We've got some potentially devastating news for all of UF's serious pregamers: The city's Public Safety Committee has recommended that the Gainesville Police join forces with Gainesville Fire Rescue to prevent overcrowding at the local bars and clubs.
In short, that means you better forego the beer pong tournament you were planning on having at your apartment before catching a bus downtown.
As soon as GPD is properly trained to help the fire marshal, clubs are going to be one-in-one-out faster than all you Rue Bar addicts can finish unbuttoning the top four buttons on your silk shirts. Better forget the hair gel and the gallon of Acqua Di Gio, too.
The city's plan to crack down (again) on overcrowding at bars is being spearheaded by City Commissioners Jeanna Mastrodicasa and Thomas Hawkins. Mastrodicasa is also the chairwoman of the city's Public Safety Committee.
GPD Capt. Lonnie Scott has voiced his concern about not having a large enough staff to enforce the city's recommendation, but we wouldn't count on a lack of personnel to hold back this recommendation.
From what we've seen over the past few years, the city and the fire marshal don't screw around when it comes to people funneling into bars far beyond capacity.
If you're determined to preserve your weekly trip to Bishop's, then you better cut back on your pregaming.
Otherwise, a close game of flip cup will be the most excitement you'll see all weekend.
