Football | 3/16/2017 2:03:00 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 Fourth Annual Spring Football Tailgate Cook-Off on Saturday, April 1 right before the annual Blue-White Spring Game, which starts at noon.

To enter the contest, a team or individual must register online by Wednesday, March 29, 2017 and pay a $25 cash fee per entry on site on April 1. 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.

Top-place prizes include a hotel room and two tickets to the Georgia Southern vs. Auburn football game on Sept. 2 in Auburn, Alabama, home game sideline passes, gas gift cards, a Georgia Southern cooler, Georgia Southern Tailgate Gift Pack from Colonial House of Flowers, Adidas gear, and two tickets to the Georgia Southern vs. Coastal Carolina football game on Dec. 2 in Conway, South Carolina.

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 1 with instructions on location setup. The estimated number of tasting judges is 200-300.

Football season tickets are on sale and can be purchased by visiting GSEagles.com/tickets or calling 1-800-GSU-WINS. Tickets start as low as $75 per person for the season.