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Maroon Eagle

Maroon Eagle

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BREAKING: MSU continues fan safety enhancements as metal detectors will be implemented at Davis Wade Stadium beginning Sept. 1. MSU & Alabama will lead the way in the @SEC with this initiative.📰: https://t.co/nDE3hyp4PI#HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/vAbKht2dln— HailState 🐶 (@HailState) August 16, 2018
 
T-TownDawgg

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Security- "Please place keys, coins, jewelry, cell phones and any metallic bell-shaped items in the basket."
 
dorndawg

dorndawg

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I'm generally ok with it, but yall have fun with that at the SFA game - will be a goat rope outta this world.

Also, what does that small print say about pocket knives?
 
Maroon Eagle

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Fishwater mentioned that the Rockies use CLEAR (link) in a previous thread. I wouldn't be surprised if MSU does some variation of this in the future.
 
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MSUDC11

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They’ve had them at The Hump for a couple of years now and it’s seemed to go pretty smoothly, even for big games. Just get there about 5 minutes earlier than you usually do and it should be fine.
 
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patdog

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Pretty sure the logistical problems with those weren't because of metal detectors. Staffing the event like you would for a high school football game might have had a bit more of an impact.
 
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RPOdawg

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Serious question here. How does one sneak alcohol into games now? If I’m not mistaken airplane bottles have metal on them do they not? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Asking for a friend
 
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Shamoan

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merely pointing to a reason there might be concern. im sure it might be an inconvenience until we get trained on what and how to do it, but i have full faith we can make it mostly effortless.
 
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patdog

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Screening works pretty smoothly at every NFL stadium and every concert or athletic event I've attended that had it. I just don't think this is going to be a big deal at all. There shouldn't be much training involved. It's not a complicated process to grasp and most people have been through metal detectors at least a few times.
 
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AROB44

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What the hell are they going to do with all the guns taken from the folks who like to carry?
 
00Dawg

00Dawg

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Because we prefer convenience.

I, as a responsible adult, having carefully considered the various scenarios these efforts are designed to prevent, am willing to accept increased risk to my person and family in order to regain previous levels of convenience, and would prefer the school put associated monies towards alternate methods of security.
 
Trojanbulldog19

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i don't really mind this. did it at AT&T last year to watch cowboys play. I just with shey would set it up way away from the actual gates so that it didn't back up so much. They need have more of an area that can serve as a staging area once you get through. That areas isn't very big right now for people to hang out and do things like fan fest like the cowboys have. I went to a padres game a few ago and they also had metal detectors. it really wasn't that bad. i'm all for it with all the crazies we have these days looking to damage.
 
woozman

woozman

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A plastic pint of beam in my back pocket the same as I always have. I don't think they care if you're not a student. I don't even try to hide it anymore and have not had issues since I started getting season tickets 6-yrs ago.
 
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I don't see this being a big deal so long as they have a good number of "Express Lanes" where you can dump your wallet, keys, phone, and cowbell into a tray and walk through. And for the ladies a plastic bag with only the crap you need to make it through the four hours that is the pregame, game, and walk out of the stadium.

And really, who needs to carry a pocketknife all the freaking time? I know, be prepared and all that, but I cannot contemplate a scenario coming up with better than 1000:1 odds where I'll absolutely need a pocketknife during a football game. Better to leave it behind and not get into an argument with security over the length of it.
 
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Shamoan

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its not a big deal, but new things take time to get used to. first day of school, if you drop your kids off, you wait 45 minutes....two weeks later, it takes 15 minutes tops. a little common sense goes a long way and new things take time to get right.
 
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af102

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MBS in Atlanta does it for every event, and it doesn't really slow you down by more than a couple of minutes (as long as they have all the gates open). The biggest key to moving people through is having 30 feet between the metal detectors and the actual ticket scanners. This allows you to go around slow people that are having to dig for their tickets instead of everyone backing up all the way to security. We still have dumb people that don't know about the clear bag rule, and if a worker doesn't spot them before they make it to security, that discussion always holds up a line.

There was one Atlanta United game earlier this year where they didn't run all the security gates even though it was a complete sellout (~72k). Even then, it was only a 10 minute wait, but that was a hot 10 minutes in the middle of the summer.
 
Trojanbulldog19

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yeah the distance between ticket taker gates and metal detectors is key to have a quick queue. There wasn't much of one in Omaha this summer, but the wait at main gates still wasn't too bad unless there was a delayed game. I think it will be fine as long as people plan accordingly and everyone doesn't try to go in right before the game. first game will take time. Like I said, i just hope they give some distance between ticket takers and detectors. That will really help. Maybe next season they can really redesign some of these areas to have a fan fest area around the stadium entrance areas that will give some space and something people can do besides tailgate before the game.
 
mcdawg22

mcdawg22

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RPOdawg said:
Serious question here. How does one sneak alcohol into games now? If I’m not mistaken airplane bottles have metal on them do they not? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Asking for a friend
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The minimal amount of metal on the bottles won’t set it off. Just like jewelry, watches, and belts don’t.
 
vhdawg

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RPOdawg said:
Serious question here. How does one sneak alcohol into games now? If I’m not mistaken airplane bottles have metal on them do they not? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Asking for a friend
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I believe you can can carry in one clear plastic water bottle. Doesn't say you can't have vodka in it.
 
HumpDawgy

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RPOdawg said:
Serious question here. How does one sneak alcohol into games now? If I’m not mistaken airplane bottles have metal on them do they not? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Asking for a friend
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There are plastic flasks you can buy. Might even be able to get a penis shaped one to stick down your pants. Just don't get one too big or they will get suspicious.
 
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bulldogcountry1

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RPOdawg said:
Serious question here. How does one sneak alcohol into games now? If I’m not mistaken airplane bottles have metal on them do they not? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Asking for a friend
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The anal cavity is the only solution here. You'll thank me later.
 
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cowbell88

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RPOdawg said:
Serious question here. How does one sneak alcohol into games now? If I’m not mistaken airplane bottles have metal on them do they not? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Asking for a friend
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Longer, stainless steel handles with cap on cowbells. You’re welcome.
 
SirBarksalot

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RPOdawg said:
Serious question here. How does one sneak alcohol into games now? If I’m not mistaken airplane bottles have metal on them do they not? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Asking for a friend
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Wtf is wrong with you kids these days? Do they not sell plastic flasks any more? Or get a small camelback
 
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dawgoneyall

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Is that to keep the sharks from bringing brass knuckles next egg bowl in Starkville?

Seems a little extreme. Well maybe not......
 
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