Originally published August 26, 2008 at 04:46p.m., updated August 26, 2008 at 06:11p.m.

Backpacks banned from KU football stadium

By Mark Fagan

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Kansas University is banning backpacks from home football games, an effort to comply with Homeland Security restrictions. Do you support the ban?

  • Yes. 54% 440 votes
  • No. 40% 330 votes
  • Not sure. 4% 40 votes

810 total votes.

Football fans making the hike to Kansas University's Memorial Stadium no longer can tote their belongings in backpacks.

That's the word from Kansas Athletics Inc., which has banned backpacks from the stadium on game days.

"In an effort to comply with all Homeland Security recommendations and provide the safest atmosphere for our coaches, players and fans, backpacks are no longer allowed in Memorial Stadium," the athletics department said in a message posted on its Web site. "We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause."

Some other bags, such as small purses, will continue to be allowed inside the stadium, said Jim Marchiony, an associate athletics director.

"Diaper bags are fine," he said. "If parents show up with a baby and a bag, with diapers and that stuff in it, they'll be fine."

Comments

prairie_dog (anonymous) says...

I want to take my camera this year, an SLR with 180mm telephoto lens. Does anyone know if I can take this into the stadium? (It replaces the whisky flask of my misspent youth).

August 26, 2008 at 4:56 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

leikness (anonymous) says...

Misspent? Bro, I'm 30 and I'm still misspending my youth...don't diss it.

August 26, 2008 at 9:02 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

jerhawk (anonymous) says...

rock chalk jayhawk

August 26, 2008 at 10:17 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) says...

So what about those young couples who bring babies to the games? If the baby poops his pants, how are they going to change his diaper, since they're not allowed to bring diaper bags?

August 26, 2008 at 10:44 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

rockchalk_dpu (anonymous) says...

you really must not read articles carefully, jhwkfan...

"Diaper bags are fine," he said. "If parents show up with a baby and a bag, with diapers and that stuff in it, they'll be fine."

August 26, 2008 at 11:43 p.m. ( | suggest removal )