Game 3 - Central Michigan

Directional State

For the third time in the last 370 days that we will be playing Central Michigan. I know that it was a conflict resolution issue that ended up putting them on our home schedule in back to back years, but it still kind of stinks. I guess if you are going to play ND and Oregon in the pre-Big Ten season then you have to have a "directional state" on the schedule I guess.


We were able to pull out an exciting win against CMU in last year’s Motor City Bowl and they return a quarterback that carved us up in the second half of that game. After a gut-wrenching loss last week, the Boilers will need all of our vocal support to avoid a let down against the Chippewa on Saturday.

We will also be welcoming parents and a large contingent of high school students this weekend as it is once again the confluence of Family Day and High School Band Day!

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 indicated in green on the map below. For those of you parking in the IM 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 to 20 feet, so hopefully you will be able to locate us easily.

Saturday September 20, 2008
7:45 a.m. Meet at “The Fall House”
8:00 a.m. Depart for Campus
8:15 a.m. Arrive W lot
11:30 p.m. Depart for Stadium
12:00 p.m. Kick Off

If you would like to meet and ride over to the W lot you are welcome to but you can also just meet us at the tailgate if you would prefer.

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OT: Purdue 26 Oregon 32 (1-1)

That was a tough loss, but a well fought game against a strong team yesterday. I hope we see the same kind of effort from the Boilers the rest of the season.

Game 2

Just Do It Boilers!

Last week’s game was clearly the first of the season, as the Boilers won but in less than convincing fashion. It has been said that teams make their biggest improvements between the first and second games, let’s hope that’s true in Purdue’s case as we welcome the #16 Oregon Ducks to town. I hope you will all be ready to cheer because this game could define the season for the Boilers. This is also Joe Tiller’s first crack at passing Jack Mollenkompf for the most wins by a football coach in Purdue history.

Oregon brings with them the distinction of being the “house school” for Nike. Phil Knight (founder of Nike) is the most famous Oregon alum and donates tons of cash and treats the Oregon University athletic department like his personal hobby. Their locker room and facilities are better than most professional teams, but since it isn’t an NCAA violation it’s all fair. In honor of our guests our menu them will be “Just Do It” yourself sandwiches.

Being the Nike house school also means that the Duck’s are on the forefront of Nike’s attempt to move uniform style “into the future.” It is anyone’s guess which combination of uniform (http://static.flickr.com/67/171277505_38ad397e95_b.jpg) the Ducks will be wearing, but you can surely guess that it will be UGLY. My personal favorite feature is the “diamond plate” design on the shoulders and knees.

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 as indicated in green on the map below. For those of you parking in the IM 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 hearse and a large flagpole that extends to 20 feet, so hopefully you will be able to locate us easily.

Saturday September 13, 2008
10:30 a.m. Pick up the Hearse
11:30 a.m. Meet at “The Fall House”
11:45 a.m. Depart for Campus
12:00 p.m. Arrive W lot
3:00 p.m. Depart for Stadium
3:30 p.m. Kick Off

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

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Game 1: Purdue 42 No. Col 10 (1-0)

Overall this was your typical first game where the timing was off, there were mental errors, and a few physical breakdowns and that was just the pregame tailgate. For those that haven't heard the hearse had a serious brake issue and is listed as "probable" for next week. (Midas is working on it right now.)

The team played relatively well in the second half, but was spotty in the first half. We actually had the biggest advantage on special teams, which is no shock considering who was coaching the other team.

See you next weekend!

Game 1 - Northern Colorado

Rocky Mountain High Point?

The Boilers open this 2008 campaign with Division I-AA cannon fodder Northern Colorado. Now normally I wouldn’t be so blasé about the competition given what happened to Michigan last year against I-AA defending champs Appalachian State but the Northern Colorado Bears are coming off three straight losing seasons where they went a total of 6-28. (They were 1-11 the last two seasons.) Needless to say I don’t think the Boilers will be tested too heavily this week.

The game will be a homecoming of sorts though for Bears head coach Scott Downing who coached the WORST special teams in the country during his tenure at Purdue from 1997-2002. (Anyone that doubts my assertion need only look at the losses at ND and PSU during 2000.) Given that Downing and Tiller are good friends I doubt we’re going to see a high scoring affair because Joe will call off the dogs long before we get to 50 points.

We will be doing our own version of breakfast club for the first game by serving up some “Denver” omelets in honor of our visitors from Colorado. We’ll pair that with a Colorado coffee cake. I am aware that Northern Colorado is not in Denver, but it's close enough!

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 indicated in green on the map below. For those of you parking in the IM 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 to 20 feet, so hopefully you will be able to locate us easily.

Please note that all times for itineraries are given in Lafayette’s local time. This will not affect the people coming from Indy, but for those of us in the northern reaches Lafayette is permanently 1 hour ahead of central time.

