The Army Black Knights are on the way to Ann Arbor so who is ready for a noon game after the night game last week? The menu this week will be BBQ along with various sauces, baked beans, and coleslaw, so it is time for you all (y’all?) to bring the sides and desserts.  As usual we will bring in the main course, pop and water for a contribution of $15 per adult tailgater and $10 for kids.  Yes, we know this is an increase in the normal contribution, but the costs for some of the theme food have gone up.

In order to place the food order on Thursday at noon, we need people to signup by the end of the day on Wednesday. For those who would like to not have to bring in a side dish we have some slots for contributions to cover Mac & Cheese or other side dishes.

If you want to add some flavor please bring your favorite sauce to share.

A noon game means we are generally setup by 9 so we will have breakfast available for the early setup crew. For those who prefer a slower start to the day we plan on having food ready sometime after 10. If you get there and we have not started up the food just ask us to get started.

Post game we will continue with the BBQ and have burgers on standby if needed. For kids we will have some hot dogs available.

Did you catch that we need people to signup by Wednesday this week?

Game 1 Middle Tenessee State

Hey people, it is Labor Day Weekend so it is time for some football. So let’s kick off this season with a night game, well an evening game at least. With sunset at 8:11 it will be a night post game for sure. In previous years these night games have meant that the parking lot will not open until noon and then we have to setup. So we hope to have everything setup by 2 pm. As soon as we are ready we will raise the flags. Remember the lot is filled on a first come basis, so if you want to help setup we can use people to hold our spots starting as early as 10am while we manage traffic to get in to the lot right at noon.

Traditionally for the first game we have been serving burgers, dogs, and brats so why mess with that. In addition to the main course, and yes we will have CHEEZE BURGERS! we will also bring in Metzger’s German potato salad, pop and water. For those who have not joined us in the past here is how we run this tailgate. To make things easier for everyone the hosts bring in the gear along with the main course, water, and soda. What we ask from you is to help defer the costs with a $10 per person contribution AND a side dish &/or dessert to share that is appropriate with the size of your group. Please signup by 5pm Thursday so we can plan COSTCO-ing for the food and drinks!

Other tailgate notes:

• We know there are various dietary restrictions and preferences so the grill can be available if you need to cook your own food.  
• We plan on having hamburgers and hotdogs for post game 
• We will have keg beer from Atwater Brewing Company at the tailgate again this week.   We plan to have Dirty Blonde but may have other varieties based on availability.  As in the past, it will be $10 per person.  Be sure to get a wristband.  
• Tailgate is BYOB other than the community items in the white cooler.  If you add to the community beer supply then you are welcome to take from it. 
• There are not any bottles in the booze stash for the start of the season so bring whatever you want.
• Items listed are just suggestions – surprise us!
• The cooking can start after we get setup around 2:00, let us know when you are hungry and we will get started!

Cash donations to help with supplies, parking passes and tailgate gear is always appreciated, but please do not consider this your only participation in the potluck. 

Remember to signup early!

GO BLUE!