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For better and for worse, the current season of the National Football League will soon wrap up with one more week of regular play before the playoffs.

The season has been fraught with dramatic ups and downs, and a lot of it took place off the field. From Brett Favre's alleged inappropriate text message to commentators discussing the dangers of helmet-to-helmet tackles, it's been an interesting season.

But that will all come to an end when Super Bowl XLV kicks off on February 6, 2011 at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas, the drama will most likely be forgotten and it will time to celebrate one of the country's most beloved sports.

And the best way to celebrate the sport with friends is bring out the Big Green Egg grill one last time to smoke and grill some steak, chicken or burgers.

It's perfect for any type of weather, so people toasting the game in the warmer temperatures of the Southwest can enjoy the product as much as those who live in the snow-covered Northeast. The downside? After the game you'll have to wait till the summer to use the grill to celebrate professional football. 

There's a heated competition taking place in stadium parking lots across the nation. Bing.com has partnered with the National Tailgating Institute for the Bing National Tailgating Championship.

The friendly competition is taking place until the end of the regular NFL season in six cities across the country. A regional team will be declared the winner in each of these competitions and will travel to Dallas for the final test and to be named the country's best tailgaters during Super Bowl weekend.

So far, winners have been crowned at Houston's Reliant Stadium, Denver's Mile High Stadium and New York/New Jersey's Meadowlands Stadium. Upcoming competitions will take place at the University of Phoenix Stadium, the New Orleans Louisiana Superdome and Seattle's Qwest Field.

The competition rates teams in four key categories: cooking, sports trivia, parking lot athletics and team spirit.

The category many associate with a great tailgate is, of course, the food.

Grilled items are usually preferred and can be perfected using a Big Green Egg Grill and Big Green Egg Accessories.

One of the Big Green Egg's most popular accessories is the plate setter, which provides optimal indirect cooking by providing a barrier between food and the fire. Many tailgaters will also find the rib rack, chicken can and turkey stand ideal for smoking football favorites at their next party.
 

Many people have a passion for grilling but are unaware of the differences in flavor that come with different appliances. Chefs don't have to invest a bundle of cash to get the perfect smokey taste – the Big Green Egg can solve all grilling woes.

This Kamado-style grill is made of ceramic and is designed to cook food through a traditional style of Japanese barbecuing. The Big Green Egg has one small vent at the top of the grill to allow air circulation. The food cooks through a method of steaming that the Japanese used during ancient times.

Similar to other grills, the Big Green Egg is easily fueled with charcoal. The limited aeration helps give food a smokey, flavorful taste. The Big Green Egg is an easy switch from any other charcoal grill, but propane users will learn to love the appliance as well.

This fall, consider using the Big Green Egg for all tailgating needs. This grill can handle everything from the biggest pieces of steak to dozens of hot dogs for friends and family. Guests will be rushing to grab their own Big Green Eggs after one bite of food from the grill.

Now that football season has begun, fans are beginning to gear up and tailgate across the country. When it comes to hosting a tailgate party or just gathering friends around the television for the big game, fans should have the right gear to prepare their dishes.

The Big Green Egg uses the kamado style of cooking, which is a Japanese method of grilling that relies on trapped heat from wood or hot charcoal.

Steak tips, hamburgers and bratwurst can all be grilled to perfection using the Big Green Egg. If a party host uses the grill to prepare food for game day, friends will keep returning for more every weekend.

The Big Green Egg is the perfect grill for amateur chefs and sports fans alike. This grill uses the ancient method of steaming and grilling food in an enclosed ceramic shell that is designed to capture heat. There is one small vent at the top, as opposed to many, to improve the efficiency of the grill. Chefs won't have to worry about using ample amounts of charcoal to keep the Big Green Egg warm and cooking. 

An accomplished business executive was named the new president of the Big Green Egg Company earlier this month. Ardy Arani has stepped into the position formerly held by founder Ed Fisher, who will assume the role of chairman.

Arani previously served as the managing director and chief executive officer of Championship Group, a marketing agency that has created campaigns for Fortune 500 clients. According to SportsBusiness.com, Arani served on the Atlanta Organizing Committee, the organization responsible for for the city's successful bid to host the 1996 Summer Olympics.

"As we head into our fourth decade of success, I realized it was necessary to begin planning for future needs and the growth of the company both domestically and internationally," Fisher said in a statement. "We are very excited about this next phase of our history, and welcome Ardy to the Big Green Egg team."

Since they released their first smoking grill in 1974, Big Green Egg has earned the reputation as one of the best grilling brands on the market. Over the years, fans of the Green Egg products have developed their own community of grilling enthusiasts. These individuals, nicknamed EggHeads, organize events throughout the country which allow Big Green Egg owners to share their recipes and cooking stories with each other.

Mother Nature may acquiesce and set the stage for a few more barbecues, but it's almost time to call it quits on another successful outdoor grilling season.

Depending on where you live, the fall and winter months can provide unpredictable weather conditions. It may be as mild as some falling leaves and a light rain drizzle, or as extreme as a blizzard flakes and howling winds.

Regardless of the elements, your grill might need protection during the cold months. Big Green Egg offers a smorgasbord of accessories, including grill covers for any sized grill that you own. Big Green Egg offers high quality vinyl covers with cloth backing. Covers with ventilation holes are also available.

The grilling offseason may also be an opportune time to pick up other key accessories for your Big Green Egg, and it's never too early to purchase stocking stuffers for the grill enthusiast in your family. Economically sized items that are available include cook books, ash tools, digital thermometers and charcoal starters.

The grilling season is winding down for many Americans as the days get shorter and the weather becomes cooler.

The fall season may be an ideal time to take a look at your Big Green Egg grill and decipher which replacement parts are needed for next year. Although Green Eggs are proven to be durable products, individuals who frequently cook may want to stock up on new parts to ensure another successful grilling season in 2011.

Big Green Egg offers replacement fire grates, damper tops, iron grids and felt gaskets in different sizes to fit your grill. Spring-assisted bands, draft doors and temperature gauges are also available.

For those who recently purchased a Green Egg grill and who may be unsure about which parts need replacing, there are several upcoming EGGfests scheduled across the United States. Events in October will take place in Illinois, Maryland, California and Georgia.

EGGfests are family-friendly events which celebrate the thrill of grilling. An example of Big Green Egg's massive following, the 13th EGGtoberfest, will take place at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, which also hosts NASCAR Spring Cup Series, Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series events.