Football New Bag Ban Prohibits Backpacks, Coolers At NFL Stadiums - Page 4

**Donger** · 08-06-2013, 07:55 AM

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SAN DIEGO (CBSLA.com) — Are you ready for some football without all the baggage?

KNX 1070′s Tom Reopelle reports the National Football League issued new rules Monday for which items fans can bring to cheer on their favorite team.

Starting this preseason, purses, backpacks, and other large bags will be prohibited at all NFL stadiums nationwide, including The Queue, the home of the San Diego Chargers.

The NFL Committee on Stadium Security voted unanimously in May to recommend the new bag policy (PDF), which includes purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.

Only bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” – including one-gallon plastic freezer bags – will be permitted for fans at stadium plaza areas, stadium gates, or while awaiting entry into a stadium. Small clutch bags will also be permitted, officials said.

Exceptions will be made for “medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose,” according to league officials.

Chargers spokesman Bill Johnston said the policy is aimed in part at protecting venues after the bombings at the Boston Marathon in April.

“It’s not what’s in the bag, it’s the bag itself,” Johnston said.

Fans carrying bags that do not meet league criteria will be turned away from the stadium “well before they reach the gates,” officials said.

The league also announced clear plastic tote bags with NFL team logos will be available through club merchandise outlets or at NFLshop.com/allclear.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 08-06-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

Do not know who that is...seriously.

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

Just googled it. Have never seen the commercial...but I really think that all it's going to take is some stars endorsing the e-cig. 10 years from now, they will be commonplace.

Dorff was Frost, man. "Some mother****ers are always tryin' to ice skate uphill."

The thing I've noticed, having both a parent and an in-law who have bought them, is that they smoke them for about two weeks, then go back to an actual cigarette.

They're the gym membership of nicotine products.

Beef Supreme · 08-06-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Dorff was Frost, man. "Some mother****ers are always tryin' to ice skate uphill."

The thing I've noticed, having both a parent and an in-law who have bought them, is that they smoke them for about two weeks, then go back to an actual cigarette.

They're the gym membership of nicotine products.

I did that, twice. Then I bought a non-crappy e-cig and haven't smoked in a year.

**Bwana** · 08-06-2013, 11:58 AM

Coming next, TSA airport scanners.

InChiefsHeaven · 08-06-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by lcarus

I was at the bar a couple weeks ago and it seemed like everybody had one besides me. Actually I have one, just don't use it.

Still seems a little weird around here, so I don't use it in public, like in a bar or whatever. I don't want to draw a bunch of attention.

Went to a golf outing last weekend though, and the team playing behind us all were using one.

I'm tellin' ya...it's going to be the norm in 10 years. Maybe less.

InChiefsHeaven · 08-06-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefTablet

I did that, twice. Then I bought a non-crappy e-cig and haven't smoked in a year.

This. It's all about the quality of the e-cig. Get a good one, you'll never go back to cigarettes. BUT...it is a mental thing too. You have to tell yourself that this is what you are using, not cigarettes. My wife is about 60-40 on the ecig, but she's getting there.

Valiant · 08-06-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

If the fans do no comply there will be blackouts

What are they going to do when all games are blacked out? Just let you watch other games. Then merchandise of the local franchise drops in sales.

reeruned all around.

Lprechaun · 08-06-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

What are they going to do when all games are blacked out? Just let you watch other games. Then merchandise of the local franchise drops in sales.

reeruned all around.

It wont be long. The NFL continues to shoot itself in the foot when it comes to blackout rules.
When the economy went to crap the NFL should have abolished that outdated rule. Im not a NASCAR fan but you can bring a freaking cooler to their races with your own beer!
NFL will at some point need to readjust the percentage of tix sold vs blackout and realize for the majority of people watching at home is just a better option. For me I would love to be back in KC and go to games. But if I couldnt afford it I would be pissed if it werent on TV

Dayze · 08-06-2013, 12:39 PM

with the leaps in HD, and costs of big TVs going WAY down the last 7 years or so, There are few people I know who actually want to go to the stadium to watch it.

I think it's much better at home, personally.

InChiefsHeaven · 08-06-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

with the leaps in HD, and costs of big TVs going WAY down the last 7 years or so, There are few people I know who actually want to go to the stadium to watch it.

I think it's much better at home, personally.

I'm still one of those losers who likes the game day atmosphere, but it's getting ridiculous. I go to one game a year, this year I'm going to 2. It's quite the expense, but I regard it as a vacation...

Dayze · 08-06-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

I'm still one of those losers who likes the game day atmosphere, but it's getting ridiculous. I go to one game a year, this year I'm going to 2. It's quite the expense, but I regard it as a vacation...

Yep; I'm good for 1 game a year if at all. Last year was the first time in probably 6 years I didn't get to a single one.

**CrazyPhuD** · 08-06-2013, 02:24 PM

Are they going to ban old bags at the games too?

**HemiEd** · 08-06-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Is this really even an inconvenience?

Other than purses, how many people take bags into the stadium. And why? People barely have room to park their fatass without trying to bring luggage too.

I agree, and don't get what is different? We went to Soldier Field the last few years, and we couldn't bring in anything hardly. Had to stick the flask down in the crotch.

seclark · 08-06-2013, 02:50 PM

i'd think it'd be quicker getting through the gates, since they don't have to search through all that shit.
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Valiant · 08-06-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by seclark

i'd think it'd be quicker getting through the gates, since they don't have to search through all that shit.
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Or. Just have a couple lines dedicated for this per side. Everyone else can go through speed lines.

Garcia Bronco · 08-06-2013, 03:50 PM

I find this interesting because the stadium here in Denver is not owned by the NFL. It's owned by the city. So what if the city passed an ordinance negating the NFL policy. What happens? (Pretend that there is no contract language that gives the NFL the right to manage a policy like this.)

08-06-2013, 07:55 AM
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