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.

SEVEN

That's right ladies and gentlemen ...7 days until kick-off.

Join us September 4th for a traditional three meal tailgate.

If you haven't seen second installment of The Gridiron ... settle in.

The Gridiron - Episode 2 from Kansas Jayhawks on Vimeo.

THE GRIDIRON

All aboard ...


KU FOOTBALL BLOG


See you Saturday, September 4th!

Three reasons to celebrate!

The off season is cruising right along for TEAM Tailgate, however it seemed prudent to provide an update on some recent developments worth celebrating.

1. Happy Birthday America!

2. The University of Kansas still has a conference!

3. Season kicks off 2 months from today!

We thought it only appropriate to celebrate in style ... Behold the NEW tailgate grill!

TEAM Tailgate offered our culinary magic at a recent fundraiser and took this new bad boy for a test run. Mission Accomplished!

I know ... I know ... the grill is large and in charge. Will it fit nice and snug in the tailgate van, you ask? Done & done!

Good time await in Lawrence ...

Spring Game Report

Some may say ... "Tailgate for the spring game???"

TEAM Tailgate emphatically responds ... "You bet your ass!"

Please note the similarities between KU Football and TEAM Tailgate as the Spring session winds down:

While the team is working in a new offense, complete with new HCTG; new, yet to be named QB1; and a host of new contributors at every skill position ...


TEAM Tailgate is working in a few new recipes ... Pretzel roll smothered with spicy beer cheese spread. Dominate!


The KUAD officially debuted the new and improved gargantuan video board.


Not the be outdone, TEAM Tailgate unveiled their new mammoth TV. Yep ... 50 inches of pure bliss!


Sure, most of us continue to take a "wait & see" approach with the new regime; however we were pleasantly surprised by the turnout to usher in the Turner Gill era. Announced crowd of 12,500.


And nobody in attendance was watching with a more critical eye that our own Jeff Dreiling ... Painstaking notes. Attention to detail. Intense.


A picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes only THREE are necessary.


Last, but certainly not least, special guest appearance to our Blogville by a familiar face. (Side note: huge fan of new tailgate shirt. Fact!)


Looking forward to Saturdays this fall ...

Spring Game - Saturday 1:00 p.m.

TEAM Tailgate will usher in the Turner Gill era this weekend ... hope to see you there!

Up and running. See you at 930

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Austin Road Trip

TEAM Tailgate et al. took our show on the road this past weekend. Although the Hawks were defeated by an extremely superior team on the field, we did our best to compete off the field. Result...TEAM Tailgate beat Austin, no question!

Tailgate prep on Friday night...never take a week off.


Always kick-off Gameday with a killer breakfast...Cisco's delivered! Migas with fajita in Ranchero sauce? Yes, please! And their biscuits will change your religion.


Solid crew...

The Shotgun 30 crew were extremely gracious hosts...

The hit of the tailgate...Mike the Bartender (aka Darth "Hook 'em Horns" Vader).


Also, utilized the trip to scout the tailgate scene ..."Everything is bigger in Texas" truly shines on this asphalt playground.



Hope to see you at Arrowhead on Saturday...

Since our team has quit on the season...

Here is the highlight from Saturday. Logan + Homeless + guitar = Awesome!
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Nebraska Report

The final tailgate in Lawrence this season...it's safe to say the season is imploding right before our eyes, but TEAM Tailgate continues to dominate!

A few menu items made their much anticipated debut this past weekend...

#1 - Spud burger


1/3 lb. patty, cheddar cheese, bacon, and (drum roll please...) grilled hash brown patty. Legen...wait for it...dary!

#2 - Smoked turkey leg


Typically reserved for a Renaissance Fair near you...a big hit at the tailgate.

Last, but certainly not least, high comedy in its purest form...

Ticket to KU vs. Nebraska at Memorial Stadium - $80
Full tank of gas for Winnebego - $300
Getting your Winny full of Cornhuskers stuck attempting to park, blocking traffic for 2 hours, requiring 2 cops to block road, and needing massive tow truck to rescue you - PRICELESS



Investigative reporting at its finest...enjoy!

Team Tailgate Road Tailgate up and running

Everything that you have come to expect from TEAM except the tent. If you are in the little apple stop by the grains program building (not kidding) and have a beer with us!
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