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Fall Sports Issue: Column — How to plan a great tailgate

Related Topics: American football

Football season is among us. And with football comes the pregame festivities — a tailgate.

Tailgates are a national treasure for football fans, regardless of the team they root for.

I mean, who doesn’t enjoy some grilled meats, ice-cold brews and being in the presence of close friends and family? Probably haters, that’s who.

But a tailgate can always be improved with the proper preparation, starting with purchasing everything needed to actually gear up for one, and also following some universal rules that won’t ruin your, or anyone else’s, experience.

Here’s a list some of those preparations needed.