Saturday September 6, 2008
7:45 a.m. Meet at 1329 Catula
8:00 a.m. Depart for Campus
8:15 a.m. Arrive W lot
11:30 p.m. Depart for Stadium
12:00 p.m. Kick Off

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

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Lodging Updates

To our loyal members, as previously disclosed there will be a lodging option offered this year. When you sign up for a night at the "fall house" you will be assigned to one of the sleeping areas as described below.

Look forward to seeing everyone in the next few weeks!

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Rec Room - Downstairs

Boilermaker Football 2008

The End of Tiller Time


It seems only yesterday that “Cowboy Joe” rode in from Wyoming to rescue a downtrodden Purdue program. Joe has done so much in his tenure; I’m glad that he’s being given the chance to go out on his terms. So let’s band together for one last round before the end of Tiller Time in West Lafayette!

As Joe Tiller enters his 12th and final season at the helm in West Lafayette, Hope springs eternal. (Get used to it folks, the puns on Tiller’s replacement Danny Hope’s name will just keep coming.) Though we return little on either side of the ball, we have back the man that built the line that kept Drew Brees spotless on a lot of Saturday afternoons. We will need a little magic with the inexperience and injuries to the front line but I’m HOPEful (I warned you) that we can have a successful season.

The home schedule this year is highlighted by visits from Nike U……uh I mean Oregon, Penn State, Minnesota, and Michigan. The last game of the season though is where it all comes together; the emotion of Joe Tiller’s last home game, the beginning of the Hope era, and the quest to return the Bucket to its RIGHTFUL HOME in West Lafayette. I’m telling you its July and I’m already stoked to see us POUND IU. Last year’s game in Bloomington has left a bad taste in my mouth, let’s hope that our team lead by fifth year senior (and potential Purdue career passing leader) Curtis Painter and budding defensive star Alex Magee has a similar bad taste!

The Stone Cold Tailgating Club is in effect again this year; pay one price and it covers you for the season! The membership levels and costs are listed in the table below. There have been no changes to the pricing from last year.

We plan to once again be in the W lot for this season. The atmosphere and comfort level for everyone was much higher in the W lot and tailgating was much more enjoyable.

We lost the Purdue tent in a tragic turkey frying accident during the off season, (talk to Jim,) so we’re not quite sure what we’ll have as a replacement. I will let everyone know when we know. We will also be putting up the flag pole with an American and Purdue flag. Oh, and we are driving a hearse if that helps you to find us in the lot!


In addition to the Stone Cold Tailgating Package this year we are pleased to offer a lodging package. Brendan Less, the Regional Director of the Southeast Region, has made an aggressive play to be named to the Executive Board of the Stone Cold Tailgating club by purchasing a home in Lafayette. His aggressive play has worked, as I would like to introduce our new Chief Officer in Charge of Housing and Hospitality – Brendan Less. Brendan will also continue in his role of planning and executing any tailgating activity for games in the southeast region.

The house is approximately 2 miles from campus. The house will be available for both nights of game weekends at the charge rate shown below. The revenues from the Stone Cold Lodging package will be put towards house upkeep, utilities, and improvement work. The house is a bi-level home and the upper floors have already had some work done and the SCTC team is working to make the lower levels inhabitable by season start. There will eventually be room to sleep 16 or so comfortably. Right now there is a capacity of 8~10 people.

With a great slate of home games this year, we look forward to a wonderful fall in West Lafayette, and I look forward to seeing everyone again. Remember as always, GO BOILERS……errrrr BOILER UP!


Tentative Tailgate Menu Plan

Tailgate Membership Information
Stone Cold Level - $55
(Rock solid, we're there every single week)
-Covers you for all games
- You pay your fee by August 31st, and you are "golden" for the rest of the season.
-You receive one Stone Cold Tailgating Club "token of appreciation"
- If you express an interest in providing the food for a tailgate you will be reimbursed for your costs.
- All tailgates will include main dish, sides, beer, and liquor

Itinerary Level - $18
(Travel to get to games, so it's Homecoming and Bowl Games only)
- Covers you for two games (example: Homecoming and Bowl Game)
- Pay day of game, or in advance of the game you wish to attend
-You receive one Stone Cold Tailgating Club "token of appreciation"
- May also prepay for the season, but you must indicate the games you will attend
- Can purchase 2 Itinerary level memberships per person, giving you 4 games for the price of 3!
- All tailgates will include main dish, sides, beer, and liquor

Colletto Level - $10
(Good for one game a year)
-No long term commitment
- Pay day of game
- All tailgates will include main dish, sides, beer, and liquor
- This will not be applied to people that just stop by the tailgate
- May also prepay for the season, but you must indicate the game you will attend

Lodging Packages

Unlimited - $80
-Covers you for all game weekends
- Priority bed assignment
- You pay your fee by August 31st, and you are "golden" for the rest of the season.

Weekend Package $15
- Covers Friday and Saturday night of any game weekend
- Pay day of game, or in advance of the game you wish to attend
- May also prepay for the season, but you must indicate the games you will attend

One Night Stand $10
- Ultimate flexibility of either Friday or Saturday night stay
- Pay day of game


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