It all started with some good tailgating food and a highlight film to get everyone pumped up.

After grabbing a seat, it was time for warm-ups.

One, two, three, clap. Neck-rolls first.

There was plenty of plays, signals, strategy and trash-talking to go around.

And while there wasn't a game per say, it was definitely a good night of football on Friday - tailgating food, comfortable seats and men putting on a show.

Now don't go check your calendars to see what game you missed. It was a special engagement catered to the ladies in the community as the University of Louisiana football coaches entertained their wives, UL students and other supporters to teach them what their team and sport is all about at the fourth annual Women's Football Clinic.

"What is the option?" and "What's a blitz?" were questions asked without fear of ridicule.

But for Amber Babcock Jones it was enhancing her knowledge about this game her son, tight end Eric, loves to play.

"When you don't play football, you don't know" the details, she said. "It's a way for me to learn and experience."

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Jessica Waldon
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