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11-22-04
How about them Saints! I grew up in New Orleans and was a Saints fan all my life. I wasn’t a fanatic or anything, I never covered my body with black and gold paint or drove a car with a Saints sticker, but I always pulled for them. Well all of that changed half way through the first season that Aaron Brooks was the starting quarterback. Don’t get me wrong this guy has great stats and numbers and is a great fantasy player. Honestly I couldn’t be happier that the current N.O. Saints are maybe the worst in 40 years of playing in New Orleans. At the beginning of the season I figured the Saints would only win 4 games. I thought I was being hard on them. Well I love that Benson himself even said to the media that the team looked like they should be playing ball in high school. I think Benson is a poor owner and blame him miserably for allowing this train wreck that is a Pro team to continue to self destruct and laugh at them selves while doing it. Well on another note Happy thanks giving to everyone and I hope to see many of you during the Third Rowd Show this weekend in Arkansas. Bye and here’s to Turkey!
11-15-04
What a great weekend. Natty Night was an awesome success for those that remember it and the Tigers kicked ass. It was good to see all of you that attended the party Friday night and visited me by the Tiger Limo to get your Natty Night T-shirt, I thank you for that. I think it was funny that for the rest of the weekend multiple friends who were not able to attend Natty Night came to me and said not only were they sorry that they could not attend, but that people kept telling them about this awesome and huge party at the Natatorium. Each of these so called friends of mine who were not at Natty Night was sorry that they missed out. To all of you…..I Told You So….. For those of you who sat by me at the game in the second half, Sorry for aggravating you with my obnoxious cheer, and Thank you for realizing it was an awesome cheer and joining in. Maybe I will chant "Stomp them Bitches" for the rest of the season, because as soon as I started cheering the tigers came back and stomped them Bitches. Even the LSU Cheer Leaders were taking off their shoes and shaking them at the student section. I am aware that the "Shoe Motion" is not original and was used by the entire student section at the last game but I thought it was funny as hell so I brought it back this week. Make sure to see the pictures from Natty Night, I am aware that the two Erics have about 400 or more pictures from the weekend.
11-08-04
My how this season is progressing, so many highs and so many lows. The tigers win the tigers lose and the tigers win again. The King was here the King went to California, now the King is back. We have had some of the best tailgating turnouts this year and we have had people steal right from our tip jar. We have had hurricane scares and beautiful weather. Low temperature smoked briskets were complimented by high pressure flowing beer. Yes this season has had some highs and lows. This Friday night I expect to experience even more highs and lows. The bands will be cranking out some low bass and some high trebles. The people turn out will be high and they will be drinking low cost beer. I wana see High fives and low booty shakin. Well just in case you live in a fucking cave, Natty Night five is here and with a vengeance. If for some reason you miss this party, the best and biggest party of the year, you should not hang out with us any more. Ever
Mat-trick
11-01-04
Ok I started my column many months ago and wanted to focus on tailgating
and the neat things that people do during or in preparation of it. Well to
be plain honest there isn't that much to tell that we already don't know.
Well my column has strayed from just stupid facts or neat things to look at,
it has become a voice it has come alive. And after thinking of changing the
title and not yet doing it, a fellow columnist suggested to change it. Well
the column is now called Mat-trick's Views and Stuff. I figure that this name
is so awesome and ambiguous that now I can write about whatever the hell I
want and not have to justify it or feel bad for not keeping true to my original
mission. Don't get me wrong, I love tailgating and all of the originality
that is involved in each tailgate party, but come on some times people want
to hear some gossip or comedy or tragedy, or see an awesome custom made Bar-B-Que
pit or a huge rotating helmet. OK here is some gossip or a riddle I will release,
take it, as you will. "The Return of The King"
If you want to know what this is call 1-225-205-5179
this Saturday or Sunday November 6th &7th. The password to solve the riddle
is Do you like Karaoke?
10-25-04
Bad Idea
For some reason we have had a problem with theft this year. The ever honesty
policy of the tip jar at Third Row has been perverted, and raped. You know
we try not to ask much of the people that want to stop by and have a good
time, grab a beer or eat some grub, we leave it up to them to feel free to
leave a tip to help the party continue week in and week out. This last week
at the Troy game some individual just couldn’t help sticking his or her
hand in the tip jar and helping themselves to more than just a beer or burger.
I would estimate that at least 80% of all that was donated to Third Row Saturday
ended up benefiting some asshole instead of purchasing a Keg for all to drink
on or Charcoal to fuel the monstrosity that feeds yours and my belly. Sadly
this is not the first time that this has happened to Third Row members this
season. It angers and disappoints me that someone we would all consider a
guest would rob us blind. To all honest Third Row members please keep an eye
out for this sort of behavior and punch the fuck out of anyone you see take
money or items from our party that isn’t someone that coordinate or oversee
our events. Remember don’t steal it is a bad Idea. Don’t do it.
