And, visiting fans would have something to do before the games.

Aug 28, 2014
1:12:10pm

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If BYU football is a missionary tool, it's the perfect, un-tapped opportunity, IMO. Get them on campus and into some of the unique BYU and LDS culture.

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My recent experience with tailgating at BYU away games has made me realize that

Mikey

8/28/14 12:41pm

This is mostly how I feel and why tailgating will never be that popular for BYU

Iman23

8/28/14 12:42pm

It seems to be getting better and better each year.

BlackBart

8/28/14 1:36pm

most of us feel something like that - but that is probably because the culture

cougarmanguy

8/28/14 12:43pm

Reminds me of how much fun it is to go to a bar. None, if you don't drink.

frontrowcougar

8/28/14 12:44pm

The lack of alcohol changes everything. At Wisconsin ...

BluesBrother

8/28/14 12:47pm

us Mormons usually try to get a lot of stuff on Saturdays (it's a special day).

hxmCougar2000

8/28/14 12:49pm

"saturday is the day we prepare for Sunday" according to a Primary song

run26

8/28/14 12:56pm

What about pre-game from 6-8pm on a Thursday or Friday?

boscatar

8/28/14 1:14pm

Mormons are generally employed

jrob30

8/28/14 1:23pm

At McDonalds?

LonePeakCoug

8/28/14 4:31pm

Strangers hanging out? Common denominator, football? Nope, just alcohol.

Preppy

8/28/14 12:50pm

Did you have access to tv to watch other games? I think that makes a huge diff.

Grit for Brains

8/28/14 12:53pm

At Ole Miss I watched Utah St. blow the game against Auburn. But I could have

Mikey

8/28/14 12:55pm

6 or 7 times a year..IMO, waayyyy worth it.loved doing it!

Desert Rat

8/28/14 12:54pm

As long as keeping the Sabbath day holy is an important consideration for a

Submariner

8/28/14 12:58pm

Notre Dame has a full schedule of activities starting like 5 hours beforehand

boscatar

8/28/14 1:05pm

Yeah, I got less bored at Notre Dame. It was cool since it was my first visit

Mikey

8/28/14 1:07pm

Well, not all 80K Notre Dame fans attend everything every week.

boscatar

8/28/14 1:11pm

And, visiting fans would have something to do before the games.

boscatar

8/28/14 1:12pm

RE: Notre Dame has a full schedule of activities starting like 5 hours

irishfan

8/28/14 2:31pm

Most of the Notre Dame Pregame rituals are time-fillers

DazeofBlue

8/28/14 3:47pm

You weren't really tailgating

Sea Chicken

8/28/14 1:09pm

This is exactly what tailgating should be. Had a great time tailgating at A&M.

doctorthunderpants

8/28/14 1:22pm

I had plenty of family with me. We grilled, tossed a football, chatted, watched

Mikey

8/28/14 1:28pm

The grotto? You mean South Bend? Ole Miss has the Grove.

Real Men Wear Blue

8/28/14 1:32pm

You're right, ND was more recent (last year) so it was in my head.

Mikey

8/28/14 1:38pm

Here is a shocking notion...meet people and converse with them...

BlackBart

8/28/14 1:35pm

Alcohol is the major reason

PolarisPrime

8/28/14 1:53pm

I can't think of one single thing I would rather do on a Fall Saturday.....

CougarBacker

8/28/14 2:11pm

I would rather golf in the morning and go to the game in the afternoon.

PolarisPrime

8/28/14 2:27pm

Depending on where you live, there are hundreds of other days you can golf

CougarBacker

8/28/14 2:47pm

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