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COLLEGE CAMPUSES
WITH THE MOST
SCHOOL SPIRIT
1. TEXAS A&M:
A&M pride courses through the veins of the students and a large amount
of tradition fosters the school’s close-knit student community.
2. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
LSU keeps a tight student group despite its large size. The Fighting Tigers loyal
group voluntary insistence on wearing the colors of purple and gold.
3. OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Buckeyes take their school spirit seriously as evidenced by their record of high
quality academics and a reputation.
4. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
The oldest private schools in California has long ago garnered a devout fan base.
The Trojans shows the great pride that students feel for their college.
5. OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
OSU has a lot of school spirit for its athletics and because it’s a relatively small
community, many of the local events have a strong connection to the university
6. INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Everyone in the Hoosier community is encouraged to wear the cream and crimson
gear, yell the fight song, and connect with it’s traditions.
7. PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Students here are some of the most loyal and passionate football fans in the country.
They rally behind their beloved Nittany Lions team in both good and bad times.
8. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
The oldest university in Michigan has some of the most craziest and lively cheerleaders
in the country. Any of the college games will be packed with school spirit.
9. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
Bruin pride and devotion comes from the school’s fantastic academics, prime
location in the country’s second largest city, and of course, sports domination.
10. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
The Longhorn school spirit is most noticeable during game season when there are
enough orange banners and paint around the city to to show the school spirit.
11. DUKE UNIVERSITY
Ranking as one of the best academic programs in the country, Duke students love
their school and let people know it on a daily basis.
12. STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Stanford, founded in 1885 has a long history of students who are passionate and
proud of their top ranking school.
13. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Gators love to show off their school spirit during game season. They also offer
many programs that create a sense of belonging in their community.
14. NOTRE DAME
Notre Dame’s traditions come from old legends and lore telling the history of the
school and its sisterhood with St. Mary’s. ND has a fiercely loyal family.
15. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
The Badgers spirit is highly visible and enthusiastic, especially when it comes to
supporting their student-athletes.
16. VIRGINIA TECH
Virginia Tech’s fight song, Tech Triumph, was written in 1919 and remains in use
today. The Hokies have a long football traditions and some of the loudest fans.
17. WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
WSU’s has a great sense of community because everyone bleeds crimson and is
proud to display their feelings and emotions.
18. CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Clemson has a beautiful campus and community. When football season starts,
there is a sense of unity and the school spirit is tremendous.
DOES YOUR FAVORITE
COLLEGE TEAM HAVE
A RIVALRY DATING
BACK TO 1875?
Didn’t think so. That’s part of
what sets apart Harvard and
Yale’s annual meeting in “The
Game.” The teams first faced
each other on the football
field 140 years ago, and their
rivalry in other sports dates
back more than 200 years.
So it’s not altogether
important to fans that the
Ivy League teams don’t play
in the postseason (save for
Harvard’s appearance in
the 1920 Rose Bowl). This
game is one for the ages.
Yale leads the series, 65-588, but Harvard holds an eight
game winning streak. The
teams will again battle it out
on the field—and at the tailgates—Nov. 21.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a football fan
during the rest of the season, says Yale
alumna Christine Garver. The Game is a
must attend event. “Tailgating was always
one of the most fun parts of the game
because so many people participated
and got really into it. Various residential
colleges (dorms) would host tailgates,
as would frats, sororities and other on
campus organizations,” she says. “I
went to the Yale-Harvard game every
year, and that was the only one I would
ever travel for. I got the impression
that even people who never went to
football games would often still go to
Harvard-Yale. That was the big one.”
Pranks are nearly as intertwined in
The Game’s history as is the rivalry
itself, and they are always a possibility
at this good natured rivalry. Whether
it’s kidnapping the opposing school’s
mascot or convincing them that the
president of the United States will
attend, something is often afoot.
“My favorite was my freshman year when
Yale students dressed up like the Harvard
pep squad and handed out colored signs,
which then the Harvard students all held
up to read ‘WE SUCK,’” Garver says.
So what will 2015 bring? Watch and see.
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APPALACHIAN
STATE UNIVERSITY
AS HEAD COACH JAMES FRANKLIN
BEGINS HIS SECOND SEASON
LEADING THE NITTANY LIONS, FANS
ARE SURE TO ROAR “WE ARE PENN
STATE” WITH NEW ENTHUSIASM.
But even in times of trouble, it’s
hard to stomp out the spirits of
Penn State fans. Students construct
a tent city, dubbed Nittanyville,
before each game, working to
ensure they get the best possible
seats in their section. That leads to
an even-more-exciting game-day
atmosphere, whether you’re camping
for seats or an alumnus remembering
your days of camping out.
DON’T THINK FOR A MOMENT THAT
TOP-TIER TAILGATING IS LIMITED
TO THE NCAA’S FOOTBALL BOWL
SUBDIVISION. Although App State
joins the top tier of college football
this season, it’s no stranger to such
celebrations. With three consecutive
Football Championship Subdivision titles
from 2005–2007, Mountaineer fans have
high spirits and high expectations.
Alumna Megan Streba says school spirit
reigns even in years when the team isn’t
on top. During her days at App State,
sororities and fraternities would join forces
and don their best black-and-gold duds
as they tailgated at Duck Pond Field. Now
on return trips to her alma mater, Streba
and friends set up their own tents and
incorporate favorite games like corn hole.
“I was in school during the back-toback-to-back championships and the
big Michigan win,” when App State
became the fi rst FCS program to beat
an FBS program that appeared on
the AP poll. Streba says, “You could
not beat the spirit and loyalty the
fans had for the Mountaineers at that
time, and I think that it has stuck.”
Alumna Leslie Eichhorn says those
campus visits are akin to family
reunions. And with Beaver Stadium’s
capacity of about 107,000 people,
it’s a very big family. “I’m catching up
with my friends who were my family
for four years over delicious food,”
Eichhorn says. For many fans, that
food includes stickies—grilled sticky
buns—from Ye Olde College Diner.
Those traditions make Penn State
tailgating special no matter what’s on
the scoreboard. “Everyone is excited
about the game regardless of whether
we win or lose,” Eichhorn says. “It’s
a tradition that you can participate
in no matter how old you are or how
long ago you were a student.”
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BOISE STATE
UNIVERSITY
FOOTBALL FANS NATIONWIDE KNOW
THE BRONCOS LOVE TO CHEER ON
BIG BLUE. How could you miss it with
that bright blue football fi eld? And that
passion extends to BSU tailgating.
Alumnus Micah Cranney is quick to admit
it’s not as prevalent as at some other
campuses. “However, I think those that
tailgate are loyal followers of the program
and are committed to growing the overall program. The tailgating areas make the
atmosphere electric and really add to the overall environment,” he says. Cranney knows
that from experience; he tailgates at every home game and at least one away game
each season. Following a team that’s part of the Mountain West conference can carry
fans far afi eld from Idaho; this year, Cranney is headed to Utah twice for the Broncos’
matchups against Utah State and Brigham Young University.
Alumna Mistee Hansen can relate. She says Bronco football is a tie that binds: “You
can meet someone for the fi rst time at a BSU tailgate, but instantly make a life long
friend.” Most Boise State tailgates take it beyond big screen televisions and team
colors, she says; gourmet food and local wine are common additions. “Tailgating is my
favorite part of the game and often, I spend the second half outside in the parking lot,”
says Hansen, who compares Bronco fans to the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks 12th man. “We
are Bronco Nation, and we all believe in it wholeheartedly. We dress the part, play the
part, are the part.”
