Oktoberfest 2006

Guten tag!

Join us as we welcome the Nittany Lions back to Happy Valley and celebrate Oktoberfest 2006 on Saturday, September 30th!

The Lions host the northwestern wildcats at 3:30pm - the game will be televised on ABC. The wildcats have weathered a difficult season/ year already, but this is Big Ten Football and the Lions need to be ready. northwestern has a young and agile quarterback - named Kafka - here's hoping the Lion's D will Metamorphosize his backside.

This is a Diesel Tailgate extravaganza - check out the diesel website (see link on the side) for tons more information. We will be serving a huge variety of German fare and tailgating favorites. We also have some fun activities planned!

Accuweather's current forecast is clouds and sun with a high of 60 degrees (Real Feel 57) - and at night it's going to be in the 40s - there's a chance of thunderstorms - no accumulation is in the forecast - but it's best to be prepared...

The parking lots open at 8am - we will be there waiting in line when they do - Our goal, as always, is lot 13 - you will be able to find us by looking for the Diesel flags and the submarine flag topper. For more detailed directions, please contact us for cell phone numbers.

If you think you may be in town, let us know a.s.a.p. so we can plan accordingly. If you need directions or more information, you can email us or check out the diesel website.

Auf der Löwe!

Game time announced for northwestern game

GoPSUsports.com - Penn State-Northwestern Football Game To Air on ABC - Kick off set for 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 30

Oktoberfest tailgate!

It's time!

Heading up to State College!

GO LIONS!

Publication on food safety from the Ag department

Penn State Live - PDF brochure for tailgating food safety

PENN STATE v younstown state

Greetings fans,

Penn State does battle with the Penguins of Youngstown State on Saturday, September 16th at Beaver Stadium. Game time is set for 3:30pm and the game will be televised on ESPNU. The penguins are defending champions of the Gateway conference and a fairly formidable team in their league. The Lions can't be looking behind or ahead this week - they must concentrate on the game at hand.

The current Accuweather.com forecast is Sunshine and a high of 77.

The gates to the parking lots open at 8am and due to the changes in the parking lots we plan to be there early to assess the new layout. Our plan is still to be in Lot 13 - email us for cell phone numbers if you don't already have them.

We'll be serving some wines from around the world - along with complimentary fare ("you are so good looking") - as always, all are welcome. Send us an email (or call) if you think you'll be around for the game.

Hope to see you there!

2 the Lion!

If you are lucky enough

to be going to the game this weekend - you know what I'm talking about - PSU is encouraging you to wear white as our unifying color. Away game white out -

GO STATE!

Listen to the Rhythm of the Falling Rain

Well, we did tailgate, but not in Lot 13 (or anywhere near there) - so I, sadly, can not report first hand about the parking changes.

We parked in the Eisenhower parking garage - under cover and just a short walk to the stadium - no open flames (we brought pre-heated food) and no open container (they weren't "open" for long) - but it was a really great "alternative venue" - it was a small group and we just couldn't stomach the idea of sitting in the mud for 5 hours just to go and sit in the rain for 4 hours just to have to go home and clean everything. That morning we went to Wegmans and got some fried chicken, ribs and potato pancakes from the deli, some cheeses and meats. We re-heated the food at mom's and filled our thermos carafes with hot water. Mr & Mrs Olah brought delicious treats from the family farm, including fresh salsa and roasted red peppers. It was a pretty good spread and we were so happy to be out of the elements, especially the mud!

So it worked out great - the new career development building and new creamery provided warm, dry and clean bathrooms. We parked in an "end spot" and had a whole "Xed out" area to set up the tables and chairs.

At around 2pm we donned our rain gear (rubber suits for grown ups) and we headed over to the stadium - We walked around the North end of the stadium and I noticed that the "blue parking" in lot 13 was not full, but, as we expected, the yellow parking is in that next area - it was pretty full. The lots looked terrible though - puddles of mud.

we got to our seats about 50 minutes before the game and were able to see the kids warming up and listen to the band.

The game was good - Morelli surprised me - lots of work to be done before next week; lots.

Centre Daily Times | 08/31/2006 | Traveling to Happy Valley? Watch for these road projects

Centre Daily Times | 08/31/2006 | Traveling to Happy Valley? Watch for these road projects

Centre Daily Times | 08/31/2006 | Football tailgaters will face new rules

Centre Daily Times | 08/31/2006 | Football tailgaters will face new rules

Centre Daily Times - Soggy football forecast offered

Centredaily.com - Soggy football forecast offered

We may cancel the tailgate if it's really this bad - parking in a cow pasture just doesn't seem like a smart idea.

