Stadium Security To Be Increased
8/31/2006 12:00:00 AM | Football
Aug. 31, 2006
Fans attending football games at Baylor's Floyd Casey Stadium should be aware that there will be an increased security presence this fall in the stadium, according to Baylor Police Chief Jim Doak.
All bags will be subject to search upon guests' entry into the stadium and fans are urged to arrive early to avoid long lines at the gates. No large bags or purses will be allowed in Floyd Casey Stadium and bags may be no bigger than 10x12x6.
Other items that are banned from the stadium include cameras with professional lenses, umbrellas, outside food or drink, artificial noisemakers, pets (with the exception of service animals used by disabled guests), firearms, poles and sticks. Any guest in possession of one of these items when entering the game will be asked to either discard it at the gate or return it to their vehicle. Unlawful items are subject to confiscation, and the person in possession of such items is subject to arrest.
"Our goal is to make everyone's experience at Floyd Casey Stadium as safe and enjoyable as possible," said Doak. "Some of our new security measures will be noticeable, while others will not be. I would ask fans to arrive early to ensure that we get everyone through the gates into the stadium as quickly as possible."
Changes to the stadium's parking configuration have also been made and fans are urged to arrive well in advance of kickoff, Doak said. Information pertaining to all of Baylor's pre-game initiatives may be found by logging onto http://baylorbears.cstv.com/marketing/bay-marketing.html or calling athletic marketing at 254-710-8002.
Baylor opens its 2006 football season on Sunday, Sept. 3 with a 4:40 p.m. contest against the No. 21/22-ranked TCU Horned Frogs. The Baylor Athletic Ticket Office will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. through halftime on game-day to accommodate fans wishing to purchase Baylor football season or single-game tickets.
Notes: Baylor practiced for two hours in half-pads Thursday afternoon on the grass practice fields ... The Bears reported no new injuries during the workout and should be full-speed for Sunday's game ... "The biggest point of emphasis from today on into the game Sunday is getting them freshened back up and getting their legs under them so they are ready to play," said Baylor coach Guy Morriss. "We'll find out more Sunday, but we have everything put in that we wanted to and the kids understand it pretty good. It's just a matter now of playing and of course there are always adjustments to game-type situations. But, you can't practice that." ... Baylor will hold a 70-minute workout Friday evening, then hold a team meeting and elect team captains on Saturday prior to their afternoon walk-through practice ... An FSN production career is following the Baylor football team throughout the week and will showcase the Bears on an upcoming episode of the network's new Under The Lights series. The 30-minute program featuring behind-the-scenes footage leading up to the TCU game is scheduled to air Sept. 26 at 10 p.m. (Central) ... Baylor will dress 84 players for Sunday's game, including four true freshmen--free safety Tim Atchison, quarterback Tyler Beatty, wide receiver David Gettis and wide receiver Ernest Smith.
