Starting in 2016, several members of the South Lot “parking committee” at Hohokam Stadium began tailgating before guests even arrived. Officially, they were preparing for the game. In reality, it was a convenient way to avoid actually working the lot.

It began modestly—burgers and hot dogs. But expectations escalated quickly, fueled by increasingly ungrateful Hohokams demanding better food. Fortunately, we were up to the task. For the past decade, we’ve consistently delivered.

The most legendary moment came with a truffle-butter-finished, prime 4-lb tomahawk steak—worth more than the grill it was cooked on: Ole Red.