Posted on 01/26/2007 11:29:55 AM PST by Living Free in NH
(CBS4) MIAMI Die-hard football fans attending the Super Bowl game at Dolphin Stadium are getting a rude awakening after finding out that no tailgating of any type will be allowed on game day within one mile of the stadium.
"There is no tailgating allowed in the Dolphin Stadium parking lots," Sue Jaquez, a member of the Super Bowl XLI Host Committee, confirmed on Tuesday. "And there is no tailgating anywhere within a one-mile radius of the stadium." "And there are no RVs allowed."
Tailgating is permitted during regular- and post-season games for Dolphins fans, a team official on Tuesday said it would indeed be allowed at the Super Bowl. According to Jaquez, however, the official has been seriously misinformed.
The Dolphins do not organize and oversee the Super Bowl, Jaquez pointed out. Instead, those duties are left up to NFL officials. And because of security reasons, no pre-game partying on (or very near) the premises will take place. Fans spotted tailgating could face charges, Jaquez said.
"This is part of the NFL, not the Dolphins," Jaquez said. "If the Dolphins are saying there's tailgating -- or think it's going to be allowed -- then they need to contact the NFL."
Detective Nelda Fonticella of the Miami-Dade Police confirmed the Super Bowl rules.
If caught grilling or consuming alcohol within that one-mile radius of Dolphins Stadium, fans initially "will be warned and asked to pick up their things and leave," Fonticella said. "We're trying to make this a pleasant experience for everyone, and there will be plenty to do in the week leading up to the game."
If the NFL is involved, you may rest assured that the issue is money. Any BS about safety, alcohol control, etc. is just that - BS.
Corporate "partners" will have food tents, stands, etc. set up where you they can gouge everyone for $8 hot dogs and $10 beers.
In addition, it frees up the real estate for TV trucks, tents for private corporate parties.
Too bad if you're a football fan and pay through the nose during the season only to be asked to pay up again when the team you root for makes it to the big game.
War zone?
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You actually know this chick? This thread could certainly use more pictures -- of HER!
"I'm sure Clemson has a English curriculum..."
Ha! Good one, professor!
He wishes!!
this is what happens when you let women make decisions.
I'm 13 miles from Dolphin Stadium, to its northwest. (Google really needs to update their information. It hasn't been called Pro Player Stadium for a while.)
I'm not sure why they're banning tailgating. Are they afraid of drunk Bears/Colts fans starting things? They should worry about the people inside the stadium, then.
Use Google Maps to zoom in. It looks like private houses all around the stadium.
It's all about $$$. I'm going to the game with a group of 7. Plus, we have paid $650 per person to attend a Super Bowl party at the stadium which starts at 2:00pm. I have no idea about the party details, but I'll be there.
Like I needed another reason to ignore the NFL.
Hey! I resent that! If it were me, I'd say to hell with this BS, go enjoy your tailgating!
He wishes!!
And right now for just a little over $1000 and a pair of Super Bowl tickets and my dreams come true!
Like I needed another reason to ignore the NFL.
They probably charging the vendors an arm and a leg and so they have increase vendors sales by limiting BYO.
What kind of America-hating communist thought this up?
I bet he kills kittens and robs old ladies.
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