Purdue Fan here in Peace

[BabaYaga]

I have not. It does look a little nicer on TV than what it used to be for sure

Oh man, it's great IMO. I'd love to hear your opinion on it as a visiting fan after the game.

 

[NorthDakota]

That is reserved for kickoffs - but maybe we all should be doing it more since one IU fan thinks IU is the best team in the state after drubbing one of the worst FCS teams in a decade. Of course, the only reason IU played Western Illinois is because they paid Louisville 1 million to get off their schedule and replaced them with WIU.

Western Illinois is uniquely bad among scholarship/non-HBCU FCS teams. 15 years ago that would have been a nice tune up game for a B1G school.

 

[MacIrish75]

Go to their board. I promise you the self-imposed slander is waaaay worse.

They also ran the ball 40 times and completely gave up in the game. Not sure why you would run the ball 3 times in a row and punt in the 3rd quarter if you were trying to win and not just run the clock out.

I may or may not be on that board also 😉

 

[BabaYaga]

I may or may not be on that board also 😉

As long as you aren't Bobbyk you have a friend in me!

 

[BabaYaga]

Western Illinois is uniquely bad among scholarship/non-HBCU FCS teams. 15 years ago that would have been a nice tune up game for a B1G school.

No doubt. Truly one of the worst FCS teams in the past 5 years or so.

I'm going off memory here, but they only have something like 4 wins the last 5 years...something to that tune.

 

[NorthDakota]

No doubt. Truly one of the worst FCS teams in the past 5 years or so.

I'm going off memory here, but they only have something like 4 wins the last 5 years...something to that tune.

NDSU lost our homecoming to them my freshman year (2010). Used to be tough!

 

[BabaYaga]

NDSU lost our homecoming to them my freshman year (2010). Used to be tough!

They are having massive schooling/financial issues right now at WIU. So that is likely part of the culprit.

 

[NorthDakota]

They are having massive schooling/financial issues right now at WIU. So that is likely part of the culprit.

Gen Z doesn't want to move to Macomb

 

[IRISHDODGER]

That is reserved for kickoffs - but maybe we all should be doing it more since one IU fan thinks IU is the best team in the state after drubbing one of the worst FCS teams in a decade. Of course, the only reason IU played Western Illinois is because they paid Louisville 1 million to get off their schedule and replaced them with WIU.

didn’t Western IL’s offense score more points (one…lol) than ND’s offense?

 

[Huntr]

I went to high school there. There is nothing going on in Macomb.

 

[gregm83]

whats the beer prices looking like in game?
Its nice not to have to sober up during the game
Of course asking for a friend

 

[BabaYaga]

didn’t Western IL’s offense score more points (one…lol) than ND’s offense?

If somehow ND's offense scored 2 points, then yes.

 

[BabaYaga]

whats the beer prices looking like in game?
Its nice not to have to sober up during the game
Of course asking for a friend

It's not bad. They sell 25oz cans for $8-$9. Not sure on the other alcohol prices but they have quite a selection.

So - not a bad deal at all in the grand scheme of things.

 

[NorthDakota]

It's not bad. They sell 25oz cans for $8-$9. Not sure on the other alcohol prices but they have quite a selection.

So - not a bad deal at all in the grand scheme of things.

I'm surprised ND hasn't started selling alcohol. A lot of the problems administrations think will happen really don't, and I live in one of the most binge drinking happy states out there.

 

[BabaYaga]

I'm surprised ND hasn't started selling alcohol. A lot of the problems administrations think will happen really don't, and I live in one of the most binge drinking happy states out there.

Personally, I have not run into anyone who has gone completely over the line or anything. Yeah, some college kids get drunk and are out of it but from what I've seen they've had friends who have made sure they get out fine. I sit in a group that doesn't really drink much and I sure as heck am not drinking more than 4-5 when I have to drive home after the game.

 

[NorthDakota]

Personally, I have not run into anyone who has gone completely over the line or anything. Yeah, some college kids get drunk and are out of it but from what I've seen they've had friends who have made sure they get out fine. I sit in a group that doesn't really drink much and I sure as heck am not drinking more than 4-5 when I have to drive home after the game.

