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!!!
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ReplyDeleteI will bring Macaroni Salad & Potato Salad, plus all the plates, utensils, papers towels, and garbage bags I normally bring. Right now it's just me and my nephew Brian Keough so my other 2 seats are open.
ReplyDeleteYou got some of the story what I was planning on making,. I'm doing Big Macs on the grill from a recipe I found, beef patties special sauce lettuce cheese pickles onions on sesame seed buns. I planned on having everything I need covered unless someone wants to get ~24 sesame rolls I will have it all.
ReplyDeleteBased on the smaller crowd size, I would downsize to 20 burgers
DeleteI'll bring 4 8-packs of hamburger rolls, along with some American and Swiss Cheese.
ReplyDeleteThis is Tom. I logged in, but somehow didn't connect it with the post
DeleteJust make sure they're sesame seed buns or you'll be forced to wear the Burger King crown
DeleteI see some awesome blog pictures being taken if Tom doesn’t bring sesame seed rolls. Make sure you bring the crown
DeleteJen & I will be there Thursday. Still need to work out when we can leave to drive up .
ReplyDeleteOk. Probably won't be up there until after 5. Don't count us in for food. -Dave
ReplyDeleteChrissy and John: I can bring condiments and rolls for the hot dogs. Please advise if Martin's potato rolls work or if there is some special "BREP approved" hot dog roll rule I would be breaking! Also, bringing some deviled eggs as a side.
ReplyDeleteMartins potato rolls are the preferred roll of BREP Nation!
DeleteChrissy: They are the best rolls. I will die on that hill.
DeleteSee you in the stadium and bummed to be missing the Larry's ribs
ReplyDeleteGood idea, too, on season-long BYOB. Oh, Pat Cotter whom some of you know and met, will be in the black lot this season too, likely to join for tailgates. His son transferred to RU from Drew...and is a scratch golfer.
DeleteI will not be making ribs this week, but plan to for next week!
Deleteas far as I know, we still have six extra tickets for the game if you know anyone interested
ReplyDeleteNow four
DeleteNow 4
DeleteHey kids. Looks like I was able to move patients to be out by 3. If all is well 345 eta. Was thinking of hitting uncle Giuseppe’s. I could either do a mozzarella tomato basil (caprese type bullshit) or a dessert thing ? Thoughts ?
ReplyDeleteCaprese type bullshit sounds great!
DeleteI have changed things around at work. Going to come up with Dana.. 3:45 ETA.
ReplyDeleteExcellent
DeleteGlen and his friend Ken Baucom will join the tailgate and will contribute $
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