Have fun! Ashame you can’t comply with a simple policy.
Game Day Experience Thread
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Have fun! Ashame you can’t comply with a simple policy.
The clear bags are now also being closely scrutinized for their contents. It wasn't until my wife had to explain to the future overzealous sheriff in training the long hinged case in the clear bag contained tampons not contraband did he wave her through.
If it’s exceeds the dimensions of the policy that’s been in place for years (which it did by 2 inches) then it’s not that absurd.
Says the guy who supports both Rutgers and Seton Hall basketball and also dropped his season tickets.
I entered on the side by the audi club, not sure of the name of the gate (north,south?) but there was no line for the audi club entrance line with 3 people waiting to scan then everyone who was not going to audi club had a line 100 ft deep. with only 5 people. funneling 2 lines into 1 person with a scanner is ridculos..alos there are so many police standing around it seems that the county or security operations is sticking it to Rutgers for security cost and RU cant make up the cost of operations for gate operations or supervising concessions.. ill note the same on the survey that was requested..
This post is BS. Just a little background my tailgate consists of one retired local Chief of Police and two captains. So I am not anti-police. Over the last 5 or so years certain police at the games are pure a-holes with the new thought that they are macho ex seals with the tight cut haircuts and military garb. They hassle anyone they think are even close to being under age. They tried this last year with my tailgate of about 25 people. We typically have around 5-8 young 25-30 year old alums. They stood off in the distance and rushed in as soon as they had their first drink. The ex-chief basically told them to get the f out of our tailgate.
Don't even get me started about when they would try and drive their little toys through the lots. They have a tough time??? Getting paid overtime to walk around ?
One thing I would like to get a statistic about is how many police we hire on game day with 25k -40k fans compared to stadiums that have over 75k. My brother in law, the ex Chief would tell us how much he would get paid and fed to walk around on game day and it is a ridiculous amount.
the policy has been in place and every ticket holder got a clear bag. I cant argue bag sizes or people bringing in food and complaining about getting caught...operations and high grass in yellow lot can be fixed..
I agree seems the police presence is a little too much when operations at the stadium is so poor. cant these police offices check bags too?
Lol. I’ve had as many as 16 season tickets, travelled to bowl games, given summer jobs to players, and donated more than most. If RU had more fair weather fans like me we’d be far better off.
Didn’t realize I had to list every inconvenience I’ve ever encountered. Seems it’s always the same people complaining about the same crap. The rules are posted everywhere and the school sent season ticket holders a clear bag. Shouldn’t be that hard
We didn't get hassled by the cops at the tailgate, made it into the stadium without being searched or much trouble, there was no line at the concessions when I got power aides in the 3rd Q, ... but I forgot the packages of bacon and sausage at home so our breakfast burritos had no meat.
Game day experience ruined.
Game day experience ruined.
I didn’t have a bag, clear or otherwise, nor was I trying to smuggle in food or water. I made the mistake of openly carrying sunscreen that was in an aluminum canister with me which I was forced to toss before entry. That was a first. The irony of it all is I was instructed by the young officer (presumably in training) to toss the offending sunscreen into a garbage can situated right next to him in the middle of the large crowd of people trying to enter with me at the north gate.
If the cup was empty, how did the cop know if your son was previously holding an alcoholic beverage. Maybe you were drinking the beer and gave the empty cup to your son to throw in the garbage.
You were the one who claimed that the same policies are widespread and condescendingly remarked that anyone who doesn’t know it hasn’t been to many venues. Now that you can’t back it up you want to change the argument. That the policies and restrictions are posted aren’t the issues. The issues are the policies and restrictions themselves and the manner in which they are enforced.
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Somebody said it earlier in this thread as some of us have said for years...
It’s overkill on The Banks, plain and simple.
But as we have also said, maybe that’s just the way they want it.
It’s overkill on The Banks, plain and simple.
But as we have also said, maybe that’s just the way they want it.
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Entering
I laughed at the hat search profusely. Like is that really where I'm going to keep my shank or mini James Bond gun. What is this prison rules? My pockets would do just fine since you don't frisk. Got my booty in through the gestapo. I feel like a criminal sneaking in water, but it's friggin water for pete's sake, no way should I be held hostage for one of the basic human needs.
Concessions
My experience was outstanding(food sucked).
For the 1st time ever I got a teen from Joe's Volleyball team who could do simple math in her head. Ordered 5 items, she looks says $23, I give her $30, right back at me with the $7 change. Transaction time 1 min., usual transaction time a staring contest for 10 mins. as the kid searches hopelessly for the answer till I give it to him. Little girl where ever you are, you're our only hope for the future.
Downside
Tried to get those new boneless chicken wing things. They didn't have any, when I asked the kid then why advertise them? dumfounded look. When I asked when they would have them maybe halftime? dumfounded look. Asked for manager, that guy was totally clueless.
