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UNI Athletics announces alcohol sales ELIZABETH KELSEY News Editor
At the UNI football home opener against Southern Utah on Saturday, fans were able to enjoy not only a UNI victory, but a beer along with it. In a new policy announced last Tuesday, UNI is now sell-
ing alcohol at home football and men’s basketball games. “We’re always looking for ways to add enhancements to the experience for our fans,” said UNI athletic director David Harris. “We’re hoping that this is something that fans who come on a regular basis will appreciate, [as well as]
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fans who maybe haven’t been coming as regularly… you never know what enhancement might appeal to what customer. We continue to try to…tap into the interests of a variety of people all with the thought of trying to help make sure that we can have great crowds here for all of our events.” That desire to appeal to fans old and new seemed to be working on Saturday, when sales went into effect. Augusta Pike, a resident of Cedar Falls who had never before attended a UNI football game, said she came to the game because alcohol was offered. “I need alcohol to enjoy the game,” she said. Sam Weatherman, a senior supply chain management major, said he thought it was “awesome” when he learned about the new alcohol policy, and stated that it
positively affected his decision to come to Saturday’s game. “It’s fantastic,” he said. “I can’t believe they didn’t do it sooner.” The alcohol sales didn’t have such an impact on other fans. One resident of Waterloo who asked to remain anonymous was “surprised but indifferent” on hearing about the change in policy. It’s a change that is fast becoming more of an industry standard in college sports, according to Harris. “In the past five to seven years…more and more across the board, you’re seeing institutions make the decision to do this,” he said. He added that alcohol sales are just one part of an industry trend to create a “greater environment” at games which can compete against the conveniences of televised viewing.
Harris also noted that the Southeastern Conference (SEC), which includes schools such as Louisiana State University (LSU), Alabama, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, and Texas A&M, recently lifted its conference-wide ban on sales of alcohol at sporting events. In the wake of this decision, the number of universities nationwide which sell alcohol—or are at least now considering it—has increased. Out of the 64 schools mentioned in a June 26, 2019 article from Knox News, 26 offer alcohol to all of-age patrons, while 18 offer alcohol in premium or club seating areas, which was UNI’s previous policy. 20 schools prohibit the sale or consumption of alcohol altogether. See ALCOHOL SALES, page 2
Farley notches 150th win as Panthers cruise 34-14 COLIN HORNING
Sports Writer
Although Head Football Coach Mark Farley would’ve liked to earn his 150th career win last weekend against the Cyclones, it’s fitting that the walk-on from Waukon, IA, was able to mark off the historic achievement at the UNI-Dome in a 34-14 win against Southern Utah on Saturday afternoon. “Really, the real thought is just the number of people that were a part of the 150, whether it was the players, coaches, people that come up to you that were some-
how, some way factored into that,” Farley said. “I mean, you don’t win 150 without a lot of other people. That’s the coolest part. It’s great, and it’s a great school to accomplish this at.” Reaching his 150th win where it all started bolsters Farley’s resumé as the alltime winningest coach in both UNI’s and the Missouri Valley Conference’s history. Farley now has the tenthmost wins of all time by an FCS coach. Cruising to a 20-point victory over their Big Sky Conference opponent, the Panthers had the game in
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hand throughout. The Cats got out to a fast start when redshirt freshman quarterback Will McElvain launched a 56-yard touchdown pass to sophomore receiver Deion McShane. McShane hauled in the catch and appeared to be tackled down, but was able to somersault without going down to stroll into the end zone for the game’s first score, which made Sportcenter’s Top 10 Plays. GABRIELLE LEITNER/Northern Iowan Three minutes into the second quarter, McElvain touchdowns. The Panthers threw another deep pass reviving core had two 100for a 39-yard touchdown to yard receivers in McShane Isaiah Weston. Following a and Weston totaling 110 field goal by Cedar Falls and 105 yards respectively native Matthew Cook, with one touchdown each. McElvain threw his third It was a balanced attack touchdown pass of the game as the Cats got their rushto senior receiver Jaylin ing attack going with senior James to put the Panthers running back Trevor Allen, up 24-0 at halftime. The who led all rushers racking score ballooned to 34-0 in up 86 yards and a gamethe third quarter with the long 24-yard run. Thunderbirds scoring two On the defensive side of rushing touchdowns to close the ball, the stout Northern out the game. Iowa defense held the McElvain improved Thunderbirds to 227 yards on his debut against the of total offense and 126 passCyclones as he went 17-25 ing yards for the entirety of for 262 yards and three the game. Linebacker Bryce
Flater led the Panthers with 13 tackles, followed by fellow linebacker Spencer Cuvelier with 11. Jared Brinkman and Elerson Smith both recorded sacks for UNI, and defensive back Omar Brown had the only interception of the game. Nine penalties hurt the Thunderbirds, including two unsportsmanlike conduct calls, resulting in 74 yards gained for the Purple and Gold. Up next, the Panthers have a bye week before hosting Idaho State on Sep. 21 with the 2019 UNI Athletics Hall of Fame class being honored during halftime.