The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider a policy change regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol at athletic events at it’s Feb. 11 meeting.
The board will decide whether to reverse a 1999 police that prohibits the sale of alcohol on University of Nebraska property. The Big Ten Wrestling Championships March 5-6 at Pinnacle Bank Arena would be the first event to be considered for alcohol sales. The board will also consider allowing the university president and chancellors to authorize the sale and consumption of alcohol at future athletic events on their respective campuses.
Carter said Thursday that beyond the Big Ten Wrestling Championships, they are not currently considering any proposals to introduce alcohol at University of Nebraska athletic events, including Husker football, basketball or baseball. “Any decision in that respect would come only after the respective chancellor and I have carefully considered the economic case, the impact on the fan experience, and what’s in the best overall interests of the University of Nebraska.”
Carter also said that “opening any university event to alcohol is a question that we will always approach with diligence and care. Our Board and administration have thoughtfully explored these issues for years, together with our athletics colleagues, business teams and others. This proposed policy change is a common-sense first step if we ultimately decide to consider alcohol at any additional athletic events.”
