Game 3 - NIU

Oktoberfest Tailgate

OSU vs. Michigan, Oklahoma vs. Texas, Alabama vs. Auburn, and Army vs. Navy. Love 'em or hate 'em, these rivalries have stood the test of time. Well come Saturday, you can add Purdue vs. NIU to that list. I'm glad to say that in five days, I'll be there to witness it in person.
- Chris Saam 9/14/2009

I would like to think that Chris’s rivalry lead in would be more appropriate for our next game, but let’s hope the team isn’t looking one game ahead as this looks like a classic “trap game.”

While NIU is a team that just a couple of years ago looked poised to be a perennial top 25 contender, their talent level has dropped off and this is a game we should win. (Remember though that NIU took Wisconsin to the wire at the Badger's home opener 2 weeks ago.)

To ensure that the team takes it seriously come prepared to cheer like it’s the Rose Bowl once we hit the stands!!

Maybe Chris is referring to the tailgating and not the football? I understand there is quite the tailgate scene in DeKalb. However even in that arena I think that we have NIU covered!

We will be celebrating our annual Oktoberfest tailgate this week complete with German Oktoberfest beer and men in lederhosen! In keeping with the theme we will be serving a full spread of German delicacies including bratwurst, sauerkraut, pretzels, and of course Sue’s deep fried krautballs.

As an added bonus we will be welcoming members of the Purdue Alumni Tailgate Tour to the party. I have entered the Stone Cold Tailgating Club into the PAA’s tailgate contest (http://www.purduealum.org/Events/FootballTailgates/TailgateTour/TailgateTourVoting/tabid/6110/Default.aspx) and they will be there taking photos this weekend!

We will plan on meeting in the S lot on Saturday morning, hopefully towards the front of the lot just like last year. The S lot is across from the Slater Hill as indicated on the map in the right margin and used to be referred to as the W lot.

For those of you parking in the IM lot it is only a 5 minute walk to the S lot, just think of us being on the way to the stadium! We have the large flagpole that extends to 20 feet and an Ambulance so hopefully you will be able to locate us easily.

Saturday September 19, 2009
8:00 a.m. Depart from the house
8:15 a.m. Arrive S lot/Set up Tailgate
11:15 a.m. Depart for Stadium
12:00 p.m. Kick Off

Eric and his parents will be meeting at the house to ride in together to ensure that we have two adjacent spots. If anyone else would like to meet at the house they are welcome to but it is not necessary.