- Tailgating More Than Just a Party (but we already knew that)
Tailgating More Than Just a Party (but w…
According to Notre Dame cultural anthropologist John Sherry, tailgating has ancient, primitive ties. Through his two year study, Sherry has determined that the ritual of tailgating encourages bonds and builds…
- A Penn State Fan's New Experience
A Penn State Fan’s New Experience
For most fans on game day, wearing their team's colors is not just a necessity; it’s also the only way to fit in with the home crowd during game day.…
- State College Nightlife
State College Nightlife
State College is a beautifully quaint town. Its picturesque streets and shops are an attraction all their own for a Saturday afternoon. People come downtown all day long to peruse…
- Top 12 Marching Band Traditions in the Big Ten
Top Marching Band Traditions in the Big …
Contributor Grant Gannon ranks his favorite Big Ten Marching Band Traditions:
1. Script Ohio- Ohio State
Ranked No. 1 on my list, and Sports Illustrated’s top college football tradition from the August 22,…- Top 12 Game Day Bars in the Big Ten
Top 12 Game Day Bars in the Big Ten
When choosing the top 12 game-day bars in the Big Ten, I didn’t look for bars with the most big screens (though many on the list have a lot), or…
- PSU PRIDE Teaches Respectable Fandom
PSU PRIDE Teaches Respectable Fandom
To be a great Penn State fan, one must know the codes, the cheers, the songs and the atmosphere of the game. However, as a freshman or a new comer…
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As you walk past the concession stand, you smell grease from the burgers, you hear the shouts of thousands walking past you, but what stands out most is in the sound off into the distance. It’s so faint, but it draws your attention. It makes every step towards your seat more and more exciting. As you get closer, the sound starts to get louder, the rhythms and melodies become clear and you finall... (more)
Tailgater Monthly magazine gives a few of their suggested tips for setting up the best tailgate with these videos: ... (more)
Approximately three hours before kick-off, fans line Porter Road south of Beaver Stadium and Curtain Road in front of Beaver Stadium to cheer on the arrival of the Penn State Football Team. After the team dres... (more)