Trap sprung, loss taken. Bad day for everyone all around. Thanks to everyone that took care of me during and after the game, a little too much Oktoberfest cheer! I think I personally was trying to end the recession in Germany by stimulating the breweries.
We'll see what the Boilers can do next weekend, but this could be an ugly one.
Oktoberfest photos:
http://stonecoldtailgating.shutterfly.com/129
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Game 3 - NIU
Oktoberfest Tailgate
OSU vs. Michigan, Oklahoma vs. Texas, Alabama vs. Auburn, and Army vs. Navy. Love 'em or hate 'em, these rivalries have stood the test of time. Well come Saturday, you can add Purdue vs. NIU to that list. I'm glad to say that in five days, I'll be there to witness it in person.
- Chris Saam 9/14/2009
I would like to think that Chris’s rivalry lead in would be more appropriate for our next game, but let’s hope the team isn’t looking one game ahead as this looks like a classic “trap game.”
While NIU is a team that just a couple of years ago looked poised to be a perennial top 25 contender, their talent level has dropped off and this is a game we should win. (Remember though that NIU took Wisconsin to the wire at the Badger's home opener 2 weeks ago.)
To ensure that the team takes it seriously come prepared to cheer like it’s the Rose Bowl once we hit the stands!!
Maybe Chris is referring to the tailgating and not the football? I understand there is quite the tailgate scene in DeKalb. However even in that arena I think that we have NIU covered!
We will be celebrating our annual Oktoberfest tailgate this week complete with German Oktoberfest beer and men in lederhosen! In keeping with the theme we will be serving a full spread of German delicacies including bratwurst, sauerkraut, pretzels, and of course Sue’s deep fried krautballs.
As an added bonus we will be welcoming members of the Purdue Alumni Tailgate Tour to the party. I have entered the Stone Cold Tailgating Club into the PAA’s tailgate contest (http://www.purduealum.org/Events/FootballTailgates/TailgateTour/TailgateTourVoting/tabid/6110/Default.aspx) and they will be there taking photos this weekend!
We will plan on meeting in the S lot on Saturday morning, hopefully towards the front of the lot just like last year. The S lot is across from the Slater Hill as indicated on the map in the right margin and used to be referred to as the W lot.
For those of you parking in the IM lot it is only a 5 minute walk to the S lot, just think of us being on the way to the stadium! We have the large flagpole that extends to 20 feet and an Ambulance so hopefully you will be able to locate us easily.
Saturday September 19, 2009
8:00 a.m. Depart from the house
8:15 a.m. Arrive S 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.
OSU vs. Michigan, Oklahoma vs. Texas, Alabama vs. Auburn, and Army vs. Navy. Love 'em or hate 'em, these rivalries have stood the test of time. Well come Saturday, you can add Purdue vs. NIU to that list. I'm glad to say that in five days, I'll be there to witness it in person.
- Chris Saam 9/14/2009
I would like to think that Chris’s rivalry lead in would be more appropriate for our next game, but let’s hope the team isn’t looking one game ahead as this looks like a classic “trap game.”
While NIU is a team that just a couple of years ago looked poised to be a perennial top 25 contender, their talent level has dropped off and this is a game we should win. (Remember though that NIU took Wisconsin to the wire at the Badger's home opener 2 weeks ago.)
To ensure that the team takes it seriously come prepared to cheer like it’s the Rose Bowl once we hit the stands!!
Maybe Chris is referring to the tailgating and not the football? I understand there is quite the tailgate scene in DeKalb. However even in that arena I think that we have NIU covered!
We will be celebrating our annual Oktoberfest tailgate this week complete with German Oktoberfest beer and men in lederhosen! In keeping with the theme we will be serving a full spread of German delicacies including bratwurst, sauerkraut, pretzels, and of course Sue’s deep fried krautballs.
As an added bonus we will be welcoming members of the Purdue Alumni Tailgate Tour to the party. I have entered the Stone Cold Tailgating Club into the PAA’s tailgate contest (http://www.purduealum.org/Events/FootballTailgates/TailgateTour/TailgateTourVoting/tabid/6110/Default.aspx) and they will be there taking photos this weekend!
We will plan on meeting in the S lot on Saturday morning, hopefully towards the front of the lot just like last year. The S lot is across from the Slater Hill as indicated on the map in the right margin and used to be referred to as the W lot.
For those of you parking in the IM lot it is only a 5 minute walk to the S lot, just think of us being on the way to the stadium! We have the large flagpole that extends to 20 feet and an Ambulance so hopefully you will be able to locate us easily.
Saturday September 19, 2009
8:00 a.m. Depart from the house
8:15 a.m. Arrive S 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.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Game 2: Purdue 36 Oregon 38 (1-1)
A great effort by the Boilers in a tough environment last weekend! They didn’t come out with the win, but the Boilers showed that there is no quit in this team. I was very proud of our boys leaving Autzen on Saturday night.
