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The achievements of a well run tailgate organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual. Winning
is not everything - but making the effort to win is. Success demands singleness
of purpose. We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as
impossible. Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfection, we can
catch excellence. Being a fan of Rutgers
Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work,
sacrifice, dedication, and respect for authority.
I now have the great honor to declare open the Rutgers 2026 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 already told me they he expects to go to the game only). I also know
that Sam & Beth are not joining us this week.
With the
formalities out of the way, we need to put together our September tailgate.
Andy and Anna are throwing out the idea of doing a hot dog bar, 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):
Grill, propane table, and grill utensils: (Andy and Anna)
Barbeque spare Ribs (about 30): (BREP)
Barbecue Chicken: leg, thighs, etc.: (Andrea and Eric)
Hot dogs (Quantity; 3 packs of 8): (Andy/Anna)
Hot dog rolls (Quantity: 3 packs of 8): (Andy/Anna)
Hot Dog Condiments (Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, Onions, etc.): (Andy/Anna)
Tray of Macaroni and Cheese (PETE)
18 Hamburgers ()
6 Veggie Burgers ()
24 Hamburger rolls ()
12 Cheese slices ()
Hamburger toppings:
(Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo, pickles, etc.) ()
Salad
Plates, Papers towels, utensils, and garbage bags ()
A few dessert treats - Say 3? (See below)
30 Pack of Bottled Water ()
Regular Soda: 2 six packs ()
Diet Soda: 2 six packs ()
HEAD COUNT SO FAR (19): Andy & Anna (2), Pete +3 (4), Andrea &
Eric (2), John & Christine (+2) (4), BREP, Tom R and Steve M (3), Al &
Joanne (2). JC & Dana (2)
OUT FOR TAILGATE BUT GOING TO GAME: Bill, Logan +2,
Out (3): Sam & Beth, Tom L
Possible Additions (9): Pat & Dana Cotter, Eric & Andrea’s +2, Glenn+3, Tall guy from Wales
After
feedback from last year, we will again 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!!!
Remember to wear RED to the Game!!!!
