Tailgating goes with football like bratwurst and beer, a revered tradition bringing college students, alumni and fans together in the shadow of the stadiums. But college administrators are cracking down after seeing the parties too often turn into dangerous booze-fests, like those where fans pound five drinks in 10 minutes during drinking games.

Alarmed by a steady increase in alcohol-related incidents and an alleged sexual assault after a game last month, Michigan State University announced new rules this week designed to curb binge drinking. Starting Saturday, loyal Spartans attending the Illinois game had to leave their drinking games at home. Tailgating lots will be opened five hours before kickoff and close two hours after the game. The lots had previously opened at 7 a.m., according to MSU spokesman Terry Denbow.

“Tailgating is not the problem,” Denbow said. “It’s the misuse of alcohol that’s the problem. These changes will preclude a full day of drinking. This is a health and safety issue.”


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