Furman
Choice spot: Lots adjacent to Timmons Arena and in between the stadium.
Team food: "Fried chicken and watermelon is definitely the staple," says Mark Cheatham.
How early to get there: Three or four hours before the game.
Cost of parking: Parking is free but donors get the primo spots right beside the stadium. Season ticket holders get passes too.
Quote about the season: "Most of the pre-season magazines picked us No. 1 in the country. It's an enviable position to have and if we can avoid some injuries we've got a chance to go all the way to the national championship," says Chuck Hussion, director of athletic marketing and the voice of the Paladins.

University of South Carolina
Choice spot: The fairgrounds.
Team food: Chicken wings and lots of beer.
How early to get there: Three or four hours before the game.
Cost of parking: Around $5 for most public parking.
Quote about the season: "It's hopeful; I think given the chance and opportunity, (Steve) Spurrier will do well, his numbers prove it. If he can't turn things around, probably nobody else can," says Doyle Huggins, 40, USC fan.

Wofford College
Choice spot: The Verandah lot overlooking the stadium. Manage to finagle your way in and feast on high-end spreads like wine and cheese.
Team food: Lots of barbecue.
How early to get there: Four or five hours before the game.
Cost of parking: Parking can be $5 to $10. Reserved spots for Terrier Club members.
Quote about the season: "We feel pretty optimistic about this season, even though we graduated over 20 players last year. We've got five home games and end with four straight on the road, which will be a little different," says Lenny Mathis, assistant athletic director for marketing and promotions.

Dining Diva Reed Messer can be reached at reedmesser@aol.com.