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It seems to happen all the time, though, so that's got me wondering... what's the root cause? How can I help fix this? -john       Go Bobcats! Back to Top Deciduous Forest Cat General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Ohio Post Count: 4,470 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/8/2012 11:42:41 PM  I don't know the answer, but for the love of all that is good and holy, do something about the lines!  Put in ropes! One line, four registers! Dividers! Cheap solution! Back to Top RSBobcat General User Member Since: 8/22/2010 Location: Columbus, OH Post Count: 4,437 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 12:16:47 AM  They have "conceded"................. Hot Dog Nazi's................. RS Bobcat Back to Top RSBobcat General User Member Since: 8/22/2010 Location: Columbus, OH Post Count: 4,437 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 12:19:16 AM  Seriously though - SET UP A COUPLE ADDITIONAL CONCESSION STANDS somewhere not under the old stadium seating!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, DUH! RS Bobcat Back to Top Kinggeorge4 General User Member Since: 12/22/2004 Location: Guysville, OH Post Count: 1,051 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 8:23:43 AM  One of the many reason we need to remodel Peden.  The concessions are terrible, lines tie up the whole area and they are fairly dark too. GO BOBCATS GEORGE Back to Top Bobcat110alum General User Member Since: 7/7/2010 Location: Columbus, OH Post Count: 470 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 9:28:39 AM  This is the first season I've just been a normal spectator, and I was stunned to see how archaic the concessions are in Peden.  While I am definitely a proponent of stadium expansion, bathrooms and concessions are the first things that need fixed.  Like...RED ALERT...WE NEED HELP, STAT. B.S. Journalism, 2012. Back to Top OhioCatFan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 14,762 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 10:38:27 AM  Back in the day, they used to have vendors roaming throughout the stadium -- both sides -- selling hotdogs, popcorn, crackerjacks, pop, etc.  When was the last time this was done?  It would certainly make for shorter lines under the stadium at the concession stands.   The only BLSS Certified Hypocrite on BA "It is better to be an optimist and be proven a fool than to be a pessimist and be proven right." Note: My avatar is the national colors of the 78th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, which are now preserved in a climate controlled vault at the Ohio History Connection. Learn more about the old 78th at: http://www.78ohio.org Back to Top mcbin General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Columbus, OH Post Count: 951 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 10:40:53 AM  This is no excuse, because they're consistently running out of X, Y, and Z, but I think the $1 off coupons made folks raid the concession stands more this week than usual. Back to Top BillyTheCat General User Member Since: 10/6/2012 Post Count: 10,401 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 10:51:21 AM  RSBobcat wrote: Seriously though - SET UP A COUPLE ADDITIONAL CONCESSION STANDS somewhere not under the old stadium seating!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, DUH! Wasn't the stadium built in 1929?  The Concourse is much the same as all stadiums in that mold, OWU, Spartan Stadium, etc....Never was designed to deal with crowds as large as we have today, nor was there much in the way of concessions in those days.  I believe they park a semi out back of the West stands that serves as the cooler, and they cook things at the Convocation center.  And not sure there is much room for stands outside of the underneath concourses. Back to Top Doc Bobcat General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Post Count: 4,280 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 10:57:24 AM  Hey I'm all for donating money to the Albany Alexander Chess Club....but if we truly want to upgrade the entire game day atmosphere we may need to consider bringing in a professional concessionaire group. Back to Top The Optimist General User Member Since: 3/16/2007 Location: CLE Post Count: 5,597 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 12:26:38 PM  OhioCatFan wrote: Back in the day, they used to have vendors roaming throughout the stadium -- both sides -- selling hotdogs, popcorn, crackerjacks, pop, etc.  When was the last time this was done?  It would certainly make for shorter lines under the stadium at the concession stands.   I purchased a Pepsi (all she had left) from a nice young lady roaming the student side a couple weeks back on parent's weekend.  It was much needed. I've seen crazier things happen. Back to Top bobcat695 General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Parkersburg, WV Post Count: 1,345 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 2:33:59 PM  This absolutely needs to be addressed.  There should be a Pepsi trailer set up under corners to handle overflow.  There should be temporary concession booths there, also.  