Football | 3/21/2016 2:45:00 PM

COOK-OFF REGISTRATION | BLUE-WHITE SPRING GAME INFORMATION

STATESBORO - We know you're marking off each day on your calendar as we get closer to the return of football in 'Boro. We also know that in addition to the big runs and hard hits, you love family, friends and great food at a true blue tailgate. It's time once again to showcase your skills at the Third Annual Spring Football Tailgate Cook-Off on Saturday, April 16 right before the annual Blue-White Spring Game, which starts at noon.

The top-place tailgate and grill masters will claim the title of 2016 Spring Football Tailgate Cookoff Champion, a one-of-a-kind trophy, a one-night stay at a hotel, plus two tickets to the Georgia Southern vs. Georgia Tech game in Atlanta on Oct. 15, 2016, and of course, bragging rights. 

To enter the contest, a team or individual must register online by Wednesday, April 13, 2016 and pay a $20 cash fee per entry on site on April 16. All teams or individuals are responsible for providing their own food and equipment for grilling/cooking and will be allowed only one vehicle inside the cook-off zone. Participants are encouraged to grill, cook, steam, etc. their best food for fans to enjoy. Participants need only provide a sampling of food (not a full meal).

Eagle fans are invited to serve as tasting judges for $3 to enter the tailgate zone, sample the food, and complete a ballot to determine the top four. Scores from the tasting judges will be calculated and winners will be announced during the Blue-White Spring Football game. Tasting will begin at 10:45 a.m. and will conclude at 11:45 a.m.

The trophy, title of 2016 Spring Football Tailgate Cookoff Champion and top prize - presented to the tailgate chef or team with the highest number of votes for serving the best tailgate fare - wins a one-night stay at a hotel, plus two tickets to the Georgia Southern vs. Georgia Tech game in Atlanta on Oct. 15, 2016. The second-place winner wins four tickets and a parking pass to the home football game vs. UL-Lafayette on Nov. 12, 2016.  Third place will claim two tickets and two meal vouchers to the home football game vs. Troy University on Dec. 3, 2016.  

Fourth place will walk away with an autographed football and Georgia Southern Prize pack. Registration is open now and Eagle Fans can submit their information here. For more information or questions, contact Athletic Marketing at 912-478-1500 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Individuals/teams will be contacted prior to April 16 with instructions on location setup. The estimated number of tasting judges is 100-200.

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