Out of touch = PSU community

Centre Daily Times | 08/30/2006 | Penn State announces partial alcohol ban at stadium

Football games are not your problem (except maybe ticket scalping - but that's another post) -

I have no doubt that this is a knee-jerk reaction to PSU being named the #2 party school in the Princeton review (behind U Texas) - of course very few folks mention that said study was conducted by interviewing around 300 students from each institution - Hello? we have 40K.

Personally, I see nothing (that) wrong with being on that list - if you check the academic records of the listed schools, we're in excellent academic company.

And the rain rain rain came down down down

Oh bother.

Rain - all day on Saturday - in the morning, in the evening (ain't we got puddles?)

Temperatures will be in the low to mid 60s - gotta find those closed toe shoes (where are they?) -

Rain gear, canopies and cheery dispositions will be necessities for this week's outing.

Here's hoping we get sun for ysu.

ALERT!!!

And I thought Ernesto was going to be the only pain this weekend...

As feared, the Parking Committee has reared it's ugly head and has altered the parking maps.

Lot 13 is still available to Yellow Parking (note - only pre-paid) - but a large portion (ie, where we've been tailgating the last 2 years) has been sectioned off for Blue (prefered general admission) parking.

So there will be changes if you don't have a parking pass - AND our location will be changed as well.

If you are coming to the akron tailgate, please email us for our cell numbers (if you don't already have them); otherwise, we'll keep you posted here and at 2theLion.com with updates after this weekend.

Ernesto, Ernesto

It would appear that Hurricane Ernesto has changed our "plenty of sunshine highs in the low 80s" forecast for Saturday to be "Cloudy and breezy with a chance of rain. High 69, Real Feel 66".

Diesel Update

Tailgaters,

Hello. Everyone's excited for football season this weekend. I can't belive it's finally here. We've got plenty of new tricks up our sleeves to make this tailgating season even better than last year.

Invites will be different for the 2006 season. We will be using Evite. It's easy and free. If you are using web-based email or have a spam blocker, please add "info@evite.com" to your address book now. Otherwise, the invitation may get blocked or lost. Expect to see the invitations in early September and October for our 2 diesel tailgates this season.

New for 2006: You can use paypal to send me money to pay for tailgate items, beer, hotel reservations or just to donate . It's free for both of us.

More tailgate info: http://dieseltailgate.no-ip.org/pennstate_tailgate_plan.html

For the Glory,
Tailgating Coordinator

PENN STATE v akron

Hey Penn Staters,

It's finally time for football season!!!! On September 2nd Penn State hosts the university of akron and zippy the kangaroo (he's been the mascot since 1953 - apparently the kangaroo, and, as you'll see in a future email, the penguin, are indigenous to ohio). Kick off is at 3:30pm and the game will be televised on ESPN 2. The Zips sport blue and old gold uniforms - so break out the silver jewelry/accessories/riveted jeans -

We will be tailgating in Lot 13 (this is, of course, barring any last minute craziness by the parking committee) - the lots open at 8am.

We'll be serving grilled seafood and salad - let us know if you'll be around so we can plan accordingly.

Check out 2theLion.com for more information (and our blog - 2theLion.blogspot.com)

There is a ton of chatter on the internet about pre-season rankings. Most pundits rank PSU in the high teens (#19 on AP poll). There are a lot of questions to be answered: offensive line, D-line, young secondary, young wideouts, no tight end, role of running game, and, of course, Mr. Morelli.

According to Joe, Akron is a tough team - they have a good running back and a great quarterback - never underestimate or look past an opponent (this maybe the most difficult week, ever, to keep true to that adage, but we can try).

Fight on State!

2theLion!

Limited Number of seats available for 3 games

GoPSUsports.com - Limited Number Tickets Remain for Three Nittany Lions' Home Games

can you guess which 3? can you? Apparently the teams have returned a "portion" of their allotment - bully for us.

Sept 2nd;
Sept 16th; and,
Nov 11th

SI.com - SI On Campus - The Vent: New School Year Resolutions

SI.com - SI On Campus - The Vent: New School Year Resolutions

The game of the gates - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

The game of the gates - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Oktoberfest 2006

Planning planning planning! Time to get ready for football season and our first Diesel Tailgate! September 30th marks our 4th annual Oktoberfest!

With the power that is the Diesel Tailgate we expect this to be the best Beer Garten yet! Check out the planning page(s) on the Diesel site (http://dieseltailgate.no-ip.org) and get ready for some fun!

