Tailgating a BIG deal in Frisco

Posted on January 9, 2015

ISU fans prep for big game. (WJBC/Nick Mcclintock)

By Terry James

FRISCO – Tailgating has been a big event in Normal for ISU football home games, but tailgating in Frisco is expected to be a huge event for ISU fans.

ISU Deputy Director of Athletics Aaron Leetch says the team will come through the tailgate area at 9-45 Saturday morning.  He says the team will walk through the tailgating area followed by a pep rally.  The Cheerleaders, the band, and comments from Athletic Director Larry Lyons and President Dietz will be included.

"There are watch parties all across this country," says Leetch. "Alums are stepping up, they are taking note, they have taken interest in what has happened here. There were watch  parties that were scheduled and then there were watch parties that popped up that I had no idea about."

There are an estimated 1500 ISU alums in the Dallas and Frisco areas.

Terry James can be reached at [email protected].

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