I searched and didn't find this posted yet. But felt like we needed something positive here: washingtonpost.com -- It's not just a game in college football, it's a daylong party. And out-partying the Southeastern Conference, with its passionate fans and mild weather for most of the season, is difficult. But the SEC hasn't cornered the market on tailgating like it has national championships. If you're looking to go on a tailgating tour this season, here are the top 12 spots to hit. 1) LSU. It's all about the food. Hot dogs, burgers and brats? Please. Try spicy alligator, andouille sausage, gumbo, crawfish and maybe a little shrimp etouffee. Plenty of beverages to wash it all down, too. 2) Mississippi. Ten acres shaded by oak trees make The Grove one of the great gameday spots in America. The saying at Ole Miss goes something like this: "We may lose a game, but we never lose a party." 3) Washington. Tailgating in boats along Lake Washington, and the university even runs a shuttle boat to Husky Stadium. The scene makes up for the sketchy weather. 4) Tennessee. More boats - "Volunteer Navy" docks on the nearby Tennessee River - and lots of orange make Rocky Top quite the scene. 5) Ohio State. Take a walk down Lane Avenue and it's like a Buckeyes street fair. Then hit Buckeye Grove, where a buckeye tree has been planted for each Ohio State All-American.
