Gallery: Marshall vs. WVU tailgating

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Marshall fans smoke cigars during the Big Green/Alumni tailgate prior to the Marshall vs. West Virginia game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Morgantown.

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Brandon Woolum prepares to eat during the Big Green/Alumni tailgate prior to the Marshall vs. West Virginia game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Morgantown.

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Ed Brown and Nelwyn Chandler dine during the Big Green/Alumni tailgate prior to the Marshall vs. West Virginia game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Morgantown.

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Michael Scott talks with Jeff Chapman during the Big Green/Alumni tailgate prior to the Marshall vs. West Virginia game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Morgantown.

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Mark Tolliver prepares a pot of barbecue during the Big Green/Alumni tailgate prior to the Marshall vs. West Virginia game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Morgantown.

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Marshall fans cheer as the Herd prepares to take on West Virginia during the Big Green/Alumni tailgate prior to the game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Morgantown.

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The Big Green/Alumni tailgate is held prior to the Marshall vs. West Virginia game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Morgantown.

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Dick Custerson prepares food in a custom smoker during the Big Green/Alumni tailgate prior to the Marshall vs. West Virginia game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Morgantown.

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Brandon Huffman lights a cigar as he anticipates a Marshall victory during the Big Green/Alumni tailgate prior to the Marshall vs. West Virginia game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Morgantown.

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The Big Green/Alumni tailgate is held prior to the Marshall vs. West Virginia game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Morgantown.

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The Big Green/Alumni tailgate is held prior to the Marshall vs. West Virginia game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Morgantown.

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Patty Pietila and Frank McCoy dine during the Big Green/Alumni tailgate prior to the Marshall vs. West Virginia game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Morgantown.