Osborne wants stricter enforcement of alcohol ban in skyboxes

May 6, 2009

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Lincoln Journal Star (NE)

By Brian Christopherson

"Nebraska lacks company among its conference siblings when it comes to its stance on banning alcohol in skybox suites during football games.

But this is one issue where being in the minority is of no worry to Husker athletic director Tom Osborne, who wants stricter enforcement of the alcohol ban after an alarming skybox incident last fall. ...

An alcohol ban has been in place in Nebraska skyboxes since they became part of the gameday setting during the 1999 season. Just before that fall, then-UNL Chancellor James Moeser said: 'The policy with the stadium is very clear. There is no consumption (of alcohol) allowed during athletic events. ...'"

Full article available at http://www.huskerextra.com/articles/2009/05/06/football/doc4a00f24619574...

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