The lines need to be roped so folks know where to go.  These are all easy fixes that could be done before Saturday.  Also, we have a dedicated campus Electric Shop at the physical plant.  They could run conduit and install lights under the stands in the corridor in less than a day.  This is a safety and convenience issue.   Also, is there not a better system to allow people to go outside Peden at halftime?  So far, we have had a 70 yr old guy writing "NM" on our hand with a Sharpie and an official security guy with a hole punch asking for our tickets this week.  They could order a handstamp from Current Labels for $4.95 and get everyone out in an orderly fashion.  Some of these things make me think the decision makers never leave the tower during the game to see what is really happening.    "You can't un-fist a fist pump." - Saul Phillips 1/24/15 Back to Top Scott Woods General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: On the banks of the Ohio, OH Post Count: 239 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 3:23:50 PM  RSBobcat wrote: Seriously though - SET UP A COUPLE ADDITIONAL CONCESSION STANDS somewhere not under the old stadium seating!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, DUH! I got a delicious, freshly grilled (I know because they were grilling it right there) brat with peppers and onions along with an angus cheeseburger and cold Dr. Pepper at a concession stand that was underneath the "newer" disconnected stands (where the visiting fans sit) last weekend.  I followed the grill smoke/smell to find it.  There was maybe 8-10 people in line, but it moved quickly.  This was right before kickoff. Religion morality and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged. So enter that daily thou mayest grow in knowledge wisdom and love. So depart that daily thou mayest better serve thy fellowmen thy country and thy God. Back to Top MariettaCatFanatic General User Member Since: 7/6/2010 Post Count: 417 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 3:39:54 PM  Scott Woods wrote: RSBobcat wrote: Seriously though - SET UP A COUPLE ADDITIONAL CONCESSION STANDS somewhere not under the old stadium seating!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, DUH! I got a delicious, freshly grilled (I know because they were grilling it right there) brat with peppers and onions along with an angus cheeseburger and cold Dr. Pepper at a concession stand that was underneath the "newer" disconnected stands (where the visiting fans sit) last weekend.  I followed the grill smoke/smell to find it.  There was maybe 8-10 people in line, but it moved quickly.  This was right before kickoff. I had two of those burgers on Saturday...they were absolutely fantastic. GO BOBCATS! Back to Top oucs 1986 General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Mason, OH Post Count: 251 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 3:54:26 PM  Scott Woods wrote: RSBobcat wrote: Seriously though - SET UP A COUPLE ADDITIONAL CONCESSION STANDS somewhere not under the old stadium seating!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, DUH! I got a delicious, freshly grilled (I know because they were grilling it right there) brat with peppers and onions along with an angus cheeseburger and cold Dr. Pepper at a concession stand that was underneath the "newer" disconnected stands (where the visiting fans sit) last weekend.  I followed the grill smoke/smell to find it.  There was maybe 8-10 people in line, but it moved quickly.  This was right before kickoff. Scott, I *tried* to do that but they were "out of hot dogs".  And out of burgers.  And out of polish sausage. Nevermind that I told the kid the nearly black one on the grill was done and ready to be pulled off; he would not pull it off the grill to give to the young lady to sell it to me. In any case, if I had been willing to wait for another 4 minutes, that might have worked. It still amazes me, though, how with an enourmous grill like that you can "run out" of anything... Cook up 24 of everything.... then pull off six... put on six... etc... it's not rocket science. Wonder how much they'd let us help... Beyond the entire inability for the people working the booths to actually tally the order and count change, being out of stock is extremely poor. Go Bobcats! Back to Top Bobcatbob General User Member Since: 12/21/2004 Location: Coolville, OH Post Count: 1,347 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 4:44:06 PM  Maybe since the Split the Pot has been discontinued, all those "non-revenue" team members could be coerced into concession duty or seat vending - for a generous cut of the proceeds, of course. At the very least, they could work those Pepsi trailers mentioned above.  It couldn't be any worse than the HS boosters manning the official stands, in terms of familiarity with the process, math skills, etc., etc.  It is a problem. Remember that this operation is brought to you by the same team that set up the Ohio Bobcat Club tailgate, which by the way, also runs out of food before they run out of customers.  In my memory, the G&W tent never ran out of food.  