{"id":1495,"date":"2010-08-27T20:14:48","date_gmt":"2010-08-28T01:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ezing.me\/transfer\/?p=1495"},"modified":"2014-09-23T08:34:30","modified_gmt":"2014-09-23T13:34:30","slug":"newtailgatingrules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/newtailgatingrules\/","title":{"rendered":"University Announces New Rules To Make Tailgating Safe, Fair for All"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2026 Campus closed to tents until 10 p.m. Fridays<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

OXFORD, Miss. \u2013\u00a0The University of Mississippi gameday committee has instituted several new rules and policies in an attempt to make tailgating a better experience for all fans.<\/p>\n

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Last spring, the committee voted unanimously to keep the entire Ole Miss campus closed to tailgaters until 10 p.m. Fridays before home football games. The decision was made in order to provide a fairer opportunity for all fans to enjoy tailgating on campus.<\/p>\n

“We have loyal fans and supporters across Mississippi,” said Andy Mullins, UM chief of staff to the chancellor and gameday committee chair. “Some only travel across town, but others travel many hours, and we are trying to give all our fans equal access for their favorite tailgating locations.”<\/p>\n

University Police Department officers will help enforce the policies. UPD will not only restrict access to campus on Fridays, but those who violate the 10 p.m. tailgating embargo are subject to arrest for trespassing and having their tents confiscated, Mullins said.<\/p>\n

“This measure includes everyone, whether it be a student, an alum or a private contractor who sets up tents for customers,” Mullins said. “No one is allowed to set up a tent for tailgating until 10 o’clock Friday night.”<\/p>\n

The gameday committee also has unveiled other new policies for the 2010 season:<\/p>\n