Football season is upon us, and with that comes the all-American pastime of tailgating. Though tailgating is a huge part of football season for many, it has not been a large part of Harding-student culture in recent years. The Campus Activity Board is hoping to change that soon. Starting with the first home game Saturday, Sept. 10, CAB will be sponsoring a tailgate for students and fans of Harding football.<\/p>\n
According to senior Amanda Herren, a CAB director, the tailgates will take place approximately two and a half hours before kickoff on the parking lot outside First Security Stadium. 3-6 p.m. this Saturday. The tailgates will include free food and games. The first tailgate will also include the band UFO REEL, a Harding cover band.<\/p>\n
“It’s not just going to be standing around, having a conversation and eating; there will be things to do to keep you engaged and get you excited about being there,” Herren said.<\/p>\n
Herren said she also hopes that social clubs will get involved in making Harding tailgating successful.<\/p>\n
“We think this will boost attendance and give clubs extra time to hang out and have them all be in the same area.”<\/p>\n
Herren is an experienced tailgater as well, though not on the Harding front. Her family has been attending Alabama football games and tailgates since she was 8 years old.<\/p>\n
“A lot of people went on family vacations growing up; our family vacations are every weekend in Tuscaloosa,” Herren said.<\/p>\n
So what makes a great tailgate? Herren said that a tent, TV to watch other games and “awesome food” are on her list of musts.<\/p>\n
CAB hopes to host a tailgate at most home games. They plan to have at least four, including one for the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 29.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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