Tailgating Ideas

So are you ready for this week? By this week I mean the avalanche of Super Bowl hype that the media can possibly cram down our throats. I get it. Larry Fitzgerald is a freak and a great player and a nice guy all in one. Kurt Warner loves Jesus and is playing in another Super Bowl but with a different team. Pittsburgh could become the first NFL franchise to win six Super Bowls. Can we now focus on what is not being talked about? The NFL is still banning tailgating at the Super Bowl. Even though it has been a year since we put together our petition, the principles of the deal still hold true. Or you can just sit by and allow more and more of your personal freedoms be taken away in the name of “national security”. Whatever. On with the links…

• Bikini Beach Volleyball Butts Coming Soon To A Campus Near You
• The 2009 Miss America winner – Katie Stam
• Is this guy sleeping during the Obama inauguration speech?
• Welcome to Tailgating Trackside
• The Definitive List Of DVDs No Dude Can Have In Their Collection
• Tailgating Tips from Good Morning San Diego!
• 10 Classic Old Commercials Featuring Elite Athletes
• The Super Bowl is Recession Proof
• The Pick-up Lines That No Girl Wants to Hear
• What to get a drunk for Christmas
• Say it Ain’t so! A BUFFALO WING SHORTAGE FOR THE SUPER BOWL?

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Mmmmm, Cheerleaders!
Just like Barack Obama did tonight, TailgatingIdeas.com had a good weekend. Both he and I finished with dominating wins. (For the record I did not vote for neither Obama nor did I vote for McCain, but I did vote.)

Okay, so winning the Cuzoogle Pigskin Pick ‘em pool for Week #9 is just slightly less important than being elected the next President, I can still be excited, right? After only missing on two games this past weekend, I went 12-2 and didn’t even need the tie breaker. Also, this is the second week I have been the top dog for the week. The last time I was the weekly winner was back in week #5. And the news keeps on getting better. Not only is my ad going to be seen on Cuzoogle for the next seven days, but I also took over first place in the overall standings. Albeit it is only a 2 game difference but still leading none the less. Maybe I should move to Vegas after it is all said and done. Here are the standings for the past week.

1. Tailgating Ideas 12-2
2. GrandmasterB 11-3
3. Buzz Pirates 11-3
4. Yep Yep 11-3
5. Juiced Sports 11-3
6. Women Like Sports 10-4
7. Waiting for Next Year 10-4
8. Cover2 10-4
9. NESW Sports 10-4
10. Chocolate Dog Blog 9-5
11. The Blue Workhorse 9-5
12. Zoner Sports 9-5
13. Machochip 9-5
14. The Sports Dollar 9-5
15. Don Chavez 9-5
16. Mac Gs World 8-6
17. Brahsome 8-6
18. The Sports Lounge 8-6
19. Sports Opinion 8-6
20. NE Patriots Draft 7-7
21. My Sports Rumors 7-7
22. Inside Plays 5-9
23. Busted Coverage 5-9

As for the fantasy league over at NFLJuice, I was able to pull a win over Awful Announcing in the 2008 Blogger Classic. It brings my overall record to 4-5 and it is still not that impressive but getting better. Next week is The Big Lead who is 5-4 and it is not an insurmountable task to beat those guys. Looks like they have some bye week issues with their roster so this one might be easier than other games in the past.

Sorry, no visual on the standings this week. I guess the guys over at NFLJuice are too hopped up election coverage to get off their tushies and do a quick screen capture. Freaking slackers.

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So even the rain and an extended delay couldn’t stop the Philadelphia Phillies from claiming the World Series title. I am sure Broad Street is burning as I type this. Just make sure to spare Pat’s King of Steaks on Passyunk Ave. in South Philly from the fire bombings and overturned cop cars. In an effort to help control the rioting, here’s a nice shot of Erika Nicole paying homage to the World Champions.

(Photo of Erika Nicole courtesy of Co-Ed Magazine.)

• 20 Photos of hot girl Phillies fans celebrating the World Series win.
• Bacon + Mayonnaise = Baconnaise (And Heart Disease!)
• Playing catch-up on tailgating
• Larry King’s Fantasy Baseball News & Views
• Tailgating should be a sport
• The Top 10 most interesting athlete/politician combos.
• IU: Beer drinking contests overshadow real game
• Engineering a cancer-fighting beer
• Birthday Tailgate Party!
• Vampire movies with eye candy
• Jack’s First Tailgating Experience…
• Don Chavez asks, Got Poon?
• Philly Tailgaters loyal and a little soggy
• Awkward High Fives: A Collection
• Students tailgate with TV celebs for Obama
• Fat Guy vs. Buttered Floor
• Cowboys MNF and Tailgating
• 5 Irresistible Late Night/Hangover Meals That I Love At the Time I’m Eating Them, And Then Feel the Pain Afterwards
• Tailgating preps for the big games
• New England Patriots Cheerleaders Dress Up For Halloween: Cops, Criminals and Cleavage
• Reactor Field more under control
• True tales of tailgating: A depiction of one man’s Homecoming journey
• How is the Tailgating in London for an NFL Game?
• Views from the Fanhouse: Weird Things You See Tailgating
• Tailgating – GA Tech vs Florida State
• Classic Tailgating: Veterans say proper planning key to pull off ultimate pre-game affair
• Can’t make it to the game? Try these home tailgating ideas
• How About Breakfast With 50,000 Of Your Closest Friends?
• LSU Features the Only Five-Star Tailgating—Restaurant, That Is
• Avoid injuries at tailgate gatherings