A HUGE thanks to the newly appointed Stone Cold Tailgating Club Regional Directors for West Coast Tailgating: Mike Dawson, Jenny Elmo-Dawson, Jeff Browand, and Meredith Browand for putting together a great tailgate.
The stories of awful fan behavior around Autzen Stadium were greatly exaggerated, I have to say it was a pleasant experience once we found a spot. The people were friendly and engaging and eager to have midwest visitors for a Pac-10 game. I even got some love from Oregon's mascot. (Truth be told I really wanted to get into it with him but Brian Crane made me promise to never use his mascot insights for evil after the Wildcat incident of 1996.)
A HUGE thanks to the newly appointed Stone Cold Tailgating Club Regional Directors for West Coast Tailgating: Mike Dawson, Jenny Elmo-Dawson, Jeff Browand, and Meredith Browand for putting together a great tailgate.
The stories of awful fan behavior around Autzen Stadium were greatly exaggerated, I have to say it was a pleasant experience once we found a spot. The people were friendly and engaging and eager to have midwest visitors for a Pac-10 game. I even got some love from Oregon's mascot. (Truth be told I really wanted to get into it with him but Brian Crane made me promise to never use his mascot insights for evil after the Wildcat incident of 1996.)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Game 2 - Oregon
"Duck It!"
Well, it was a nice start to season in West Lafayette; quite a beat down administered to the Rockets and now on to the “duck meat” of the schedule! This will be the first time Purdue travels for the west coast since the Rose Bowl trip in 2001, and we'll be along for the game! The Boilers will be facing an angry group of Ducks on Saturday as they are coming off of an UGLY loss on the smurf turf in Boise.
Speaking of the game on the Smurf Turf, for those of you that haven’t yet seen it, the total meltdown of Oregon’s senior running back is not to be missed: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4446109. (Oh, he won’t be planning on Saturday; he’s now suspended for the season and apparently he quit school.)
One other item of note, is the new “twist” added to the hideous uniform combinations that Oregon wears. Phil Knight apparently grew tired of the “diamond plate” pattern on the shoulders and now they’re going with feathers.
Before Photo
After Photo
Paula and I will be arriving on Saturday about midday; I was hoping we could all meet at our hotel to head over to the tailgating lots. Our hotel is closest to the hotel, though I can’t say that we know where we’re going to park to tailgate. Purdue has designated “general public” lots but it seems that if you’re not an Oregon “donor” it is a free for all as far as parking is concerned around the stadium. There is a Children’s Museum near the stadium that seems to allow parking; I think we’ll aim for there.
Saturday September 12, 2009
2:45 p.m. Meet at Broadway Inn/Depart for Tailgate
6:15 p.m. Depart for Stadium
7:15 p.m. Kick Off
Menu
One other item of note, is the new “twist” added to the hideous uniform combinations that Oregon wears. Phil Knight apparently grew tired of the “diamond plate” pattern on the shoulders and now they’re going with feathers.
Before Photo
After Photo
Paula and I will be arriving on Saturday about midday; I was hoping we could all meet at our hotel to head over to the tailgating lots. Our hotel is closest to the hotel, though I can’t say that we know where we’re going to park to tailgate. Purdue has designated “general public” lots but it seems that if you’re not an Oregon “donor” it is a free for all as far as parking is concerned around the stadium. There is a Children’s Museum near the stadium that seems to allow parking; I think we’ll aim for there.
Saturday September 12, 2009
2:45 p.m. Meet at Broadway Inn/Depart for Tailgate
6:15 p.m. Depart for Stadium
7:15 p.m. Kick Off
Menu
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Game 1: Purdue 52 Toledo 31 (1-0)
Wow, that was actually a lot of fun today! I know Toledo isn't much of an opponent, but the Boilers looked good in the ground game and put up some serious points. We look forward to seeing everyone in Eugene, OR next week.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Game 1 - Toledo
Liftoff Against The Rockets
Welcome to another season of Boilermaker football! In an oddly symmetrical beginning Danny Hope begins against Toledo just a Joe Tiller did back in 1997. Hopefully we’ll have a better result at home than Joe and those Boilers did while losing at the Glass Bowl in 1997.
Toledo will present a challenge for the Boilers, they bested Michigan in Ann Arbor last October which is something Purdue hasn’t done since LBJ was in the White House. Toledo returns 15 starters and should be tough on the defensive side of the ball. Given the fact that the Boilers are bringing nothing back at the offensive skill positions this will be a strong test.
It projects to be a sunny and pleasant day in West Lafayette, warm but not too hot. We’re going to be doing a lighter meal of cold cuts for our first game of the year. The usual assortment of refreshments will also be on hand. We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!
We will plan on meeting in the S lot on Saturday morning, hopefully towards the front of the lot just like last year. The S lot is across from the Slater Hill as indicated on the map below and used to be referred to as the W lot. It is the lot right next to the RV-3 lot.
