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1 1 h e first tailgate of the year kicked off as students decked out in our football tea m paraphernalia arrived for the festivities. "Food, friends and fun is wha t tailgating is all about," Da n Yowell, senior, said.

;ntsexclaimed their eagern to see the upcomin pumped up for the game," Julia Connor,junior, said "I also enjoy playing games, the music,eating a lotof food and just spending time with yourfriends."

Inthe parking lot, several guys dashed past and iumoed for an incoming football Towards thestreet, uack inthe parking lot, students chased aftera frisbee. Across the way, several guys rolled in their own basketball hoop. Parents smiled and laughed is they watched from thesidelines

"My favorite part of tailgating is playing corn hole, Christoprj£|^ewer4y; freshman, said "If you get one bean bag on the board you get a point,if you get one in the hole you get three points' It's like horseshoes but better."

"It'ssuch a great atmosphere,so family friendly, and it's just so much fun to see all the students."said Amy Roller, who came all the way from Roanoke to be with her two daughters.

After several hours,the time forthe football irnved Students and fans flooded Williams Stadium with a record breaking 16,112 inattendance They cheered and hollered as they witnessed the football team's 35-10 victory over the North Carolina Central Eagles.