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UNIVERSITY Of
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
REGARDLESS OF RECORD, THE TROJANS ARE CHAMPIONS OF THE
TAILGATE. And with Head Coach Steve Sarkisian at the helm, fans’ attitudes
should match the sunny Southern California skies. Although that year round
beautiful weather is one of the perks of USC tailgating, alumna Katie Buenneke
notes the school’s many famous alumni also set the USC game day experience
apart. “You never know if you’ll see a celebrity! I know Will Ferrell (a USC
grad) likes going to the games, and the TV show ‘How to Get Away with
Murder’ films right by campus, so last year, the cast came down to campus and
tailgated before the homecoming game,” she says. Whether celebrating with
celebrities or dropping in on a joint sorority-fraternity social event, tailgaters
are surrounded by cardinal and gold. Most set up along Trousdale Parkway, the
on campus pedestrian street. About an hour before game time, the marching
band will parade along Trousdale, putting extra pep in everyone’s step while
also reminding them it’s nearly game time. (Buenneke notes that students who
follow the band to the stadium are likely to secure suitable seats in the student
section.) New to the crowd? Be sure to kick a lamppost on your way to the
Coliseum. “It’s one of our fun little good luck traditions,” Buenneke says.
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ARIZONA STATE
UNIVERSITY
ARIZONA STATE HAS RISEN TO THE RANKS
OF GREAT TAILGATING SCHOOLS AGAINST
SOME IMPROBABLE ODDS. The Sun Devils have
some serious competition in nearby Phoenix with
an array of professional franchises. They also,
for many years, weren’t very good. However,
Head Coach Todd Graham has the Sun Devils
on the path to success, and the tailgating scene
is following suit. “Coach Graham has brought
a new sense of excitement to Arizona State,
and you can see it in the tailgating,” says Bill
Williams, a 1972 graduate of Arizona State.
In the world of college football, Arizona State may
be one of the best kept secrets around. While
the rest of the country is hung up on images of
leaves changing and cooler weather as football
season gets rolling, the average high temperature
in the desert city of Tempe during September
is 100 degrees. For that reason, games at Sun
Devil Stadium don’t begin before 7 p.m. during
September and early October when temperatures
drop to a more reasonable low 70s or high 60s,
providing for a unique game day atmosphere.
“The evenings, when the sun sets and disappears
behind Sun Devil Stadium, are just spectacular,”
Williams says. “There really is nothing like it
anywhere in college football.” While the Sun Devils
may not have as many long held historic traditions
as other traditional college football power houses,
Arizona State does have one of the most awe
inspiring new traditions. Each game day, the team
runs through Tillman’s Tunnel, the entry way from
the locker room into Sun Devil Stadium dedicated
to Pat Tillman, the Sun Devil’s star linebacker and
NFL star who was killed in action while serving
in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army in 2004.
“Seeing the team run through Tillman’s Tunnel
and coming out onto the field is just inspiring,”
Williams says. “It’ll bring a tear to your eye.”
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MICHIGAN STATE
of green. The action starts four to
five hours before game time as
tents are raised and smokers start
smoking. Vernon has seen it all
during his 26 years as the pregame
show host, but there is one tradition
that still gets his blood pumping.
“An alumni band and some of the
cheerleaders come around to the
diff erent tailgates. They say ‘hello’,
and cheer, and the alumni and pep
bands play the fi ght song and other
get me fired up tunes,” Vernon
says. “They just love that kind of
stuff. People just get fired up.”
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TEXAS A&M
ALTHOUGH A TRADITIONAL BIG 10
POWERHOUSE, MICHIGAN STATE OFTEN
LIVES IN THE SHADOW OF ITS IN-STATE
RIVALS; HOWEVER, THE TAILGATING SCENE
IN EAST LANSING IS NO SECOND BANANA.
According to longtime Michigan State pregame
show host Duane Vernon, tailgating a Spartan
game is a big deal. A VERY big deal. “We
really have a big tailgating scenario up here
that’s a lot of fun,” Vernon says. Tailgating
is a huge part of the football Saturday.”
Tailgating culture has taken such a massive
hold at Michigan State that the fans don’t
wait until the beginning of football season
to get started. “There’s one thing that we do
up here that most people don’t do. We have
a preseason tailgate party,” explains Vernon.
Each August, Vernon helps the Mason-Oceana
MSU Alumni Club throw an epic tailgate party
in Pentwater, a small town of less than 900
on the shores of Lake Michigan two-and-half
hours northwest of Michigan State. Let’s just
say it gets the season started in style. “Last
year, we had part of the marching band, part
of the alumni band, dance team and Sparty
the Mascot,” Vernon says. “Tom Izzo’s been
up here twice, and we probably had close to
5,000 Spartans make the trip all the way from
Lansing to have this preseason tailgate party.”
This is just a taste of what happens on
game day in East Lansing as the entire
Michigan State campus becomes a sea
IF THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL
CONFERENCE FRUIT BASKET TURNOVER HAS HELPED ANYONE, IT’S
TEXAS A&M. A perennial middle of the
pack school in the Big 12, the move
to the Southeastern Conference has
unleashed a beast. Not only are the
Aggies better on the field, but the
tailgate has dramatically improved as
well. “I think everyone has been excited
about moving to the SEC, especially
those of us who tailgate. We were for it
all along. We knew,” says Brian Spanhel,
a Texas A&M graduate and now Senior
Research Associate at Texas A&M
Institute for Preclinical Studies. Brian
has been a regular tailgater for over 10
years, setting up shop at home games
in an old-school, short bus nicknamed
the 12th Van. Spanhel is one of a group
of dedicated tailgaters who were
tailgating before the current wave of
success hit College Station. Even with
some of the coolest traditions in college
football—the Midnight Yell and the 12th
Man, for instance—Spanhel was there
during some pretty lean years. However,
Spanhel says the tailgating scene has
improved dramatically since the move to
the SEC. “Even the opposing fans have
said, ‘Oh wow, it’s a diff erent experience
now,’ since we moved conferences,”
Spanhal says. “Back in those years,
it was the hardcore people who set
up, and now you even get the small
groups who just put their one little small
tent up. You used to not see that.”
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SOUTH
CAROLINA
WITH A GAME DAY ATMOSPHERE
KNOWN FOR ITS ABUNDANCE OF
OLD CABOOSES SERVING AS BASES
FOR EPIC FOOTBALL PARTIES,
SOUTH CAROLINA IS A TAILGATE
SCENE ON THE RISE. For years, the
Gamecocks football program struggled
for respectability (the Gamecocks lost
22 straight between 1998 and 2000), but
the Steve Spurrier years have ushered in
a new era of success and respectability,
on the field and in the parking lot.
In short, the Gamecocks are no longer the
caboose of college football and now have
one of the liveliest tailgating scenes in the
nation. “We’re long suffering,” says Frank
Wetmore, a 1972 graduate and longtime
fan and tailgater of the Gamecocks.
Wetmore and his wife Susan have seen
game day grow from a small but dedicated
core to the vibrant and exciting scene
that exists today. “When Spurrier came
and we really started having success, we
started really developing a culture.”
One of the biggest developments at
Williams-Brice Stadium is an area called
The Zone, an 11,000 square foot banquet
space in the south end zone. Then, of
course, there are the cabooses. With the
stadium located near some historic spur
lines in an industrial area of town, these
old railcars are the perfect places for a
great Southern get together over helpings
of shrimp and grits, Carolina barbecue
and Hemingway Mojitos. “The cabooses
were placed there in an eff ort to get
folks to buy them or rent them as places
to basically party on game day,” says
Susan Wetmore. “And they do. For sure.”
