Bucket Game
First I want to thank everyone for their support of Stone Cold Charities this year. The spirit of giving that everyone has shown towards the Lafayette community has been great. We have supported the Lafayette Humane Society, Coats for Kids, and a local food pantry all through your charity! We look forward to other great events in the coming years.
This weekend however is not about charity, love, peace, and goodwill to men. No, this is about rivalry, this is about contempt for the colors cream and crimson, this is about begging the coach to go for two because they won't let you go for three! This is about detesting iu. (Think of it as the balance of the universe theory in action, we create good karma through November so we can cash it in on Bucket weekend.)
This is it, the end of the line for this miserable and injury riddled season. Neither of these teams is going bowling, so this game represents a real throwback to the days when this was ALWAYS each team’s bowl game. The trophy for winning this “bowl game” you ask? Why the Old Oaken Bucket of course!!
You know, I was actually in Bloomington a few weeks ago and I saw a milk carton at the football stadium with a picture of the Oaken Bucket on it. I guess that’s what happens when it spends 12 of the last 15 years in Lafayette! I’m not sure how the team feels but I for one will not stand to see the bucket leave its rightful home in West Lafayette, IN!
The team has shown one thing over the last couple of weeks, they still have some fight in them. They could have packed it in after humiliating losses at OSU and Illinois…..but they haven’t and we owe them all the encouragement we can give! My only sadness is that IU gets to play against so many of Purdue's second and third string players as it actually levels the playing field.
It will be another relatively cool fall weekend in God’s country. We will set up the tents this weekend and will have heating elements available to keep things toasty at the tailgate.
Our menu for the bucket game is based in traditions. Each year we prepare ourselves for 60 minutes of rivalry with a hearty meal of Sue’s chili, grilled meats, and the “spirit builder” of your choice!
We will plan on meeting in the W lot on Saturday morning, hopefully towards the front of the lot just like last year. The W lot is across from the Slater Hill and the Stone Cold Tailgating Club spot is marked by the gold square. Click on the map to the right for a larger view.
For those of you parking in the IM Gold Lot it is only a 5 minute walk to the W lot, just think of us being on the way to the stadium! We have the large flagpole that extends with our custom tailgate flag, also shown on the right side of the blog. We’re driving an ambulance, so we should be pretty easy to find!
Saturday November 27, 2010
7:45 a.m. Meet at House
8:00 a.m. Depart
8:15 a.m. Tailgate Begins
11:30 a.m. Depart for Stadium
12:00 p.m. Kick Off
Fun Facts
- Purdue's Bucket game record is 70-36-6 (For you IU fans that's 36-70-6, meaning you get beat....a lot)
- The aggregate Score of all Bucket Games: Purdue 2432 Indiana 1498 (IU Fans: This also indicates regular beatings)
- The longest Bucket Win Streaks for each team are IU: 5 Purdue: 14 (IU Fans: you lose a lot of games in a row)
Just because I know the argument is coming, IU does NOT dominate in Basketball as Claimed:
Series Wins: IU-84 Purdue -110 (Purdue)
Big Ten Championships: IU-20 Purdue-22 (Purdue)
Big Ten Tournament Championships IU-0 Purdue-1 (Purdue)
National Championships: IU-5 Purdue-1 (Look it up, Helms Trophy) (IU)
NCAA Tournament Championships: IU-5 Purdue-0 (IU)
NCAA Tournament Appearances: IU-35 Purdue-24 (IU)
Consensus All-American Selections: IU-15 Purdue-16 (Purdue)
National POY: IU-2 Purdue-2 (Tie)
Monday, November 22, 2010
Game 12: I Who?
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Game 10
Going for the Trifecta! (A little Stone Cold Humor)
Hard to believe that the Boilermakers are going for three straight over the Wolverines this weekend isn’t it? I’m not sure which team that is more of a commentary on but it is an interesting factoid to say the least. Last weekend was an excellent half of football, too bad it was followed by a three interception nightmare in the second half.
There is some scientific research supporting the idea that a head injury can cause color blindness. I am operating under the assumption that a sack late in the first half caused Robinson to suddenly become red/green color blind which meant he was unable to determine who he was throwing the ball to in the second half! Provided that Robinson is only Red/Green color blind we should be in good shape this weekend when the maize and blue come to town.
In all seriousness the boys competed last weekend and showed just enough offense to give me a glimmer of hope as Michigan has one of the worst defenses in recent college football history. This defense is Indiana bad if you know what I mean?
It will be another relatively cool fall weekend with a slight chance of rain. We will set up the tents this weekend and will have heating elements available to keep things toasty at the tailgate. We will be hosting a lot of people including several first timers making this the most interesting tailgate in the world.
We will plan on meeting in the W lot on Saturday morning, hopefully towards the front of the lot just like last year. The W lot is across from the Slater Hill and the Stone Cold Tailgating Club spot is marked by the gold square. Click on the map to the right for a larger view.
For those of you parking in the IM Gold Lot it is only a 5 minute walk to the W lot, just think of us being on the way to the stadium! We have the large flagpole that extends with our custom tailgate flag, also shown on the right side of the blog. We’re driving an ambulance, so we should be pretty easy to find!
Friday November 12, 2010
My parents will be at the house after 5 on Friday. Right now the plan is to relax at the house and prep for Saturday.
You will receive a separate e-mail with the directions and lodging information for the weekend.
Saturday November 6, 2010
7:45 a.m. Meet at the house
8:00 a.m. Arrive W 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. We have room to transport up to 7 people from the house in the ambulance and Element.
Post game the plan will be to meet back at the house and make pizza (yes, we had leftover crusts from last weekend) and then head out from there to campus.
