University of Maryland Contemplating Tailgating

For some students, knocking back a few beers and grilling burgers with their friends is a pregame ritual during football season, whether they do it in a parking lot, their apartment or behind a fraternity house.

But a new proposal from the Interfraternity Council and Student Government Association representatives could change that. In an effort to ease neighborhood tensions, increase safety and boost student attendance at games as the university prepares to move to the Big Ten, the council is proposing the university allow students to organize tailgating on the campus during next fall’s football season.

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