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UNIVERSITY OF
OKLAHOMA
WHILE THE BALANCE OF POWER IN
THE BIG 12 HAS COMPLETELY SHIFTED
HONESTLY, DID ANYONE THINK THEY
WOULD SEE THE DAY WHEN BOTH
BAYLOR AND TCU WOULD BE TOP 5
TEAMS?—SATURDAYS IN NORMAN,
OKLAHOMA, ARE STILL SPECIAL AND
AWESOME. The seven time national
champions average over 84,000 fans
per game at Gaylord Family—Oklahoma
Memorial Stadium, more than 2,500
over the stadium’s official capacity
of 82,112. What’s more, the Sooners
somehow manage to pack over 86,000
fans in War Memorial back in 2012
for a date with Notre Dame. How the
Sooners were able to pack so many
crazy football fans is anybody’s guess.
The point is football is a huge dadgum
deal at the University of Oklahoma.
The Sooners are one of the most storied
programs in the history of college football
with more game day traditions than you
can shake a RUF/NEK paddle at. The
RUF/NEKS, of course, being the oldest
all-male pep squad in the country and
the group responsible for many of the
most beloved traditions at OU. The firing
of the ceremonial 12-gauge shotguns at
each home game and the annual Red
River Rivalry with Texas, the Sooner
Schooner, and the 1923 Model T Ford
named the Big Red Rocket—a mainstay
at all Oklahoma home games since
1950—all originated with the RUF/NEKS.
As for the tailgating, this is cattle country,
which means some of the best beef west
or east of the Mississippi. You’re not
going to find a whole lot of vegetarian
buff ets or fois gras at an Oklahoma
tailgate. Here steaks, burgers and ribs
are the order of the day. Heck yes!
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CLEMSON
UNIVERSITY
ONE OF TWO UNIVERSITIES TO CLAIM
THE “DEATH VALLEY” TITLE, CLEMSON
LANDS ON THIS LIST IN GOOD
STANDING AS ONE OF, IF NOT THE BEST,
TAILGATE SCHOOL IN THE ATLANTIC
COAST CONFERENCE. Clemson’s
gorgeous campus is even more incredible
on game day as a blanket of orange tents
cover the landscape. The fans are there at
the crack of dawn preparing for an entire
day of fun, food, football and family. Being
an east coast football fan is no joke. When
more than half your team’s schedule sits
at high noon, Friday night and Saturday
morning are indistinguishable. Clemson,
much like its fellow ACC titan Florida
State, has a long history with its Southern
brethren in the SEC—and it’s not just a
battle on the recruiting trail. An easier
ACC schedule doesn’t soften the Tigers at
all, as evidenced by their back and forth
series with Auburn University over the
last decade. Two more matchups with
their SEC rival are scheduled for 2016 and
2017. Clemson is also home to some of
the nicest fans in the country. Southern
hospitality on another level. Why? The
walk from The Quad to Memorial Stadium
is one of the shortest on any college
campus, a big selling point for anyone on
this list. The late summer/early fall heat in
South Carolina is all too real, and anything
more than a brisk walk would result in a
somewhat soggy fanbase, especially for a
noon kickoff .
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NORTH DAKOTA
STATE UNIVERSITY
DO NOT ADJUST YOUR VARIOUS SCREENS. OR YOUR SPECTACLES. That’s right, the
Bison of North Dakota State just crashed the rankings, and with good reason. Hardcore
tailgaters looking for justifi cation won’t be looking for long. Whether it’s the four straight
FCS national titles, the deer sausage or their last two D-1 upsets, it’s not hard to root
for the Bison. Their recent successes even brought College Gameday to Fargo, but
their bright future ensures NDSU won’t be just another blip on the national radar. Head
coach Chris Klieman just signed through 2021 so the Bison aren’t going anywhere. The
Fargodome isn’t your typical game day setting either, but the design makes the dome
one of the most raucous stadiums out there. While 100,000 seats looks good, 19,000
Bison fans still make for an intimidating 12th man. Just asked the last 20-plus opponents
who left Fargo with another notch in the loss column.
The food and booze are anything but typical in North Dakota, so any preconceived
notions are best left at the door. You won’t find deer, buff alo or moose anywhere else on
this list, but it’s typical amongst the Bison, and getting a good BBQ pit going is a must.
NDSU plays in a dome for a reason. Fans can access the tailgate lots fi ve hours prior
to kickoff , and they’re guaranteed to fill up whether it’s 70 degrees or 20 below zero.
That’s dedication. With a solid fan base, championship level football and a real life game
of “Where’s Waldo?” being played as the games rage on, the Bison may have designs on
a top 10 spot very soon.
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UNIVERSITY
OF MICHIGAN
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, IS ANOTHER PRIME
TAILGATE LOCALE LOADED WITH FANFARE,
A STORIED SPORTS HISTORY AND (MOST
IMPORTANTLY) A TRADITION OF WINNING
FOOTBALL. Like a few others on this list,
Michigan may not be reveling in the glory days,
but new head coach and university alumnus Jim
Harbaugh brings excitement to the program not
seen since the days of Lloyd Carr. Just another
reason why Michigan will once again rank as
one of the best tailgate spots in the country.
UM recognizes 11 total national championships,
but only one in the last 60 plus years. That may change if power shifts back to the
Big 10 in the near future; Ohio State’s surprise run last year certainly didn’t hurt. A
resurgent conference and another formidable schedule will bring hosts of Wolverine fans
back to Ann Arbor for another round in the fall. Even during the program’s struggles,
there was no backing down from primetime matchups against Alabama, Notre Dame
and finishing up a home-and-home series versus Pac-12 upstart Utah this year.
Michigan Stadium already serves as the biggest venue in college sports, boasting over
107,000 seats. With a new regime in town, they won’t need much help fi lling it out.
The Wolverine faithful also arrive a little sooner than the typical tailgate enthusiast.
Gates open as early as 6 a.m. for the choicest real estate, including the Pioneer High
School lot, the UM Golf Course, and AA Golf & Outing near the stadium. Most make the
trip the day before to watch the band practice at Elbel Field (a Wolverine tradition).
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nebraska
NEBRASKA HOLDS A TRAIT FEW
ON THIS LIST CAN CLAIM: THE
LACK OF ANY PROFESSIONAL
TEAMS IN ITS STATE. This often
drives the level of fan loyalty
through their stadium’s nonexistent roof. And on game day, Lincoln becomes the thirdlargest city in the entire state. Husker fans are extremely passionate, and the football
program has seen its share of highs and lows. But that does little to change the demeanor
of this ravenous fan base.
As a tribute to their fans, the University spent over $12 million in renovations to improve
the game day experience, and the results are nothing short of spectacular. Among the
changes are a brand new sound system, a new smartphone app that delivers exclusive
team content, an IPTV system throughout the stadium so fans never miss a moment
during those bathroom/concession runs, plus a state-of-the-art wireless network system
that was the largest collegiate stadium installation in the country. Brand new coach, brand
new toys, brand new mentality for all the Husker faithful. The program may not be up to
its normal standards, but with the new makeover, Nebraska has rededicated itself like
never before. It’s only a matter of time before prospects begin to take notice, and Husker
football retakes its rightful place among the game’s elite. Until then, it remains one of the
must see places for all tailgate enthusiasts.
of some of its mystique; however, many
other factors solidify its place in the top
25 tailgates heading into the 2015 season.
A boring schedule is not one of them.
