… and I’m in the video.
The piece gives an in-depth look at how Auburn’s using texting technology to make Jordan-Hare a more entertaining, and safer venue. At the beginning of the season, all ticket holders were made aware of a new text messaging service that fans can use to communicate with stadium officials to alert them of concerns and potential problems. Now, if Auburn fans find themselves sitting near unruly revelers, they can simply whip out their cell phones and discreetly ask stadium security to investigate.
The video showcases the West Virginia game, where the system proved its worth. After over an hour of thunder storm delays, the texting system kept the security staff aware of several potential security issues that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. My wife and I were at that game (we’re even shown in the video at the 7:35 mark), and we saw a couple of folks being escorted from the concourse by security. With the miserable conditions, everyone’s nerves were on-edge, and there was a huge potential for things to get out-of-hand. Fortunately they didn’t, and the 87,000 soaking wet fans were kept safe and free to enjoy Auburn’s remarkable on-field performance.
If you don’t want to wait seven and a half minutes to see me, here’s the good part (no sound):
Security fan texting is hilarious. They are really just trying to catch people sneaking in alcohol. Leave us…er I mean them alone!
Cool Springs,
I’m sure alcohol is a large part of it. But really, if you sneak a beer in, but otherwise act sensibly, there’s not gonna be a problem. This program is really for folks who come to games and forget how to act in public.