THE BASICS
According to estimates from UW-Madison officials, there are approximately 7,000 drunk underage students at the average Badger football game. Only 10 to 15 of these students will get cited. The key to enjoying the game and remaining safe at the same time is to watch your behavior and act smart.
UW-Madison Director of Events Todd Nelson said the stadium strives to generate a safe and positive environment at all games.
Nelson also said that the students at UW-Madison are the best in the country, and he has no reason to believe the behavior exhibited by the students is worse than the general behavior of the crowd overall. UW-Madison Police Lieutenant Bill Larson said he encourages students to have a lot of fun, but wants everyone to remain safe.
\Come to the game, have a great time, enjoy the atmosphere but please don't engage in behavior that could jeopardize somebody else's or your safety,"" he said.
GAMES WITH TIGHTER SECURITY
*Conference championship
*Ranked opponent
*Close game
*Night game
THE PRICE OF FUN
-Underage Alcohol First Offense: $248
-Underage Alcohol Fourth Offense: $748
-Throwing Objects in the Stadium: $185.50
-Taking the Field, Entering the Playing Surface: $404.25
-Disorderly Conduct: $279.25
-Possession of Marijuana: $373
-Resisting Arrest/Obstructing Justice: $435.50
-If a student is found sitting in the wrong seat, that student will be ejected from the event immediately.
CASE STUDY OF A STUDENT
Name: Michael Verner, UW-Madison junior
Scene of the Crime: Sept. 10th game vs. Temple
Crime: kicked out for hurling a plastic ""water"" bottle into the crowd
Michael's Tips if you find yourself in a similar situation:
*Be courteous and honest with the officer. If you are nice to them, they'll be nice to you.
*Remember, they're not out to get the students.
They're there to keep everyone safe. Sure I just threw a plastic bottle, but they didn't know that. It could have been glass.
*It wasn't so bad getting kicked out of the Temple game, but it would have sucked if it was the Michigan game.
