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Listen to Mike Golic on ESPN radio and check out his blog here every week, so you can be an expert on the upcoming game. As a former Pro Football player, Mike will give you insights you can’t get anywhere else.
To learn any more, you’d have to be in the huddle. |
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Scout out the parking lot in advance to find the best parking spaces and the ones you’ll want to avoid. It’s convenient to be near the portable bathrooms, but you may not appreciate the aroma. Do you like to park close to the stadium, or do you prefer being near an exit so you can get home faster? |
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Take a look at the Game Day Spreads section of our web site for great tailgating recipes that will make people jealous. You don’t want to be the lame guy grilling skinny hot dogs next to the guy cooking lobster and mussels!
But if you are going to cook masses of burgers & dogs remember, don't tackle what you can't handle! |
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Plan for the weather. When it’s cold, bring blankets and dress in layers. Put on a pair of socks, cover them with
re-sealable plastic and then add another pair of socks. And remember, the guys wearing no shirts in sub-freezing temperatures may get on TV, but they’ll be at the doctor’s office tomorrow!
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Use match-light charcoal to produce better taste than a gas grill. If you’re springing for steaks or lobster, you’ll appreciate the extra flavor. Place the grill in a safe, open space and be careful of the wind. You want your team’s offense to catch fire, not your car! |
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Put on your team’s jersey, pretend to be the star quarterback and throw a football around the parking lot.
Just look out for the other cars – they hit harder than even the meanest of linebackers. |
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Bring a collapsible table for food and folding chairs to sit on. If you’re going to be tailgating for
any length of time, you’ll want to be comfortable. Save your standing ovations for inside the stadium!
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If your favorite team is on the road, you might want to think twice before displaying your team’s banner. Unless you’re prepared for some heckling, try a more low-key approach. Wait till after the game to do your bragging. |
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Add a little class and style to impress others. Bring a battery-powered TV. Break out the
utensils and a nice tablecloth. Think of it as your dining room, only with an asphalt floor! |
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Don’t forget the Alka-Seltzer! Enjoy your food before the game and then take your Alka-Seltzer so that you can enjoy the game as well. Leave the upset stomach, heartburn and pain (or headaches) to the coaches on the sidelines! |
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