For those of you parking in the IM lot it is only a 5 minute walk to the S lot, just think of us being on the way to the stadium! We have the large flagpole that extends to 20 feet and an ambulance, so hopefully you will be able to locate us easily.
Saturday September 5, 2009
8:00 a.m. Meet at House
8:15 a.m. Arrive S lot
11:15 a.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.
Parking Map
Welcome to another season of Boilermaker football! In an oddly symmetrical beginning Danny Hope begins against Toledo just a Joe Tiller did back in 1997. Hopefully we’ll have a better result at home than Joe and those Boilers did while losing at the Glass Bowl in 1997.
Toledo will present a challenge for the Boilers, they bested Michigan in Ann Arbor last October which is something Purdue hasn’t done since LBJ was in the White House. Toledo returns 15 starters and should be tough on the defensive side of the ball. Given the fact that the Boilers are bringing nothing back at the offensive skill positions this will be a strong test.
It projects to be a sunny and pleasant day in West Lafayette, warm but not too hot. We’re going to be doing a lighter meal of cold cuts for our first game of the year. The usual assortment of refreshments will also be on hand. We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!
We will plan on meeting in the S lot on Saturday morning, hopefully towards the front of the lot just like last year. The S lot is across from the Slater Hill as indicated on the map below and used to be referred to as the W lot. It is the lot right next to the RV-3 lot.
For those of you parking in the IM lot it is only a 5 minute walk to the S lot, just think of us being on the way to the stadium! We have the large flagpole that extends to 20 feet and an ambulance, so hopefully you will be able to locate us easily.
Saturday September 5, 2009
8:00 a.m. Meet at House
8:15 a.m. Arrive S lot
11:15 a.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.
Parking Map
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Tailgating 2009: Cha-cha-cha-changes
It is hard to believe but we are a few short weeks away from our first home football game of 2009! The Stone Cold Tailgating Club looks forward to seeing all of you again this fall!
As the title of the post indicates, there are a lot of changes facing us this year in West Lafayette. (The title is a David Bowie reference for those of you that don't get it.) Just remember, that even though we're embracing change we are still "old school Boilermakers!" (Make sure you read to the bottom I've saved the biggest change for last.)
Changes on the field include all of the Offensive skill positions and a large portion of the coaching staff. Coach Danny Hope picks up the reigns of a program in need of a shot of energy. His recruiting of Florida has been fruitful, but many of those players are probably a couple of years away from being true impact players. This could be a tough year, but we're still determined to enjoy the full gameday experience!
As part of that gameday experience we're going to be doing "themed" tailgates again this year. This chart gives you and idea or what we've got in store:
Off of the field the biggest change closer to home is that our tailgate will be a 'romper room' of sorts. By my count we've welcomed at least 5 new "Future Boilermakers" (Pete Browand, Mary Kate Saam, Katie Bauer, Allison Wick, and Isaac Halsey) since last football season. We look forward to begining to train the next generation of Boilermaker fans!! For those of you interested in tailgating with the kids but not attending the game, the fall house will be available for you to use during the game.
Our tailgating lot has undergone a name change. Our location used to be called the "W" lot, but it is now an extension of the "S" lot. So we're in the same location, but the name has changed. Looking through the online information it doesn't say that there are going to be any differences, but I'm worried that they may want to fill one side of the S (on Slayter Hill) before they fill the other (where we usually park.) We will know more after the first game.
We are making a change to the "ID Badges" that we have issued each year. Instead of a card or name badge for each member, the Stone Cold Tailgating Club is joining the "modern age" and going with silicone bracelets. Here's a picture of the wristband you'll be issued with your membership fee.
Membership fees for tailgating are the same as last year. If you want to pay on the day of the first game or game by game that's fine. Please pay Paula at the tailgates. If you want to pay up front, please e-mail me and let me know so that we can work out your membership fees.
As mentioned above the fall house is available for either night of the weekend, first come first serve. The rates are the same as last year. Please e-mail me and let me know what weekends you need lodging and I'll arrange with Dawn and Brendan to see if there is availability.
Finally, the last big change off of the field is our tailgating vehicle. We have enjoyed the services of a hearse for the last 4 seasons, but I am putting it up for sale on Ebay as I have secured a replacement. We will now be using this 1983 Econoline conversion Ambulance for tailgating.
There are two main drivers for this replacement. Last year's "brake incident" with the hearse showed me that the maintenance was just going to continue to be an issue on a car with 80,000 miles. (The new ambulance has 35,000 and has been maintained to emergency readiness standards.) Additionally with all the new moms attending games, the back end of the ambulance gives a nice area for taking care of kids. The captains chair and the bench seats will provide a nice area for feeding and changing kids out of the elements.
We look forward to seeing everyone in West Lafayette, IN!!
GO BOILERS!
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