This weekend marks the beginning of the football season for Tom O’Brien and the Wolfpack.  With this in mind, students need to get out there and recharge the stadium with N.C. State pride.

First and foremost, students must remember to be responsible while commuting, tailgating and cheering on during the game.  Thousands of people from around the state coming to Carter-Finley Stadium, so be aware as you drive to the game.  Tailgating can be the best part of going to football games, especially since you can still do it even if you do not have a ticket.  However, drinking too much and not being careful of your surroundings can bring the experience to an end. Campus Police and Raleigh Police Department will be out in full force, to both protect and enforce laws.

Grilling and cooking crazy, N.C. State-themed food with friends and displaying flags off the back of your vehicle is a great way to get pumped up about the game.  Get together with your friends and tailgate, or jump on your other friends’ tailgates, even if you don’t like football.  On game day, we are all in the same Wolfpack family.

Saturday, Russell Wilson, and new running backs Dean Haynes and Mustafa Greene are among several players students should be anxious to see.  The season opener is a great time for students to become familiar with the football players, and also show their support for the team.  If the team knows we have its back, then it can do anything.

Supporting the team by being a loud as possible and keeping the faith are the best ways to start a great football season.

Remember, “Go Pack!”