re: How to claim tailgating spot?

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So just put up the poles not the whole thing Friday and possibly chain it to something? I should be able to come back Saturday morning and it be all good? Surely by dusk Friday evening if there’s a long timer spot, they’ll already have something marked right?

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Yes but one exception. If you are going to set up on Friday don't show up after 9 or 10 in the morning and be surprised if your stuff hasn't been moved and the spot claimed. Obviously the bigger the game the earlier you should get out there on Saturday morning. Doesn't mean your entire crew needs to be there but at least have one person show up early to be on site.

The key is to get to know the people in the area. We tailgate with some folks that drive in friday night from North Louisiana. They get a hotel and stay the weekend. They will set up late friday night and get out there real early on saturday. Like I said get to know the people around you and it also depends on where on campus you are wanting to set up.