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Memorial Day: The Mosquito Bowl
On the small Pacific island of Guadalcanal — taken by the United States in 1942 and converted to an outpost for operations in the South Pacific — the 4th and 29th Regiments of the 6th Marine Division were packed with elite college football players, including All-Americans and first-round NFL draft picks. As they trained and…
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Recipe: Poblano Mac n’ Cheese
On a recent trip to San Antonio for the 2025 Final Four, I stopped in at Reese Bros. BBQ, where I experienced green mac n’ cheese for the first time. Made with a base of pureed poblano peppers, it was a distinctly Tex-Mex twist on the traditional BBQ side dish.
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7 Reasons I Use National As My Primary Rental Car Provider
What separates a college town from a city that happens to have a university? In many cases, it’s whether or not you have to rent a car. As someone who travels weekly in the fall for college football, I rent dozens of cars per year. Over the years, I’ve used every provider, but nowadays I…
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Short Bus Kings: An Ode to CFB’s Most Underrated Tailgaters
Having traveled all over the country for college football games and scoured campuses far and wide for the best tailgates, I’ve arrived at an important theorem: tailgates featuring short buses are, without fail, some of the most fun and inviting on campus.
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May the 4th Be With ‘Cuse
A long time ago, in a city far, far upstate … Syracuse introduced the Carrier Dome as the new home for its football, basketball, and lacrosse programs. It instantly became the largest on-campus domed stadium in the country, but a quirky architectural feature also vaulted the Carrier Dome into Star Wars lore.
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Boudro’s (San Antonio)
The tourist trap. We know it when we see it. Located in a prime location within a destination city’s main visitor area, drawing in walking traffic through curb appeal and an inviting-but-kitschy atmosphere, and designed to cater to the masses, but ultimately disappointing those with a more refined palate or a desire to leave with…
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Reese Bros Barbecue (San Antonio)
As I headed to San Antonio for the 2025 Final Four, I craved two things: Tex-Mex and Texas BBQ. With limited time for meals, I decided to indulge in both by stopping in at Reese Bros Barbecue, a highly regarded but new-ish spot featuring the Tex-Mex flavors of San Antonio and the Hill Country smoking…
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Best CFB Eats 2024
15 Games. 12 States. 19,297 Miles Flown. These are the best of the 40+ restaurants I visited during my 2024 college football travels.
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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Mac n’ Cheese
I recently received a holiday cheese box from my friends at Kansas State’s Call Hall Dairy Bar, which included two varieties of cheddar cheese. The creamy nuttiness of the mild gold cheddar, combined with the sharpness of the white cheddar, got me thinking that they would be just the right fit for a bold version…
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Unboxing: Kansas St. Dairy Store Gift Box
I received an email from the manager of K-State’s Call Hall Dairy Bar, who wanted to thank me for my support of college creameries by sending me a holiday gift basket. I was blown away by the gesture, stunned that a fun little video I posted on social media had spread widely enough to have…
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Tailgater of the Week: Army-Navy
There is no greater collection of college football fans than those who turn up for the annual Army-Navy game. By and large, they are men and women of distinction, who have chosen a life of service to their country. They also know how to have a good time. As I wandered around the tailgate lots…
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Brown Campus & Stadium Tour
While in Providence following the Tulane–Army game in West Point, I had a chance to stop by Brown University. Its football stadium, located about a mile from campus in the middle of a residential neighborhood, is old-school Ivy League at its finest. The trapezoidal shape of the main grandstand alone is enough to give it
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Army Campus Tour
In the early years of Army football, the team had no nickname. They were just Army. When they marched on to the field in their black wool uniforms, it created stark contrast with the imposing, castle-like gray stone buildings that make up the West Point campus. The team, like the Academy it represented, was fierce.
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Tailgater of the Week: Army
It was a Friday night. The weather was frigid and windy. There were innumerable reasons not to tailgate. But these are Army men, known for their perseverance. The Tailgaters of the Week are Tommy, Tom, Rich, and co., who decided that the best way to brave the elements was with warm chili, crisp IPAs, and…
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Gracie Market (West Point)
One of the finest tastes available is Gracie Market, a no-frills deli, cafe, and market offering breakfast items, sandwiches, smash burgers, and a variety of beverages ranging from Japanese matcha to various coffees and soft drinks. The market prides itself on fresh ingredients, including a variety of organic and non-GMO products.
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