Night games and contests against division rivals typically tend to generate more arrests In an effort to limit rowdy fan behavior at the Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings playoff game Saturday night, alcohol sales at Lambeau Field will end at the start of the third quarter, which is earlier than the usual stoppage time after the third quarter.
"Night games previously have presented us with more challenges than normal with regard to inappropriate behavior," said Doug Collins, Packers director of corporate security. "We are asking fans to enjoy the game responsibly and also help us out by reporting poor conduct to stadium and law enforcement personnel, either in person, or by text at the number posted in the stadium."
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Traditionally, more fans are arrested and ejected during games that begin in the afternoon or night, Collins said. Games against divisional rivals and during the playoffs also seem to generate more misbehaving, and most troublemakers are under the influence of alcohol, he said. Many fans drink alcohol while tailgating, and Collins said he was concerned that some fans may drink too much during the game.
Officials had considered limiting alcohol sales and the decision was finalized Wednesday, according to the Packers. The change in alcohol sales is not the start of a new policy, but was put in place due to the factors in the upcoming game, Collins said.
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"The vast majority of our fans — 99 percent — follow the code of conduct, and we appreciate that. Those that don't will be addressed so that others may continue to enjoy the game. We want to provide the best experience for everyone who attends," Collins.
The Packers organization is also reminding those who attend Saturday's game of the fan code of conduct, which prohibits foul language, obscene gestures, harassment and fighting.
Fans are also asked to arrived early to stadium gates due to due to enhanced security screenings that remain in place.
-staff report from Green Bay Press-Gazette, a Gannett newspaper
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Terrell Owens (pictured) had a case of the dropsies all day during a 1998 NFC Wild Card game, but Steve Young didn't give up on him. With the 49ers needing a touchdown, Young threw over the middle to Owens, who caught the game-winning 25-yard touchdown sandwiched between two Packers defenders for a 30-27 win.
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The game needs no explanation, really. It's known simply as "The Comeback". Down 32 points, the Bills, led by backup quarterback Frank Reich (14), pulled off the greatest comeback in NFL history to defeat the Oilers 41-38 in overtime of a 1992 AFC Wild Card game. There hasn't been a game like it since.
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It's one of the few plays in NFL history with it's own name: "The Music City Miracle". In a 1999 AFC Wild Card game, Frank Wychek took the ball on a kickoff and lateraled it (or did he?) to Kevin Dyson (pictured), who returned it for a touchdown in the final seconds to give the Titans a 22-16 win over the Bills. It'll never be forgotten.
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Heading into the 2002 playoffs, the Packers were 13-0 in the postseason at home. But a young, 22-year-old Michael Vick (pictured) went into Lambeau Field and led the Falcons to a convincing 27-7 win in an NFC Wild Card game.
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Who could forget Matt Hasselbeck declaring, for all of us to hear, during the overtime coin toss that the Seahawks wanted the ball and they were going to score. Well, it didn't go as Hasselbeck planned as he threw this pick-six to Al Harris (pictured), giving the Packers a dramatic 33-27 victory in a 2003 NFC Wild Card game.
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In a 2004 NFC Wild game, the Vikings went into Lambeau Field and defeated the rival Packers 31-17 for an impressive win. But the moment we, and Joe Buck, will never forget is Randy Moss pretending to moon the crowd after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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It's the moment Tony Romo (pictured) has been trying to live down ever since it happened. 2006 NFC Wild Card game. Cowboys-Seahawks. Dallas was a 19-yard chip-shot field goal away from a win, except Romo botched the snap with 1:19 remaining, allowing the Seahawks to hold on for a 21-20 victory. It's the moment that still defines Romo's career.
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The highest-scoring game in playoff history absolutely was bonkers and ended in the most dramatic of ways. In overtime, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' fumble (pictured) forced by Michael Adams (pictured) was scooped up and returned 17 yards for a touchdown by Karlos Dansby, clinching a 51-45 win for the Cardinals in a 2009 NFC Wild Card game.
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As 7-9 division champions, the Seahawks were the red-headed step children of the 2010 playoffs. All they did, though, was defeat the defending Super Bowl champion Saints 41-36 in an NFC Wild Card game, which will forever be remembered by this breathtaking 67-yard touchdown run from Marshawn Lynch (pictured) in he broke seven tackles on his way to the end zone.
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In the year of Tim Tebow, what did you expect? The Broncos and Steelers played into overtime of a 2011 AFC Wild Card game, but all it took was a blown coverage by Pittsburgh and a short pass to Demaryius Thomas (pictured). From there, Thomas did the rest by stiff-arming Ike Taylor, then sprinting for an 80-yard touchdown to seal Denver's 29-23 win on the first play of OT.
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