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Originally posted by hoosier
8 - think about a non-football weekend. You'll have more things available, and cheaper too.
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I know this from personal experience.
If it is a football weekend, be sure that your events do not conflict with other university scheduled events. Like with the actual game, pep rally, or parade. Alumni may like to attend those - and other events - as well.
And note that if you attend a Division I Football school, the kick-off time may be changed due to telecast. Just because your team may not be good, it doesn't mean that the game won't be picked up by a network the week before for telecast. It happens every week. UK (Kentucky) doesn't have the best football team around and UK's homecoming game is often picked for telecast (ESPN, CBS, JP Sports) about 12 days before game day.
So perhaps plan any formal event (dinner) Friday evening, with a more causal event (tailgate, picnic, barbecue what have you) the day of the game. This allows you the flexibility to move the time of the tailgate (casual event) if the kick-off changes on you.
One additional thing. If you plan to have something outside, have a fall-back provision for inclement weather. This may include rain during the game. Many members may skip the game in the rain and just want to hang out. Again, I've experienced that too.
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