College football season is almost here, and that means only one thing to me: tailgating.

Tailgating is one of my favorite things about sports. It creates a festive atmosphere that breeds camaraderie with your fellow sports fans. I start looking forward to Saturday football games well before the season even starts.

Having a consistently good tailgating experience requires some effort though. A cooler full of beer doesn't always do the job and building on that is where things can get tricky.

As a veteran tailgater, here are a few tips that I've picked up over the years that will improve your stadium experience.

1) Know the rules at your venue of choice

This might seem like a...

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