Tailgating Necessities

One of my favorite things about college is football games. At ECU everyone gets SUPER into them. Granted, most of the students here like it for the tailgating and drinking. But for me, you really just can’t beat standing in the stands of that huge stadium chanting cheers with your fellow students and Pirates fans! But before you head out for a game, make sure you have these necessities!

School Colors// Get decked out in your school colors! No better way to show your school spirit by being decked out in purple and gold (in my case). When it’s hot outside, I wear a t-shirt with jean shorts, but during the colder months I either wear a sweater (most likely purple) with my yellow scarf!

Koozie// Whether you’re drinking a water, soda or maybe you’re even 21 and you can have something else you don’t want your hand to get cold! Around ECU clubs and organizations are constantly handing out free koozies so you won’t even have to buy one!

Water// At this time of year it’s extremely hot during both tailgating and the game. You don’t want to be the person that passes out due to heat! You probably won’t be able to take water in, but make sure you have some extra cash to purchase a water bottle inside! You won’t regret it!

Your ticket/ID// At ECU we have special passes for games that we can get. And I kid you not, my roommate and I almost walked out of our room many times without checking for our ID’s and our game passes! Make sure you double-check that you have them!

Comfy Shoes// Please don’t wear heels to a football game. Please. You will seriously, seriously regret it about 30 minutes in. I have to walk to the games so I always made sure I was wearing my comfiest tennis shoes to ensure I wasn’t going to be crying on my way back to my dorm later! Plus you’re going to be standing the whole time!

Also make sure your phone is charged up! You don’t want to lose your friend or something and not have a way to call them! Also, if you’re walking to and from the games (like I did) make sure you have someone to walk with, especially at night games. Better safe than sorry! Have so much fun!