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PHOTOS BY ANDY HANCOCK • THE BATTALION
Students discuss how to have the perfect tailgate party
By Marianne Hudson
THE BATTALION
ay begins much earlier. Fiours before kickoff,
ibid fans hungry for action satisfy their appetite
Tailgate parties, commonly referred as “tail-
per seme' ates,” can serve a variety of purposes. Tailgates
ing 2001. an range from personal ventures hosted by a group
f friends or a family to full-blown, commercial
ilgate parties — an option that is becoming
icreasingly popular and attractive to fans.
When planning a tailgate party, a variety of fac
ts to eat tk" )rS mUSt k e cons ‘dered. Planning, supplies and
md Tor f n ' vers ' t y ru f es an d regulations are vital to the suc-
ess of pre-game festivities.
One or two weeks of preparation can be very
eneficial for all involved. This allows sufficient
me to contact friends and family in order to make
rrangements such as where to meet, what time and
)r socialvrM'ho will bring the various necessities.
The size of (he party is often a determinant on
i/here the tailgate should be held. Small groups of
fiends often find places such as parking lots to
uit their needs.
Bryan Shore, a senior psychology major, has his
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spot the night before to reserve a place for our
;ailgate,” he said.
Tailgate parties can be found in virtually all
parking lots and open areas prior to all football
games. Recreational vehicles (RVs), can park in
Lot 74. Parking is free and is on a first-come
first-serve basis. RVs must park after 5:30 p.m. on
the night before the game. Because of 12th Man
parking occupying all close parking areas around
Kyle Field, many students tend to seek out a nice
piece of real estate on some grass or under a tree
for convenience.
Larger tailgates, such as those held by The
Association of Former Students, require much
more space.
A grill, an ice chest and people
are essential to a good party. It is a
good way to socialize with a large
crowd without a cover charge.
— Bryan Shore
senior psychology major
“We tailgate before every home game in front
of the Clayton W. Williams Alumni Center,” said
Christina Horz, communications coordinator for
The Association.
When a tailgate party occurs, its duration fluctu
ates from group to group.
“We begin an hour and a half or so before the
game if it is a night game,” said Josh Connelly,
Class of 1999. “If it is a day game, the tailgate starts
right after the game and ends whenever everyone
decides to leave.”
The Association regularly starts three hours
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3780 Copperfield Drive
Bryan, TX 77802
979-774-5556
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is located across Hwy 6
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next to The Physicians Center.
Office Hours:
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Sat.: 10:00-5:00
Sun.: 1:00-5:00
before the game and ends 30 minutes before kickoff.
Once the location and time have been set, the
real fun begins.
“A grill, an ice chest and people are essential to
a good party,” said Shore. “It is a good way to
socialize with a large crowd without a cover
charge.”
Current and former students, family and friends
find tailgates an opportune time to reunite. Lawn
chairs, tents and picnic tables create a casual envi
ronment in which conversations flourish, not to
mention large consumption of food and drinks.
Most of the social activity, however, gravitates
around the food. Many party-goers add their own
touch to the party by contributing to the food selec
tion. Tailgate cuisines vary from barbeque to deli
sandwiches to fajitas. Homemade pudding, cookies,
brownies and various other deserts enhance the
meal. Drinks range from lemonade to alcoholic
beverages. Alcohol is permitted only on the day of
the event in the general proximity of the event.
However, it is prohibited in any University facili
ties, on the MSC Lawn, Simpson Drill Field,
Chapel Grounds and Cain Park. Therefore, students
and visitors who are 21 or older may consume alco
hol in designated locations on game days.
Once the food has been eaten and the tent has
been packed, many leave for the game or head
home.
Early arrival for pre-game parties is beneficial to
those who are eager to snag a prime parking spot,
minimize the walk and ensure a full stomach for the
game. On the other hand, post-game tailgate parties
ensure a relaxing environment, especially if the out
come of the game is in the Aggies favor, and avoid
ance of the severe traffic congestion after the game.
Personal Foul
Richard Lieberman
Academy Chicago
Personal Foul by Richard
Lieberman will have students
reading on the way to their
classes and in their cars in
the Zachary Lot.
Lieberman tells the story of his client, Joe
Moore, former offensive line coach for nine
years at Notre Dame, who was fired for age
discrimination by head coach Bob Davie, a
former defensive coordinator at Texas A&M.
This book covers the case of Joe Moore vs.
The University of Notre Dame and uncovers
many secrets within the athletic department
discovered during the trial, including the abus
es between coaches and players.
Lieberman provides the readers with expert
legal tactics and gives thorough backgrounds
of all persons in the book.
Blue and Gold Illustrated, the newspaper
covering Notre Dame football, also gave
Personal Foul rave reviews and wrote:
“Lieberman ... does an impressive job of ...
standing up to and defeating the bully that is
Notre Dame ..."
This book does not only appeal to football
fans. Readers who know nothing about the
sport can get a clear picture of the politics
within the Notre Dame athletic department.
Perhaps what makes this book even more
gripping is the fact that it is a true story.
Lieberman describes the good — Joe
Moore and Lieberman’s team of lawyers,
and the bad — Michael Wadsworth and
Father Beauchamp, former executive vice
president of the University of Notre Dame,
who let this and several other occurrences
pass right under their noses. And of course,
Lieberman covers the ugly — Davie, who in
the past allegedly had convinced one of his
graduate assistants at Tulane to spy on
Mississippi State in the early eighties and
“bilking the [University of Arizona] out of
over $13,000 by filing phony airline
receipts fo recruiting trips."
This book has more dirt than an anthill,
which makes for a great read for this “enquir-
ing-minds-want-to-know society.” Touchdown
for Lieberman. (Grade: A)
— Lizette Resendez
Saturday, September 29th, 2001
immediately following the football game
Sally
Pont
Signing copies of her book — Fields of Honor.
The Golden Age of College Football and the Men
Who Created It The daughter of a former Yale football coach and the
niece of a Big 10 coach, Sally Pont is dean of students
and teaches English at Moravian Academy in
Pennsylvania. Her first book, Finding Their Stride was a
testament to her experience coaching high school track.
In her most recent work, Fields of Honor: The Golden
Age of College Football and the Men Who Created It,
she brings the real story of how the game of football
emerged after World War II.
Sally Pont offers an intimate look at the legendary
football coaches of the 1950’s and '60’s who gave their
all and created the modern game. She features greats
such as Woody Hayes and Ara Parseghian, brilliant
coaches who created the offensive and defensive
strategies that fans reel off today.
As part of our Author Series at Long’s Bookstore and the
Ohio State University Bookstore, Sally Pont will sign
copies of her book Fields of Honor on Saturday,
September 29th, directly following the football game.
All events are open to the public.
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Texas A&M Bookstore
In The Memorial Student Center
College Station, Texas • phone: (979)-845-8681 • www.tamubookstore.com