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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."
Keyword: VICARIOUSLYLIVING
Had you used "HOLIERTHANTHOU" already?
"and take affect next fall."
I'm sure Clemson has a English curriculum...
It would be easier to outlaw a certain group of people.....gee, who would that be?
Now you know why the Patriots should have won. They would never allow this nonsense.
I agree. The game should be played in Soldiers Field where real football fans appreciate and understand NFL fans and the history of the game. Go Bears!
I doubt it.
Meanwhile, in Germany during the World Cup (that's the "gay" football), organizers set up beer tents outside the stadiums because only Anheuser-Busch products were sold inside (because of sponsorship rights).
I think they are doing it because they want more money from food & beverage sales inside the stadium.
THAT is none of the NFL's business. Heck, the homeowners nearby should rent out their property for tailgaters.
"And there are no RVs allowed."
Its Miami!!!!!!!! Isn't the entire caucasian population of the city a retired RV owner? :)
Going for onl $1,025.00.
Man, I'd pay a lot more than that. I'd even cheer for the Bears.
Hot!
Osama has won!
tailgating is a traditional part of football
There, I fixed it.
Well, I can't imagine what trying to secure these sporting events must be like. Nightmare doesn't come close, I'm sure. While I like tailgaiting as much as the next gal, my sympathies are with the security types. I'll just do my tailgaiting at home :)
Carolyn
Bingo.
I would assume there are a lot of die hard fans who could make it to Miami but not afford tix for the game. This certainly puts a damper on the fun.
:-(
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