Week 2 Recap - Northern Illinois

After a debacle of a tailgate to kick-off the 2011 campaign, TEAM Tailgate did some soul searching over the last week and got back to our roots. What follows are the ingredients to an A+ tailgate and good times in Lawrence on a football Saturday ...

Got the DeLorean out and Jeff D. dialed up this legendary throw back


Breakfast of champions right here


Solid group shot of the early crew. Surround sound? Check! College Gameday? Check!


Over the years, we've all come to appreciate that MTB is a man of many hats ... yep, we'd like you to meet MTD (Mike the Driver). Bravo.


TEAM Tailgate welcomed Jason as a guest smoker this week to dazzle the crowd.


This Baron of BBQ did not disappoint. The mass quantities of brisket, pulled pork, burnt ends, as well as ribs were an instant crowd pleaser. Here is a shot of his glorious rack!


Always on the lookout for new culinary improvisations, TEAM Tailgate created a nice synergy with Jason's BBQ spread. Behold ... a true FOOT LONG from our guys at Fritz's, sprinkled with pulled pork and slathered up with BBQ sauce. Hot damn! Collaboration at its finest!


No matter how off-the-charts a tailgate is, the game often dictates if the party will continue. What a freaking game! Our stable of Clydesdales at the running back position continue to turn heads. James Sims = Man!


Although TEAM Tailgate is officially on ice until Homecoming (October 1st), we're revved up for Georgia Tech this weekend down in HOT-lanta. Rock Chalk!