Basketball Homecoming 2009

I’m very happy that all of you have decided to join us for the Fourth Annual Purdue Basketball Homecoming, brought to you by The Stone Cold Tailgating Club. I’m so glad that all of you can be a part of what now a standing tradition! It’s a great chance for us to get together and see each other after the long layoff after the Bucket Game.

Saturday January 31, 2009
9:30 a.m. Meet at Fall House
10:30 a.m. Meet at Harry’s for Lunch and “Tailgating”
12:30 p.m. Depart for Game
1:00 p.m. Tip Off
4:00 p.m. Reservations at Nine Irish Brothers
7:00 p.m. Return to the House (approximately)

We have a pretty full day scheduled; I’m hoping to take as few cars to campus that is why I’ve asked to meet at the Fall House on Saturday morning. If you’re interested in being a Sober Driver please let me know! We’re going to go to Harry’s for pregame tailgating as is our tradition!

After the game we have an area reserved for us at Nine Irish Brothers down in the Levee area. I figured that we could have a few pints and some dinner before heading back to the house.

As for the evening, we can either hang out at the house or head back out if you would like. The house has a pool table, darts, and a multitude of board games. If everyone is up to it we could put together a little “bar Olympics” competition. Events would be darts, pool, and of course Phase 10. (Phase 10 is included to make sure that Grady has no chance of sweeping all the events!)

Sunday February 1, 2009

No official plans have been set, but if we feel like breakfast before heading out we can make those arrangements on Saturday.

Lodging Information
As established during the fall, it is asked that you place $10 per person in the black ice bucket at the house. This helps to cover the cost of utilities, snacks, and upkeep. If you are staying two nights it is $15 per person.

The sleeping arrangements are as follows:


Tickets
The ticket cost is $29.89 per ticket if you have not already paid me. The seats are all in the same section but are spread across three rows. We will have our own little cheering block, just like football season! (Well in truth Greg, Coons, and I will actually be in our season seats in section 112.)

Game 12: Bucket Game

Well folks, this is it, this is the end Cowboy Joe will ride off into the sunset at the conclusion of this game. We owe Joe a lot for turning the program around and making us respectable again. (The train wreck of a season we’re currently in not withstanding.) Since Joe came to town for the 1997 season we have won 86 games, participated in 10 bowl games, and won 9 of the 11 bucket games. I think we can all agree that in spite of everything it’s been a great ride.

As I mentioned, the Boilers have won 9 of the last 11 bucket games, but unfortunately one of those losses was late year. That means I have but one request for Joe before he leaves: “Bring Us Our Bucket Back!” The team has shown one thing over the last couple of weeks, they still have some fight in them. They could have packed it in after the Homecoming game…..but they haven’t and we owe them all the encouragement we can give!

We’re going to get a special treat of a double dip on Saturday as well; the Boilermaker men’s basketball team tips against Coppin State at 6:00 on Saturday night. So following a rousing football victory, we’ll head back to Mackey to catch the basketball game.

We will plan on meeting in the W lot on Saturday morning. 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. We will have the fire pit for warmth since it will be a cold, cold day. We’re going to use Java Logs which should provide the heat without that “campfire” smell.


Saturday November 22, 2008
8:00 a.m. Depart Fall House
8:15 a.m. Tailgate Begins
11:30 a.m. Depart for Stadium
12:00 p.m. Kick Off
3:30 p.m. Post Game Tailgate
5:30 p.m. Depart for Basketball Game
6:00 p.m. Tipoff

As always you are invited to come back by the tailgate post game.

Parking Map

Menu
Our menu for the bucket game is based in traditions. Each year we prepare ourselves for 60 minutes of rivalry with a hearty meal of Chili, Grilled Ham and Cheese, and the “spirit builder” of your choice!

This year in honor of Coach Tiller we will only be serving “Tiller” brewing products. (Sorry Greg, it’s really Miller.) Don’t despair though, as Leinenkuegel’s is a Miller product, so you won’t have to choke down the High Life…..unless you want to!

Fun Facts
67-36-6 – Purdue’s record against IU
9-2 – Joe Tiller’s record against IU
The coaches with the most wins for the two schools: Joe Tiller and Bill Mallory with 86 (0.554) and 69 (0.473) wins respectively

Game 9: PU 48 UM 42 (3-6)

That was fun! Seriously, it was an exciting game with great play calling on the offensive side of the ball. Seriously, when is the last time you could say that?!

