Beer

[72bull]

We serve beer at our on-campus basketball arena as well, so it isn't just due to the fact that we play off-campus.

Technically, the Sun Dome is it's own entity, [highlight]not truly affiliated with the university, yet it located on campus.[/highlight]

I'm aware of that, since I used to sit on its board.  However, it didn't used to sell beer at bball games, and that was because of Athletics.  Athletics finally allowed the change to occur.

Baloney! The Sundome and the property are it sits on are owned by the University of South Florida.  

The Sundome physical facility is owned by USF but it is managed by Sun Dome, Inc. which also manages some other USF facilities.  Thus, they choose the caterers.

[USFMikeB]

We serve beer at our on-campus basketball arena as well, so it isn't just due to the fact that we play off-campus.

Technically, the Sun Dome is it's own entity, [highlight]not truly affiliated with the university, yet it located on campus.[/highlight]

I'm aware of that, since I used to sit on its board.  However, it didn't used to sell beer at bball games, and that was because of Athletics.  Athletics finally allowed the change to occur.

Baloney! The Sundome and the property are it sits on are owned by the University of South Florida.  

The Sundome physical facility is owned by USF but it is managed by Sun Dome, Inc. which also manages some other USF facilities.  Thus, they choose the caterers.

Exactly correct.  Sun Dome Inc is a not-for-profit 501©(3) entity that supports the University.

[TheBullies]

Awesome. So, they WILL sell beer at the bowl game b/c Budweiser is a sponsor?  

[OSMOBULL]

Thank you budweiser, for all the memories I can't remember!

[Bobcat99]

The Sun Dome is managed by a company created by the university to insulate them from future liability. Thus, to say the Sun Dome is "independent" is a true statement in its nature but not in practice. The university put in place all the individuals who make every decision regarding the facility.

It's kind of like the Commissioner of Major League Baseball. He can make any decision he wants, by definition, but as he is appointed (and can be removed) by the joint owners he really stands to act at their behest.

Budweiser being a sponsor has zero effect on beer sales. "Budweiser is a proud supporter of Ohio Bobcat athletics" yet you will not see alcohol served at an OU basketball or football game, most likely, ever.

[upperdeck]

Wow, you guys are LUCKY!!!  Beer at every home game?????  Playing in a rented off-campus stadium kicks ASS!!!!  I am truly jealous.

And there better be beer in B-ham.  Helps with a loss and makes a win even more enjoyable.

We serve beer at our on-campus basketball arena as well, so it isn't just due to the fact that we play off-campus.

It may well be a state law thing...I believe that Cincy sell suds too.

[JoeB]

So, who can tell me, are we gonna be able to buy beer or not?????????????????

Please tell me, I'd like to know...........

[USFMikeB]

So, who can tell me, are we gonna be able to buy beer or not?????????????????

Please tell me, I'd like to know...........

Contact the bowl, they're likely the only ones that know.

[MikeG]

is it really that big an issue? Can you go without beer for a couple of hours?

bring some small liquor bottles or a flask if you are so worried about it.

[USFMikeB]

is it really that big an issue? Can you go without beer for a couple of hours?

bring some small liquor bottles or a flask if you are so worried about it.

Or perhaps a bota bag?