A 6 p.m., start on the last Saturday of September would not have always been ideal, but it seems the weather makers are not the only ones shining on the Valley of the Gods these days.
As Wyoming begins Mountain West Conference play by hosting the Rebels from UNLV, the slate is wiped clean and the highs and lows of the past four weeks are minimal in comparison to what lies ahead.
With an afternoon just right for tailgating, it's time to put that first giant pot of chili over the grill and invite those around you to join in, rather than roping them off as some are doing in Tailgate Alley.