Your 2010 UMTailgate.com Home Game Tailgate Themes

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We're less than 8 weeks from embarking on the most important season in the storied history of Michigan Football.  Okay, okay, maybe that's going a little too far.  Isn't the most important season for any team the next season?.  Of course, our situation is a bit different, as the future of our coach and a system that I desperately want to have work hangs in the balance.

But let's not lose site of what we're doing here....tailgating.  Our crew is on the move for the second year in a row, hoping to find a stable home in the shadows of Pioneer High School.  The spot is a little further from the playing field than last year, but it is also orders of magnitude larger, as we hope to spread out and breathe a little easier.  Again, if you are someone that thinks they are worthy of getting an invite or directions to our spot, be sure to email me as we approach the showdown with UCONN on 9/4.  And if you're stopping by, be sure to follow the theme for that week.  Without further ado...

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September 4th, 2010, Michigan vs. UCONN:  The Caddyshack Theme

Last year's first game started what might just end up being a tradition of first games with movie themes.  Last year it was the Step Brothers inspired "Boats, Ho's, and the Catalina WIne Mixer."  This time, we're taking it back 30 years, celebrating the classic film "Caddyshack."  What does that mean?  No idea.  But some light brainstorming brought me visions of goofy golf gear, deep fried baby ruths, and the Godfather "stepping on a few ducks."

September 18th, 2010, Michigan vs. UMASS: The Christmas (or Festivus) in September

Hopefully a little cooler temperature-wise than Christmas in July, this theme is fairly self explanatory...though I'm not real excited about the color scheme.  They do sell Michigan Santa Hats at MDen if you are so inclined.  Can't wait to decorate the trees in "the cove."

September 25th, 2010, Michigan vs. Bowling Green:  The Bacon

This tailgate will center around the finest cut of meat you can purchase, smoke, and cure...pork belly.  And while this theme is food centric, don't hesitate to snag yourselfsome bacon gear to wear.

October 9th, 2010, Michigan vs. Michigan State:  The Urban / BBQ / Grafitti

This theme seems to pop up every season, combining soul food and southern BBQ with 40's of malt liquor.  Grafitti T-shirts are also rumored for this event.  More on that later.

October 16th, 2010, Michigan vs. Iowa:  The Carnival (Homecoming)

After disappearing in the 2009 season, the carnival returns with elephant ears, cheesesteaks, games, and prizes.  Plus, it's homecoming.

October 23rd, 2010, BYE WEEK....Vegas

November 6th, 2010, Michigan vs. Illinois:  The Thanksgiving Tailgate

Traditional Thanksgiving fare will be on the menu, only the turkey will (of course) be deep fried.  Dressing, green bean casserole...and I really want to get a turducken.

November 20th, 2010, Michigan vs. Wisconsin:  The German

We welcome the Badgers by celebrating their culture of meats in casings and giant beers in das boot.  Bonus points if you show up in liderhosen.

"The Cove" Secured for Saturdays This Fall

I might be jumping the gun here, both because it's only June AND because I haven't received final confirmation from our newest landlord, but I'm fairly certain that it is safe to say that the tailgate has secured new digs for the 2010 football season.  I have affectionately branded it as "The Cove" for it's relative privacy.  It's tough for me not to hype it up, as it is a ridiculous amount of space...like, the kind of space where you will visit different places within the space throughout a tailgate.  For those that endured the tight fit of the 2009 campaign, I think you will definitely enjoy our new wide open spaces.  There's also a ton of parking for guests relatively close by.

Again, this is not a public venue, so just as we did last year, if you think you should be "in the know" then shoot be an email to me at frank at umtailgate dot com and I will provide you with the location.

The party begins in 10 weeks...gotta get back to planning!

We Finally Got A Piece of the Pie

​I didn't want to jump the gun on this, and we have not officially closed on anything, but as most know we've been AAGO parkers for the better part of 15 years.  We've had wide open spaces, a scenic green, and for the most part we've been left alone.  Now it seems if we want to be on the golf course, we're going to have to play location musical chairs from game to game, and butt our tents up against our cars.  From a logistical aspect, getting family and friends to be able to find us would have me fielding phone calls all morning and dropping abstract twitter messages when I should be drinking and making ribs.  It's been great.  It's been comfortable.  And because of this and that, we're gonna have to do this.  Which, for those not so link-inclined, is move.

What does this mean to you?  I don't know.  I have no idea who you are.  But those in the know will know what to do, and it will be similarly as convenient for the casual fan of our tailgate.  If you think you should be in the know...shoot me an email.

No doubt what AAGO has done is a travesty, a sham, and a mockery.  It's a travashamockery.  But whatever.  I'll build it.  You'll come.

32 days.

Theme Alert: Formal...Rain Alert: Alternate Location is Tennis Center

Kinda sucks, but we've been awfully lucky with the weather so far this season, so we'll see what happens.  Either way, this probably puts a damper on the formal theme, but we're moving forward regardless.  Attire for Saturday is Sunday best...SEC style.  On the preliminary menu...ham, cheesy potatoes, country fried steak and eggs, penne with meat sauce, meatballs and sausage.

In case of a rain out of Ann Arbor Golf and Outing, we're moving our show to the Tennis Center on State Street.  We may not know until the morning of the tailgate if it is open or not, so stay tuned.  Those that have my phone number, give me a text in the morning and I will try to let you know when I know.  I will also try to post something here if time permits.

GO BLUE!