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Tailgating in style

Updated 1:41 PM EDT, Thu September 1, 2016
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Jessica Keesee, center left, and her husband, Christian Pierce, center, serve up lunch from the grill as they tailgate at Georgia Tech.
Tailgating in style —
Jessica Keesee, center left, and her husband, Christian Pierce, center, serve up lunch from the grill as they tailgate at Georgia Tech.
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The tailgating atmosphere at Georgia Tech home games is more upscale luncheon than rowdy parking lot free-for-all.
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The tailgating atmosphere at Georgia Tech home games is more upscale luncheon than rowdy parking lot free-for-all.
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Keith Henley's "Hotty Toddy" tailgate setup in the Grove on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford.
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Keith Henley's "Hotty Toddy" tailgate setup in the Grove on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford.
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Henley with his longtime tailgating neighbors, Miss Martha and Miss Ann. They've grown so close tailgating over the years that they exchange Christmas cards.
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Henley with his longtime tailgating neighbors, Miss Martha and Miss Ann. They've grown so close tailgating over the years that they exchange Christmas cards.
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Paula Jones' tailgating tent at the Grove, early in the setup process.
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Paula Jones' tailgating tent at the Grove, early in the setup process.
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An example of an extravagant Ole Miss tailgating centerpiece.
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An example of an extravagant Ole Miss tailgating centerpiece.
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Even the cookies get in on the decorating action in the Grove. These are decorated as the Rebel mascot.
Tailgating in style —
Even the cookies get in on the decorating action in the Grove. These are decorated as the Rebel mascot.
courtesy paula jones
The tailgating scene on University Avenue on the Ole Miss campus.
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The tailgating scene on University Avenue on the Ole Miss campus.
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Marc Wolnitzek flies his "The Admiral" flag in Notre Dame's stadium parking lot so friends can easily find him.
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Marc Wolnitzek flies his "The Admiral" flag in Notre Dame's stadium parking lot so friends can easily find him.
courtesy Marc Wolnitzek
Wolnitzek uses blue and gold servingware -- and food! -- to create a fan-friendly ambiance at his tailgate.
Tailgating in style —
Wolnitzek uses blue and gold servingware -- and food! -- to create a fan-friendly ambiance at his tailgate.
courtesy marc wolnitzek
Wolnitzek, center right in the Notre Dame apron, leads a toast during his tailgate.
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Wolnitzek, center right in the Notre Dame apron, leads a toast during his tailgate.
courtesy Marc Wolnitzek

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