Lucky number 7

GoPSUsports.com - Penn State Lifts State College To High Ranking Among Nation's Top Sports Cities

"Football Eve"

GoPSUsports.com - "Penn State Football Eve Presented by Sheetz" Celebration Set For September 1 in Beaver Stadium
Lions Host Akron For Sept. 2 Season Opener

One month, one week!

From Email sent to football faithful...

Hello Penn Staters!

Off Seasons Greetings! We hope that this finds you all well and
at least mildly entertained by your respective non-college football
diversions (mine: World Cup) while you count down the hours until
Football!

We're writing today to ask if you (and/or anyone you might know to be
interested in such) are planning to be at any home games this year.

Penn State hosts 7 home games this year, including the return of
michigan to Happy Valley as well as old East Coast rival Temple. The
first 2 home games Akron (Sept 2nd) and Youngstown State (Sept 16th)
bookend the Lions' first "big game" of the season against notre dame in
South Bend. We will be joining tailgating forces with the Diesel
Tailgaters for the September 30th game against Northwestern (scheduled
theme: Oktoberfest, of course) and the October 21st Homecoming matchup
against Illinois. November brings the Temple Owls back to town (11/11)
and the Lions finish off the season at home against michigan state
(11/18).

Oh yeah, and the PSU um game is September 14th, with an 8pm kickoff
(like I'd forget that one) - as the start time suggests (nay, demands),
it will be a day long extravaganza.

We're starting to compose our menus and shopping lists, so let us know
if you're going to be around and we will plan accordingly.

As always, please feel free to forward our email to anyone you think
may be interested (or send us their email); the more the merrier!

2theLion!
Madeline and Suzanne.

PSU co-ed wins "Miss Bracket 2006" title from ESPN

Meet the 2006 ESPN.com Miss Bracket - Jennifer Owsiany

Per the Tailgating Coordinator

Hey Alumni,

Just a reminder: If would like to see the games that we are tailgating, single game alumni tickets are going on sale at 1000 hrs June 30. You can only get tickets thru http://www.GoPSUsports.com There is a limit of two tickets for the Saturday, Oct. 21 Homecoming battle with Illinois. Tickets are selling out fast, so be sure to get them now.

I also have 2 tickets to sit with Johnny (AKA Chris F) and I in section WCU for $50 each. Let me know if you'd like to sit with us.

Our 2006 tailgates are :
09-30-2006 Northwestern (Oktoberfest tailgate)
10-21-2006 Illinois (Homecoming)

I also still have hotel rooms for the games we are tailgating. The sooner you let me know, the more likely we'll still have space.

More info can be found at http://dieseltailgate.no-ip.org/pennstate_tailgate_plan.html

For the Glory,
-Rob

H2K

yep - we've reached hit 2000 - it was fun watching the 1900s "hey so and so was born in 19XX" "hey, I was born in 19XX" "hey, I hate everyone born in 19XX, and after, cause they're younger than me!"

Still working on new website components - We have added a chat room.

I will be sending around a "save the dates" email soon - to get an idea of who may be coming up for which games.

It's time to start planning!!!!!

Exciting changes at 2thelion.com

Our parent website (sounds so corporate), 2theLion.com, is one year old.  Awwwwwwwh.  And we're closing in on 2000 hits!  Not bad progress for the off season.

We've recently acquired the domain "2theLion.net" which we are going to use as a subsidiary site, hosting photo albums, blogs, maps, and other "dynamic" features.  Look for that to be up and running sometime this month.

Blue White 2006 - Recap Part One

Well, Rob from Diesel Tailgate has posted his recap of the tailgate/day - so I guess I should catch-up and post mine. I've had this written for weeks (oh yeah?) but am just now finding time to type it...or at least some of it...

Saturday morning began dreary - misting rain and gray. I was particularly peeved because the 2 preceding days had been "perfect!" - we knew that the forecast was for rain - but we were cautiously optimistic that if the weather stayed as it was at 6am then it would be so bad. Sadly, that was (just about) the clearest part of the day.

We left Mom's house at 7:15am and drove to Walmart to pick up ice. We were the first to arrive at the "meeting point" outside of the Nittany Lion Inn. The rest of the convoy trickled in and we were on our way to the stadium before 8am. We pulled into the parking lot on the west side of the stadium and parked in the front row of tailgaters.

