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Kate Fredrickson


Chris and Dominique Crawford at their tailgate spot near the fraternity lots outside of Williams-Brice Stadium. The Crawfords hand out free hotdogs to students before every South Carolina home game.

USC couple’s tailgate tradition brings community together, one hot dog at a time

Chris and Dominique Crawford’s tailgate at the University of South Carolina has grown from a small gesture of sharing food into a beloved tradition. Since 2014, the couple has served over 1,000 hot dogs at each home game, creating a space for students to connect, feel safe and build lasting relationships. Their tailgate has become a vital part of the USC community, offering both nourishment and support on game days.

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Chris and Dominique Crawford at their tailgate spot near the fraternity lots outside of Williams-Brice Stadium. The Crawfords hand out free hotdogs to students before every South Carolina home game.

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Chris and Dominique Crawford at their tailgate spot near the fraternity lots outside of Williams-Brice Stadium. The Crawfords hand out free hotdogs to students before every South Carolina home game.

Chris Crawford serves free hotdogs to University of South Carolina students in his tailgate spot outside of Williams-Brice Stadium. Crawford has been serving hot dogs at each South Carolina home game since 2014.

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Chris Crawford serves free hotdogs to University of South Carolina students in his tailgate spot outside of Williams-Brice Stadium. Crawford has been serving hot dogs at each South Carolina home game since 2014.

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