Stadium Bottle Policy Eased Due to Heat

Fans at the Nebraska-Buffalo game can bring in one full water bottle

Joe Hudson | Sep 9, 2021

Nebraska Athletics

With temperatures expected to be near record highs Saturday in the mid- to upper 90s, Nebraska Athletics is altering its usual policy on water bottles for fans attending the Huskers' football game against Buffalo in Memorial Stadium.

Normally, only empty water bottles are allowed into the stadium for fans to fill at the fountains inside. For Saturday's game only, fans will be allowed to bring in one full bottle of water.

The university also issued these tips and reminders:

Dress appropriately for the weather, including wearing loose-fitting, light-colored clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat.
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated fluids, and avoid heavy meals. There will be water fountains throughout the stadium.
Take a break from the heat as necessary, and contact the nearest stadium worker if you need assistance. The American Red Cross provides emergency medical services in the stadium and at first aid stations at these locations: Southeast corner of the field, East Stadium upper concourse, Northwest concourse and West Stadium Club Level.
Nebraska Athletics has faced staffing challenges during the pandemic. Early arrival will help with lines at the concession stands.

Kickoff at Memorial Stadium is set for 2:40 p.m.

Published Sep 9, 2021

JOE HUDSON

Joe Hudson has operated a Husker-related website since 1995 and joined forces with David Max to form HuskerPedia (later renamed HuskerMax) in 1999. It began as a hobby during his 35 years as a newspaper editor and reporter, a career that included stints at the Lincoln Star, Omaha World-Herald, Philadelphia Inquirer and Denver Post. In Denver, Joe was chief of the copy desk during his final 16 years at the Post. He is proud to have been involved in Pulitzer Prize-winning projects in both Philadelphia and Denver. Joe has been a Nebraska football fan since the mid-1960s during his childhood in Omaha. He earned his bachelor of arts degree in journalism and economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1976. He resides a few freeway exits north of Colorado Springs and enjoys bicycling and walking his dogs in his spare time. You can reach him at joeroyhud@outlook.com.