Hello Spartan Nation & TOC family!
Yes, this past week June began, Tailgate Parking Assignments were doled out to season ticket holders, official visits for Football restarted, ‘26 recruits resumed flipping and committing, news outlets of (cough) lesser quality than The Only Colors, like Sports Illustrated, College Football News, and others began putting out their season previews, and just the faintest taste of the season ahead lingers in the air like some distant barbecue or… Canadian forest fire.
Set Number: X157159 TK1 R1 F3
We have our favorite spots to grill and hangout before games – I’ve had some great moments near IM West, one of the Shaw Lane lots, and even North Circle. Our writer Mike, who spent a good amount of time at Purdue, said he’s partial to meandering in from Forest Akers – something about it not feeling like a Football Saturday if he doesn’t get to walk on railroad tracks. O prefers his Surf & Turf (Cheeseburger sprinkled with sea salt and a side of ribs) in Zone one parking, though is willing to work with something near the Dairy Store. Mike is all-Munn, all the time – so as close as he can get there… basically behind Dem Hall.
We want to hear from you. Where are your favorite spots for Gameday festivities and key foods on the menu (even if it’s just grabbing Lou & Harry’s on the way in). We’ll cover favorite Gameday traditions as the countdown gets closer to 1.
Poll
Where’s your GoTo place to Park for Gameday
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Lot 79 – in the heart of it
(0 votes)
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IM West – close to the band and Team Walk
(0 votes)
0%
A surface lot close to Shaw Lane
(0 votes)
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One of the Ramps
(0 votes)
50%
Whatever is available
(2 votes)
50%
Off-Campus and walk across the beautiful place to the Stadium.
(2 votes)
4 votes total
Poll
What’s Critical on your Gameday Menu?
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Several of the above
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The meat varies, but the sides are special
(0 votes)
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We pick something up on the way in.
(0 votes)
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I scavenge off the drunken generosity of others
(0 votes)
66%
Something else, every time
(2 votes)
3 votes total
We’ll leave the Beverages of choice for the comments – too many to list.
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PSA: All parking locations are open at 7 a.m. for games that kick off before 6 p.m., and 11 a.m. for kickoffs at or after 6 p.m.
Go Green.