Hard to believe that the Boilermakers are going for three straight over the Wolverines this weekend isn’t it? I’m not sure which team that is more of a commentary on but it is an interesting factoid to say the least. Last weekend was an excellent half of football, too bad it was followed by a three interception nightmare in the second half.
There is some scientific research supporting the idea that a head injury can cause color blindness. I am operating under the assumption that a sack late in the first half caused Robinson to suddenly become red/green color blind which meant he was unable to determine who he was throwing the ball to in the second half! Provided that Robinson is only Red/Green color blind we should be in good shape this weekend when the maize and blue come to town.
In all seriousness the boys competed last weekend and showed just enough offense to give me a glimmer of hope as Michigan has one of the worst defenses in recent college football history. This defense is Indiana bad if you know what I mean?
It will be another relatively cool fall weekend with a slight chance of rain. We will set up the tents this weekend and will have heating elements available to keep things toasty at the tailgate. We will be hosting a lot of people including several first timers making this the most interesting tailgate in the world.
We will plan on meeting in the W lot on Saturday morning, hopefully towards the front of the lot just like last year. The W lot is across from the Slater Hill and the Stone Cold Tailgating Club spot is marked by the gold square. Click on the map to the right for a larger view.
For those of you parking in the IM Gold Lot it is only a 5 minute walk to the W lot, just think of us being on the way to the stadium! We have the large flagpole that extends with our custom tailgate flag, also shown on the right side of the blog. We’re driving an ambulance, so we should be pretty easy to find!
Friday November 12, 2010
My parents will be at the house after 5 on Friday. Right now the plan is to relax at the house and prep for Saturday.
You will receive a separate e-mail with the directions and lodging information for the weekend.
Saturday November 6, 2010
7:45 a.m. Meet at the house
8:00 a.m. Arrive W 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. We have room to transport up to 7 people from the house in the ambulance and Element.
Post game the plan will be to meet back at the house and make pizza (yes, we had leftover crusts from last weekend) and then head out from there to campus.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Game 9: Wisconsin
Hello Reality, Is that You?
That chill you feel in the air is not just the change in the weather; it was the after affects of our offense blowing through the Midwest. The last two games have to be two of the worst back to back performances I’ve seen out of Purdue since “he who shall not be named” was roaming the West Lafayette sidelines. Now it is the Badgers rolling into town to take their shot at the Boilers, and it could get U-G-L-Y if we’re not there to prop our boys up! Get ready to cheer with your “A” game and let’s spur the team to be the “Spoilermakers!” (I would bring a flask for drowning your misery just in case though.)
It will be a cool fall weekend with several Badger visitors at the tailgate so let’s gear up for a great tailgate and big Boilermaker victory! Please welcome our guests with open arms as we are nothing if not gracious hosts. (Well, open arms and plenty of verbal jabs.)
In honor of our visitors from behind the “cheddar curtain” we will be doing a dairy heavy menu. There will be a cheese appetizer and our annual “make your own” pizza on the grill. Additionally we will have hot chocolate (that’s sort of dairy product I think) for warming yourselves on the projected chilly fall morning.
We will have the small space heaters, blankets, and the fire pit to help and keep everyone warm on Saturday morning before the game.
We will plan on meeting in the W lot on Saturday morning, hopefully towards the front of the lot just like last year. The W lot is across from the Slater Hill and the Stone Cold Tailgating Club spot is marked by the gold square. Click on the map to the right for a larger view.
For those of you parking in the IM Gold Lot it is only a 5 minute walk to the W lot, just think of us being on the way to the stadium! We have the large flagpole that extends with our custom tailgate flag, also shown on the right side of the blog. We’re driving an ambulance, so we should be pretty easy to find!
Saturday November 6, 2010
7:45 a.m. Meet at the house
8:00 a.m. Arrive W 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. We have room to transport up to 7 people from the house in the ambulance and Element.
That chill you feel in the air is not just the change in the weather; it was the after affects of our offense blowing through the Midwest. The last two games have to be two of the worst back to back performances I’ve seen out of Purdue since “he who shall not be named” was roaming the West Lafayette sidelines. Now it is the Badgers rolling into town to take their shot at the Boilers, and it could get U-G-L-Y if we’re not there to prop our boys up! Get ready to cheer with your “A” game and let’s spur the team to be the “Spoilermakers!” (I would bring a flask for drowning your misery just in case though.)
It will be a cool fall weekend with several Badger visitors at the tailgate so let’s gear up for a great tailgate and big Boilermaker victory! Please welcome our guests with open arms as we are nothing if not gracious hosts. (Well, open arms and plenty of verbal jabs.)
In honor of our visitors from behind the “cheddar curtain” we will be doing a dairy heavy menu. There will be a cheese appetizer and our annual “make your own” pizza on the grill. Additionally we will have hot chocolate (that’s sort of dairy product I think) for warming yourselves on the projected chilly fall morning.
We will have the small space heaters, blankets, and the fire pit to help and keep everyone warm on Saturday morning before the game.
We will plan on meeting in the W lot on Saturday morning, hopefully towards the front of the lot just like last year. The W lot is across from the Slater Hill and the Stone Cold Tailgating Club spot is marked by the gold square. Click on the map to the right for a larger view.
For those of you parking in the IM Gold Lot it is only a 5 minute walk to the W lot, just think of us being on the way to the stadium! We have the large flagpole that extends with our custom tailgate flag, also shown on the right side of the blog. We’re driving an ambulance, so we should be pretty easy to find!
Saturday November 6, 2010
7:45 a.m. Meet at the house
8:00 a.m. Arrive W 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. We have room to transport up to 7 people from the house in the ambulance and Element.
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