The weather was annoying but it didn't dampen our fun. We set up the 3 canopies ("but what if I only have a cup of pee?" - will never get old; never) chairs and tables, collected coolers and various libations and soon had breakfast on the grill(s). Suz had pre-made breakfast egg dishes, the crust of which was Stove Top Stuffing (instead of potatoes) with scrambled egg, breakfast meats and cheese on top; these were quickly dubbed "stuffin muffins". I warmed them on the new grill along with some "meat pies." I also made some makeshift homefries from Birdseye potatoes and bacon grease; I had made a "hashbrown casserole" but I used fresh potatoes instead of frozen and, let's just say, the color of the cooked product was not appetizing - tasted great, just couldn't serve it. Beth and Brian made bacon, sausage and pancakes on other grills.

Suz assembled the group drink "OrangeBowlina" which she had created during the Orange Bowl broadcast in January. The citrus vodka, orange juice and lemon/lime soda recipe translated well into mass quantities and all 5 Gallons were consumed in record time.

The rain did alter eating habits and presentation, but it was all good. A little later we served more meat pies (including keilbasa rolls, sausage biscuits and beef pockets). I grilled up the shrimp - which again, were a big hit. We served mac n' cheese and meatballs in red sauce in our "hot trays" (love them!).

Joe's in the Hall and the brainwahing continues

The College Football Hall of Fame has changed its rules for induction. Previously only retired coaches could be elected into the Hall, but now, any coach over the age of 75 is eligible. So, guess who is in the first class of inductees since the rule change? Yup, Joe Paterno.

As far as the brainwashing goes - Katie's mom told me a great story. After the Kentucky Derby, the Philadelphia Inquirer had a big picture of Barbaro on the front of the sports section. Amy, the 2 year old, LOVES horses and wanted the picture - so Kelly cut out the picture and Amy was running around with her "horsie" - Katie, never one to be left out of the fun, complained to her mother that she wanted a "picture" also. Tired, she cut out the other "big" photo on the front page, which happened to be a picture of Joe Paterno (having just been elected in to the Hall) - apparently Katie ran around their house touting the greatness of "my Joseph" and the picture was later found tucked safely into one of the family beds. When asked if she was "going to go to Penn State for college" Katie replied "No, I'm going to go with Madeline" - she was then told, "well, that's were Madeline went" so then it was okay. It's working!!!!

We're famous...

Diesel tailgate in picture on gopsusports.com

we have lift off

well, a flag pole anyway :)

White Out Design Contest - winner

Press Release - 9

Blue White 2006

Rain.

I'll post a better re-cap later - but I wanted to post a few pictures. We got our flag pole - so cool, so very cool.

White Out Design Contest - Vote Now

The Digital Collegian -
White Out Design Contest - Vote Now

Blue White game to air on radio and TV

GoPSUsports.com - Blue-White Football Game To Air on Radio & TV Outlets Throughout Nation

VOTE for "white out" T-shirt

GoPSUsports.com - fans can vote for official "white out" t-shirt

Blue white nears...

per the coordinator...

Excited Tailgaters,

I can't believe that it's almost here. This is looking to be a very awesome tailgate. We've got plenty of people coming. The carnival from last year will be back and right next door to our tailgate. There will also be some interest new things, like deep fried pickles.

If you were waiting until the last minute to make a contribution to the tailgate (alumni only), it's here. Items we still need are in red on the equipment list at http://dieseltailgate.no-ip.org/images/psu/BWW06/bww06_equip.xls I will also be making the ritual Friday morning run to Nittany Beverage. I can pick up a case for you if you let me know.

When: April 22nd, 2006 0800 hrs until ???
Where: in the shadow of the pressbox, Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA

more info: http://dieseltailgate.no-ip.org/pennstate_tailgate_plan.html

More events during BWW06
http://live.psu.edu/story/17155
http://www.statecollege.com/blue-white-game/
http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/arhs/MovinOn/

For the Glory.
-Rob

Ki-jana on Spring Break?

Got this photo from Dena - whose co-worker's brother (Kevin Bacon?) took this pic with KJ in Fort Lauderdale (we have a place in Fort Lauderdale) this past March. KiJana's still a cutie - but isn't he getting a little old for Spring Break? I love the dynamic of the picture you can certainly tell which one is the former #1 NFL draft pic.

More Blue/White Info

GoPSUsports.com

Much of the same information - announces NLC lunch at Bryce Jordan Center the day of the game (April 22nd). Admission is $20.

