Another terrible league-wide rule is passed

QuantumMechanic · Jun 13, 2013

goheels22002 said:
But if you are the NFL, an owner, or head of security at an NFL stadium, you have to stand back and say, if sick neglected kids like the Tsarnaev brothers could do that to the finish line at the marathon, they could do it on Thursday, Sunday or Monday night at one of our games.

They'd likely kill a lot more people in the tightly-packed crowds bottled up with no place to get away at the checkpoints than they would in the stadium itself.

Tunescribe · Jun 13, 2013

Ridiculous. They already inspect bags going in, why can't they just continue doing that?

BradyFTW! · Jun 13, 2013

PatsDeb said:
It's BS that TD Garden only allows "clutch" bags. I bring my purse there for every Bruins game I've gone to this year and last. They do a cursory "search" as you are stampeding through the gates with thousands of your closest friends. When I first started reading I was wondering why the NFL wanted to take a hit to their pro shops outside the gates, but I see they've solved that by requiring clear bags. I guess all the stores at Patriot's Place don't mind switching to clear bags? Why this dumb overkill? Since when has someone brought a concealed explosive device into a game? It might hurt the NFL as when I cannot bring my purse somewhere, I usually leave all my credit cards in it in the car. Ladies don't like to go shopping without their purses, dummies.

This sounds like something that's about fan safety only as PR spin- in reality, it sounds like a crackdown on fans sneaking booze into the games, so that they can get more revenue on ridiculously overpriced beer at the stadium.

Still pretty dumb on their part, though. It won't discourage anyone who's determined to get drunk from tailgating or using a non-metal flask.

Kontradiction · Jun 13, 2013

Patjew said:
I'm sure that that's exactly what this is really about. "Safety" my ass. When has someone at an NFL game gotten hurt due to a small bag?

I got beaten by a woman with a small handbag. But that was only after trying to follow her into the bathroom. :rocker:

chasa · Jun 13, 2013

I'm a man, so this rule has no effect on me. sorry ladies.

Jimke · Jun 13, 2013

Nunchucks said:
This is quite the nonsensical rule. There are enough inane rules to keep us safe, adding this one is quite annoying.

This is not as silly as you think. The past couple of years, I have seen a lot of backpacks inside Gillette Stadium. As you should recall, two brothers on
Patriots' Day looked very innocent walking along Boylston Street in Boston
with their backpacks.

The Brandon Five · Jun 13, 2013

Froob said:
Going to have to be a lot more creative when trying to sneak drinks into the games now. We're just going to have to adjust accordingly.

Two words: leg bag.

Hardboiled · Jun 13, 2013

patriot lifer said:
Per PFT, no seat cushions allowed...they may "contain an explosive device."

I've noticed that what goes on the seat cushion is usually the explosive device.

Bruins29 · Jun 13, 2013

If you can get "it" in a seat cushion then you can get "it" in a jacket or your cloths or whatever.

This is like the no liquid on planes. A joke.

Tunescribe · Jun 13, 2013

Jimke said:
This is not as silly as you think. The past couple of years, I have seen a lot of backpacks inside Gillette Stadium. As you should recall, two brothers on
Patriots' Day looked very innocent walking along Boylston Street in Boston
with their backpacks.

Those backpacks you see inside Gillette Stadium are THOROUGHLY INSPECTED BY STADIUM STAFF before entry. That's why this new rule makes no damn sense. I, for instance, like to bring my binoculars, hat, gloves, handwarmers, extra sweatshirt, etc. -- incidentals that fit neatly into a small bag. The practice has been for staff to go through everything entering the stadium. Certain lines are clearly designated for people with bags, and the lines move quickly. As I said earlier, why can't they just keep doing it? I just don't get this.

The Brandon Five said:
Two words: leg bag.

No, they pat you down there.

mcmurtry86 · Jun 13, 2013

Bruins29 said:
I dont go to live NFL games so I dont care but I know people who do go and know why they would want to bring items. I dont see this going over well in Lambeau Field where just about everyone brings a seat cushion since the stadium has metal benches. Not gonna fly. Domed stadiums.... sure. Not any outdoor one with the weather.

Plus is this really about security and protecting people? If it was they would have to ban this stuff at all college games and at all sporting events. Is that going to happen? Then again this could just be about money. You want a seat cushion? Get them in the proshop. cha ching.

Either way the terrorists are winning because we are changing the way we live. Too may lefties in the country who wont be happy until we all live in our own personal bubbles.

