To start the Coach Butch Jones era off right, thought it was a great time to make sure you know the proper way to tailgate and to answer your tailgating questions.
We've consulted with our tailgating master tailgater, Panning Meyton* (c/o '00) as to how to set up the perfect Tennessee Football tailgate...
BigOrange Butch: "Go Vols. Panning, good to see you again. What is your advice to our Tennessee readers about throwing the perfect Tennessee tailgate?"
PM: "Go Vols. BOB, First things first, get there early. With Tennessee there it is first come first spot. There is no assigned spots, so normally we are getting there on Friday and setting up. We have a
homestead trailer that we haul our equipment in, 2 patio couches, tents, TV, some A/V equipment, camping chairs and the rest."
BigOrange Butch: "I notice you have a HD feed and a great satellite setup."
PM: "Yeah, we actually get a ton of questions about this. Many people how we get such a clear HD feed. First we set up our
Tailgater VuCube by Dish and just connect the Tailgater to our
DISH Network ViP211k HD receiver via the supplied 50 ft. coax cable and in minutes we are watching our favorite satellite TV shows in crystal clear HDTV. All this is hooked into a HONDA generator. We've found that the HONDA runs quietest for what we need it to do."
BigOrange Butch: "What are you grilling on?"
PM: "Well last year a buddy of mine brought by the
Cajun Microwave. Did and excellent job with the grill work. I think we may bring it out to roast a whole hog next time we play Arkansas."
BigOrange Butch: Anything else?
PM: "Of course have plenty of coolers and ice so your friends can bring by refreshments. At least 2 tables for food and beverages. Have a big fan or two, plus extension cords and a surge protector to plug everything into.Most importantly, being a Tennessean fan, with the
best looking girls in the SEC you have to be considerate and think of the girls on rocky top. We are always sure we have extra refreshments and always ready to offer our seat."
@BigOrangeButch also Tweeted the nutritionist for Tennessee, Allison Maurer @BigOrangeFuel below is the exchange...
In addition to @calhouns ...naturally... @BigOrangeFuel As a Vols fan, to cheer our best, what do you recommend be our menu the next 9 days? #VOLNATION #GOVOLS #BringOnTheSeason
@BigOrangeButch lots of water #hydrate so your throat doesn't dry from all the cheering and because it will be hot... @BigOrangeButch stay away from fried foods. High fat foods make you sluggish and we can't have great fans feel sluggish!
Great pregame advice for any football fan!
Below are a few other Gameday/Tailgating links you might find helpful:
*Panning Meyton is a buddy. He wished to remain anonymous. This is the equipment he uses for game day Saturdays in Knoxville.
