A New Beginning

[pogo]

I never saw beer on the hill as a problem. I can’t think of one incident that involved a drunken fan with anyone or a player from the other team. Used to be a lot of good natured back and forth sometimes

[ShockerFever]

So I'm an old timer (meaning I moved from Wichita 25+ years ago); my experience was in the 80's before and for a while after the Natty. Sounds like the game experience then was more of a familial, friendly atmosphere and less of a corporate affair. Is the beer issue related to a problem, like drunken fights in the outfield, or can throwing at umps? I have a simple guide: What's the problem you're trying to fix, and does your solution fix the problem? I'm surprised at how often these questions aren't involved in decision making. Seems like a solution in search of a problem with beer...

150% a financial reason. They want people to buy their $8 beers. Simple as that.

Might as well gouge the last remaining fans that came to games is my theory.

[ShockTalk]

Perhaps WSU baseball fans should attend the games, but no one buy a beer until the price is lowered to a reasonable level. Show their displeasure with their wallet until WSU does the right thing. It's the least they should do after not allowing fans to bring in beer on the outfield hill.

If the fans don't do this, it's just all bark and no bite. Basically, show you mean it or shut up. I love a good beer, but have refused to buy one at the basketball games because it's inexpensive beer at a gouging price. I like beer even more at a baseball game, but I'm not going to buy it. I can wait a few hours or have a beer before and after the game with my buds.