Just sayin' Back to Top The Optimist General User Member Since: 3/16/2007 Location: CLE Post Count: 5,597 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 4:55:11 PM  If we are running out of food, wouldn't this issue be a lack of storage space?  If you throw 1000 hot dogs in a freezer then sell them 1000, you run out.  At this point you expand your freezer. I've seen crazier things happen. Back to Top ts1227 General User Member Since: 2/28/2006 Location: Tallmadge, OH Post Count: 873 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 8:00:17 PM  In the years I was there, it was a university-wide issue to not be able to plan for any large event. Be it general logistics, enough supplies etc. Whether it was a sporting event, something in Baker, or a show at MEMAUD, it generally was a logistical disaster. Basically, you just get used to it  Back to Top Bert Presley General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Where OHIO is winning and Miami is getting whipped, OH Post Count: 370 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 8:03:19 PM  Simple question, exactly who is in charge of the concessions at Peden/the Convo/Ohio University Athletic Events? I am and forever will be the Wizard of OU. DocBobcat was my Principal; and is still one cool Cat. OHIO BOBCATS 2011,2012 MAC EAST FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS                                2012 Independence Bowl Champions                                2012 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions                                2011 MAC Tournament Champions (Field Hockey)                                2012 MAC Tournament Champions (Mens Basketball)                                2012 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 (Mens Basketball)                                  Back to Top bobcat72 General User Member Since: 7/2/2011 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 540 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 9:22:19 PM  More and more, I'm beginning to realize that our infrastructure and staff are completely insufficient for the type of crowds that we've been drawing. Whether it be re-entry, concessions, restrooms, ushers, etc....everything works well when there's 12-15,000 in the house. More than that, and chaos tends to break out. I'm not exactly sure what the solution is, but the facilities/operations crew needs to step it up. We've been drawing unprecedented crowds (which is GREAT)...but we need to make sure they have a great experience to keep these new fans coming back. These sort of problems are not helping the cause. Back to Top Good cat Good cat General User Member Since: 12/23/2004 Post Count: 123 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 9:30:31 PM  For concessions at Peden, I have been utilizing the Nelson Dining Hall 'scramble' method of getting served quickly and efficiently - works for me every time. Back to Top Andrew Ruck General User Member Since: 12/22/2004 Location: Columbus, OH Post Count: 5,221 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 10:14:58 PM  Concessions and restrooms are fine...just need a better system to avoid running out of food and perhaps a few walking vendors to help thin the lines out.  I don't need a bright ritzy concession or automatic flushers to enjoy a football game. Andrew Ruck B.B.A. 2003 Back to Top The Optimist General User Member Since: 3/16/2007 Location: CLE Post Count: 5,597 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 10:15:43 PM  Bert Presley wrote: Simple question, exactly who is in charge of the concessions at Peden/the Convo/Ohio University Athletic Events? Devaughn Washington reports to Jim Schaus who reports to Tim O'Shea who reports to SBH who reports to Keith Dambrodt who reports to the Athens High School glee club who report to myself at which point I report to the MAC office led up by Jeremy Guy.  It is a pretty straight-forward process. I've seen crazier things happen. Back to Top mf279801 General User Member Since: 8/6/2010 Location: Newark, DE Post Count: 2,472 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 10:47:57 PM  Solution for the reentry problem: don't miss the halftime show, don't miss even a single snap of the game, don't leave. If you need a drink to make it through the game (I'm not judging, we've all been there), do what OHIO students (and recent alumni) have been doing for generations: sneak it in (this advice works equally well for Peden and for the dorms). If you're afraid you're going to be stopped and searched...well, find a buxom bobcat to help you out. Back to Top Gallia Cat General User Member Since: 7/11/2010 Post Count: 938 Status: Offline     RE: Concessions?    Posted: 10/9/2012 11:36:28 PM  When Peden stadium is upgraded I would like to see concessions and restroom as part of an outer plaza that surrounds the stadium itself. I attended the Ohio Maryland game back in the 90's and that's what they did and it looked great! There is just no room to do anything decent under Peden. Now if the student side were demolished (my preference) and rebuilt then under that side of the stadium it may work. On the tower side an outer plaza would provide space for larger concessions, restrooms, team shops, ect. Just a thought. 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