They're Going to Jail
Spectators at USF home football games this season will notice a larger than normal law enforcement presence. No, there’s no free donut promotion for USF football game attendees. Rather, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the Tampa Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, all will be working in sweet harmony to ensure that underage spectators are not partaking in any drinking festivities or having someone else purchase the refreshment for them. Oh yea, forget the fake IDs too kids, they won’t work either.
The South Florida Task Force patrolled USF’s season opener on September 5th against powerhouse Wofford and netted 35 total arrests. They also booted 17 intoxicated fans from the game. Incidents recorded ranged from possession of alcohol under 21 years of age, to serving alcohol to a person under 21 (where’s Marcus Vick?).
Consider this your warning; keep your nose clean if you’re headed to Raymond James Stadium this fall for USF home games. If not, a nice overnight stay at the Hillsborough County detention center on the county’s dime will be awaiting you.
