Recently, a new hashtag has surfaced on Twitter. #MakeRightfieldGreatAgain is becoming popular on the social media outlet in response to the lack of attendance at the Sewell-Thomas Stadium right-field student section.
Before the Ole Miss series, The University of Alabama updated the alcohol policy in right field. The new rules permit that only personal beverages are allowed, banning large coolers. No liquor or wine is permitted and visibly intoxicated students will be removed from the stadium.
Then, the attendance plummeted during the Ole Miss series. While the rest of the stadium sold out for every game, right field was a shell of what it was before the new rules were established.
Now fans, former players and current players are responding on Twitter with the new hashtag.
Former player Taylor Dugas:
First weekend at the new Joe vs. A day at the Joe. @UA_Athletics what's going on? #MakeRightFieldGreatAgain pic.twitter.com/b6Nla1MifT
— Taylor Dugas (@t_dugas1) April 17, 2016
Backup catcher Tanner Devinny:
A loud and rowdy student section makes a college baseball atmosphere incredible. #MakeRightFieldGreatAgain pic.twitter.com/dlB6b5hz8d
— Tanner DeVinny (@tannerdevinny8) April 19, 2016
Alabama baseball boosters Vice President, Rick Pendley:
This is YOUR University @BamaRightField! Take it back & #MakeRightFieldGreatAgain Be The Difference, the guys are counting on You!
— Rick Pendley ⚾ (@alagrandslammer) April 19, 2016