AP survey finds most Power Five schools allow alcohol sales in their stadiums

(6 Nov 2023)
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East Lansing, Michigan – 21 October 2023
1. Various of tailgating activities outside Spartan Stadium ahead of the Michigan-Michigan State football game
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Jack Bergman, Michigan State University student:
“Everyone here is having a good time getting a little drunk, getting a little buzz, drinking, having fun with their family and friends, getting ready for the big game.”
3. A tailgater reaches into a cooler and pulls out a drink
4. A Michigan fan shows off the two drinks she just purchased inside Spartan Stadium
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Marlon Lynch, Michigan State University chief safety officer:
“I didn’t have much trepidation, because we’re not the first. It’s been done for years. It’s at professional venues as well.”
6. Various of a concession stand inside the stadium that sells alcohol

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Nashville, Tennessee – 14 October 2023
7. Various of fans walking by and purchasing alcohol at the site of the Georgia-Vanderbilt game
8. Some of the beverages for sale

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East Lansing, Michigan – 21 October 2023
9. Fans walk past the entrance to a Spartan Stadium concession stand
10. A worker opens two cans’ tabs for a customer
11. Various of tailgating outside Spartan Stadium
12. SOUNDBITE (English) Mike Murphy, college football fan:
“I don’t think it’s going to lead to more drinking for underage kids or any of the college kids. So, for me, I think it’s a loss of revenue. I also think that there’s an opportunity there to keep guys engaged that are out tailgating that half the time don’t walk into the game, because they have the ability to just sit out and maybe have a couple more beers that they didn’t get in the stadium.”
13. Various of fans congregating near the Spartan statue outside the stadium

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FILE: Lansing, Michigan – 31 August 2022
14. Exterior of the Michigan Capitol

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ARCHIVE: Southfield, Michigan – 11 October 2022
15. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer greets lawmakers and others before signing a bill

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East Lansing, Michigan – 21 October 2023
16. Various of an alcohol stand

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Flint, Michigan – 19 October 2023
17. UPSOUND University of Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel seeks approval for a liquor license during a meeting of the university’s Board of Regents
18. SOUNDBITE (English) Paul Brown, University of Michigan regent:
“One of the things that makes us unique is a collegiate atmosphere. It is different than the pro sports that always serve alcohol. And I think that difference is one thing that creates value for our institution. And so, I don’t want to destroy that value.”

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East Lansing, Michigan – 21 October 2023
19. Various of Michigan fans at Spartan Stadium

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Flint, Michigan – 19 October 2023
20. UPSOUND The University of Michigan Board of Regents approves a liquor license for one of its athletic venues

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East Lansing, Michigan – 21 October 2023
21. Fans cheer as an alcohol stand opens up for business
22. Various of a stand where alcohol is sold
STORYLINE:
College football tailgates have become as synonymous with the game as blocking and tackling.

On and near campuses across the country, usually behind vehicles, millions of people each Saturday partake in activities such as cornhole and put together spreads that often include burgers, brats and beer.

“I think that difference is one thing that creates value for our institution,” he said.

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