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Was part of a tailgate years ago that had one for an away game.
You need a generator with enough power/gas to run the whole time. From there, they hooked up a power strip and plugged the TV. From the TV we ran a set of speakers and plugged in a HD antenna.
That being said, with the advent of streaming, it could be a lot easier nowadays. Just hook up an AppleTV/Chromecast/Roku and stream via Wifi (if you have access) or tether to a mobile device.
Coke? I just can't do that. I need some rocks, even with good bourbon or whiskey, but about the only thing I can handle with coke would be a Canadian blend, and even then vermouth or ginger ale would be better. I like a Beam and Ginger or a sour for a low cost high ball or a pregame tailgate, Maker's Mark or similar for Manhattans or Old Fashions for sit down dinner cocktails, and something over 90 proof on ice for after the game/dinner.
🦃TAILGATE FEVERER🍂
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# | Did Tennessee-Appalachian State Change Your Outlook of the Battle at Bristol? 
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# | Did Tennessee-Appalachian State Change Your Outlook of the Battle at Bristol? It looks like that UT polo is giving birth to that man. The miracle of life is a beautiful thing.
I'm trying to temper my expectations for tomorrow. My brain keeps telling me that this is the first game, there are bound to be glitches, missed assignments, and bone-headed plays. It keeps saying that Liberty is going to play hard, and that they have good athletes.
My hokie heart wants to see the offense explode like
We run a TV, Satellite, amp, and receiver and speakers. Along with anything else we might need powered (sometimes use an electric buffet to keep things warm). A 2000 watt generator is plenty of power, and best to go with an Inverter style to protect electronics and keep it quiet. Direct TV works well in the parking lot, but you could always stream if you have the data means.
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# | Did Tennessee-Appalachian State Change Your Outlook of the Battle at Bristol? Hey, I know how to manage the clock almost as well as that Satterfield guy.
Pretty sure the Death Penalty would have only made things worse.
What 1 game featuring opponents who don't play VT this season are you most interested in watching this weekend?
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# | Did Tennessee-Appalachian State Change Your Outlook of the Battle at Bristol? I just feel like people are trying to twist every little element of the game into a reason why VT is going to win and it looks dumb.
Wait..the Washington Huskies are a Powerhouse? The team that's less than a decade removed from winning 12 games in five seasons? The team whose best regular season since 2000 is finishing 8-4? Okay, yes, they've won some National Championships, but none since the Soviet Union broke up, and Miami*, rated significantly lower, has won a LOT since then. Hell, Colorado, who was last really good when UDub was, is (correctly) ravaged on the powerhouse scale.
I agree, I would LOVE to see the data supporting the X axis. And I'd be willing to lay $50 that one of the contributors to this graphic was a Husky. Unless a big piece of this is based on the "How Good Everyone Thinks They'll Be This Season", in which case I don't understand how da U, who will surely be BAK this season, and UNC, who are the country's greatest preseason team EVERY year, are not further out to the right than Bama.
*Not defending da U, just using them as an example. F Miami, as always.
Technically, it needs to have his back turned on what's going on in the showers
When I tailgated at anOSU in 2008/09 it seemed like every other tailgate had a TV. Was surprised so few at VT have them, I know last year several fans from there made that comment.
Well I guess I'm late to the party
Needs a blindfold.
They don't even realize what the problem really was: a complete loss of perspective.
Like you said, he's more of a Temple fan.
Plus, different kind of scandal.
Most prototypical turn of the century show?
I used to think it was Dawson's Creek, but my wife is neck deep in a Buffy the Vampire Slayer marathon right now, and man, that show seems to have absorbed every cheesy aspect of late 90s/early 2000s genre there is. For the record, I disqualify Friends, because its more a pure 90s show than turn of the century.
Does anyone run a TV at the tailgate to watch Gameday and such? I'm trying to start adding something to ours each year and I'm curious what kind of power/other tools are necessary to make it work.
I am downloading the film now, and watched most of the first quarter this morning.
The Vols struggled with the linebackers overpursuing on fakes. As I noted in my review's of the Fuente offense, Memphis had the Ole Miss linebackers running out of position in a similar manner. In addition, Appy State's center had success blocking the one technique for the Vols one on one. Defensive tackle is an odd position for the Vols. They have two undistinguished veterans that start, and two elite sophomore talents that have struggled with injuries behind them. I think that the Vols are very vulnerable to the Fuente run game design provided that the VT players have rapidly picked up the scheme.
As for stopping the Vols offense, man it looked like the Vols would be vulnerable to a VT-Ohio State 2014 game plan. The small quick nose tackle absolutely tore the interior of the Vols line (which is supposed to be a strength) up last night. Dobbs hit one nice run and one big pass and otherwise was very careless with the football. I love the Vols RBs, but their receivers are not on par with that Ohio State squad. I feel much better right now about the game than I did yesterday.
That said, the Hokies have to protect the football and get a lead. They have to mitigate the Vols tremendous edge speed. And, they have to keep Dobbs contained. Hurd and Kamara will get yards. They can't get big plays.
What should I look for tomorrow that will give me hope in QB, HB, TB play?
Will VT's offensive line be able to mimic what Appalachian State did last night? From what I watched, App St. was able to move the ball at will at many points in the game.
Poor interior offensive and defensive line play. Poor quarterback decision making. A very vanilla gameplan that refused to challenge the Neers deep (which isn't surprising- Dobbs had a very poor completion percentage on long throws last season.)
I think they exposed some weaknesses. Could Woody Baron do the same thing on the nose that the Appy kid did last night? Can the secondary avoid getting beaten over the top on a 50 50 ball like last night? Can they contain Dobbs and force the excellent Vols running game to grind it out? If they can- they will win the ball game.