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[macallan25]

It is quite different, you are right. I always viewed dressing up for games in the South as a sign of respect towards the team that you are playing, whether it is a home or away game. Obvously, Texas is a little different than the deep South in that we don't generally wear ties and such, but khakis/boots and jeans with a button down is pretty standard. Sportcoat or Blazer when it starts getting cold.
Our actualy tailgating is usually at the fraternity houses. All of the parents and prominent alumni are there with plenty of open bars and excellent food.

[MJo19]

I never thought of the dressing up part from the point of view you explained it as. I thought you dressed up to dress up. Interesting stuff!

[shinerbock]

I think sometimes it has to do with bringing dates as well...you obviously dress in coat and tie if you're a pledge, and unless I went without a date I generally wore a tie to games. For some people I realize that'd be weird, but I'm generally as comfortable with a shirt and tie on as I am in jeans and a tshirt. Granted, I blow out about 3-4 brooks brothers ties in a season, but thats the price you pay for wearing them while drinking all day.

[MJo19]

Just like you would think it was weird seeing how many strands of poisonous nuts (buckeyes) one can wear around their neck? lol.