The 411 Magazine Issue 2 March/April 2017 | Page 10

FEATURE

FILETTIN GAME - LETS HIT THE CLASSIC !

If beautiful beaches were the scene for Summer 2016 , then Football is the backdrop for Fall . However , this is not about your typical coin toss , there ’ s a lot more going on . HBCU Football Classics are another level of entertainment : fun-filled , near-century old traditions for the whole family to enjoy . “ Tell me how we don ' t ball , playin ’ linen in the Fall ,” an indication that “ The Weather Right ,” so you can expect to see some of the following : a unique culture , food , fashion , fraternities , sororities , marching bands , vendors , hair shows , car shows , concerts , pep rallies and of course , football ! Fiesta ! Fiesta ! Fiesta ! Celebrating the Classic is an experience given by Colleges and Universities , bringing thousands of
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alumni , family , friends , and fans to a central location as the game is played on neutral gridiron , where the local community provides the atmosphere , social scene , and hospitality . At the tailgate party , had ' em Jukin and all . We was dressed to ball , that ’ s how we look in the fall !” The 2016 Chicago Classic featured , Clark Atlanta University verses Central State University , held at Soldier Field , in one of Americas most beautiful cities . The game brought football and music fans from all over . In addition , this event offered a taste of Chicago , with their famous Chicago style hot dogs or Nuts on Clark ’ s famous caramel and cheese popcorn blend , to name a few . Wither you catch the CTA from the Southside at Ashland , an Uber from the W Lakeshore Hotel , or sail in from Lake Michigan , Chicago ’ s unique geography offers a heavy transit system that can help you skidattle quickly to any of the city ’ s main attractions . Uber drivers literally are getting rich in Chicago !
At the Magic City Classic , things got drastic . Met 2,000 GRITS , all thick as molasses ! In the South , HBCU Classics