The Dallas Cowboys cheersquad head to Nashville for a tailgating good time

AUSTRALIA’S own Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Angela Nicotera lifts the lid on tailgating as she hits the road with the team.

Former Manly Sea Eagles NRL cheer leader Angela Nicotera who has been selected to be a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys NFL team.

AFTER four years in the US, I have only been at football games as a cheerleader on the sidelines at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.

This week, I travelled to Nashville to enjoy football as spectator dressed in a Cowboy jersey, cheering loudly from the stands watching the Dallas Cowboys take on the Tennessee Titans.

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Had a blast at the game yesterday! So much fun at @LP_Field with the @TitansCheers #NFLsisters #WerkTheSidelines pic.twitter.com/LLU8nvC2f2

— Angela Rena (@DCC_Angela) September 15, 2014

Our morning kicked off early, arriving for the 12pm game at 9am to tailgate ... a tradition where fans hang out in the sports stadium parking lot before the game. I don’t know why this tradition hasn’t caught on in Australia! It is a great time to mingle with fans from both teams, throw around some playful banter about your teams and compare your Fantasy Football players with anyone (and by anyone, I mean everyone) that is in a Fantasy League.

Thanks for the photo @Kate_TTC !!! @DCC_Angela pic.twitter.com/1hjYLcrT2e

— Nicole Bulcher (@DCC_Nicole) September 14, 2014

After a shaky first quarter of football from both teams, Cowboys lead 3-0 after a field goal by Dan Bailey, the best kicker in the NFL.

During the second and third quarters of the game, running back DeMarco Murray displayed an incredible rushing performance which allowed the Cowboys to dominate.

OBSESSED with my booties!! LOVE them!! DCC_Paige: @yosisamra can't WAIT to strut our stuff in these fab shoes!!!! pic.twitter.com/LtsEygEjYJ”

— Angela Rena (@DCC_Angela) September 12, 2014

With 3:56 remaining on the clock, Cowboys leading 26-10, a victorious and encouraging chant of ‘LET’S GO COWBOYS!’ filled the Tennessee air.

I have never felt so much pride in the fans, my fellow travelling fans wearing Silver and Blue, cheering on America’s Team!

* Angela Nicotera is the first Australian cheerleader in the NFL. She will write a weekly diary from the Dallas Cowboys camp throughout the season.

BYE Nashville.. You've been amazing 💙 #epic #girlsweekend #Tennessee pic.twitter.com/mp2uXtX8cK

— Angela Rena (@DCC_Angela) September 15, 2014

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