Week 3 Recap

Special tailgate ... no question!

While KU Football wrapped up the non-conference slate, TEAM Tailgate continued to dip into the bag of tricks.

Special guests!


You see, when you fire up the grill at 7:30 a.m. for a 6:00 p.m. kick-off, you tend to make pleasantries with the grounds crew. Who else is freaking there?

Steve O took a page out of the Homecoming playbook. It was great to see a proud member of TEAM Tailgate nation up from Austin, especially on a day when Bevo shat down his leg. Good times ...

The Journal World was on a search and destroy mission for "Extreme" tailgates on campus. Yep ... TEAM tailgate strikes again.

Menu specials!

Most folks throw some Velveeta in a crockpot, slather it on a plate, and serve with tortilla chips. Nope. We make Queso from scratch, add Fritos scoops, and serve the flavor explosion in an authentic nacho tray. Face!

Ladies and gentlemen ... Executive Chef Erik H. Lund introduces the "Italian Stallion", a true original. Italian sausage with melted smoked provolone topped with Italian beef and smothered in marinara sauce. Holy Jesus!

And, last but not least, a Special delivery ...

With an assist from Uncle Jeff, Ells executed an Icing to perfection. The prey? Gordo.


Next tailgate? K-State for Thursday Night Lights. Get yourself there.

Ready and a surprise

Tailgate has been up since 7:30. Big thanks to Lund and Gordo for set up duty. Also, congrats to Gordo on getting the a/v setup done all by himself. Lund is unveiling a new menu item, self created later today. See you all later.

Our coaches may not be organized but TEAM Tailgate is

That right folks. The beers are already on ice and Chef Lund is already hard at work to ensure that we don't tinkle down our leg like our team did in Hattisburg last week. 3 meal, 12 hour tailgate is on tap for Saturday. See all the people who like to party at 6 AM.

Week 2 Recap

TEAM Tailgate was back to our old bag of tricks in Week 2 ... the Football Gods were shining brightly on Lawrence, Kansas ... a glorious day!

Breakfast bloody:

Grilled Krispy Kreme:

MTB & Kelting:


There was the sense that everything may be right again in Jayhawk Nation ... the tailgate was flawless. Plus, we had a few little extra something-somethings that took the day up another notch!

Beer delivery, courtesy of the Budweiser Clydesdales:

Flyover, courtesy of a KC-135 tanker:


An inspired effort led to the first win over a top 20 team since 1984 in Memorial Stadium. We'd like to highlight a major contributor ... James Sims. Quite a productive day at the office for Mr. Sims. First true freshman in KU history to rush for 100+ yards in debut. That's what a man does! Also, hands down, the best haircut in the history of KU football:


Huge win! Doesn't get much better than belting the Rock Chalk chant during multiple snaps of VICTORY FORMATION.

Correction ... one thing is better. VICTORY BEERS!


See you in 2 weeks ...

Week 1 Recap

A new season is upon us and, although a lot has changed over the last 12 months, one thing sure as hell remains consistent ... TEAM Tailgate sets the tone on Mt. Oread!

First things first ... a 6:00 p.m. kick-off means two things.

1. Ridiculously early set up! Even after all these years, Mr. Dreiling's domination continues to surprise us. This one-man wrecking crew had the entire tailgate operational by 6:00 a.m. Bravo!


2. Three meal tailgate! Per usual, a wide variety of options to satisfy those gameday cravings.

BREAKFAST - Biscuit sammys with thick-cut bacon and colby jack.


LUNCH - Trailer Park dogs with queso and crumbled potato chips and, never to be outdone, the man, the myth, the legend ... Earl Campbell.



DINNER: - Pimento cheese burgers.


A Big Ups from TEAM Tailgate to our surprise guest of the day ... Samantha Steele with Fox Sports. Hung out, talked shop, and threw the pigskin around a little bit. Good times.


Just a few quick honors to throw around from Week 1:

MVP = JMD. First game of the year and he delivered by single-handedly putting TEAM Tailgate's flag in the ground and marking our territory ... all before the sun came up. Well played, my friend.

Brett Favre Award = MTB (Mike The Bartender). After announcing his retirement at the off-season executive committee meeting, Mike declared "I'll be back for Week 2" within 3 minutes of being at the tailgate. Just classic stuff, Mike. We all look forward to Bloody Marys next weekend.

These final two pics may foreshadow what Jayhawk Nation is about to embark on this season ... regardless of the final number in the W column, TEAM Tailgate will be having a super time at 11th & Mississippi before, during, and after each home game. That is about the only thing we can predict this season.


All packed up, ready to hit K-10, turn the ignition ... silence. That, my friends, is what we call irony.


Hope to see you next weekend ... 11:00 a.m. kick-off. Breakfast spread will be legendary.