I used to work security at the Delta Center (ESA) and I always hated having to work Jazz/Laker games because of the number of alcohol-related incidents that would occur. Likewise, I have attended several NFL games where fights and despicable acts by drunk fans are almost the rule, not the exception.
While this is in no way acceptable in my view, alcohol consumption has become a huge part of professional and collegiate sports.
I'm curious to know if anyone else thinks that there is a general naivety among some fans in this rivalry of how prevalent alcohol consumption (borderline abuse) is in sports arenas and stadiums around the country every week. Again, this is not to suggest that this behavior is or should be condoned, but I'm kind of amazed at how many people are truly surprised that there are non-LDS Utah "fans" out there that get drunk and act like assholes.
While this is in no way acceptable in my view, alcohol consumption has become a huge part of professional and collegiate sports.
I'm curious to know if anyone else thinks that there is a general naivety among some fans in this rivalry of how prevalent alcohol consumption (borderline abuse) is in sports arenas and stadiums around the country every week. Again, this is not to suggest that this behavior is or should be condoned, but I'm kind of amazed at how many people are truly surprised that there are non-LDS Utah "fans" out there that get drunk and act like assholes.
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