Inside Tailgating
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The smart phone is certainly a handy tool that can enhance a tailgating experience. The GPS gives directions to the parking lot of your choice, the browser allows you to set your fantasy football lineup, and the ability to e-mail and text makes sure all the partygoers are on the same page. You can also …
Former NFL coach, broadcaster and video game legend John Madden would often refer to the gigantic hands of the league’s defensive linemen as “paws.” And Madden, like most non-vegetarians on the planet, is also a big fan of stuffing his face with meat products before and after a football game. When he would broadcast a …
Most visitors to this website really know meat. They are well-versed in how to select, prepare and eat all different types of animal flesh. But there might not be anyone in this country that is more familiar with meat then Pat LaFrieda, Jr., better known to New Yorkers as the “Meat Prince.” LaFrieda Jr. is …
Coffee and tailgating don’t usually go hand in hand, unless your set-up is within walking distance of a Dunkin’ Donuts. Even then, who’s going to leave a tailgate for a coffee run and come back with a bunch of cold cups? The brilliant minds at Coleman have a better solution to get your caffeine fix, …
Smokers are great on the surface, but they sure make a huge mess with all the charcoal involved. If only there was a reliable cooker that could use the power of electricity to create the desired smoky flavor… Well now there is. The Meco 5029 Stainless Steel Electric Combo Water Smoker is more than a …
Ice cubes have been helping people to better enjoy their beverages for centuries. Those first few sips of a well-cubed drink are pure bliss on a hot summer day. It’s what happens next that has the imbiber all hot and bothered. And that, of course, is the melting of said ice cubes. Next in the …
Many famous people just don’t function without their gloves. Whether it’s the late Michael Jackson, the Queen of England, Muhammad Ali or O.J. Simpson at his murder trial, the glove can symbolize many things. When it comes to tailgating in the late fall and winter, gloves are a necessity to keep the party going. And …
Taking candy from a baby is not cool. Just ask villainous Simpsons boss (and high seed in our Simpsons Tailgating Brackets) Mr. Montgomery Burns, who wound up getting shot in the chest trying to take candy from baby Maggie. However, when the baby has his hands wrapped around some beercandy, the responsible action is to …
Most tailgates these days have the essentials — namely a working grill, boatload of food, coolers stocked with cold beverages and more than enough fold-up chairs. However, body temperature is usually an afterthought. Staying warm is just as important as these tailgating staples, especially with the cold-weather months drawing near. Fortunately Weber has a well-suited …
The simply named San Diego Chargers Tailgating group is one of the most creative and welcoming parties you’ll find in a city that prides itself on its tailgating prowess. From cooking and mixing contests to authentic Mexican tacos, Dominic Giammarinaro and his ever-expanding posse have come a long way since their formation some 18 years …
Many portable grills get the job done, but they are pretty one-dimensional, only able to support solid foods. But when it comes to eggs, stews, casseroles and nacho dip, you’re out of luck. And this why the smart folks at Coleman built the All-in-One Cooking System. This contraption can certainly satisfy your grilled-food needs on …
Sometimes it’s OK to drool, as you are undoubtedly doing after seeing the top photo on this page. The Black & Tan Cookie Bar is one of the more popular items that Batch From Scratch sells, because mixing Guinness with chocolate is certainly a winning combination. Each nearly-square bar measures about 2¼” by 2¾” and …
HED – Colorado’s Superior Tailgating Club Zurich, Switzerland is only 5,000+ miles away from Boulder, Colorado—so why wouldn’t Matthew Conner be at every CU Buffs home game this season? Conner, who heads up the Superior Tailgating Club isn’t going to let an overseas employment opportunity stop him from pre-gaming for Colorado’s Pac-12 debut season. The …
Space is a valuable commodity at a tailgate. Not only does your tailgating vehicle have limited capacity for all the essential gear, but with all the cars, grills, chairs, coolers, food bags and oversized people hanging around, there’s not always a lot of room to maneuver. Thankfully the Tailgate Partymate is available to help with …
The safest place for expensive satellite dishes is certainly not Lot C where you and your buddies tailgate. All it takes is one errant football toss or one stumble from a drunken buffoon to put you out of lots of money. And a giant metal dish in a storm with powerful lightning can turn pre-game …
The grill is a thing of beauty at all tailgates, magically bringing together people of all kinds, even fans of rival football teams. However, once the tailgate is over, there is nothing beautiful about cleaning burnt meat particles off the grill bed or loading the awkward cooker into your vehicle. The good folks at EZ …
As the Detroit Lions are building a strong nucleus of young players, the tailgating scene in Detroit is ramping up for a Lions revival. The Suh Crew’s first tailgate was Week 1 of the 2010 season, in Chicago. It was also the NFL debut for the Crew’s namesake, dominant defensive tackle and 2010 Defensive Rookie …
Ask any parent of a child age five or younger about what he or she thinks of talking toys. Not only is the shrill siren or constant beeping extremely annoying, but it also requires buying new batteries every other week for these playthings. But not all talking gadgets are annoying, especially when they help you …
In National Lampoon’s European Vacation made in 1985, a flight attendant asked Clark Griswald if he’d like his Coke in the can. After looking down the aisle towards the bathroom, he replied, “No, I’ll just have it right here, thanks.” In 2011, Griswald would likely have a different, and much-less funny reply, probably saying something …
At least two hands are always needed to properly tailgate. One hand grabs the food, while the other secures the drink. But what happens when it’s raining and you need to keep yourself (or significant other) dry while walking to the game? Jung-Woo Lee for Ek Design claims to have the answer with his drink-holding …
Nothing is more valuable for tailgaters than a working grill. No matter what the meat capacity, power, color or number of knobs, the grill is always the king of the tailgate. Another truism for grills is that they are all a huge pain in the rear to clean. But alas, the good folks at Grill …
At one time or another, all beer lovers have thought about making their own beer. Whether the goal is to save money, impress others, or simply to create, these beer connoisseurs quickly figure out that home brewing is not an easy process. It takes time to master the perfect blend of ingredients, and do it …
Possibly inspired by former Miami Dolphins/Chicago Bears head coach Dave Wannstedt’s refusal to shave above his lip, Urban Outfitters presents the Mustache-Shaped Flask. This five-ounce container not only secures your liquid of choice, but (like the title says) is shaped like a perfectly-groomed bushy mustache with its brown felt trim. Especially from a distance, this …
The grill is nearly flawless, providing the most wonderful smell to properly welcome tailgaters the second they open their car doors. Every tailgater loves his or her grilled food, and whoever is manning (or woman-ing) the grill is always treated like royalty. But alas, the grill cannot properly cook every tasty tailgating morsel like an …