The Irish start things off with a bang
at home against Texas and square off
with Georgia Tech just two weeks later.
The timing couldn’t be better as winters
waste no time settling into the Midwest.
Not that it matters to an experienced
fan of Notre Dame. When USC rolls
through in mid-October, the blue and
gold will be out in force, regardless.
AN OLDIE, BUT A GOODIE. Seriously
though, a list like this one needs places
like Notre Dame, a school with tradition
and legions of fans, yet doesn’t exist on
reputation alone. South Bend consistently
delivers one of the best game day
experiences in college football, even in the
modern era where the program has taken
its lumps in recent years. This robs UND
Irish fans flock to Notre Dame’s three
diff erent tailgating lots with the Joyce
lot being the closest to the stadium.
The other lots are even bigger with
transit buses running back and forth
before, during and after the game.
Also, when students return in August,
the University will be one year from
completing its Campus Crossroads
Project. This incredible undertaking
includes construction of more than
750,000 square feet of facilities housed
in three buildings attached to the west,
east, and south sides of the stadium.
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UNIVERSITY
OF TENNESSEE
TAILGATING AT TENNESSEE IS FULL OF CHARM
AND TRADITION. With the Tennessee River
winding its way behind Neyland Stadium, fans
can choose to tailgate on the water or the more
traditional version on land. Like many universities,
Tennessee’s tailgating has expanded from parking
lots to include parking decks. The top deck
overlooking the river is a splendid place for a
party, and the preferred spot for Anne Miller, Class
of ’81, who enjoys watching the Volunteer Navy
come sailing down the river. “We have always tried
to make it back for at least one game a year, but
now we are season ticket holders and love to go
and tailgate. There is nothing like being back on
campus for game day at Tennessee,” she adds.
The sweet smells of barbecue fill the air,
accompanied by the smooth taste of Jack Daniels
Tennessee Whiskey. More family-friendly options
such as lemonade predominate the scenes at
local churches that open up their parking lots to
accommodate the ever-growing tailgating crowds.
One of the biggest attractions is the Volunteer Walk
two hours before kick off . Close to 40,000 orange
clad fans cheer their team as players enter the
stadium. One thing is for sure, if visitors didn’t know
the words to “Rocky Top” when they arrive, they
will know the whole song by the time they leave.
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UNIVERSITY
OF ALABAMA
ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE, WITH A FOOTBALL
HERITAGE AS LONG AND STORIED AS ANY
COLLEGE, IS A TAILGATING POWERHOUSE. With
40,000 fans arriving in Tuscaloosa just to enjoy the
game atmosphere, Alabama is all about football in
the fall. According to Molly
Heis Hardin, an avid Bama
fan, “Tailgating in Tuscaloosa
on game day is what some
believe heaven will be like.”
Competition is stiff for the
prime locations, and each
year the party starts to gather
earlier and earlier. “When I was
in college, seeing all of the RVs
rolling in days before the game
got me pumped up,” says Dana
Mosley Sieben, Class of ’91.
By game day morning, the
campus grounds are dotted
with white canopies, and
parking lots are fi lled to the
brim. Fans are bedecked in
crimson and hound-stooth,
and echoes of Rammer
Jammer fl oat through the
air. Bourbon and coke is the
drink of choice, and barbecued
pork is as prevalent as the
heat. Many fans will also take
a break from the festivities to
pay homage at the Paul Bear
Bryant Museum, strictly a
hats-off aff air. If you decide
to try a Bama Bomb, be sure
to fi nd out if the cherries were
soaked in vodka or EverClear,
or your party may end before
the game starts. These
decadent tailgating treats are
prepped up to four months in
advance. That’s some serious
tailgating commitment!
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UNIVERSITY
OF TEXAS
IN AUSTIN, THE PARTY BEGINS THE
NIGHT BEFORE THE GAME IN THE
BARS ALONG 6TH STREET. Game
day begins early as the air fills with
the smells of numerous types of
delicacies being grilled, and no meat
is safe. No party is complete without
music, and there is plenty of music
to be found at Texas tailgates.
Live music has become more popular
as bands such as Band in Black, a
Johnny Cash tribute band, often play
at tailgates. Jason Bridwell, a Band in
Black member, says Texas tailgates are
his favorite gigs. Fans also look forward
to hearing and seeing Big Bertha, the
largest marching band drum, which
is part of the UT band because they
really do everything bigger in Texas.
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UNIVERSITY OF
WASHINGTON
TAILGATING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
WASHINGTON IS AS UNIQUE AND DIVERSE
AN EXPERIENCE AS THE CITY OF SEATTLE
ITSELF. Sitting just 50 yards from Lake
Washington and in the shadows of the
Cascade Mountains, Husky stadium is the most scenic football experience you can
get while still in an urban area. This unique setting allows Husky fans the choice of
traditional tailgating or boatgating (some call sailgating). On game day, over 100
boats will fill the harbor with grills of salmon and other seafood blazing and music
blaring. Fans will literally hop from boat to boat in one giant party. Boatless in
Seattle? Never fear, there are charter boats that sell tickets for boatgating cruises,
which include food, drink and festivities. Local chowder house Ivar’s has one of the
most popular tailgating cruises. As game time approaches, fans are shuttled from
their boats to the docks behind the stadium. Meanwhile on land, fans have been
living it up in traditional parking lot tailgate style. Accommodations have come a
long way from the days when staked parking forced fans to wait, often for hours, to
leave after a game. Dan Klein, Class of ’03, has been tailgating at UW since he was
a child. “It was a bonding experience that I had with my dad, and now I’m getting
to share it with my kids,” he says. “I can’t imagine Husky football without tailgating.
That chunk of asphalt holds a lot of memories.” Whether on land or sea, Husky fans
turn out in numbers to support their team and share the traditions of tailgating.
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AUBURN
UNIVERSITY
“WAR EAGLE” MEANS HELLO, GOODBYE AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.
It’s the greeting of choice among
the Auburn faithful and can be heard
echoing throughout the campus and
the entire city on game day. With recent
additions to both paid and free parking,
the tailgating experience continues to
grow. The fans come from far and wide
to gather on the Plains to celebrate the
great Auburn football traditions. The
food is plentiful, and everyone is family
with stories to share. While some prefer
to host their own tailgating tent, others
enjoy walking and mingling among the
crowd. According to Davis Baird, Class
’18, “Auburn tailgating is fun because
you can walk up to any tent and feel
like you’ve known these strangers your
whole life. Tailgating isn’t several little
parties, it’s one big party, and everyone
is invited.” As kick-off approaches, the
crowds will gather for a favorite AU
tradition, The Tiger Walk, where fans
greet and cheer the football team and
coaches as they enter the stadium. “I
didn’t want to wash my hand the rest of
the day because I got a high-five from
Bo Jackson,” says one young Tiger fan.
Another great Auburn tradition occurs
after victorious games: the rolling of the
Oaks at Toomer’s Corner. This spring,
the university replaced the cherished
oaks that were poisoned by Bama fan
Harvey Updyke. The university has asked
fans to wait until the 2016 season to
roll the new trees. So in the meantime,
fans will have to make do rolling nearby
trees and lamp-posts. Fans can also
look forward to making a new tradition
at Samford Park Plaza, where the
university is planting 30 fifteen-foot
oaks that were grown from acorns from
the original Toomer’s trees. When all
the trees are ready, there will be some
serious parties and a possible shortage
of toilet paper in Lee County, Alabama.