Blue White Schedules

GoPSUsports.com - Blue-White weekend April 21-22

As we've previously reported, the game is April 22nd at Beaver Stadium - the game is at 2pm but the Stadium opens at 12pm with an autograph session at 12:30pm - 1:15pm.

Per the Tailgating Coordinator

Dieselers,

With only 17 more days left until the Blue/White game, I wanted to give you some updates.


* Kick off is 1400 hrs (2:00 PM). Admission is free.

* The tailgate starts at 0800 hrs. We will be meeting by parking circle in front of the Nittany Lion Inn at 0745 hrs and convoy in from there. Stuff can be dropped off with me at Sleep Inn or Chris at IMI on Friday. Consult the maps at [link] for more info.

* Alumni: check out the equipment list [link] and email me with items you'd like to bring

* If you know anyone who's coming, but isn't on this list yet, please let me know.

* Nittany Lions kick off spring football practice http://live.psu.edu/story/16924

What: Tailgating before, during and after the Blue/White game
When: April 22nd, 2006
Where: in the shadow of the pressbox, Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Why: to celebrate the return of spring and football to Happy Valley

more info: http://dieseltailgate.no-ip.org/pennstate_tailgate_plan.html

You are receiving this email because you are coming to BWW06. If you are not, please notify me ASAP.


For the Glory.
-Rob

Don't forget the carnival

Um, yeah, the Game itself isn't held outside of the stadium, but we get the idea.

Nittany Lion Club announces new Director

Nittany Lion Club Taps Ice Hockey Coach Joe Battista as Executive Director - GoPSUsports.com

We have a flag pole

We can let our freak flag fly! It's gorgeous!

Brainwashing campaign officially underway

For the next generation of PSU fans... As I had previously reported, Katie has already visited campus, the Corner Room, The Tavern, and her favorites, Animal Kingdom and The Growing Tree.

Katie and her little sister got PSU sweatshirts for Christmas (Santa is so on board). Kate enjoys wearing her sweatshirt she knows it makes me "so happy" and she loves yelling "Penn State!" Her parents (who, if I haven't mentioned are not Penn Staters) usually pair the sweatshirt with a matching pair of navy sweatpants - it's fabulous - she looks like a little wrestler.

Here's a picture of Kate in hers, practicing her "Don't I really deserve an A" look.

Tailgating Website passes 1500 hits!

It's been a while since we've had new football/tailgating news to report - but with the beginning of spring practice (this weekend) and the upcoming Blue/White Scrimmage (April 22nd) it's time to get back into the swing of things!.

And the website (2thelion.com) has reached 1500 hits!

B/W Kick off at 2pm

Well, tentatively, anyway...

Per the CDT -

UNIVERSITY PARK -- The Penn State football team will culminate spring drills with the Blue-White Game, on April 22.

Kickoff is tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m. in Beaver Stadium. As in previous years, there will be no admission or parking fee for the Blue-White game.

Blue White 2006

Per the Tailgating Coordinator (with a little editing from me):

All,

Planning is about to begin for BWW06 on April 22th, 2006 at Beaver Stadium. It's going to be an awesome time. You will receive an email from us if you were on our list as "yes" for attendance. And you will be receiving further emails. If something has changed, please let me know (via email - or comment) that you are not coming or if you'd like info sent to another email address. No response is necessary if you are still coming.

If you would like to be added to our email list - please contact us through either 2theLion.com or dieseltailgate.no-ip.org

All of the planning info can be found at:
http://dieseltailgate.no-ip.org/pennstate_tailgate_plan.html

Please take a look at the equipment list and make your contribution
http://dieseltailgate.no-ip.org/images/psu/BWW06/bww06_equip.xls

Looking forward to seeing you,
-Rob

Those stinkin' Penguins are red!

And here I thought they'd be black and white and wear top hats and tails - Nope - the Penguins of Youngstown State (I still have to shake my head and smile about their mascot choice) don red and black uniforms.

So, the reality of this observation is that we have 2 NO red tailgates this season - Penguins in Sept and Temple Owls in Nov.

Ya know - Tressell coached at YSU for 15 years - the seeds of the evil sweatervest were planted there.

The Freezer is Full

Okay - we could fit more in if we reorganized - but, seriously, the chest freezer in Suz' garage (and the one atop the fridge, btw) is FULL!

We (especially Suz') went on a baking spree this weekend - mostly sweets, but a couple of savory items as well.

So very exciting - and everything is mighty tasty as usual.