Don’t steal!
Mad
Mat-trick
10-11-04
I can’t help it. I am pumped for Natty Night V, so I am going to talk about it. How cool is it that a tailgate group can not only have a great party for every home game, but also have what is becoming the most “famous and infamous” party of the year. (Yes I stole that term from Eric and Jay). Let me start my rave by legitimizing my column, WHAT A GREAT IDEA! An all night tailgate party with lots of people live bands and oh yeah BEER. You all know the story, or maybe you don’t, but if you stop by Third Row on a Friday night before a home game you can find the faithful drinking and cooking and just enjoying all that the Natatorium field has to offer. Well this is what the first two Natty Nights were like, then we went and asked our friends to come play so delightful cover songs and advertised it as a big party. I would ask, “Who knew it could get so awesome and big”, but I am sure the King would proudly say he did. (Good ‘ol Travis) Natty Night has had steady growth each year, and we can only expect this year to be out of control. I thank every Third Row member for having the great idea of inviting friends to come out and join them for what is soon to be the biggest free outdoor party next to Mardi Gras, because not only does everyone that remembers the night the next day have a great ass time, but a large percent of the visitors become regulars on Saturdays as well. I know we still have a month until the Natty Night, but I just want to remind you to bring a cup some friends and a designated driver. “Cause that’s always a great Idea.” See you at the Troy State game.
Mat-trick
09-20-04
I know my last weeks special was more of a Jay's motivational message, but
I can't help it, I am excited about this season and the great times that Third
Row has given me and the even more awesome times to come. Plus, shit I live
with Jay now, so we talk tailgating almost every day. Well, A great thanks
to Brooke Cormier, who was a hard core member this week and did what we have
been begging for from the ladies that tailgate, she brought table cloths and
plates and other things that prettied up the presentation of our awesome food
produced by our awesome BBQ pit. Good ol' BBQ Pit…. Well anyway.
Back to neat tailgating accessories. Thanks to Travis and other circumstances
third row now has a microwave that is accessible at tailgating so feel free
to bring anything that needs microwaving like popcorn, dip, whatever.
09-12-04
How can a group claim they are the best, number 1, the champions, when there
is no said contest or competition to find out? The Krew of Ragoo does just
this every year. I am challenging each Third Row member to be more hardcore
this year. I want people to show up earlier, stay later, and add something
to the party. Bring your music, your favorite food, some high energy friends,
and decorations, whatever you want. Maybe become a fanatic, get painted or
wear a costume, something to get pumped up.
I often search the internet for a group as dedicated to the social art of
tailgating as we are, and I don’t know that there is. I am giving you
the Krew of Ragoo’s web site so you can go see it and be inspired or
motivated in some way to stand out and be a known party among all of the elites
of the best tailgating in the country here at LSU. Let’s make a bold
statement this year and demand our piece of the glory. Third Row for President.
Go Tigers! I look forward to seeing everyone tailgating and a ton of new faces.
http://www.kreweofragoo.com/
Mat-trick
06-30-04
An update on the choice spot of tailgating for The Third Row Tailgaters, The Natatorium lot had some maintenance this summer. The university has installed new drainage lines so that the field drains better. Let's hope this works because we all remember the LSU vs. W. Illinois game when we started tailgating the water was almost knee high. The only bad new about the upgrades is that the few trees in front of the NAT have been removed so I would say it is good things that we have two tents and two huge ass fans to keep us cool in the hot season we have come to love called tailgating.
06-23-04
I came across this and thought to myself…"How True"…
This is another reason why I am so proud to have been a part of LSU and real
tailgating with the Third Row.
Man I can't wait until tailgating season!
Football...North VS. South
Stadium Size:
NORTH: College football stadiums hold 20,000 people.
SOUTH: High school football stadiums hold 20,000 people.
Fathers:
NORTH: Expect their daughters to understand Sylvia Plath.
SOUTH: Expect their daughters to understand pass interference.
Campus Decor:
NORTH: Statues of founding fathers.
SOUTH: Statues of Heisman trophy winners.
Homecoming Queen:
NORTH: Also a physics major.
SOUTH: Also Miss America.
Heroes:
NORTH: Rudy Guiliani
SOUTH: Archie & Peyton Manning
Getting Tickets:
NORTH: 5 days before the game you walk into the ticket office on campus and
purchase tickets.
SOUTH: 5 months before the game you walk into the ticket office on Campus
and put name on waiting list for tickets.
Parking:
NORTH: An hour before game time, the University opens the campus for game
parking.
SOUTH: RVs sporting their school flags begin arriving on Wednesday for the
weekend festivities. The really faithful arrive on Tuesday.
Game Day:
NORTH: A few students party in the dorm and watch ESPN on TV.