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the
OHIO STATE
UNIVERSITY
ANY SCHOOL THAT INSISTS UPON HAVING “THE” IN FRONT OF ITS NAME AT ALL
TIMES SUGGESTS A CERTAIN AURA. Living up to this, the Buckeyes have proven
themselves on the field, and their fans have managed to create one of the best Big 10
tailgating scenes. What makes OSU tailgating exceptional? Tradition. Every school has
them, but Ohio State is especially passionate about them. Skull Sessions take place in
St. John Arena before each home game—essentially, game day pep rallies. The Best
Damn Band In The Land, OSU’s prestigious marching band, plays, and a member of
the team addresses the crowd before heading into the stadium to warm up. Every
tailgater needs to experience an OSU rendition of the song “Hang on Sloopy.” Being
in a crowded bar, tent or street and witnessing the inexplicably joy fans get from
spelling out O-H-I-O during the chorus is a sight to see. Even if you’re not a fan, you
got to admit it’s catchy. Ohio State’s tailgates off er the refreshments of beer, wings,
brats, and burgers. Thousands crowd around The Horseshoe before kickoff for grilling,
drinking, games and all the joys of tailgating. Everyone in Columbus is a hardcore fan
who proudly wears scarlet and grey. The stand-out element brought by Buckeye fans
is crazy passion. Equal amounts of crazy and passion. Football is serious in Columbus,
so tailgating, pregame traditions and bringing the energy into The Shoe is serious.
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OLE MISS
THE PATCH OF LAND AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN
AS “THE GROVE” HAS EARNED MENTIONS IN USA
TODAY, THE NEW YORK TIMES, AND PRACTICALLY
EVERY TOP-TAILGATING LIST. If you’ve never had
the pleasure of taking a trip to Oxford on game day,
here’s why The Grove consistently ranks as one of
the top tailgates in the country.
Imagine a park, lush with oak trees, located in the
center of a cozy, brick, historic university in an
otherwise sleepy, Southern town named Oxford,
Mississippi. On game day, Rebel fans fill this area
with tents. Not the spacious, tailgate areas you may
be familiar with, but side-by-side, rows upon rows of
the most extravagant tents imaginable- chandeliers,
large flower arrangements, music, platters and
statues of food. This is not your ordinary college
tailgate scene. The scenic oak trees poke through
the hallways of blue and red tents filled with not only
lavish adornments, but also the most fashionable
and attractive fans either side of the Mississippi.
The tailgate menu and tailgate routine alone doesn’t
set Ole Miss apart from their SEC counterparts.
However, the fashion (bow ties, blazers, dresses),
genuine hospitality of the fans, gorgeous setting
and elaborate decorations make The University of
Mississippi a must-see for any tailgater.
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WISCONSIN
MOST COLLEGE FOOTBALL STADIUMS ARE
INSULATED BY CONDOS AND OTHER SPORTING
ARENAS, BUT NOT WISCONSIN. Camp Randall
stadium is some 20 feet from student apartments,
surrounded by actual college housing and campus
buildings. Having a stadium this close to true
university culture makes Wisconsin an incomparable
tailgating experience. It’s part of the school, the city
and the party. The raucous, folksy atmosphere of
two-story games of flip-cup, homemade game day
shirts, profane cheers, brats and beer have earned
the campus nickname “Madtown.”
If you aren’t into the madness bordering the
stadium, there are huge bars within blocks of
Camp Randall with projectors and a game day
atmosphere: Lucky’s, and Jordan’s Big Ten Pub are
two of the most well-known. If you want to be a
tad more subdued, try The Library (not the actual
library, but a bar with that name).
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LOUISIANA
STATE
UNIVERSITY
TAILGATING AT LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY IS MORE THAN SIMPLY SEEING
ANOTHER COLLEGE CAMPUS; IT’S EXPERIENCING A CULTURE ENTIRELY UNIQUE
TO COLLEGE FOOTBALL. Heavily influenced by Cajun and Creole culture, the food
spread on game day is more unique and arguably more delicious than any other
school in the country. Gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish, shrimp, alligator sausage—wellseasoned seafood and meats of all sorts. Nothing pairs better with creole food than
a local beer from Tin Roof Brewing Company (Abita beer and whiskeys are also well
represented).
If you’ve heard anything about LSU fans, you know they like to have a good time.
“The tailgaters defi nitely party harder than I’ve typically seen at football games,”
says SEC alumna Kari Wolfe. But that doesn’t stop Tiger supporters from living
up to the Southern hospitality that visitors have come to expect. “Everyone was
inviting and just there to have a good time . . . Fans would tease us, but then they’d
offer you a beer and invite you to hang out.”
Once fans have eaten, drank and partaken in the usual tailgate games, it’s time to
head into Tiger Stadium aka Death Valley. Known to be one of the best and loudest
scenes in football, these rowdy LSU fans have created a nighttime atmosphere that
supports the Tigers’ winning night game record. Unlike anywhere else, Baton Rouge
promises a high-energy fan experience.
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OREGON
WHERE’S THE #1 COLLEGE FOOTBALL
TAILGATE? THE UNIVERSITY OF
OREGON (INSERT QUACKS). Eugene,
Oregon off ers a completely unique
and high-quality game day experience.
Here’s a look into why Oregon is
the top tailgate in the land:
Tailgating among distant mountains,
nearby bodies of water and colorful
sunsets. Fans’ trek to the stadium
includes walking over Autzen Footbridge
(crossing the Willamette River) and
through Alton Baker Park. If you’re
lucky enough to spend the weekend
in Eugene, there are nearby coasts,
lighthouses, waterfalls, bluff s, and
hiking trails; plenty of sights and
adventure to work up an appetite.
Rather than one signature cuisine,
Oregon has multiple pockets and blends
of delicious food. The Pacific Northwest
hippie-esque influences can be seen
with vegan hotdogs and vegetarian
options. Combine that with barbecue,
chili, sausages and breakfast burritos,
and you’ll find that Oregon offers the
most flavorful variety of tailgate foods.
Nothing pairs better with a wide array
of food than an assortment of beer.
Oregon produces some of the best
craft beer in the country. The city
of Eugene has multiple microbrews
such as McMenamin’s High Street
Brewery & Café, beer gardens, bottle
shops where you can refill game day
growlers and tasting rooms. Once
you’re full of food and brews, head to
the best indoor tailgate at “The Mo.”
The Moshofsky Center (The “Mo”), the
Ducks’ indoor practice facility, turns
into one of the largest indoor tailgate
celebrations in the country. The Mo holds
up to 5,000 fans before and after home
games, off ering food, music, beer, wine,
TVs and cheerleaders. After the sights,
eats, touring the downtown microbrews
and checking out The Mo, it’s game time.
One word continues to appear when
describing Autzen Stadium: loud. Ducks
fans go nuts! This stadium has one of the
best game day atmospheres, but that
doesn’t keep fans from being incredibly
welcoming before the game. Tailgating
among a community of food sharing
and good conversation isn’t something
found at most top tier football schools.
After a long day of tailgating and
cheering, it’s time to check out the
nightlife. For a college bar close to
campus, check out Max’s. With a
Facebook description like “We Like Girls
Who Drink Whisky,” you can expect
Max’s to be a good time. If you’re
looking for a more relaxed atmosphere
with pool tables and a nice bar and
food selection, go to Horsehead in
the heart of downtown Eugene.
Every part of the Ducks’ tailgate
experience is exceptional. If
you go to one away tailgate
this year, make it Oregon.
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Pimiento Cheese
Football Sandwiches
F In bowl, mix everything but toast; season. Using
a 4-inch football-shaped cookie cutter, cut toasts.
