No, this is not an effort on the University's part to ban alcohol from the tailgating area of Delaware Stadium. This is enforcement of our long-standing tailgating policy. However, it is important to note that most of the problems of vandalism, malicious mischief, abusive language and fighting we've experienced have been the result of too much drinking, which often is a by-product of extended tailgating. In a letter you sent to alumni and fans you mentioned vandalism. Some of our fans have had their automobiles damaged with dents and scratches.
Some fans leaving the game come to find beer splashed all over their cars.
Obviously, no one is going to damage your car when you're standing next to it tailgating before the game. The damage occurs when fans enter the stadium and others remain in the parking lot, drinking and partying. We tried to educate our fans to the fact that we have a problem. We've sent mailings to our fans, season ticket holders and alumni. We've placed ads in campus and external publications, particularly those that reach our alumni.