I think the college kids going over their limit is a result of tailgating rather than drinking in the stadium (unless they snuck something in).

I know a couple USAFA guys who got paid to go to Purdue and get their masters in engineering. Sounds like it is a fun college town.

 

[BabaYaga]

I think the college kids going over their limit is a result of tailgating rather than drinking in the stadium (unless they snuck something in).

I know a couple USAFA guys who got paid to go to Purdue and get their masters in engineering. Sounds like it is a fun college town.

Yeah, I agree. The beer lines are always full of college kids where I get my beer but you're right. 75%-90% of their consumption is outside of the stadium.

 

[Irish#1]

Personally, I feel very good about it. It seems like the players are more locked in than under Brohm and I believe that he will show to be a better recruiter over time. He's a young energetic guy who is getting his feet under him still but has already shown signals of maturity such as taking over the defensive playcalling midway through last year, moving the OC/DC into the box, etc.

The program is definitely better in Year 2 than in Year 1. Will that equate to more than 4 wins this year? Maybe, maybe not...but the team is 100% better than last year.

For a minute, I thought you were talking about Freeman, not Walters.

Welcome to the board.

 

[Irish#1]

I'll be at the game with my son who is a jr at Purdue. Hopefully I'm within ear shot of Freeman to yell Leonard sucks...angelli time

I'll be there with my son as well. He's a Purdue grad. He typically roots for the Irish, but may be tempted to root for the Boilers this time.

 

[Irish#1]

Yeah, I agree. The beer lines are always full of college kids where I get my beer but you're right. 75%-90% of their consumption is outside of the stadium.

The Breakfast Club is a Boilermaker tradition.

 

[FU BK]

I'll be there with my son as well. He's a Purdue grad. He typically roots for the Irish, but may be tempted to root for the Boilers this time.

Hell....I may be tempted to root for them too. Hudson Card was my qb want from the portal

 

[Irish#1]

Hell....I may be tempted to root for them too. Hudson Card was my qb want from the portal

Stand up and wave your hand at the end of the first quarter so I can spot you. lol

 

[BabaYaga]

For a minute, I thought you were talking about Freeman, not Walters.

Welcome to the board.

They are friends and are very similar I think in terms of early career.

 

[BabaYaga]

Hell....I may be tempted to root for them too. Hudson Card was my qb want from the portal

If anything, we could use some extra cheers against IU and Illinois.

 

[BabaYaga]

I'll be there with my son as well. He's a Purdue grad. He typically roots for the Irish, but may be tempted to root for the Boilers this time.

Enjoy!

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

I went to high school there. There is nothing going on in Macomb.

Truth. Down to 6300 students I heard.

I am actually surprised they survived both the Rauner-Madigan budget stalemate AND Covid. It's a tough draw compared to to NIU, EIU, SIU and ISU.

 

[BabaYaga]

Enough of WIU - if anyone does have any Purdue related questions in terms of schematics, offense, defense, etc. Let me have em!

 

[T-Boone]

Hey all!

I usually drop into opposing team territory the week before a game and answer any questions an opposing fan may have about Purdue in an unbiased manner (former media member)! Looking forward to the game and should be a game where both teams can really see where they stand this year.

Fire away if you have any questions about the Boilermakers this year or the WL area (gameday, restaurants, parking, etc.) if you’re coming to visit!

Isn’t Axl Rose from WL?
Is he a Purdue fan?
Last great rock band.

 

[BabaYaga]

Isn’t Axl Rose from WL?
Is he a Purdue fan?
Last great rock band.

Yes - he doesn't have much of a connection to the city. Hasn't been around. Walters tweeted at him earlier this year to stop by to no avail.

 

[Rockin’Irish]

Yes - he doesn't have much of a connection to the city. Hasn't been around. Walters tweeted at him earlier this year to stop by to no avail.

He’s actually from Lafayette, not WL……I saw him at a couple of parties there around 1980-82 when he was still William Bailey. Never really interacted with him but knew exactly who he was when he started to become famous with G’n’R.