Back in August we published an incredibly in-depth tailgating recipe breakdown for each and every Virginia Cavaliers football home game this fall. Today, we’re taking a more comprehensive look at tailgating for UVA football games, the experience and struggles of trying to tailgate in Charlottesville, and what it all means for Virginia’s attendance at the games themselves.
For 2007 alum and long time season ticket holder Kyle Matous, tailgating provides a special opportunity to stay connected with his alma matter. “My favorite part of tailgating is the UVA community,” he says. “With Scott Stadium being on Grounds and Grounds being quite small, it is easy to walk from spot to spot and see everyone you’d like to see fairly quickly.