SOUTH: Every student wakes up and rushes over to where ESPN is broadcasting
"Game Day Live" to get on camera and wave to the fans up North who
wonder why "Game Day Live" is never broadcast from their campus.
Tailgating:
NORTH: Raw meat on a grill, beer with lime in it, listening to local radio
station with truck tailgate down.
SOUTH: 30-foot custom pig-shaped smoker fires up at dawn. Cooking accompanied
by live performance by "Dave Matthews' Band," who come over during
breaks.
Getting to the Stadium:
NORTH: You ask "Where's the stadium?" When you find it, you walk
right in.
SOUTH: When you're near it, you'll hear it. On game day it becomes the state's
third largest city.
When National Anthem is Played:
NORTH: Stands are less than half full, and less than half of them stand up.
SOUTH: 100,000 fans, all standing, sing along in perfect four-part harmony.
Annoucer:
NORTH: Neutral and paid.
SOUTH: Announcer harmonizes with the crowd in the fight song, with a tear
in his eye because he is so proud of his team.
After the Game:
NORTH: The stadium is empty way before the game ends.
SOUTH: Another rack of ribs goes on the smoker. Planning begins for next week's
game.
When their team wins a game:
NORTH: Stands up and MAY clap.
SOUTH: Storms the field and rips the goal post down and chases the opposing
eam until they reach the locker room.
06-16-04
The Third Row has been thinking of a Bar-B-Q Pit upgrade for sometime now. We have thought of a few ideas. We have a very large, very ancient Keg shell at the King's house that would make a nice pit. We have also thought of turning various cars into a pit whether it is under the hood or in the trunk. I found a few pictures from across the country, so check them out and feel free to give your input and resources to make third row even more awesome. The coffin below is the pit and ice chest for the Hearse.
06-09-04
Here is an Idea that I am sure we don't have, A Fire extinguisher.
If anyone has one they want to donate to Third Row, We would be happy to have
and service it. Safety, you know.
06-02-04
How about a mobile Third Row Bar Just replace all of the blue and old gold
ram crap with a classic Purple and Gold "Run Like You Stole Something"
Tiger, and your favorite national champions banner and we are in business.
05-12-04
Sponsors are nice! Anyone walk around campus during a good tailgating day? Well maybe not because you are at the Third Row, but there are other tailgate parties that have a corporate sponsor, this could be anything from a law firm, liquor distributor, food supplier, paper plates or cups manufacturer, or any small business that would like to help throw kick ass party. If any Third Rowers have a good connection with a business owner that could make our party even swankier look into it. We would love to get some Ideas and feedback.
05-05-04
Statistically, how do we measure up with the rest of the country's tailgaters?
Of over 1200 Tailgaters surveyed across America.
3% are between 12-20
64% are between the ages of 25-44
7% are over 55 years old.
80% are men
20% are female
25% have a high school diploma
58% have a college degree
13% have graduate degrees.
46% Tailgate 6-10 times a season
25% Tailgate 11-15 times
8% Tailgate at more than 16 games in a season.
41% of our Tailgaters each spend over $500 a season
on food and supplies
29% spend between $200-$500.
50% travel less than one hour to the stadium
17% travel between 2-4 hours
8% travel more than 4 hours.
10% set-up 1-2 house prior
51% set-up 3-4 hours before the game
38% set-up more than 5 hours before kick-off.
93% of our Tailgaters prepare their food at the stadium
7% bring fast food to the stadium
78% use a grill to cook
10% use a smoker
8% use a stove.
04-28-04
A web Site is a must have for tailgating organizations that are passionate
about tailgating.
I have searched the internet and I have found a lot of super fanatics. I have
come to realize that our web site is not far from the best site dedicated
to tailgating. Here are some other sites to check out.
http://www.tailgating.com/2002Tour.htm
http://www.unsupervised.org/about.htm
04-21-04
2004 football season theme.
Our running theme (no pun intended) is "Run like you Stole Something"
we have always had this one, well at least since ...you know.
Our 2003 season theme was "We Party like Rock Stars"
What should our 2004 tailgate party theme be?
Leave your suggestions in the forum.
04-15-04
Some personalized merchandise would be cool maybe some Third Row Hats or Shirts,
Hell even cozies stickers or cups…. Wait a minute we have that stuff!,
how frickin cool is that. Go check out our Merchandise page or track Jay down
to pick up some must have Official Third Row stuff.
04-07-04
http://www.americantailgater.com/graphics/dbase/lg996401b.jpg
http://4wheeldrive.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.totallygross.com/index.html
Wow!
Look at this awesome addition to tailgating. This would be nice at a tailgate
party. Good thing we have a 17,000 watt Generator and don't need a gas powered
blender. Maybe someone should donate an electric blender to Third Row, we
always have Ice.
