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are like a backyard party . Birmingham Alabama ’ s 75th annual football Classic is held in the heart of the city at the historical Legion Field . The day starts early in the morning with a parade downtown , kicking off a city wide convoy of the most immaculate donks , slabs , and foreign whips , off to the stadium . The hotel lobby becomes part of the social . The traffic jam becomes the car show and the streets become the runway , as the strip is laced with vendors and tailgaters by the thousands . Besides all of the excitement , the Classic gives a tremendous economic boom to the local community . With hood tax in full effect , everybody eats . My wife and I parked at Ms Mary ’ s house , an 84 year old woman who beckoned us to her residence for $ 15.00 , so I threw her a dubb . Ms . Mary , like so many others , watch the people and festivities from their porches with friends and family , while eating good and enjoying the sounds of the surrounding block parties . Are you surprised that we haven ' t talked much football ? Well , in the last seconds of sudden death overtime , the Alabama A & M Bulldogs beat the Alabama State Hornets , while the sea of colors waved , danced and battled for bragging rights . To top it all off , your game ticket included a live concert performance by DTP Recording Artists , Ludacris and Lil Fate , with A & M alumni , DJ Infamous on the 1 ’ s and 2 ’ s , immediately following the game .
“ And I bet you never ever , seen a jet-black blonde ! At the Bayou Classic , paint job , spice-dijon .”
The 43rd annual Bayou Classic , held in New Orleans Louisiana , drew a record crowd for 2016 , as the Southern University Jaguars battled the Grambling State Tigers in the Superdome . This “ Attraction ,” as they say , is the spirit of the city . From Friday night ’ s Greek Show & Battle of The Bands , fans congregate in the Superdome , blazay in the streets and parley in New Orleans ’ fine hotels , restaurants , stores , boutiques and many venues for live entertainment , sociality , and camaraderie . Canal St was bubbling , while Bourbon St was popping ( literally ), and all throughout the city , aint ' nothin that was stopping . The age old game brings people from all walks of life , of all ages , as everyone is tied into the culture . Even if you ’ ve never been to college , you ’ ve been to the Classic . Thousands gather in the French Quarter for an evening of whatever you choose in the Big Easy , but be careful . Tragically , the streets aint ’ safe ! No more than an hour after dining at the famous Deanie ’ s Seafood Restaurant , a shooting took place , wounding 10 people , leaving one dead . Lord have mercy on us ! Enjoy yourself in New Orleans but the best advice is to protect yourself at all times . Don ' t get caught slipping ... Wait ... Aren ' t we talking about football ? Saturday ’ s game was cool however , its Battle of the Bands that people come to see . Southern and Grambling ’ s marching bands are truly of the finest in the land . ( In my opinion .)
My favourite aspect of HBCU football is the tailgate . Nowhere else can you can live so well , while breaking a new song to over sixty DJ ’ s in one day , hospitality at its finest ! Since we ’ ve matriculated from school to start our careers , build our families and pursue our dreams , we never forget the memories we shared with friends near and dear . After a weekend of reliving those memories with alumni , family and friends , we meet in hotel lobbies to say goodbye , until next year . Let ’ s hit the Classic !
@ BigColacoaster
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