Another 12:30 football kickoff Saturday, another breakfast tailgate. More of the same again next week.
No sleeping in on those days. Arriving at the stadium three hours before kickoff, leaving the house between 8:30 and 9. Forced out of bed two hours early to get the food and accessories together. Pity the organizers of our tailgate group who don’t have that luxury, arriving much earlier than we do.
The early starts take much of the fun out of game day, forcing fans and players alike to adapt their routines to a television schedule.