Spread filling on half the toasts; top with remaining
toasts. Makes 8.
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped
Corn on the Cob
½ tsp. sea salt • ¼ tsp. smoked paprika •
¼ tsp. cayenne • 6 ears corn, shucked and halved •
12 slices bacon
F In bowl, mix salt, paprika and cayenne. Sprinkle on
corn; wrap each cob half with bacon, securing with
toothpicks. Grill over medium, turning, until bacon is
crispy, 20 minutes. Discard toothpicks. Makes 12.
Potato Coleslaw
¼ cup mayo • ¼ cup sour cream • 2 tbsp. lemon juice •
1 tbsp. whole-grain mustard • ½ Serrano chile, minced •
2 tsp. honey • 1 lb. baby red potatoes, quartered
and boiled • 2 cups coleslaw mix • 2 scallions, white
and green parts sliced, separated
F In bowl, whisk first 6 ingredients. Add potatoes,
slaw and scallion whites; season. Top with scallion
greens. Serves 6.
FOOD STYLING BY KAREN EVANS; PROP STYLING BY MORGAN LEVINE. • RECIPES BY STEPHANIE LE • PHOTOGRAPHY BY TRAVIS RATHBONE
¾ cup shredded cheddar • ¼ cup mayo • ¼ cup
whipped cream cheese • ¼ cup minced pimientos •
a pinch cayenne • 16 slices pumpernickel, toasted
SCORE!
Fill a resealable
plastic bag with
whipped cream cheese,
then snip off a corner
and pipe laces on your
footballs.
From the pages of EveryDay with Rachael Ray
TOUCHDOWN!
On a green
tablecloth, create
yard lines with
white masking
tape and number
stickers.
From the pages of EveryDay with Rachael Ray
Pretzel Chicken
1 lb. boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-size pieces •
1⁄4 cup flour • 1 egg • 1⁄2 cup honey mustard •
4 oz. crushed pretzels
F In large bowl, toss chicken and flour. In small bowl,
whisk egg and 2 tbsp. mustard. Dip chicken in egg
then roll in pretzels. Bake at 425° on parchmentlined baking sheet until cooked, turning once,
15 minutes. Season; serve with mustard. Serves 6.
Tropical Shrimp Salsa
12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined • 2 canned
pineapple rings • ½ red onion, sliced • ½ red bell
pepper • EVOO • 1 jalapeño, minced • 2 tbsp. chopped
cilantro • 2 tbsp. lime juice • tortilla chips
F Brush first 4 ingredients with EVOO. Grill on
medium-high, turning, until shrimp is cooked,
5 minutes. Chop and toss with next 3 ingredients;
season. Serve with chips. Serves 6.
Bacon Mac &
Cheeseburger Bites
2 ¼ cups cooked mac & cheese • ½ cup shredded
cheddar • ¼ lb. cooked ground beef • 2 slices bacon,
cooked and crumbled • 4 grape tomatoes, sliced •
ketchup
F In bowl, mix pasta, cheese and meats; season.
Spoon into greased mini-muffin pan; bake at 350°
15 minutes. Let cool slightly. Serve with tomatoes
and ketchup. Makes 24.
DIY Nachos
1 bag (16 oz.) tortilla chips • 3 cups shredded cheddar • 3 cups crumbled Cotija • 6 slices bacon, cooked and
crumbled • 2 links fresh chorizo, cooked and crumbled •
sour cream • pico de gallo • sliced scallions
F Layer chips, cheeses and meats on individual
ovenproof plates; grill or bake at 350° until cheese
melts, 5 minutes. Serve with remaining toppings.
Serves 6.
BBQ Chicken Meatball Skewers
1 lb. ground chicken • ½ onion, minced • ₁⁄₃ cup panko •
1 egg • ½ tsp. cayenne • 2 tbsp. EVOO • 1 cup BBQ sauce •
ranch dressing
F Mix first 5 ingredients with ½ tsp. each salt and
pepper; shape into 1-inch balls. In large skillet,
cook meatballs in EVOO over medium-high until
browned, 10 minutes. Stir in BBQ sauce; cook
2 minutes. Thread 3 meatballs per skewer and
serve with dressing. Serves 6.
Grapefruit Shandies
3 bottles (12 oz. each) Hefeweizen beer, chilled •
3 bottles (12 oz. each) grapefruit soda (such as Izze),
chilled • 1 grapefruit, sliced
F In pitcher, mix beer and soda. Divide among
cups and garnish with grapefruit slices. Serves 6.
TAKE IT AWAY!
Use foil to-go
containers from the
dollar store (without
the plastic lids),
then heat directly
on the grill.
From the pages of EveryDay with Rachael Ray
Rum & Coke Slushies
2 cans (12 oz. each) cola • 1 cup ice • 4 oz. dark rum •
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
F Refrigerate 1 can cola. Pour the other into a shallow
container; freeze until nearly solid, 6 to 8 hours. In
a blender, puree the chilled and frozen colas with the
ice, rum and lime juice. Makes 4.
Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs
6 hard-boiled eggs, cut crosswise • 3 tbsp. mayo •
2 tbsp. whipped cream cheese • 1 tsp. seeded and
minced jalapeño • 12 thin jalapeño slices
F Gently pop out egg yolks. In bowl, mash yolks with
next 3 ingredients; season. Gently refill the egg whites
and top with jalapeño slices. Makes 12.
NO FUMBLES
Wash the plastic
carton your eggs came
in (but only cartons from
pasteurized eggs!) and
use to pack and serve
the deviled eggs.
Grilled Doughnut & Pear
Sundaes
2 tbsp. sugar •½ tsp. cinnamon • 2 Bosc pears, cored
and sliced • 4 glazed doughnuts, split lengthwise •
8 scoops vanilla ice cream • caramel sauce
F In bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; toss in pear slices.
Grill over medium, turning once, until browned. Grill
doughnut halves, cut side down, until grill marked.
Top doughnuts with pear and ice cream; drizzle with
caramel. Makes 8.
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Cut strips of fake
turf to fit around
a beer can. Seal
the ends with
hot glue.
Crispy Curry Wings
4 tbsp. cornstarch • 3 tbsp. curry powder •
¼ tsp. cayenne • 2 lbs. wingettes and drumettes •
½ lemon • 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
In bowl, toss first 3 ingredients with 1 tsp. each
salt and pepper; toss in wings. Bake at 425° on
wire rack set inside rimmed baking sheet, turning
once, until cooked, 30 minutes. Squeeze lemon
over chicken; sprinkle with cilantro. Serves 6.
Sloppy Joe Chili
Corn Muffins
8 large corn muffins, warmed • 2 cups thick chili •
½ minced jalapeño • 1 cup shredded cheddar •
½ cup sour cream • 2 scallions, sliced Slice circles in muffin tops, leaving ½-inch
border and cutting halfway down; scoop out
centers. In pan, simmer chili and jalapeño.
Spoon into muffins; top with remaining
ingredients. Makes 8.
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Mouthwatering
burGers
&sliders
Compiled by beth Anthony
courtesy of The Beef Checkoff,
BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com
Seaside Salmon Sliders
courtesy of the National Fisheries Institute,
Facebook.com/HookedOnSalmon
Pre-made and refrigerated, these cakes
make perfect heat-and-eat appetizers,
small plates or burgers
makes: 4 sliders
Prep Time: 20 minutes
courtesy of the National Fisheries Institute
1 14-ounce can salmon, drained
cup saltine cracker crumbs,
roughly crumbled
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Olive oil
4 whole-wheat slider buns
4 teaspoons mayo or mustard
(optional)
4 thinly sliced rings of red onion
(optional)
4 pieces lettuce (optional)
4 slices tomato (optional)
3/4
in a large bowl, toss salmon and
cracker crumbs; set aside. In heavy
skillet, cook onion and red bell pepper in olive oil until tender. Add to
bowl, and mix gently. Add dill weed,
egg and lemon juice, and mix gently.
