New Chapter: Columbia, SC

Austin has been good to me since college, but soon I'm going to be breaking up the Korean double-team on our street as I've accepted a new job and I'll be taking my talents to Columbia, SC.

Next week we are headed out to do a little house hunting and then I start my new job after Labor Day.  Shey and Maci will be holding down the fort in Texas while I do a bit of commuting, and then we plan on our full move in October.

The Backtoms Tailgate is still on for the Texas A&M game on November 3.  The tailgating trailer has been secured and as it gets closer we can work out some of the details.  I put in an order for 10 tickets which are allegedly spoken for, but tickets are still available as best as I can tell if you are ready to commit.

Tailgating is on for South Carolina

Our annual football/tailgating trip is set for October 15 at the South Carolina game.  This year we are trying something a little different for our tailgating in that we will be renting a setup to save the hassles of Clay, Shay, Devin, and Brad hauling everything but the kitchen sink up to Starkville.

I waited around too late and couldn't get the basic tent setup, but that might work to our favor because now we ended up with a tailgating trailer.  I'm told this thing has a 50 inch LCD, a 55 inch LED, satellite, a Honda ultra quiet generator, infrared gas grill, air conditioner, tents, tables, chairs, etc.

The owner says he's almost positive he will be setting this up for us on the West side of Newell-Grissom.  We'll still need to figure out food, drink, etc as the game gets closer.  Donations to cover the cost will be gladly accepted.  Pass on the word to anyone you think may be interested in joining our party this year.  Contact me if you have questions or want additional info.

Annual Tailgating?

Anyone going to be up for trying to get together for the South Carolina game on October 15?  Not positive on the plans yet for our little one, but there is a good chance she would be staying with her aunt in Madison for the day.  Let me know if you are interested.

3rd Annual Backtoms Football Tailgate Plans

I'm pleasantly surprised to be heading into the weekend nationally ranked and on a nice winning streak (no whammies).  Here is what I know:

• James/Shey, Nunnrey/Kaci, JT/Lisa and John all get to Jackson on Thursday.  Be on the lookout for our Pimp Mobile aka mini-van all weekend.
• The above will be staying the night in Philly to make a little scratch to pay for the weekend.
• Deebo plus (grown-up) girlfriend are arriving in Starkville Friday evening.
• All of the above are staying at the luxurious America's Best Value Inn and Suites.
• Clay/Shay are driving up on Saturday.
• Current plans are to tailgate somewhere on the East side of Dorman (obviously subject to change due to availability).

Never heard back from some of you, but tickets are still available if anyone would like to join us.  And of course the more the merrier at the tailgate so join us for the day or at least swing by if you are around.

3rd Annual Backtoms Football Tailgate Plans

Plans are coming together.  Here are the details so far:

• Game is Kentucky on Saturday, October 30
• A few of us have done the unthinkable again and booked rooms at America's Best Value Inn and Suites (starting to become a tradition).  Checking in on Friday and checking out on Sunday.
• I've booked a room for Philly at Silver Star on Thursday night if anyone wants to join us and make some money.
• I'll be arriving in Jackson, MS on Thursday night at 9:15 PM.
• Leaving Jackson, MS on Sunday at 2:45 PM.
• If you guys want me to get our tickets together I need to know how many.

3rd Annual Backtoms Football Tailgate Planning

It's getting that time of year again and we need to pick the weekend for our 3rd annual tailgate.  Here are the Saturday home games:

Sat, Sep 04 Memphis
Sat, Sep 25 Georgia
Sat, Oct 02 Alcorn State
Sat, Oct 23 UAB (HC)
Sat, Oct 30 Kentucky
Sat, Nov 20 Arkansas

Deebo already chimed in and is picking Georgia since we don't have an opportunity to see them at home as often.  My wife is wanting October so it will be cooler.  I don't necessarily have a preference, but I want to float it out there and see if we can get some consensus.  Put your comments on here or if you can't figure it out...email me.

Also, if you are planning on making it out to the game in Houston on October 9th let me know.  My crew will be heading down to tailgate.  Hopefully, this year John can refrain from breaking his leg.

Update: 2nd Annual Backtoms Football Tailgate

As mentioned in April, some of us are planning on making it back for the Florida game on October 24. Here is what I know so far:

• Shey and I have plane tickets arriving in Jackson on Thursday and leaving on Sunday. We are planning on staying in Philly to make some money to pay for the trip.
• It's my understanding that hotel rooms have not been secured at this time. It is being worked on.
• Single game tickets go on sale today for Bulldog Club members. I am planning on purchasing 8 tickets. If you would like in on those let me know. I doubt there will be a problem getting more, but I simply don't want to be stuck holding the bag on extra tickets.

Today is a good day to learn how to comment if you would like to sound off with your intent on attendance (and if you want one of the tickets I'm buying).

2nd Annual Backtoms Football Tailgate

I believe we all drunkenly agreed that this years annual tailgate will take place on the Florida weekend which is October 24.  The General's Daughter (Devin) is already preparing his checklist for all of the supplies we need.

If you missed it last year we had a great time.  We had ~15 of us there under 2 of the 10'x10' tents in The Junction.  Devin worked his butt off by measuring each burger out to the 1000th of an ounce to match his special blend of seasoning (he counted out each grain of dry seasoning).  This year we are looking to go even bigger and better.

Details about where/when we are staying are in the planning process now.  Stay tuned for updates.