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NFL to limit bags brought into stadiums
Associated Press ^ | Jun 13, 2013 5:34 PM EDT | Barry Wilner

Posted on 06/14/2013 5:06:10 AM PDT by Olog-hai

Bring yourself to the game. Leave the cooler and backpack at home.

The NFL is tightening stadium security starting this preseason, limiting the size and type of bags fans can bring to the game.

The restrictions are designed to enhance security while speeding up entry into stadiums.

With the exception of medically necessary items, only clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches will be allowed. One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags also will be OK, as will small clear plastic bags approximately the size of someone’s hand, with or without a handle or strap. …

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Chit/Chat; Society; Sports
KEYWORDS: nfl; security; smallerbags; tailgateparty
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To: SendShaqtoIraq

Not coolers....small tote bags.

And if a woman is with you at the stadium, the tote bag in question just look like an oversize handbag.


41 posted on 06/14/2013 7:59:09 AM PDT by july4thfreedomfoundation (November 4, 2008 and November 6, 2012.....Two days that will live in infamy!)
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To: RayChuang88

I can see this as well... the keg tapping will be replaced by a goat slaughtering and the hotdogs on the grill will be goat chops. I’m series.


42 posted on 06/14/2013 9:46:29 AM PDT by Rodamala
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To: C. Edmund Wright

Are you sure it isn’t just the Panthers keeping them away in Charlotte? LOL


43 posted on 06/14/2013 12:26:32 PM PDT by rhoda_penmark
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To: rhoda_penmark

..oh, that too! :)


44 posted on 06/14/2013 1:35:38 PM PDT by C. Edmund Wright (Tokyo Rove is more than a name, it's a GREAT WEBSITE)
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To: Olog-hai; Revolting cat!
"Security says I've gotta leave you at home."


45 posted on 06/14/2013 3:22:22 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (America 2013 - STUCK ON STUPID)
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