<p>Williams has banned alcohol at tailgates - alums must purchase any alcohol at a bar, and have a wristband to make the purchase. </p>
<p>At last weekend's Williams-Amherst game (traditionally a big tailgating event), I was not permitted to walk in at 11:15 a.m. with a cup of hot apple cider (non-alcoholic! really!). As I tossed out my cup, I saw three elderly alums gulping their coffee - they couldn't bring the coffee in either. The Williamstown cop laughed and said "not my rule".</p>