Form into four patties. Add more
olive oil to the same skillet. Add patties to skillet when hot. Cook patties
for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until
golden brown.
aSSemble Slider and add your
favorite condiments.
Ranch Burgers
courtesy of The Beef Checkoff, BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com
Total recipe time: 35 to 40 minutes
Serves: 4
1 pound ground beef (93% lean or leaner)
1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg white
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 medium red onion, cut crosswise into
1/2-inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
4 whole wheat hamburger buns,
split, toasted
Romaine lettuce, tomato slices
1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy ranch dressing
PlaCe PaTTieS and onion slices
on grid over medium, ash-covered
coals. Grill patties, covered, 8 to
10 minutes (over medium heat on
preheated gas grill 7 to 9 minutes),
until instant-read thermometer
inserted horizontally into center
registers 160°F, turning occasionally.
Grill onions, 11 to 13 minutes or until
tender, brushing with remaining
1 /2 tablespoon oil and turning
occasionally.
Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg
white and seasoned salt in medium bowl,
mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape
into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Brush onion
slices with 1/2 tablespoon oil.
line boTTom of each bun with
lettuce. Place tomatoes and burgers
on lettuce. Spoon dressing over
burgers; top with onions. Close
sandwiches.
Meatloaf Sliders
courtesy of New Orleans Restaurateur,
Ralph Brennan; excerpted from The
2014 Ultimate New Orleans Tailgate
Guide, NewOrleans-Food.com
makes: 10 sliders
1
1
1
1
2
1
5
1
1
pound ground beef
pound ground pork
cup yellow onion, minced
teaspoon garlic, minced
eggs
teaspoon thyme, dried
tablespoons cayenne pepper
tablespoon salt
teaspoon black pepper
Mini-brioche buns (or any bun
of your choosing)
Crispy Fried Onions, recipe follows
Tabasco Mayo, recipe follows
SauTé onion and garlic until soft. Cool
slightly. Combine with remaining ingredients,
except buns, and mix thoroughly. Mixture
should be slightly wet. Shape into 4-ounce
portions, and sear to desired doneness. Toast
slider buns, and spread Tabasco Mayo on top
and bottom of bun. Put seared sliders on
bottom bun, and top with Crispy Fried Onions.
courtesy of Stubb’s® Bar-B-Q, StubbsBBQ.com
Stubb’s® Toasted
Pecan Burgers
courtesy of Stubb’s® Bar-B-Q,
StubbsBBQ.com
makes: 3 large or 4 average-sized
servings
1 pound ground chuck
cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tablespoon finely chopped
green bell pepper
3 tablespoons Stubb’s® Original
Bar-B-Q Sauce
2 tablespoons Stubb’s® Bar-B-Q
Spice Rub
Lettuce, mayonnaise and
toasted buns, for serving
1/4
mix together the chuck, onion, pecans,
bell pepper, Stubb’s® Original Bar-BQ Sauce and Stubb’s® Bar-B-Q Spice
Rub. Shape into three large or four average-sized patties. (The burgers may
be mixed and shaped earlier in the day
and refrigerated until ready to use.)
PrePare a grill for direct cooking. For a
charcoal grill, when the coals are ashed over,
rake or spread them out in the bottom of the
grill so the food can cook directly over the
coals. (For a gas grill, fire up the burners so
the food can cook directly over the heat.)
grill THe burgerS over direct medium
heat, first on one side and then on the other,
7 to 10 minutes, until they reach your desired
degree of doneness. (Medium burgers register an internal temperature of 160°F.) Serve
with lettuce, mayonnaise and toasted buns.
Spicy Asian Ground
Pork Burgers
courtesy of National Pork Board,
PorkBeInspired.com
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time:
15 minutes | Servings: 4
courtesy of National Pork Board, PorkBeInspired.com
1 pound ground pork
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
root, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic chili paste
1 tablespoon fresh mint, minced
4 sandwich buns
mix together all ingredients except buns; form into four patties. Grill over mediumhot coals 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, about 5 to 6 minutes per side, until an instant
read thermometer reads 160°F. Serve on buns.
For an aSian-Flavored ToPPing, mix 1 cup of mayonnaise with 1 teaspoon
garlic chili paste.
Cheesy Jalapeño
Pepper–Stuffed Burgers
courtesy of The Beef Checkoff,
BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com
Total recipe time: 30 minutes
makes: 4 servings
1 pound ground beef
cup prepared thick-andchunky salsa
4 frozen cream cheese– or cheddar
cheese–stuffed jalapeño peppers
1/4 cup prepared salsa con queso
1/4 cup chopped fresh plum tomato
2 tablespoons sliced pitted ripe olives
Prepared thick-and-chunky salsa
1/4
Combine ground beef and 1/4 cup
salsa in large bowl, mixing lightly but
thoroughly. Lightly shape into four thin
patties. Place one stuffed pepper in
center of each patty; wrap beef around
pepper to enclose, sealing seams and
forming ball. Flatten balls into patties
about 4 to 5 inches across and 1 inch thick.
PlaCe patties on grill grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered,
15 to 16 minutes, turning occasionally,
until instant-read thermometer inserted
horizontally into center registers 160°F.
SPread 1 tablespoon salsa con queso
evenly over top of each burger. Sprinkle evenly with tomato and olives. Serve
with salsa, as desired.
Note: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly
thawed ground beef. Color is not a reliable
indicator of ground beef doneness.
WHAT’S IN
THE BAG?
DO WHAT THE PRO’S DO
AND BUILD YOUR PORTABLE
COOKOUT KIT. YOU’LL NEVER
FORGET YOUR GEAR AGAIN.
GRILL APRON
An obvious must-have. Don’t skip this!
NEWSPAPER
Perfect fire-starting material.
KITCHEN SHEARS
Whether you are snipping
herbs or trimming a whole
chicken, this is a must-have.
RESEALABLE PLASTIC BAGS
To marinate meat or soak skewers.
WATER-FILLED SPRAY BOTTLE
Tame flare-ups with a few squirts.
GRILL BRUSH WITH SCRAPER
Wrap the dirty head in an old grocery
bag to keep your grill bag clean.
SILICON BASTING BRUSH
Natural-bristle brushes are OK, but
silicon cleans easily and is melt-proof.
SALT & PEPPER
All a prime beef steak really needs.
ALL-PURPOSE MEAT RUB
A simple rub will go with
most everything.
BUTCHER’S TWINE
Essential for tying up meat rolls and
poultry. Keep it clean in a plastic bag.
PAPER TOWELS
Keep a roll on hand for blotting food,
cleaning spills, and using as napkins.
NONSTICK SPRAY
Use it to quickly grease a grill grate
(but never over an open flame).
PLANK
Planks are handy for quick smoke.
Keep a few in your kit, just in case.
CULINARY TORCH
Forget matches or lighters. This is
one of the best ways to light a fire.
LONG-HANDLE TONGS
Quality metal tongs are essential.
LONG-HANDLE METAL SPATULA
Use a grilling spatula for best results.
SKEWERS
Metal skewers are the best bet;
wood skewers are fine but will
burn unless soaked in water
for at least 30 minutes.
