Game On: Inside Southern Tailgating Culture
In the American South, tailgating isn't just about the football game—it's also about the food. Brett Martin explores the rich culture surrounding the pregame event and gets a hearty sampling of gumbo—not to mention ribs, pie, potato salad, and much more—along the way.
Cedric Angeles1/26Ole Miss Misses
Ole Miss sorority gals have a pregame cocktail.
Cedric Angeles2/26And a One, and a Two!
Cheerleaders rally the crowd on the Grove.
Cedric Angeles3/26Cap It Off With a Drink
Raising a flask to Ole Miss.
Cedric Angeles4/26Rove the Grove
Strolling in the Grove before the game.
Cedric Angeles5/26Jay's Ribs
LSU alum Jay Ducote's barbecue ribs in the keg smoker.
Cedric Angeles6/26Okra Included
Doing it right with a Bloody Mary.
Cedric Angeles7/26Helmet Heads
Game faces...on.
Cedric Angeles8/26Forward Rebels!
Marching band members, gearing up for the game.
Cedric Angeles10/26Crimson Crowd
The crowd mobilizes.
Cedric Angeles12/26Taste of the Tiger
A fan enjoys her gumbo.
Cedric Angeles13/26Off the Bone
Pregame ribs.
Cedric Angeles14/26No Cold Shoulder Here
**Smoked pork-shoulder sandwich, taunting anyone who walks by.
Cedric Angeles15/26Super Fan
A man decked out in his Ole Miss colors.
Cedric Angeles16/26Football Feast
No one leaves hungry.
Cedric Angeles17/26All Hail the King
An Elvis impersonator is also the DJ, because of course.
Cedric Angeles18/26This Spud's for You
Potato salad abounds.
Cedric Angeles19/26Little Colonel
Ole Miss paraphernalia. Plus wings!
Cedric Angeles20/26Tiny Rebel
You're never too young to become a fan.
Cedric Angeles21/26Pre-Game Chat
Catching up before the game.
Cedric Angeles22/26Just Peachy
Peach cobbler.
Cedric Angeles23/26True Colors
A fan lets his Ole Miss flag fly.
Cedric Angeles24/26Getting Ready
A little pregame practice.
Cedric Angeles25/26Soup's On!
The gumbo is served.
Cedric Angeles26/26I'm Tied Up This Sunday
Eating cobbler in his Sunday best. Careful of the white shirt!
