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  • The Women of TGS: Part V

    The Women of TGS: Part V

    Welcome to Part V of “The Women of TGS” series. Today’s perspective comes from writer and podcaster Tami Dooley. Tami Dooley “Sports has given me the opportunity to find my people – from when I was 10 until now.“ What teams/sports do you follow?The only thing I’m hardcore about is Boise State Broncos Football. CFB […]

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  • Cy the Numbers: TCU

    Cy the Numbers: TCU

    Do you like meaningless stats, trends, and talking points? I do. So much so that I’m going to bring a handful to you each week this football season in a blurb titled “Cy the Numbers” because the best way to introduce pointless stats is with corny puns. Check back each week for updated stats and […]

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  • The Women of TGS: Part IV

    The Women of TGS: Part IV

    Welcome to Part IV of “The Women of TGS” series, where we bring you thoughts and stories from the female contributors of The Tailgate Society. Today’s featured contributor is writer and TGS editor Nicole Gustafson. Nicole Gustafson “The year 2020 has been really tough for a lot of people, and it’s definitely made clear for […]

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  • NBA Playoff Predictions: Western and Eastern Conference Finals

    NBA Playoff Predictions: Western and Eastern Conference Finals

    Wow, another great round of Playoff matchups and another round with Game 7’s. This may be one of the most competitive playoffs to date. Ryan and I take a stab at predicting the Eastern and Western Conference Finals.  Lakers (1) vs Nuggets (3) Jarael: The Lakers have done an outstanding job of coming together in […]

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  • The Women of TGS: Part III

    The Women of TGS: Part III

    We’re back with Part III of The Women of TGS! Today’s perspective comes from The Tailgate Society’s resident music expert Sylvia June. Sylvia June “It’s like their victories are our victories, too, even though they really aren’t.” What teams/sports do you follow?I’m not a huge sports fan – I joined TGS to write about things […]

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  • CFB is back, so let’s remember some dudes

    The CFB season is officially back in full swing this weekend so to get us all in the right mindset – let’s remember some familiar faces. Bruce Gradkowski – Toledo Deltha O’Neal – Cal Taylor Stubblefield – Purdue Ashlely Lelie – Hawaii Patrick Willis – Ole Miss Tim Rattay – La Tech Carlos Rogers – […]

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  • Adopt The Big 12: A Guide for Displaced Football Fans

    Adopt The Big 12: A Guide for Displaced Football Fans

    So, your college football team/conference decided against playing football this year, huh? That sucks. Like, really sucks. I’m sorry. And if you came here hoping for commentary on COVID-19, the safety of players, conference commissioners’ decisions to play or not play football, or the likelihood of a complete fall season being played, you can stop […]

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  • The Women of TGS: Part II

    The Women of TGS: Part II

    Welcome to Part II of “The Women of TGS” series, where I bring you thoughts and stories from the female contributors of The Tailgate Society on their hottest takes, favorite and least favorite sports moments, and what this all means to them. Today’s featured contributor is writer and podcaster Emily Cornell. Emily Cornell “I love […]

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  • NBA Predictions: Western Conference Semi-Finals

    NBA Predictions: Western Conference Semi-Finals

    What an incredible start to the NBA Playoffs in the Western Conference, two series with intense game 7’s. But we are off to the second round with Ryan and my predictions for the Western Conference Semifinals.  Lakers (1) v Rockets (4) Jarael: We finally made it here. The Western Conference Semifinals. I tried to be […]

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  • NBA Playoff Predictions: Eastern Conference Semi-Finals

    NBA Playoff Predictions: Eastern Conference Semi-Finals

    Ryan and I unfortunately had to delay in sharing our predictions as teams continue to fight for a chance in the semifinals. But atlas here are our predictions for the Eastern Conference Semifinals. (We made predictions prior to any games)  Bucks (1) v Heat (5) Jarael: I have watched every Bucks game this year, the […]

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