CLEAN RAGS
Use them as makeshift grill mitts or to
grease a grill grate with vegetable oil.
FOIL PANS
To use as a drip pan or mixing bowl.
ALUMINUM FOIL
The most versatile item in your kit,
foil can be used to bundle food, line
pans, shield skewers from heat, form
a makeshift drip pan, or cover resting
steaks. Never leave home without it!
MEAT THERMOMETER
For optimal food safety, take
temp of beef, chicken, and
pork to ensure doneness.
V
eggies are ranked low on the list
of popular grilled foods. Burgers are No. 1, followed by steak,
chicken, hot dogs, pork chops
and potatoes. Vegetables come
in at No. 7, according to the NPD Group, a
market research firm.
That’s too bad, because grilling vegetables
adds pizzazz to a meal, cooking experts say.
“ALMOST ANY
VEGETABLE CAN
BE A STAR ON
THE GRILL”
“It’s a perfect technique for someone who
thinks they don’t like vegetables,” says Tina
Ujlaki, Food & Wine’s executive food editor.
“The grill brings out the best qualities of
these nutrient-rich superstars by intensifying their natural flavors. If you brush another
sauce or marinade on the top of them before, during or after cooking, you have three
different opportunities to add even more
flavor, interest and complexity.”
Almost any vegetable can be a star on the
grill, says Jessie Price, food editor of Eating
Well. Asparagus is one of her favorites. She
tosses it with olive oil, salt and pepper, lays
it across the grate so it doesn’t fall through,
and grills about six minutes. “Adding a little
heart-healthy olive oil to almost any vegetable adds a great flavor and helps it cook
nicely.”
Ujlaki, also a contributor for the Food & Wine
2009 Annual Cookbook, is a big fan of cooking corn on the cob outside. “It adds a really
nice dimension to corn. It gives it a little of
that popcorn flavor.”
You can grill it in the husk or out of the husk,
without the silk. You can pull back the husk
and use it as a handle. Afterward, you can
brush the corn with a little olive oil mixed
with salt and chopped fresh herbs, she says.
The grill is also “a really good friend to zucchini,” Ujlaki says. “It improves its flavor dramatically. You can cook it on the skewer with
lemon wedges, and then when it’s done,
squeeze the lemon over the zucchini.”
Some harder, denser vegetables, including
potatoes, carrots and celery root, should
be cooked inside until just barely tender,
and broccoli and cauliflower need to be
blanched for a couple of minutes ahead of
time -- then put on the grill, Ujlaki says.
Most vegetables are ready
in under 10 minutes, but the
exact time depends on the
size and density, she says.
You may want to use a grill
basket for cooking cut-up
vegetables outside, Price
says. Pay close attention
because they get done
quickly, she says. Afterward,
sprinkle them with a little
vinaigrette, lemon juice or
balsamic vinegar. “These are
simple things that can add
a lot of flavor but not a lot of
calories.”
Another way to spice them up is to make
them into a salad, such as grilled pepper
salad with different colored peppers or a
potato salad with red potatoes. And throw
some lettuce on the barbecue. “It does
something magical to escarole or romaine,”
Price says.
In fact, grilled Caesar salads are becoming
increasingly popular, Ujlaki says. To make
one, you lightly brush olive oil on halved
hearts of romaine lettuce, grill until just
beginning to brown and then dress whole or
cut them up in the salad.
During the summer, Ujlaki sometimes offers
her dinner guests a chance to create and
grill their own kebabs. She sets out chunks
or slices of vegetables (cherry tomatoes,
onions, peppers, yellow squash, asparagus,
sugar snap peas, zucchini, mushrooms,
scallions, green beans) along with similarly
sized pieces of quick- cooking meats,
poultry and/or fish, and different sauces and
marinades.
“What’s great about this is some people like
one vegetable, some like another, some only
like one,” she says. “It’s a very, very easy way
to make everybody happy, not do too much
work and serve something healthful.”
FIRE UP THE FLAVOR OF VEGGIES
Start off the
barbecue meal with
these cooking tips
Here are some tips on grilling vegetables
from Jessie Price, author of Eating Well in
Season: The Farmers’ Market Cookbook.
First, brush vegetables lightly with olive oil,
then season with salt and pepper.
Asparagus
--Grill over medium heat, turn occasionally
until browned, about 6 minutes.
Cherry tomatoes
-- Skewer or use a grill basket, grill over
medium-high heat, turning occasionally until
tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
Eggplant
-- Slice into 1/2-inch rounds, grill over
medium-high heat, turning once until tender,
2 to 3 minutes per side.
Onions
-- Cut into 1/4-inch slices, grill over mediumhigh heat, turning once until lightly browned,
2 to 3 minutes per side.
Portobello mushrooms
-- Grill over medium-high heat, turning once
until tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Summer squash or zucchini
-- Cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices, grill
over medium heat, turn once until lightly
browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
TRY THIS WORKOUT GAME PLAN
TO SEE
BETTER RESULTS
By Tom Holland, Bowflex Fitness Advisor
Almost anyone who has worked out for an
extended period of time has experienced the
dreaded “plateau.” Simply put, the plateau
is that incredibly frustrating point when you
are still exercising, but have stopped seeing
results. Not surprisingly, it’s one of the
primary reasons people stop exercising. Why
would anyone want to continue to work hard
at something with no noticeable payoff?
There are also people who hit the plateau
and remain stuck there, while continuing
to exercise. As a personal trainer, my job
is to help people change their bodies and
their lives through fitness – while getting
the greatest rewards from their efforts.
Calories In,
Calories Out
Another area where I frequently see
people struggle, is understanding the
simple math behind weight loss.
Few people know how much of a deficit in
calories is required to lose one pound. It turns
out, you need to burn 3,500 calories to lose
one pound – whether that’s through exercise
and/or a decrease in your calorie intake.
Follow this simple approach.
To put this into perspective, the average
person burns roughly 600 calories
after running for a full hour.
Take Small Steps
to Move Forward
This simple math is why top fitness
professionals recommend you aim for
losing one to two pounds per week
as a realistic weight-loss goal.
It starts with recognizing that we all reach that
point in our workout where we don’t think we
can improve. Perhaps you’re running three
miles, but are struggling to go farther. Rather
than thinking “I have to do 5 or 10 more miles,”
try increasing your distance slowly to 3.5 or
4 miles. The secret is to add small amounts,
gradually – which lead to big results over time.
To lose two pounds per week requires a weekly
caloric deficit of 7,000 thousand calories, or
1,000 calories per day. While many people
might consider this too small of a goal, it is, in
fact, challenging – but doable. You’ll also start
to realize that big shifts in weight are often
primarily fluid loss (or gain), and not fat.
This approach helps you bust through that
exercise plateau – reducing frustration and
the chance that you’ll give up and quit.
Remember to give yourself time to get stronger.
The best weight-loss strategy utilizes a
combination of exercise and healthier
eating, burning a few hundred extra calories
each day and eating a few hundred less.
The next time you’re in a workout rut,
remind yourself that small steps go a long
way – if you’re moving forward, no matter
the degree, you’re still moving forward.
Whether it’s pushing through your workout
or weight loss plateau, it’s the small
steps that lead to big gains over time.
For more health and fitness tips, visit
www.bowflexinsider.com
Tom Holland
is an internationally
known exercise
physiologist and author
of “Swim, Bike, Run,
Eat! The Complete
Guide to Fueling Your
Triathlon,” “Beat
the Gym,” and “The
Marathon Method.”
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