And the Dieselers are planning a "flag pole party" later this month to make flag poles for some of the crew, including US! So that's super exciting - of course that also means that we have to get a flag. We have a couple PSU flags, but I think we're interested in designing a custom flag - and either have someone make it for us - or try to make it ourselves -

My boss is friends with a super duper talented artist who I hope to have design us a "lion" - or maybe we'll come up with something - we do have all spring and (most of) summer to work on it! Unless, of course, we want to have something ready for Blue/White - hmmmmmmmmmm

Blue/White prep has begun!

This weekend marked the beginning of the preparation for the Blue White scrimmage - recipes have been reviewed and selected - baking and shopping has begun.

We got a ton of supplies and ingredients - The Blue White game tailgate doesn't really have a specific "theme" other than "practice" - it's when we try out new recipes and equipment.

Suz' parents got her a small generator - so we're officially electric (boogie oogie oogie oog).

We got a new brownie and bar cookie book - with a lot of great recipes - Suz has already made 2 recipes from the book and we have many more planned.

The Blue/White is a "joint' tailgate with the Diesel Tailgate - our main responsibilities are snacks, desserts and a group beverage. Suz' is generally in-charge of the group beverage - she has been kicking around a few ideas during the "off" season - and I'm always ready to taste-test.

Blue White is April 22nd this year -

OMG They're announcing game times!

GoPSUsports.com - Penn State-Notre Dame Clash Set for 3:30 p.m. Kickoff - Gridiron powers collide Sept. 9

it's time...

to start planning/preparing for Blue/White 2006! Okay, the game is 2.5 months away - but HEY! it's only 2.5 months away! "Regular" football - other than the Pro-Bowl is now over.

We've purchased some new cookbooks/magazines filled with ideas and techniques.

I also have to work on the website - lot's of "blank spaces" to be filled.

I believe that we will commence baking this weekend. Yippee!

I really have to stay away from these negative karma posts

BUT!

I read this on Pennlive.com in the PSU football forum - and I just had to share...

Think Bud Light "Real Men of Genius" TV and Radio Ads... got the voice? Now read on. "Bud Light presents Real Men of Genius" (Reaaaaal Men Of Genius)

Today we salute you, Mr. Delusional Michigan Fan (Mr. Delusional Michigan Faaaaaan!)

Season after season, year after year, you try to justify your absurdly high preseason ranking (clutching at straws!)

Season after season, year after year, you scramble to make futile attempts at damage control when the Wolverines lose to a grossly inferior opponent (How'd Northwestern score fifty fouuuuuur?)

Inevitably, you'll bring up the past, and boast of National Championships won 40 years before you were born (those were the daaaaaays!)

You will point out that you have more wins than any other program as though that is relevant to the current season (been playing since the 1870s!)

Go on, ignore that home loss to your arch rivals in the regular season finale and continue to believe that you'll defeat your bowl opponent with striking ease (we'll win by thirteeeeeeey!)

So crack open an ice cold Bud Light, oh Emperor of Excuses,and take comfort knowing that when you don't finish in the top 25,you'll be back to number three when the preseason polls come out next year (Mr. Delusional Michigan Fan!)

Best Type O ever

I made the best type O today. I was working on a Trust part of which I was retyping from an older version - When I ran spell check - I had to laugh out loud when it was revealed that I had spelled "hereinafter" "beerinafter" - I think almost all legal documents should include this term going forward - at the very least our tailgates should.

Diesel Update (yes, it's time to start planning)

per the tailgating coordinator...

All,
The date for Blue-White weekend has been confirmed. Our guess was correct, it is April 22nd, 2006.

To that end, I also have confirmed reservations for all of the 2006 football games. If you'd like a spot, please contact me directly. It's about $50/per weekend. If you already have a spot, you've already received an email from me.


Full tailgate schedule for 2006:
April 22nd, 2006 Blue-White Weekend
Sept 30th, 2006 Northwestern (Oktoberfest tailgate)
Oct 21st, 2006 Illinois (Homecoming)

http://dieseltailgate.no-ip.org/pennstate_tailgate_plan.html

For the Glory,
-Rob
We Are . . Penn State!
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(_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `. ``-..-'
_..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,'
(il),-'' (li),' ((!.-'

not that I want any bad karma

BUT - Dena send me this photo from the Rose Bowl with the following prose....

Cheerleading and tumbling lessons and camps since age 3:

$30,000

Annual cost of attending USC:

$25,000

Annual cost for staying just the right shade of blonde:

$10,000

Cheering when the other team (Texas) scores:

Priceless



Of course, I contend that the USC song girls never tumble. Golly she looks like Cheerleader Barbie.