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You wouldn’t choose your next President based on what music he listens to, would you? Of course not. But what if you could take the next President’s Top 10 favorite songs and come up with a brand new tailgate music mix? That might be something looking into.

Blender Magazine recently checked in with both John McCain and Barack Obama and asked them to compile a top 10 list of their favorite songs. Give them a look and you could be campaigning for your favorite candidate at your next tailgate just by cranking up your iPod speakers.

BARACK OBAMA
1. Ready or Not – Fugees
2. What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
3. I’m On Fire – Bruce Springsteen
4. Gimme Shelter – Rolling Stones
5. Sinnerman - Nina Simone
6. Touch the Sky - Kanye West
7. You’d Be So Easy to Love – Frank Sinatra
8. Think - Aretha Franklin
9. City of Blinding Lights - U2
10. Yes We Can  - will.i.am

JOHN McCAIN
1. Dancing Queen – ABBA
2. Blue Bayou - Roy Orbison
3. Take a Chance On Me - ABBA
4. If We Make It Through December – Merle Haggard
5. As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson
6. Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
7. What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
8. I’ve Got You Under My Skin – Frank Sinatra
9. Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
10. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - The Platters

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When Barack Obama moved his speech to Mile High Stadium, it meant one thing: Democratic tailgating.

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I have to keep reminding myself why Anna Kournikova is famous in the first place. That’s right! She played professional tennis, didn’t she? I guess she is much better at being professionally hot than playing tennis and this photo will attest. Good call Anna on making the right career choice. The tailgating nation appreciates the sacrifices you have made for us. Now on to some links of interest.

• Fans Cry Foul Over Dallas Cowboys Tailgating Rules.
• The Drunken Tailgate has uncovered the recipe for Hop Skip and Go Naked Punch.
• Next Round has the 2008 Pac-10 Cheerleader Showdown
• Even a foreign born national has caught the tailgating itch.
• The World of Isaac wants your Most Outrageous College or Pro Football Prediction.
• Cracking The Case Of The Perfect Tailgating Food
• Banned in Hollywood has 5 Tailgate Essentials.
• Don Chavez has a gallery of the ultimate tailgating rides.
• NFL moms are out and baseball players are in when it comes to pitching soup this year.
• The Beer Goggler caught Christina Ricci Trimming Her Bush.
• New Orleans Tailgaters very own Tailgating Teriyaki Marinade.
• The SEC kicks ass in college football and in Hot Chicks, but not in academics apparently.
• The Love of NFL has the Top 10 NFL Players to become professional wrestlers.
• Barbecue Master wants you to Vote John McCain or Barack Obama for Your Barbecue Tailgate Chef.
• New Tailgating Information for Catamount Club, WCU Students.
• Seven Great Reasons to Watch University of Florida Gators Football This Year.
• HSE Fans Take Their Tailgating Spirit to Lucas Oil Stadium.
• Game over for popular Iowa tailgating spot.
• The Gainesville Sun offers up some tips on how to throw a great tailgate party.
• MSNBC has a Play-by-play guide to tailgating.
• How about a breakfast tailgate?
• Professional Tailgating: Minor League Style.
• A sample Tailgate Checklist.
• 8 Donkeys compares this year’s NFL rookie crop to up and coming Hollywood Actresses.

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So I have good news and bad news. First the good news. Apparently there are a few people out there that appreciated my effort of bringing a little SFW cheesecake to the blogosphere in the Tuesday T & A segment featuring Jesse Jane. The bad news? There were only a FEW people that commented that they liked it. So a big shout out (I hate that term “shout out” BTW) to Losers with Socks and Uncoached for linking to it and also to Jake from The Tailgate Blog for commenting on it. I still have until next Tuesday morning to decide if this is a worthwhile endeavor so make sure to voice your opinion via the comments box. Speaking of Hot POA, here is Amy Ried. Some of you experienced pervs may recognize her as the actress formerly known as Devin Valencia. Today she is Amy Ried and she is this week’s Mid-Week Eye Candy. Now on with the links…

(Image of Amy Ried appears courtesy of Zero Tolerance Entertainment.)

