NFL bans all non-transparent bags from the stadiums (ban includes purses).

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/22404404/nfl-implements-new-bag-policy-leave-the-purses-at-home

It goes into effect with the 2013 season.

Example of an acceptable bag

Its a huge policy change and the policy change seems to be influenced by the Boston bombings.

Gonna make it even harder to get wives to go to games now. Not sure this is a good move...or maybe it is.

Could someone take a purse, put it into that clear bag, and then claim it's a clear bag?Nibroc420

Hahah have we already found a loophole? 

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"]Could someone take a purse, put it into that clear bag, and then claim it's a clear bag?xXCombatWombat

Hahah have we already found a loophole? 

Non-issue. People who bring bags to stadiums and put them in between the aisle are scumbags anyway.

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Keep old policies, check any bag large enough to fit a presser cooker.

it was sort of tongue in cheek, but i think people should be able to carry bags and purses at stadiums, it's not like there was some huge problems with dozens being killed at stadiums every year. BossPerson

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Keep old policies, check any bag large enough to fit a presser cooker.

You want to thoroughly check that many people? LOL

You'd have to get to the stadium by 4 PM in order to get in by 7. Fuuuuuuck that. What they're doing is far more convenient than your idea.

This is silly.  We don't need more rules.  

[QUOTE="BossPerson"]it was sort of tongue in cheek, but i think people should be able to carry bags and purses at stadiums, it's not like there was some huge problems with dozens being killed at stadiums every year. JML897

Not to get too tin foil hat-y, but this sounds more like a scheme to cut down on outside food and drink than anything else. I don't think I've ever been to a sporting event or concert where bag checks were significantly holding up the entry line.

No one has the freedom to carry something into a private event that the operators of the event don't wish to have at their event. Ignorance FTL. thegerg

I will try this the pc way. Do not blame the NFL blame those WONDERFUL MAYBE TERRORIST MISGUIDED YOUNGSTERS in boston. And remember, its not just foreign, what they did has probably inspired domestics and school shooter types, so yes I would say this is a needed precaution.mattykovax

[QUOTE="thegerg"]No one has the freedom to carry something into a private event that the operators of the event don't wish to have at their event. Ignorance FTL. foxhound_fox

They don't run society. thegerg

Malls also aren't broadcast live, unlike the NFL. If a Bomb were to go off in a stadium on live TV, it would result in far more panic and chaos than a bomb in a shopping mall.Nibroc420

[QUOTE="mattykovax"]I will try this the pc way. Do not blame the NFL blame those WONDERFUL MAYBE TERRORIST MISGUIDED YOUNGSTERS in boston. And remember, its not just foreign, what they did has probably inspired domestics and school shooter types, so yes I would say this is a needed precaution.foxhound_fox

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"]Could someone take a purse, put it into that clear bag, and then claim it's a clear bag?xXCombatWombat

Hahah have we already found a loophole? 

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"]Malls also aren't broadcast live, unlike the NFL. If a Bomb were to go off in a stadium on live TV, it would result in far more panic and chaos than a bomb in a shopping mall.foxhound_fox

Stupid.

I would like to thank muslims for this, the TSA, censorship, and surveillance. We have truly been culturally enriched. 

I would like to thank muslims for this, the TSA, censorship, and surveillance. We have truly been culturally enriched. 

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I would like to thank muslims for this, the TSA, censorship, and surveillance. We have truly been culturally enriched. 

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I think people should be able to carry bags and purses at stadiums, it's not like there was some huge problems with dozens being killed at stadiums every year. BossPerson

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/22404404/nfl-implements-new-bag-policy-leave-the-purses-at-home

 

It goes into effect with the 2013 season.

 

 

Example of an acceptable bag

 

Its a huge policy change and the policy change seems to be influenced by the Boston bombings.

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Ah-ha-hah, what a brilliant marketing scheme Mr. Goodell!  "Yes, you can only bring certain bags into stadiums because of security reasons.  Here is a good example of an acceptable bag, a beautiful piece of handiwork actually, functional and stylish, and with your favorite team's logo right on the front.  If you call within the next hour you can get this fine product for only $19.95 plus shipping and handling!  Again, we're doing this purely for security reasons."

Anyways, this is a derp move.  Last sports game I went to everyone had to open their bags and show the contents anyways, this is clearly an overreaction (pun intended).

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"][QUOTE="Nibroc420"]Malls also aren't broadcast live, unlike the NFL. If a Bomb were to go off in a stadium on live TV, it would result in far more panic and chaos than a bomb in a shopping mall.ad1x2

In all honesty, there is no real reason to have a large bag in a stadium in the first place. Most places prohibit bringing outside food or drink, so it isn't like you need it to bring your own refreshments. If you have a medical condition that requires you to bring large items with you chances are you shouldn't be in a closed space. If you are bringing a baby having a clear bag with their diapers and formula shouldn't be an issue.

I remember 9/11 and people weren't in a panic, at least not where I was.  People were shocked, yeah, but it's not like everyone suddenly went around screaming and rioting.

Women bring their purses everywhere with them and they keep private items in them.  People also like to bring cameras, blankets, sunscreen, glasses, and other items with them.  It's an overreaction that inconviences everyone for no good reason.

Not sure how I feel about this.  I admit that I've gone to quite a few NFL games and always thought they'd be pretty easy and prime targets for any sort of act of terrorism.  There is security, but it's not generally incredible.  I guess this change will make it harder for such an act.  On the flip side the NFL probably aready has enough trouble getting most women to NFL games, and so I'm unsure about how this will go over.

Just a ploy for higher concession sales. Has nothing to do with security.

Not sure how I feel about this.  I admit that I've gone to quite a few NFL games and always thought they'd be pretty easy and prime targets for any sort of act of terrorism.  There is security, but it's not generally incredible.  I guess this change will make it harder for such an act.  On the flip side the NFL probably aready has enough trouble getting most women to NFL games, and so I'm unsure about how this will go over.

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I see that as one of the big sticking points.  If it were just making bags and not purses clear then I think a lot of people would be fine with it, but women carry around a lot of things that they don't want the rest of the world seeing in their purses.  I think a lot of people will adapt, but this will be a huge problem for others.

The problem is that it's probably not going to change because of that.  It's hard to measure exactly how many ticket sales you're losing from this sort of thing.  As long as you don't see a huge dropoff they can just ignore it, but the number of people turned off by this could still be thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands each year.  The NFL could lose all their potential sales out of that group and still brush it off as insignificant.

It sucks but it's a reasonable approach to secure such a large space that would be considered a high value target for terrorists.