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7. Thou shalt partake in the glory of grilling.
Any true tailgater knows that, after beer, burgers are the most important item to have in your cooler. If you're thinking about going all out with your cooking, be sure to check out sites like www.tailgating.com for professional-grade grills and setups, ranging from the basic outdoor grill to the over the top "Cooks BBQ Kitchen," which unfolds to include a 90,000 BTU propane stove, grill and griddle, microwave oven, mini-fridge, and even a kitchen sink. Just in case.
8. Thou shalt plan ahead.
Location is everything, so you shouldn't be above using your friends for their proximity to the gameday celebrations. Augusta senior Laura Vest says her pregame location generally varies, but it's always within a few blocks of the stadium, depending on who is willing to offer up their home to the masses.
9. Thou shalt exploit thy friends should their apartments be closer to campus than thine own.
The greatest tragedies to befall tailgaters—like forgetting the beer and the burgers—can easily be prevented with a little planning. Get together with your group a few days before gameday to divvy up duties.
November 13,2008
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