• Don Chavez somehow scored again some risque photos of cheerleaders behaving naughty for the camera. This time is north of the border and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers cheerleaders are the ones to blame.
• Gravy Train of The Red Dirt Kings doesn’t like summers in Oklahoma. main reason? Swamp Ass. (Having lived in Oklahoma myself I would have to agree with him.)
• Ever seen Ohio State and Michigan fans posing for a pic together? What if I told you they were hot girls wearing football jerseys and bikini bottoms? Yeah, I thought so.
• Apparently Jelena Jankovic doesn’t like wearing underwear while playing tennis.
• Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse loves a good tailgate party so long as it is environmentally friendly.
• Brahsome lists the Toughest Stadiums in the ACC.
• on205th discovers that the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders are very photogenic.
• Ever wonder what Brett Fah-Vrah would look like in a uniform other than the Green bay Packers Green and Gold. NFL Juice has your answer.
• Didn’t have the skills to win an NCAA backetball championship ring? No worries. College OTR says you can always get one on eBay.
• If have a lot of school spirit now you can support your school even more just by switching brands of beer.
• Mike Ditka is a lot of things. Hall of Fame Tight End. Super Bowl winning head coach. Current ESPN talking head. Now Iron Mike can add “Falling on my ass in front of lost of people” to his resume too.
• Speaking of lots of ass, according to the New York Post, Saints running back told girlfriend Kim Kardashian to shed some poundage off her backside. (I guess Reggie and Sir-Mix-A-Lot do not share the same opinion on the budonkadonk butt.)
• Rumors and Rants offers up five reasons to watch the British Open.
• Listen up Fellas. A college co-ed tells you the five things all college-aged men should know. Highlight: If you put the seat down every time, it isn’t obvious when you’ve taken a dump.
• Co-Ed Magazine has a humorous Guide to the Girls of Summer.
• Uncoached lists some of the Best Non-Sports Sports You Played While in College.
• A Jacksonville Jaguars tailgate party rekindles romance of two high school classmates.
• The Only Time Will Tell Tailgating Crew made their annual summer trip to the Cowtown Rodeo.
• Dana Buttenhoff suggests planning ahead is the best way ensure a successful tailgate party.
• Playing cornhole is not just a tailgating game anymore.
• July sucks for sports. How about a tailgate party for no apparent reason?!?
• If you’re planning to be one of the 50,000 people attending Sen. Barack Obama’s acceptance speech at Invesco Field, don’t think of holding a Broncos-style tailgate party beforehand. Predominantly Orange disagrees and will be tailgating anyway.
• Tailgating at Soccer Games Bites.
• Concert goers are still confused over PNC Arts Center tailgating ban.
• Banning tailgating prior to the DMB concert in Charleston is simply Un-American.
• Mister Manly puts together a gift registry for the tailgater in your life.
• The Chuck Wagon pays homage to the greatest quote about tailgating uttered by Homer Simpson.
• LSU released it rules and regulations regarding tailgating.
• You can get Guy Fieri to show up at your tailgate party.

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It’s the weekend and I am assuming you are reading this through blurry eyes greatly compromised by massive amount of alcohol intake earlier. or at least I hoping that is why your eyes are so bloodshot. I too would like to join you but I can’t. I would love to fire up the grill, toss back a few frosties and enjoy my relaxing weekend. Not that it is a big deal but I keep wondering, “where the hell is my economic stimulus check?”. I’d love to do my part and stimulate the economy by buying a few items to add to my tailgating kit. Apparently my check was either lost in the mail or my name was the last on the list. Whatever. In the meantime while I stew in my own general malaise, here are some links to get you through the weekend.

• Overly politically correct? Then you’ll hate to hear that the Washington Redskins can keep their “offensive” team nick name.
• The Sonics may be bolting for Oklahoma City but their Dance Squad is not leaving without a fight.
• Who doesn’t enjoy a good cat fight? It’s even better when the girls are hot and wearing bikinis.
• Do you remember back to the Mid-Week Eye Candy Wrapper when we introduced you to hottie track star Jennifer Mueller? Well, Busted Coverage caught her doing beer bongs. Sweet!
• It sounds crazy but apparently 60% of all NBA Players go broke.
• Want to grill some rotisserie chicken this summer? The Tailgating Times has some tips on how to do it right.
• The Missouri University Wellness Resource Center seeks answers to its tailgating survey.
• Tailgating at Chicagoland Speedway is at a fever pitch this year.
• Waiting for the Dalai Lama’s arrival is something like the most low-key tailgate party you can possibly imagine.
• Tailgating help raise the enjoyment level of all that attend Boise State Football games.
• Barack Obama has adopted “Tailgating For Change” as one of his campaign slogans to help homeless shelters.
• Dude Flesh has a photo of a shirtless fraternity guy grilling and tailgating.

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