Classical music wafted between each Mercedes and Lexus in the parking lot. There were a few Bentleys and Rolls-Royces blended in.
The clink of crystal could be heard as mimosas were sipped and shrimp cocktails were nibbled on.
That was tailgating Southern California style, or at least it was in the area around media parking.
A few hundred of the Razorback Nation had made the trip, in truth probably more to see a game in the Coliseum than to see a victory.
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville was not expected to be good that year, and it wasn't.