Tailgating for Penn State Nittany Lion football games has become first class in the last decade as Joe Paterno has rebuilt the program to the top of the ranks, and the fan following with it. The sales of Penn State merchandise has exploded along with it, and Saturdays in State College are filled with people wearing a Penn State sweatshirt, Penn State t-shirt, or Penn State football jersey, usually as part of a â€White Outâ€. Penn State football tickets are in high demand, and Beaver Stadium is always packed. Proper tailgating for Nittany Lion games takes proper tools and methods. First of all, you need your tailgating spot. Location is key. This all comes down to being or knowing a Nittany Lion Alumni Club member with significant ranking that has a good parking spot. The Nittany Lion Club utilizes a variety of parking lots on campus close (and some not so close) to Beaver Stadium to assign tailgate spots, and you want to make sure you get a good one. Buy a Penn State football parking pass from an online auction site like eBay if necessary. Next, make sure you are dressed for the occasion. A lot depends on the weather, but an authentic Penn State jersey (either blue or white) works great. If it’s a crisp fall day, get your favorite Penn State sweatshirt. If it’s early in the season and warm, put on a Penn State t-shirt, maybe a long sleeve t-shirt if you want to stay cool. A fleece, pullover, shell, or sleek Penn State golf polo are also options. Of course the Penn State White Out has become a tradition so I always try to wear white. This is especially true in the student section. Nittany Lion tailgates are all about food and drinks, so this should be top priority. I like getting there early so that the grill can be set up and given enough time to smoke a variety of meat for hours, maybe ribs, Boston butt, or marinated whole chickens. But grilling in general should be the focus of your tailgate. Burgers, sausages, chicken, steaks, or fish can all make great tailgate fare. Nittany Lion country is bar-b-que country, so choose a sauce that fits what you are grilling and will make your tailgate guest fulfilled. Complement your meat with whatever sides and snacks you or anyone else can bring. Food is a priority, but beverages are the backbone of your tailgate. Personally, I equate football tailgating with â€brown water’, aka bourbon. There’s nothing like a good Kentucky bourbon or Tennessee whisky to get you ready for the game. However, this is a personal thing, and you need to have a variety of drinks, but alcoholic and non-alcoholic, to satisfy your guest (or have them BYOB). Other important aspects of your tailgate: How are people going to find your spot? Get a tall Penn State Flag , customize it some and fly it high. Also, deck you Nittany Lion tailgate out with Penn State chairs, coolers, and blankets. Everyone should be drinking out of Nittany Lion cups and mugs too. While the Nittany Lion matchup is obviously the most important game of the day, there will be lots of other great college football on. People at your tailgate are going to want to see other games (or they’ll go somewhere else). Do what other great tailgaters do and get a portable satellite dish you hook up to a receiver and TVs you can quickly scramble to set up in the morning. A blow up Penn State sofa right in front is also a nice touch. To me, the sign of a good tailgate is one that everyone wants to return to after the game.
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