The tradition was dubbed Newman�s Day and the tradition reportedly comes from a quote attributed to Newman, "Twenty-four beers in a case, 24 hours in a day. Coincidence? I think not." Newman�s attorney says that his client never uttered those words.
"Mr. Newman is disturbed by the use of his name in conjunction with this alcohol-related event, and he would like to bring an end to this tradition," reads a letter sent to the University by his attorney Leo Nevas.
Newman is reportedly upset about the tradition, especially since his son, Scott Newman, died of a drug overdose in 1978. For the past 25 years, Newman has done what he could to help battle drug abuse and even started a center to fight substance abuse in his son Scott�s name.
The university says that is does not sanction the tradition and does what it can to discourage it, especially since Newman�s Day coincides with the weekend that prospective students visit the campus.
Update: We received the following information
via email - The quote "24 beers in a case, 24 hours in a day, etc. ", originally
came from the Willy n Ethel comic strip. The gag is from the
late 80s. Willy 'n Ethel is done by Joe Martin, who also does Mr.
Boffo.
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