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15 college football coaches who would be the life of the tailgate party

By Connor Muldowney

STILLWATER, OK - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Tom Herman of the Texas Longhorns greets head coach Mike Gundy of the Oklahoma State Cowboys before their game on October 27, 2018 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
STILLWATER, OK - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Tom Herman of the Texas Longhorns greets head coach Mike Gundy of the Oklahoma State Cowboys before their game on October 27, 2018 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Derek Mason of the Vanderbilt Commodores coaches against the Ole Miss Rebels at Vanderbilt Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Derek Mason of the Vanderbilt Commodores coaches against the Ole Miss Rebels at Vanderbilt Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

14. Derek Mason, Vanderbilt

Did you see Derek Mason getting intense when defending his players against Dan Mullen and the Florida Gators last season? That’s the kind of loyalty and intensity that would make any tailgate party a good time, especially if he’s on your team.

The former Northern Arizona cornerback might not be the life of the party with opposing fans, but man would he be fun if he’s donning your school colors.

Mason might be approaching 50 years old but he definitely doesn’t act like it. He connects to the younger players and that would be perfect if you’re having a lively tailgate party. Plus, he’s plenty competitive so you’ll never have to worry if he’s on your team for any party games.

Basically, Mason is one of the most passionate coaches at the collegiate level and if he parties as intensely as he coaches, he’s going to be fun to be around.

It’s hard to keep the same energy as James Franklin after he left Vanderbilt, but the 49-year-old head coach has done just that.

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