State Penn

So much for 0ctober, that’s zero not O as in the number of wins our Boilers managed in the tenth month of 2012.  This week the disgraced but not humbled Lions of State Penn come into Ross Ade looking to rebound after losing to OSU last week.  We on the other hand try and get our first Big Ten win and more importantly try and stay within one game of IU in the Leaders division……yes you read that right.  If nothing else we can all at least leave the game knowing that our administration didn’t cover up a scandal the magnitude of Jerry Sandusky right?

Danny Hope said that he felt that his team had not given up.  I guess I will believe it when I see it in the performance on the field.  They looked competitive at OSU but just flat STUNK in Minnesota.  I want to believe that the decision to start Marve on Saturday will provide a spark but he is playing on one leg after all.

Our charity event this week will be collecting canned goods for the St. Lawrence food pantry.  Please bring non-perishible items to donate if you can?  Everyone that makes a donation will get to take home one of our newly minted Stone Cold Tailgating Cups.

We will be doing make your own pizza for the tailgate this weekend.  It will be a little cool so we will have the heaters to make things a bit more comfortable.  I will also plan to mix up a batch of mulled apple cider that will act nicely as the base for all manner of hot toddy.

We will plan on meeting in the W lot on Saturday morning.  We have been able to secure spots at the back of the lot the last few weeks and will plan to be in the same place this week.

We have the large flagpole that extends to 20 feet and an ambulance so hopefully you will be able to locate us easily.  We will be sporting our custom flag this year which sports our “Old School Boilermakers” motif similar to our cups.

Saturday November 3, 2012
10:45 a.m.       Depart for the W Lot
11:00 a.m.       Arrive W Lot/Set Up Tailgate
2:45 p.m.         Depart for Stadium
3:30 p.m.         Kick Off
7:30 p.m.         Dinner at 1814 Vinton
9:30 p.m.         Meet at Harry’s
 
We will have dinner cooking while we are at the game so we’ll plan to clean up, grab some dinner, and head back to Harry’s after the game.