This doesn't square the program, but hopefully we can get a couple of more wins to close out the season.

Game 9: Michigan

Black and Blue

Black and Blue not only describes the school colors of the two teams competing on Saturday but also their matching 2-6 records. This has not been the swan song that Joe Tiller imagined I’m sure, but hey Jim Colletto was able to beat Michigan in his final season so hopefully Joe can do the same!

In honor of our visitors from the north we are featuring a maize and blue menu. We will have Maize (your people call it corn) Chowder, Blue Corn Tortilla chips, fresh homemade salsa, and Sloppy Joe (in honor of the way our own Joe Tiller’s career is ending) sandwiches. We will have plenty of hot chocolate on hand and the fire pit to keep us warm.

Things have gotten so bad in Lafayette that we’re back to “beat Indiana and start basketball” attitude. In that theme, the Boilermakers open the hoops season on Friday night. We plan on going over to the game at 9:00 p.m. so those of you arriving at the fall house between 9-11 p.m. please contact Dawn or me to make arrangements for getting in.

We will plan on meeting in the W lot on Saturday morning. 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 November 1, 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.

Parking Map

Game 8: PU 6 Minny 17 (2-6)

Pathetic......

Game 8: Minnesota

An Awesome 80’s Homecoming

The Homecoming Game comes late to West Lafayette for a second year in a row as we welcome the Gophers to town on October 25. It has been a rough stretch for the Boilers and a win would sure help at this point, let’s hope we can urge them on to victory!

Since the on field performance seems to be backsliding, we’ve decided to set our Homecoming theme for the dark ages of Purdue Football: the 1980’s. In conjunction with the theme, I encourage each of you to channel your own inner 80’s inspiration and break out those jelly bracelets, parachute pants, “jams” shorts, Izod shirts, and Members Only jackets to celebrate the 80’s! There will be prizes for the best 80’s inspired look and a special prize for the best vintage Boilermaker gear!

Our resident iPod mix master Paula has put together a great collection of rockin’ 80’s tunes for us to enjoy during the tailgate. We’ll be featuring some foods that will bring back those childhood (for some of our regulars it was adulthood) memories.

This will be the first homecoming in the Fall House. Those of you that have reserved space will be receiving an e-mail from Dawn West detailing information for your stay. I have some general information below on times and plans for Friday, but really things will be quite fluid. The fall house is fully stocked with hard liquor, beer, pool table, and darts so there really isn’t much of a reason to leave!

If you are not staying with us, but plan to meet us at the tailgate on Saturday, we are in a new location in the W lot. The W is a JPC lot, so you will need to park in the IM lot and walk up towards the stadium to reach us. (See the area across from Slayter Hill on the map below.) We’ll have one Purdue tent, the hearse, and the Purdue flag shown below on a 20 foot pole.

Friday October 26, 2007
2:30 p.m. The Fall House is open for occupancy
7:30 p.m. Dinner Served at the Fall House

We are planning to whip up some pasta on Friday night for people to munch on when they arrive. We’ll be playing everything else by ear, though as mentioned above we have all the entertainment we’ll need right in the house!


Saturday October 27, 2007
7:45 a.m. Drivers meet
8:15 a.m. Tailgate Party Begins
11:30 a.m. Depart for Stadium
12:00 p.m. Game Time

I am sure that there will be multiple groups departing from the Fall House on Saturday morning, the times above represent the first departure group.

Sunday October 28, 2007
There are no set plans for Sunday, but if people are up to it we might want to head over to Reihle Brothers for brunch.

Menu

McELT’s
Our homage to keeping the “hot side hot and the cold side cold!” (Watch the link and name that celebrity.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeYgvD_EnMM

Milli Vanilli Veggie Burgers
The meat is as fake as their music.

Ronald Reagan Freedom Fries
We disliked the French in the 80’s too right? Remember when they wouldn’t be “co-belligerent in 1986?”

“Cabbage” Patch Kid Cole Slaw
I know it’s a stretch.

Sloth’s Favorite Baby Ruth Cookies
Sloth LOVE Chunk…..and Baby Rooooooth!

Assorted 80’s Junk Food
Sugar those kids up before sending them on their way!

Totally 80’s Cocktail Mixers
Sex on the Beach
Rum Runners
Kamikazes


Parking Map

Game 7: Purdue 26 NWU 48 (2-5)

I think the band is warming up "I'll Be Home for Christmas."