UConn’s first Saturday football game at Rentschler Field is coming up on the 15th and you can practically feel the excitement on campus. With rain and clouds every day for a week now, any excuse to get outside in what looks to be better weather, is welcome. Rain or shine, freshman or senior, this list can give you all the ways to make this tailgate season the best one yet.
1. Always, always, always wear your UConn gear.
There’s nothing worse than seeing those people show up to the tailgate without a shred of blue or white. If there is any time to show some Husky Pride, it’s on game day. If you’re not going to have school spirit, is there really any point in showing up?
2. Pregame with lots of carbs.
When waking up at 7 am to get ready, breakfast is the last thing on your mind, but two hours into the tailgate your stomach will be begging you for some food. Make the time for something filling like a bagel to get you through the morning.
3. Take pictures early.
Taking the time to snap one picture with your girlfriends right when you get there saves you from worrying about it later and being disappointed you forgot.
4. Wear the right shoes.
Flip flops are a risk because chances are there will be someone stepping on your toes and white shoes will be a different color by the end of the day. Go for dark colored comfortable shoes that you don’t mind standing in for a few hours
5. Keep track of your girls.
It’s so easy to get lost in the crowd. One second your roommate is next to you and the next you’re surrounded by a sea of strangers in similar UConn attire. Always stay close to one another and charge your phone up beforehand so it’s easy to text and find each other’s locations.
6. Don’t forget to pee beforehand.
Port-a-potties are downright disgusting, so make sure to use the bathroom before arriving. Chances you’ll have to pee at least once while you’re there anyway, but it definitely doesn’t hurt to cut down the amount of times you have to wait in line to use an unsanitary makeshift toilet.
7. Bring sunscreen!
This is something virtually no one seems to remember or just assumes they won’t need. The morning will start out cold only for the sun to come out halfway through the tailgate and drinking alcohol while baking in the is asking to get burned.
Happy tailgating and go Huskies!