I read about this yesterday and have to say my first reaction was — “This is some bullsh*t” — BUT I understand why they’re doing it. The NFL revised its policies for what fans can bring into stadiums…sorry ladies – NO more purses! And sorry fellas – No cushions, camera bags & more. I have a hard time with this because I’m one of those that carry everything in my purse – you know…just in case. Lol. Even when I go to NFL games, I’ve always had to bring a purse. The NFL does have a solution for people like me (kinda).
Report after the jump…
Via Doug Farrar | Shutdown Corner:
In its quest to improve security at all stadiums (and perhaps to pick up a few merchandising bucks in the process), the NFL has revised its policies for what fans — mostly female fans — can bring into stadiums. Here are the new parameters:
The NFL strongly encourages fans to not bring any type of bags, but outlined what is permissible. Beginning with preseason games, fans will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package, or container at stadium plaza areas, stadium gates, or when approaching queue lines of fans awaiting entry into the stadium:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12.” (Official NFLteam logo clear plastic tote bags are available through club merchandise outlets or at nflshop.com), or
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
- Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bag options.
- An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.
This will not go over well with anyone who likes to carry a purse, to be sure. Of course, we’re on board with the banning of man-purses, but that’s more an overall style point. Female football fans, of which there are many, aren’t happy at all.
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