Northwestern 11.20.10

Funny how this novelty game turned out to actually mean something.  And the circus of the sandlot rules quickly became overshadowed by a phenomenal performance by our running game.  I didn't care much about the Wrigley thing, but it turned out to be really cool and I'm glad I had an opportunity to go. Someday it might be fun to hang out with all the Chicago contingent in Chicago (or Evanston) when it isn't freezing outside. 

Friggin circus in the streets.

At least they were running toward us.

We're going bowling! 

Impressive performance.  Wonder where it was when Minny was in town.  Oh well, probably saved Zook's job and gives us a chance at a bowl.  I just hope the word TicketCity is not in the title.  We shall see.  Week off and then a trip to get a little revenge on Fresno State for the egg the ILLINI laid last year. 



Minnesota 11.13.10

Final 2010 shortbus tailgate.  Weater started nice but got pretty damn cold and crappy the the afternoon.  Brought the buddies from home to the finale'.  Also had a nice showing from some of the Chicagoland regulars as well as a surprise guest.

Early in the day.  Having a Pabst with its namesake. 

Took me all day, but I was finally able to catch these guys with a beer in their hand :)

Brave souls.  And great friends.  You too, Brad, wherever you went during this shot.

Ladies love bus drivers.

Great end to a great season of shortbus tailgaiting.

Again, another successful year of getting up early to drive to Champaign and drink beer in a painted up shortbus, waiting for an improving, if not still mediocre, football team to win a few games.  This year, the highs were pretty high and the lows were pretty low - but once again, seeing old friends, making new ones and reliving some long gone glory was a lot of fun.  More posts on the Wrigley game and (hopefully) the bowl game to come.

Purdue 10.30.10

Brought the family for Halloween. Day started out cool, but got better.  Not a huge crowd, but did get to visit with some old friends and the kids had a ball.

Early start on a chilly morning. Gotta love those 11 am games.

 

Man that kid does love to play in the dirt.

Prolly gonna have to play JV for a while.

We're good parents - we kept the baby warm in chilly weather.  However, the State may be visiting soon because we did so with a giant pink bunny suit.  Looked like a pink nightmare.  C'mon it was Halloween!

Ahhh, bus drama.  Always something. 

Little vampire and dad. 

You gotta admit, that's funny.

Indiana 10.23.10

Homecoming shortbus tailgaters did not show up for this one, but I suppose you can't blame them.  Although, the weather was fantastic.  Had some new faces at the tailgate this day.  Some of them had a LOT of fun.  I won't post the proof.

Two handsome bus drivers.  Whatever the hell Megabus is, this is apparently the guy who drives it.

I'm not even gonna comment. 

Liquid courage.

A nice day and a good win, if not an otherwise pretty uneventful tailgate.