I’ve never liked “Bye Weeks” but at least we can all sleep in this Saturday, and next too as Michigan’s game vs. Michigan State has officially been announced as a night game, 7:30 PM on ABC. Years ago Rich and I played hockey with the then Chief of Police in Ann Arbor. He basically said a UM / MSU Night game is the police department’s worse nightmare. Let’s hope it’s a better dream!

Michigan is 3-0 all time in Night games at Michigan Stadium, but this is the first time in 110-game history that the UM / MSU game kicks at night. Though of course we all remember the 3-OT game in Ann Arbor with MSU in 2004 – that game ended well after dark. (Wow – pre-HD is terrible picture).

So what better way to celebrate UM / MSU at dark than our annual ITALIAN BEEF Tailgate!  Remember with a night game the parking lot opens at 12-noon, so give us some time to setup and come by anytime after 2 PM! Also, because we are expecting a big turnout PLEASE sign up by WEDNESDAY NOON!!

This week we will again go with a contribution of $10 per adult to cover the Italian Beef, buns, water and coke, diet coke and sprite. That means you can bring the side dishes, we could also use awesome homemade desserts to complement the BBQ.

There will be a keg contribution option for something from Atwater Brewery. There is also the option to contribute to the community cooler and partake from there. Remember, if you do not put into the community beer cooler, you should not take out. There is no free beer 😉 I mean at least we have the keg – in heaven there isn’t even beer!

To help make the tailgates more walking-friendly the hosts are providing more food / supplies each week (that can be brought in with the cars and parking passes); contributions to the tailgate fund are welcome and easy for you to carry in!

See you NEXT Saturday, and please remember to sign up early!!

Go Blue!

The Air Force Academy is coming to town Saturday (12 Noon, BTN) for the final non-conference game before Big Ten Football starts in earnest. So let’s get ready for the 2nd straight 12 noon kick-off with: BBQ!

Like our beloved Italian Beef tailgates, the hosts will be pre-ordering the “good stuff” from a local Ann Arbor favorite (though rumor on the street is that our very own Rachel is going to user her skillz to smoke the meat – her smoked meat is good!!). This means we NEED YOU to please sign up by Wednesday at 5 PM as to how many you have coming, and if you’ll be participating in the BBQ. We need to know numbers to place the order.

This week we will again go with a contribution of $10 per adult to cover chicken or pork BBQ meat, buns, sauces, water and coke, diet coke and sprite. That means you can bring the side dishes, cornbread, and desserts. So come up with your best BBQ side be – it Mac & Cheese, potato salad, green bean casserole, or some other great dish! We could also use awesome homemade desserts to complement the BBQ.

We need crockpots to keep food warm; if you can bring one please indicate so on the signup and we will let you know if we need you to bring one. Thank you.

There will be a keg contribution option for something from Atwater Brewery. There is also the option to contribute to the community cooler and partake from there. Remember, if you do not put into the community beer cooler, you should not take out. There is no free beer 😉 I mean at least we have the keg – in heaven there isn’t even beer!

To help make the tailgates more walking-friendly the hosts are providing more food / supplies each week (that can be brought in with the cars and parking passes); contributions to the tailgate fund are welcome and easy for you to carry in!

Please surf over to the sign up sheet soon and sign up before end of day Wednesday!!