Most owners, and the commissioner are conservatives and hardcore republicans (with the exception of a few notable northeast owners like Kraft). Many of these "personal bubble" ideas are quite similar to the Patriot Act which the conservatives jammed down the country's throat post 9/11.

I seriously question your understanding of politics if you think it's this country's left which is advocating for "personal bubble" ideals. That, or you seemed to totally miss out on the George W. Bush administration.

Koma · Jun 13, 2013

KontradictioN said:
I got beaten by a woman with a small handbag. But that was only after trying to follow her into the bathroom. :rocker:

I say 'Good Luck' to you only as a courtesy, Mr. Roethlisberger. I hope you lose more than you win.

Bruins29 · Jun 13, 2013

mcmurtry86 said:
Most owners, and the commissioner are conservatives and hardcore republicans (with the exception of a few notable northeast owners like Kraft). Many of these "personal bubble" ideas are quite similar to the Patriot Act which the conservatives jammed down the country's throat post 9/11.

I seriously question your understanding of politics if you think it's this country's left which is advocating for "personal bubble" ideals. That, or you seemed to totally miss out on the George W. Bush administration.

I should not have used bubbles the way I did. It was taken in a different context to what I meant.

Gwedd · Jun 13, 2013

patriot lifer said:
Per PFT, no seat cushions allowed...they may "contain an explosive device."

Lemme tell you something..... you chow down on stadium food like chili dogs, nachos and a couple beers and YOU become an "explosive device".

You'd be surprised at how far the "casualty radius" is about the end of the 3rd quarter.

peterforpats · Jun 13, 2013

PatsDeb said:
It's BS that TD Garden only allows "clutch" bags. I bring my purse there for every Bruins game I've gone to this year and last. They do a cursory "search" as you are stampeding through the gates with thousands of your closest friends. When I first started reading I was wondering why the NFL wanted to take a hit to their pro shops outside the gates, but I see they've solved that by requiring clear bags. I guess all the stores at Patriot's Place don't mind switching to clear bags? Why this dumb overkill? Since when has someone brought a concealed explosive device into a game? It might hurt the NFL as when I cannot bring my purse somewhere, I usually leave all my credit cards in it in the car. Ladies don't like to go shopping without their purses, dummies.

remind me to steal your car

Tunescribe · Jun 13, 2013

rlcarr said:
But how much pro shop swag can you fit in a single 12"x6"x12" (max size allowed) bag? Doesn't seem like much, especially if any item is a bulky piece of clothing like a sweater.

Heh, that would be great if it backfires on pro shop sales. It would serve them right. They sell lots of stuff exceeding those dimensions.

PatsWickedPissah · Jun 13, 2013

mcmurtry86 said:
Most owners, and the commissioner are conservatives and hardcore republicans (with the exception of a few notable northeast owners like Kraft). Many of these "personal bubble" ideas are quite similar to the Patriot Act which the conservatives jammed down the country's throat post 9/11.

I seriously question your understanding of politics if you think it's this country's left which is advocating for "personal bubble" ideals. That, or you seemed to totally miss out on the George W. Bush administration.

WTF??? You must only read sports news

Joker · Jun 13, 2013

won't be long before area surgeons offer the "removable ball sac" option, with handy dandy RV plugin testicle cryo units capable of holding up to eight sets of fleshy man purses at a time...later on there'll be matching spiked dog collars,mouth gags and 9 inch stiletto heel sets for the wives of every RBS fan in the stadium.

captain stone · Jun 13, 2013

Froob said:
Going to have to be a lot more creative when trying to sneak drinks into the games now. We're just going to have to adjust accordingly.

I don't know what the latest pat-down techniques are, but whenever I attended winter sporting events
(Pats/BC football, Bruins/college hockey) before I moved away in 1992, I always wore a jacket
over a hooded sweater, and placed my container of Al K. Haul in the hood tucked under or over
the jacket collar. Did this dozens of times and was never caught once.

I also had this great pair of binoculars bought at Jack's Joke Shop in downtown Boston. The 2 lenses
were hollow and would hold about 12 oz each of your favorite adult beverage. Great for bringing to
outdoor concerts at Great Woods & to Pats/BC games. Good times, good times...

lamafist · Jun 14, 2013

PatsDeb said:
Since when has someone brought a concealed explosive device into a game?

I think the NFL is trying out the novel idea of not to waiting until after the catastrophe happens to start taking preventative measures for it.

Another terrible league-wide rule is passed

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