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Penn State Tailgating: Top Things to Consider

Tailgating for Penn State football games has become big time in the last decade as Joe Paterno has developed the program to the top of the ranks, and the fan following along with it. The sales of Penn State merchandise has exploded along with it, and football gamedays in State College are filled with fans wearing a Penn State sweatshirt, Penn State t-shirt, or Penn State jersey, usually as part of a “White Out”. Penn State tickets are highly sought, and Beaver Stadium is always packed.

True tailgating for Penn State games takes proper equipment and methods. First of all, you need your tailgating spot. Location is key. This often comes down to being or knowing a Nittany Lion Alumni Club member with pretty good ranking that has a good parking spot. The Penn State Alumni Association utilizes a variety of parking lots on campus close (and some very close) to Beaver Stadium to assign tailgate spots, and you want to make sure you get a the best you can get. Buy a Penn State football parking pass from an online auction site like eBay if need one.

Next, make sure you are dressed for the occasion. It all depends on the weather, but an authentic Penn State jersey (either blue or white) works great. If it’s a crisp and clear fall day, get your best Penn State sweatshirt. If it’s early in the season and warm, put on a Penn State t-shirt, possibly a long sleeve t-shirt if you want to not get too hot. A fleece, shell, pullover, or sleek Penn State golf polo are also options. You may know the Penn State White Out is a tradition so I always make sure to wear white. This is absolutely true in the student section.

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Nittany Lion tailgates are all about food and beverage, so this should be top priority. I like getting there early so that the grill can be prepared and given sufficient time to smoke a variety of meat for hours, maybe ribs, Boston butt, or marinated whole chickens. But grilling in general should be the main attention of your tailgate. Burgers, sausages, chicken, steaks, or fish can all make great tailgate fare. Nittany Lion country can be considered bar-b-que country, so pick a sauce that fits what you are grilling and will get your tailgate guests fulfilled. Complement your meat with whatever sides and snacks you or anyone else can bring.

Food is the main priority, but beverages are the backbone of your tailgate. Personally, I think of football tailgating with “brown water”, aka bourbon. There’s nothing like a great Kentucky bourbon or Tennessee whiskey to get you ready for game day. However, this is a personal thing, and you should have a variety of beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, to take care your guests (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, accessorize your 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 definitely the most important happening of the day, there will be lots of other important college games 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 attach to a receiver and televisions you can quickly scramble to set up in the morning. A blow up Penn State couch right in front is also a nice touch.

To me, the sign of a good tailgate is one that everyone wants to go back to after the game.

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