said. Full Article: espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11392186/colleges-turning-beer-sales-stadiums-alternative-revenue-streamiconTroy3
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Post by Navarre Trojan on Aug 23, 2014 8:34:13 GMT -6
I knew you were bad Himi but now you're NATIONWIDE!!!!!
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Post by Hemi Man on Aug 23, 2014 8:42:54 GMT -6
I knew you were bad Himi but now you're NATIONWIDE!!!!! Haha. Yea. Is that a good thing? I think I'll have a beer.
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Post by Pensacola Trojan on Aug 23, 2014 9:58:51 GMT -6
What insightful comments from Brian Ross. A star is born!
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Post by Troystet on Aug 23, 2014 11:22:03 GMT -6
At this rate, T-Roy will be replaced by our new Mascot.....Hemi Man.
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Post by saintflorian on Aug 23, 2014 13:10:01 GMT -6
What insightful comments from Brian Ross. A star is born! Who is Brian Ross ?
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Aug 23, 2014 13:22:48 GMT -6
What insightful comments from Brian Ross. A star is born! Who is Brian Ross ? Chuck Norris's idol. Legend has it that Chuck Norris has posters in his bedroom of Brian Ross.
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Post by Hemi Man on Aug 23, 2014 14:38:29 GMT -6
A great deal of comedy value in this thread.
I think I'll have a beer.
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Post by Possum on Aug 23, 2014 18:56:04 GMT -6
Hemi... I want your autograph...
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Post by Navarre Trojan on Aug 23, 2014 20:08:29 GMT -6
Hemi, it was great to read your quotes, love Uncle Jeremy!!
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Post by Hemi Man on Aug 23, 2014 20:21:32 GMT -6
Hemi... I want your autograph... Hemi, it was great to read your quotes, love Uncle Jeremy!! Autograph on a check? See you at Sisters tomorrow for lunch uncle Jeremy!!!! I think I'll have a beer.
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Post by dedicatedtrojan84 on Aug 25, 2014 8:18:22 GMT -6
What insightful comments from Brian Ross. A star is born! Who is Brian Ross ? Mr. HO!
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Post by dedicatedtrojan84 on Aug 25, 2014 8:24:25 GMT -6
Ross said a lot of tailgate partiers chug as much beer as they can before entering no-alcohol venues so they can "keep their buzz" throughout the game.
People do that? How awful....DT84 would never.
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Post by Hemi Man on Aug 25, 2014 9:56:22 GMT -6
Ross said a lot of tailgate partiers chug as much beer as they can before entering no-alcohol venues so they can "keep their buzz" throughout the game. People do that? How awful....DT84 would never. Heard rumors of it happening. I think I'll have a beer.
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