Speaking of "W" it is not clear at this time but seems to be likely that we will be switching to the W lot (gold arrow below) this year. The D Lot (the golf course parking area that we have been in the last 2 years) is still going through reconstruction and is not suitable for heavy duty vehicles such as the ambulance. The final call will be made on Friday but plan to be in the W lot unless you hear otherwise. Please like the Stone Cold Tailgating facebook page and check that for updates on Saturday.
The W Lot has changed significantly since we were there 2 years ago; it is now a paved lot. We will attempt to park on the southwest corner of the lot so that there is access to a grassy area in addition to the tailgating area. The University has decided that they will be charging to park at the Northwestern garage, so be prepared for that if you're going to park a car on campus. If you are not planning to leave a car on campus I would suggest parking in the Gold Lot (lower left corner.)
Once you arrive in the lot the best way to find us is to look for the "Old School Boilermakers" flag that is shown in the right side banner of the blog.
On to week 3, we will be welcoming our first "premier" out of conference opponent not called notre dame since Oregon visited in 2008. We will be welcoming the Hokies of Virginia Tech for an afternoon kickoff in Ross-Ade. Now I know the first question everyone will ask is what is a Hokie? According to their website (I know, you couldn't possibly google it yourself), it is a nonsensical rhythmic sound to be used as part of their reworked college cheer after a name change in 1896. So a Hokie is.......well nothing I guess. We will have a couple of Virginia Tech alums joining us for this game so maybe they can better explain the origins of "Hokie" as well as why their mascot is a turkey.....gobble gobble.
We will be having our ever popular Oktoberfest tailgate this week replete with the beer and food you would find at the opening weekend in Munich. (Incidentally this weekend is the opening of Oktoberfest 2015.) In addition to having the German originals, we will be featuring a few American brewed Oktoberfest beers for comparisons sake.
Friday September 18, 2015
The Chicago crew should be in town by 8:30 on Friday night. Feel free to arrive anytime on Friday night. We'll hang out at the house, grab a beer or two and catch up.
Saturday September 19, 2015
8:30 Breakfast at 1814
9:45 Depart for Lot10:15 Tailgate Set Up
2:45 Depart Tailgate
3:30 Kickoff
7:30 Postgame Tailgate/Meal
8:30 Depart for Harry's
We will plan on staying on campus after the game to check out the scene at Harry's and hopefully celebrate a Boilermaker victory!
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