LSU will allow public alcohol sales at Tiger Stadium

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In a move we all saw coming, LSU will allow public alcohol sales at Tiger Stadium this fall. The Tigers are the second SEC school to expand alcohol sales to general areas since the league lifted its ban earlier this summer, joining Texas A&M.

“This is all about enhancing the fan experience, responding to the feedback from our fans and doing it responsibly,” LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward said in a release from the school. “It’s a big addition to our events and we believe it will be a positive one overall, but we are going about it with the appropriate mindset and thorough planning.”

LSU’s new policy states that no alcohol will be sold near the student section, and that no more than two alcoholic beverages may be purchased at a time. Alcohol sales will cease at the end of the third quarter and some concession stands will be reserved for volunteer groups who don’t wish to serve alcohol, such a local church or school groups.

Georgia, South Carolina, Auburn, and Alabama have all announced they will keep their current rules in place for the upcoming season, meaning fans will only be allowed to buy alcohol if they have seats in premium areas. Kentucky is still considering the issue, with President Eli Capilouto issuing this statement when the ban was lifted:

“The SEC has taken the right approach to this important issue by deferring to the individual, member institutions to make decisions about what is in the best interests of each university, their programs, and their fans. Led by Director (Mitch) Barnhart, UK will take the next several months to consider this issue. We will, as always, seek to do what is right for the University, our student-athletes, and the experience and safety of our fans.”

Mark Stoops didn’t have an update when asked about Kentucky’s policy at SEC Media Days, but I wouldn’t get your hopes up.

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