How early is too early to tailgate? If you ask the fans who parked themselves outside the Georgia Dome on Thursday night, the answer is never. They weren't there for the Falcons game. They're very, very early for Saturday's big SEC Championship match up.
Many are calling this the biggest game in 30 years for the Georgia Bulldogs, and the first tailgaters wasted no time setting up camp. By the time the Saints and Falcons kicked off inside the Dome, there were about a dozen RVs decked out in red and black already situated in the back of the parking lot.
Take Dave Staebell, for instance. He calls his $300,000 RV "the condo on wheels." He parked it in the Georgia Dome lot on Thursday afternoon, and says he plans to do nothing but relax between now and kickoff. And why not? His RV is well-equipped, with a full kitchen, bathroom, master bedroom—even a washer and dryer. Staebell will miss one thing, however: his son's state championship football game on Saturday morning.
Joe Cahn was also there with his RV—and his cat, Sophie. Cahn calls himself the commissioner of tailgating, and he says it's not just about the parking lot, but also the journey. In fact, he travels the country in his RV.
"Started in 1996 when I went to every stadium in the NFL," he said. "Since then I've been to about 890 games, over 800,000 miles."
Cahn says this could be his biggest football weekend yet, thanks to a healthy dose of southern hospitality.
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Downtown Atlanta businesses are hoping to cash in big on a huge football weekend.
Downtown Atlanta businesses are hoping to cash in big on a huge football weekend. The Atlanta Falcons face the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night at the Georgia Dome, and after that, the facility transitions to the home of Saturday's SEC Championship.
Julio Teheran pitched 8 1-3 strong innings, Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves won their fourth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins on Monday.
Julio Teheran pitched 8 1-3 strong innings, Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves won their fourth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins on Monday.
It's 'IN YOUR FACE' Time, and K-Rod's got something he's been wanting to get off his chest! This week, he's telling you exactly why the SEC sticks together.
It's 'IN YOUR FACE' Time, and K-Rod's got something he's been wanting to get off his chest! This week, he's telling you exactly why the SEC sticks together-- because they're just better than everybody else.
Ramiro Pena had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning, Jordan Schafer drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves rallied against the Los Angeles Dodgers' beleaguered bullpen for a 5-2 victory on...
Ramiro Pena had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning, Jordan Schafer drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves rallied against the Los Angeles Dodgers' beleaguered bullpen for a 5-2 victory on a...
Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday.
The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times before.
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Jimmie Johnson's NASCAR success this year has also meant good things for his pit crew. And it just so happens that crew includes a former High 5 football star: Tucker grad Andrew Childers.
Jimmie Johnson's NASCAR success this year has also meant good things for his pit crew. And it just so happens that crew includes a former High 5 football star: Tucker grad Andrew Childers.
