The SCTC had a great road trip to Iowa last week, putting our "We never lose a party" motto to the test after the Boilers dropped a closer than expected game on the road. Iowa was fun, but I look forward to tailgating at home and the friendly confines of Ross-Ade Stadium!
Illinois comes to town hot off a shocking upset win against Wisconsin at home last weekend. I would have said before the season that this would be an easy "W" but now I'm not so sure. The Illini played above their heads last week, hopefully the Boilers can bring them back to earth and keep the Cannon at home. (For those not in the know, we do have a trophy with Illinois. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois%E2%80%93Purdue_football_rivalry)
We will be honoring our guests from The Land of Lincoln (don't get me started on the fact that Lincoln was born in Kentucky and raised in Indiana) by serving a Chicago area classic: Baked Mostaccioli. I had never heard of such a thing until I moved to the Chicago area, but it's about as Chicago as it gets. Now, I know that downstate Illinois people would be upset that I am picking a "Chicago dish" to represent their entire state but.........well even in Illinois nobody cares what downstate thinks.
We'll be serving a selection of beers from Illinois brewers at the tailgate. I've included some Brickstone from Bourbonnais, IL in honor of our two BBCHS alums (Joel and Paula.) We might even have an appearance of a bottle of a certain specialty grain alcohol that you can only find in the Chicago area: Malort. You're world will never be the same once you have tried the Malort.
We will be set up in the W lot as normal, I hope to see everyone there.
Friday October 25, 2019
Jim and Sue will be at the house most of the day, Paula, Bob, and I will be arriving at 3:30-4:30 eastern. Please let me know if you're going to be in town for dinner, we're planning to do Mexican at the house.
Saturday October 26, 2019
7:45 Last Call for morning Coffee
8:00 Depart for W Lot
8:30 Tailgate Set Up
9:30 Food Served
11:00 Tailgate Teardown
12:00 Kickoff
We don't yet have a full plan for Saturday night yet, but since we're all likely departing early for home on Sunday I would imagine cards and beer at the house instead of Harry's?
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Game 5: Road Trip to Iowa
A much smaller subset of the Stone Cold Tailgating Club goes on the road this week to Iowa. We're hoping for some good weather and a competitive game. We will be going for back to back Homecoming wins!
We will have two Boilers and a couple of Hawkeye fans joining us to tailgate. We'll bring all the food and drink, just need everyone to chip in the $12 per person standard tailgating costs.
Our parking plan for the weekend won't be set until Saturday morning. Tara will check the lots and we will make a decision then. Our target will be the Myrtle Ave lot with the back up plan of Lot 65.
Friday October 18, 2019
Jim, Sue, and Eric will be out in Coralville at the Home2Suites. We will likely just grab dinner in the area near the hotel and will plant to stay in for the evening.
Saturday October 19, 2019
7:30 Lot decision is made; Depart Home2Suites
8:00 Tailgate Set Up
9:15 Food Ready
10:15 Depart for the Stadium (Don't want to miss pregame)
11:00 Kickoff
3:00 Return to Tailgate
We will be prepared to go out after the game depending on weather conditions.
We will have two Boilers and a couple of Hawkeye fans joining us to tailgate. We'll bring all the food and drink, just need everyone to chip in the $12 per person standard tailgating costs.
Our parking plan for the weekend won't be set until Saturday morning. Tara will check the lots and we will make a decision then. Our target will be the Myrtle Ave lot with the back up plan of Lot 65.
Friday October 18, 2019
Jim, Sue, and Eric will be out in Coralville at the Home2Suites. We will likely just grab dinner in the area near the hotel and will plant to stay in for the evening.
Saturday October 19, 2019
7:30 Lot decision is made; Depart Home2Suites
8:00 Tailgate Set Up
9:15 Food Ready
10:15 Depart for the Stadium (Don't want to miss pregame)
11:00 Kickoff
3:00 Return to Tailgate
We will be prepared to go out after the game depending on weather conditions.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Game 4: Homecoming
We've reached the best time of the year, fall weather is settling in and a return to our Alma Mater for the annual Homecoming game. This year's tilt is against the Maryland Terrapins and hopefully our boys can get in the win column after back to back hard Big Ten losses.
Maryland started strong against a ranked team in Syracuse but has lost three straight after that win, losing by 59 points to Penn State two weeks ago. The Maryland QB has less passing yards than Sindelar.........who has only really played 2.25 games. Long story short this could be a good chance to get back in the W column for the Boilermakers.
We will be setting up in the W Lot on Saturday morning, for those doing Alumni band we're on your way from the practice field to Slater. Everyone knows at this point how to find us I think, if you look to the right of the blog there are lot diagrams and photos of the ambulance.
We are doing a "Kegs 'n Eggs" theme because the only thing I could think of that is Maryland related is crab cakes and well, we're higher end but not that fancy. We will have three types of egg casserole, some breakfast meats, and biscuits and gravy. We will have a full selection of drinks including of course the fixings for Bloody Marys and Mimosas, the breakfast drinks of champions!
Sunday October 13, 2019
No official plans for Friday, we'll play it all by ear. As most know I spent the previous long weekend in Munich at Oktoberfest, so I'm not looking for a big party right now!
Those staying at the house are welcome anytime on Friday afternoon, my parents will be there to welcome people as they get to town. Let me know if you're arriving and want to do dinner, I will plan around that.
Saturday October 12, 2019
7:45 p.m. Depart House for Tailgate Lot
8:15 a.m. Tailgate Set Up
9:00 a.m. Food Ready
11:00 a.m. Clean Up/Teardown
11:30 a.m. Depart for Game
12:00 p.m. Kickoff
Post game plans will be to open the house if you would like to come over. We can play some games, drink a few beers, and generally relax after a long day of football!
Sunday October 13, 2019
No plans for the day, we can discuss plans as needed.
Maryland started strong against a ranked team in Syracuse but has lost three straight after that win, losing by 59 points to Penn State two weeks ago. The Maryland QB has less passing yards than Sindelar.........who has only really played 2.25 games. Long story short this could be a good chance to get back in the W column for the Boilermakers.
We will be setting up in the W Lot on Saturday morning, for those doing Alumni band we're on your way from the practice field to Slater. Everyone knows at this point how to find us I think, if you look to the right of the blog there are lot diagrams and photos of the ambulance.
We are doing a "Kegs 'n Eggs" theme because the only thing I could think of that is Maryland related is crab cakes and well, we're higher end but not that fancy. We will have three types of egg casserole, some breakfast meats, and biscuits and gravy. We will have a full selection of drinks including of course the fixings for Bloody Marys and Mimosas, the breakfast drinks of champions!
Sunday October 13, 2019
No official plans for Friday, we'll play it all by ear. As most know I spent the previous long weekend in Munich at Oktoberfest, so I'm not looking for a big party right now!
Those staying at the house are welcome anytime on Friday afternoon, my parents will be there to welcome people as they get to town. Let me know if you're arriving and want to do dinner, I will plan around that.
Saturday October 12, 2019
7:45 p.m. Depart House for Tailgate Lot
8:15 a.m. Tailgate Set Up
9:00 a.m. Food Ready
11:00 a.m. Clean Up/Teardown
11:30 a.m. Depart for Game
12:00 p.m. Kickoff
Post game plans will be to open the house if you would like to come over. We can play some games, drink a few beers, and generally relax after a long day of football!
Sunday October 13, 2019
No plans for the day, we can discuss plans as needed.
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