SI.com - NCAA Football - Injured PSU star Posluszny passes on draft - Tuesday January 10, 2006 11:27AM

SI.com - NCAA Football - Injured PSU star Posluszny passes on draft -

Poz' injury "minor" tears of ligaments

goPSUsports.com - Poz' knee injury does not require surgery

Yeah! Penn State wins the Orange Bowl

My goodness, what a game!!! The Lions outlasted the Florida State Seminoles to win the 2006 Orange Bowl in TRIPLE overtime!!!

We had a great night - I'm not sure that the neighbors did, but we did!

That morning, walking to work, I realized that if it had been a home game I'd already be at the stadium, setting up the tailgate. Interestingly, the weather was very reminiscent of the Ohio State tailgate (an 8pm start where we got to the parking lots at 6am) - rainy and cold - of course it is january. I think I know why I tailgate - because I went nuts with anticipation during the day.

We had a spread of ante pasta goodies from the famous DiBruno Brothers cheese shop - but the highlight was our pulled pork sandwiches - slow cooked all afternoon - served with pickles and coleslaw (again, interestingly, what we served at the OSU tailgate). Delicious! And Suzanne had especially squeezed orange juice (from florida oranges brought home by her parents) which we used in our specialty drink "orangebowlinas".

Picture with Roary taken after the game - we look pretty tired - but pretty darn happy too!

It's a Penn State Life

Future Lion?

I traveled to State College earlier this month (December) to speak at a seminar along with my boss, Kelly. Kelly's husband, 2 daughters, and Suzanne (of course) spent the day of the seminar touring town and campus. They got some great photos but these 2 of Katie were just too sweet not to share...

Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas from 2theLion and Katie!!!!!

Message from Diesel Tailgating Coordinator

Per the Tailgating Coordinator...

Penn Staters and friends,

While we wait to cheer our boys on at the Orange Bowl, I would like to pass on some tailgating info for 2006 football season. While I would have liked to poll everyone like last year, the planners and I had a unanimous vote. The following tailgates were selected based on time of year, quality of opponent and special event weekends:

April 22nd, 2006 Blue-White Weekend (tentative date)
Sept 30th, 2006 Northwestern (Oktoberfest tailgate)
Oct 21st, 2006 Illinois (Homecoming)

I'm passing this along now so that you can be prepared to make hotel reservations. Hotel reservations for the regular season need to be made and PAID FOR IN FULL by the end of January (~$350/weekend/room). I would like to coordinate the effort, but cannot afford to front the cash for more than 1 room for the season. Please let me know if you'd be interested in helping out. I will be sending out a reminder in January.

As always, Madeline and Suzanne will be there for most homegames, if you happen to be in town for other weekends. Full 2006 schedule

Below are some interesting videos that I thought you'd get a kick out of.

Merry Christmas,
-Rob, Tailgating Coordinator

JoePa and his thoughts about Ohio Staters:
http://www.brianchalfin.com/pennstate/joepa.html

Penn State PSU Nittany Lion does Michael Jackson Thriller

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=217969400013445906&pr=goog-sl

Description: At the PSU vs Purdue Game on Oct 29th 2005 the Nittany Lion on the field did the Michael Jackson Thriller dance with the help of two Blue Band members: Justin Kulikowski and Erik Dennis.

Fantastic Photo from Tailgating

Another one of my favorite photos from this season's tailgating - Pooh in front of the PortaPotty - Thanks to Shelley and Mike for the photo from the Purdue Homecoming tailgate!!!

Vote for Williams' catch for Pontiac play of the year

Fans Can Vote for Derrick Williams' Reception as the "Pontiac Game Changing Performance" of the Year - Freshman's catch could yield $100,000 for Penn State's general scholarship fund

Website reaches 1000 hits!

Wow - we've reached the 1000 hit mark on 2theLion.com --

PENN STATE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS!!!!!

With their 31 - 22 win over Michigan State - The Nittany Lions clinched a share of the Big Ten Title for Football and the BCS bowl berth.

GREAT JOB LIONS!!!!

sI.com - All-Sports Rankings

SI.com - All-Sports Rankings

PSU is the number one sports school in the country! Way to go Lions!

Website passes 900 hits!

On our way to 1000! Hopefully 2theLion.com will reach 1000 hits by the end of the season! and 10 entries in the guestbook ;)

Our website has been added as a link on Tailgating.com (look under Parking Lots/College)

Be sure to cheer the Lions on to victory against msu this weekend -

To the Lion!

Thanks Tyler!