I laughed at the hat search profusely. Like is that really where I'm going to keep my shank or mini James Bond gun. What is this prison rules? My pockets would do just fine since you don't frisk. Got my booty in through the gestapo. I feel like a criminal sneaking in water, but it's friggin water for pete's sake, no way should I be held hostage for one of the basic human needs.
Concessions
My experience was outstanding(food sucked).
For the 1st time ever I got a teen from Joe's Volleyball team who could do simple math in her head. Ordered 5 items, she looks says $23, I give her $30, right back at me with the $7 change. Transaction time 1 min., usual transaction time a staring contest for 10 mins. as the kid searches hopelessly for the answer till I give it to him. Little girl where ever you are, you're our only hope for the future.
Downside
Tried to get those new boneless chicken wing things. They didn't have any, when I asked the kid then why advertise them? dumfounded look. When I asked when they would have them maybe halftime? dumfounded look. Asked for manager, that guy was totally clueless.
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No I just think it’s stupid to say you’re giving up your tickets and stopping your donations bc your wife wasn’t allowed to bring in a purse that was in violation of the policy that’s been in place for a few years now.
It’s your money and time though. You do you.
Let’s start with you giving me one example of something that RU does that isn’t done by anyon else.
Same at Sun Trust Park in Atlanta. Never seen anyone with a measuring tape, either.
Girlfriend had to throw her clutch in a bush because they turned her away. She has brought it to the electric factory, Yankees stadium and Red Bull arena all this year not to mention years of Rutgers games.
Im a season ticket holder, will continue to go to games. But some people go to one game a year, and every little thing reflects on how they will perceive their visit.
Im a season ticket holder, will continue to go to games. But some people go to one game a year, and every little thing reflects on how they will perceive their visit.
False, not true at all. Met Life and Lincoln Financial are just two examples close to home. How did you conclude such drivel?
Too easy. Food and soft drinks permitted
https://www.metlifestadium.com/guest-services/guest-policies
Food and one soft drink permitted. Larger bag size and it doesn’t have to be clear. Etc
https://www.nycfc.com/oct22-stadiumpolicy
https://www.nycfc.com/oct22-stadiumpolicy
That's OK, my wife forgot the syrup and butter for pancakes. Had to run over to Henry's diner. Told them I 'll have a plate of pancakes to go but hold the pancakes I just want the butter and syrup. Waitress said what? hold on. Manager came out with the goods and said just give me $1.
Thanks Henry's Diner you saved the tailgate.
You can go on and on, but the argument will just keep changing.
Monmouth Park allows coolers, including beer and wine, in some areas and you can bring in food and soft drinks anywhere as long as it is not in an insulated cooler
http://www.monmouthpark.com/content.aspx?id=2771
Meadowlands racetrack has no bag policy that I can find online. I’ve never had a question about food and beverage I brought in.
http://www.monmouthpark.com/content.aspx?id=2771
Meadowlands racetrack has no bag policy that I can find online. I’ve never had a question about food and beverage I brought in.
Honestly, I don’t understand why you people keep coming since you’re so miserable at games. I wont eat at restaurants or shop at stores for lesser grievances than these.
Is there someone with a gun to your head every year saying “your credit card info or your brains are going on this renewal application”?
Is there someone with a gun to your head every year saying “your credit card info or your brains are going on this renewal application”?
You’re right. RU has tight policies and restrictions. It is what it is. Why some fans continue to insist that up is down is a mystery.
Tons of other stadiums have the same bag policy. All NFL stadiums have had the policy for 5 years now: http://www.nfl.com/qs/allclear/index.jsp. Same thing with the hat check, I've had to remove my hat at every sporting event I've been to over at least the last 2 years. Maybe it sounds stupid that we have to do it, but the reason they check is because people hide crap there.
RU can look stupid enough at times, no sense arguing over legitimate things that most other venues do simply because some people think its stupid.
RU can look stupid enough at times, no sense arguing over legitimate things that most other venues do simply because some people think its stupid.
MetLife most definitely does not have the same bag policy. I posted the link a few posts above.
Look, some of the policies are a little restrictive, especially about water, but it's also the overzealous applications of the policies, actually taking out a measuring tape and measuring purses while holding up a line of people trying to get into the game is massive overkill. A bag 1 inch longer than the prescribed policy holding a wallet and tampons is not a threat to anyone, when any contraband that could be carried in that bag could be smuggled in other ways as testified to by people on this thread. The small bag policy does not make anybody safer.
As for banning food and water, again a ridiculous over reaction especially when there have always been issues with lines and the workers at the concessions stands.
As for banning food and water, again a ridiculous over reaction especially when there have always been issues with lines and the workers at the concessions stands.
They absolutely do have the same bag policy. The clear bag policy went into effect at all NFL games in 2013. In December, 2013, MetLife Stadium said the clear bag policy would be in effect for all "Major Sporting Events."
The stadium updated the policy this summer saying for any event at the stadium. Go back to your link and you'll see the bright yellow bar at the top of the screen highlighting the bag policy was expanded.