Some may say, we in the Rutgers world, we are dreamers. And our dream is coming true this week: A reality for everyone to see. Rutgers fans from all around the globe, showing us what greatness we humans are capable of. So I invite everybody: Dream with us. Like the Rutgers football players, be inspired with the joy that only sport can give us. Let us celebrate this joy of sport together with all the athletes. Have faith in the future. Now I have the great honor to declare open the Rutgers 2025 tailgating season!
Several of us have already committed to getting to our usual corner
black lot spot by 3 PM on game day. I know of a few here are also getting extra
ticket giveaways for this game so getting a head count early will help nail things down tremendously.
If you are expecting to not go to the tailgate, just give a heads up (Bill and
JC already told me they expect to go to the game only). I also know that Sam &
Beth are joining us in the black lot for the season, but have generously given their tickets this week to John and Chrissi. Pete and I also have two extra seats each. but have not gotten confirmation
from my friend Steve if he’s using them yet.
With the formalities out of the way, we need to put together our August
28th tailgate. Andy and Anna are throwing out the idea of do smash
burgers, and in talking with others, doing a relatively simple tailgate. We will need
people to bring the following (I will try to update as people step up):
24 Hamburgers (ANDY/ANNA) Andy to make Big Macs!
24 SESAME SEED Hamburger rolls (TOM L.)
Condiments (Ketchup, Mustard, Relish) (John/Chrissy)
Cheese slices (TOM L)
Hamburger toppings: (Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo, pickles, etc.) (ANDY/ANNA)
Hot dogs (Quantity ; 2 packs of 8) (AL)
Hot dog rolls (Quantity: 2 packs of
8) (John/Chrissy)
Deviled Eggs (John/Chrissy)
Caprese salad type of bullshit (Dana)
Potato salad (PETE)
Macaroni salad (PETE)
Plates, Papers towels, utensils, and garbage
bags (PETE)
A few dessert treats - Say 2 ? (See below) (ERIC & ANDREA)
Cookies (DANA)
If someone wants to prep some pre-cooked
chicken or ribs to barbecue, that seems like an idea too.
Bottled Water (LARRY)
Regular Soda: 2six packs (LARRY)
Diet Soda: 2 six packs (AL)
This year, I am also suggesting we bring our own alcohol this season
(BYOB), and leave it out of the tailgate assignments. Most people do this
already, and saying “I’ll bring beer” doesn’t really help with the tailgate
since we usually have way too much, and end up taking it back home.
Similarly, we need to reduce the amount of desert type items (cookies,
cakes, muffins, donuts, etc.) to just a couple as most of these don’t get
eaten. So please try to limit these kinds of things. It’s better to throw a few
dollars towards the people bringing the main courses and making large outlays if
they are buying for a group of 25-30 people.
Let the tailgating begin!!!