Tyler just sent along CDs of the pix from the tailgating season - there's a lot to go through - I'm going to have to take a week off just to update the website - but I have to share this one - because I love it - and it makes me laugh -

Okay, this is just about the funniest

thing I've seen in a while...



It's about time they welcomed Gregg!

GO LIONS!!!!!!!

Photo from SI.com - SI on Campus

Those crazy Dieselers

They're building us a car mountable flagpole - it's a tailgating dream come true - seriously, it is. Rob sent along a sketch - it looks great! I love it that the flag is wavy - nice touch.

Pep Rally at Rec Hall

GoPSUsports.com - Pep Rally for wisconsin game

Return to Paternoville

The kids are out again - camping outside the stadium to secure seats to the PSU wisconsin game. As of Tuesday morning, over 30 tents populated the now famous location.

This is what college life is all about!

to the lion!

White Out for Senior Day

GoPSUsports.com - White Out declared for clash against wisconsin

The results of editing -

Dang - I'm having flashbacks to the high school paper when Mrs. K thought my movie review of "less than zero" was too edgy...

Below is a link to the published "opinion" that I submitted to the Collegian regarding the CHEERLEADING staff's cheer choices. Sadly, I just come across as an mean old lady who yells "down in front"!

Letter to the Editor - Fans need lessons about game cheers

Oh well!

PENN STATE v wisconsin

Hey Friends,

Can you believe it? It's the final home game and tailgate of the 2005 football season. November 5th is Senior Day at Beaver Stadium and Penn State hosts the university of wisconsin. Kickoff is at 3:30pm - and the game will be televised on ABC.

Feeling a little nostalgic, we're planning a Memories tailgate - featuring recipes from "the olden days" such as: Bloody Marys; Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches; Chuck's Cheese Sauce; Uncle Al's Burnt Keilbasa; Chili; Brownies; and, so much more!

Bucky and the other badgers will be clad in their red and white - many, strangely enough, in overalls.

This is a big game for the Lions. PSU and uw sit atop the Big Ten Standings - This game could very well determine the winner of the Big Ten this year (can you believe it?) and which team will be the Big Ten's BCS representative in January.

As usual we plan to park in Lot 13 or Lot 12 (see map), as close to the front of the lot(s) as possible.


All are welcome. We just ask that you comment here or send us an email so we can prepare accordingly. We'll be sending out our "regular" email a little closer to gameday; if you'd like to be added to our email list, please email us at coach@2thelion.com - and check the Website (2theLion.com) for updates! Also, be sure to see our football analysis on the football blog (2thelionfootball.blogspot.com).

Hope to see you there - To the Lion!

DDT6 Tailgate - one for the ages

We met the other tailgaters at 6:30am at the Sleep Inn and once everyone was present and accounted for, we (3 trucks and 2 cars) headed out to the stadium. The gates didn't open until 8am - so Rob (Tailgating Coordinator) had asked us to make some "pre-breakfast" snacks - we had chocolate chip, blueberry and corn (w/ green chilies) muffins, keilbasa rolls, and sausage pockets (inspired by the Bath Pasties!) -

Once in the parking lot (and after I yelled at the parking attendant - who was being a Jacknut) we started the set up. The clever dieselers always purchase an extra parking pass - so we can have even more room to spread out. We had 3 canopies - 2 of which we used for chairs and "side" tables - and one for the food tables. The guys have a mammoth flag pole from which they fly USA and PSU flags, wrap with blue and white lights and top with a cut-out of a nuclear submarine - makes it pretty easy to spot. We had 2 full-size gas grills, our tabletop grill, 3 coleman stoves, 1 of those outdoor deep-fryers and a propane fueled outdoor fireplace.

They fired up the grill and made bacon, sausage and eggs for breakfast - Suzanne made white russian coffee drinks and we heated up some apple cider. We put out some snacks and desserts on the tables -

For Lunch the guys heated up the deep fryer and made peirogies and deep fried Turkey (they made another around "linner-time") - Suzanne and I had prepared a "nacho bar" with refried beans, Chuck's Cheese Sauce, taco meat, lettuce, shredded cheese, ripe olives, salsa, sour cream and homemade nacho chips! We had skewered pounds of shrimp on Friday and marinated it in Good Seasons salad dressing (remember the tailgate next to Chuck's where "Steve" would make "Shrimps on the Barbie" - it's his recipe) - I grilled them up and Suzanne had gotten out a great platter for me - but they never made it to the table - folks were eating them off of the grill - it was hilarious, and a little scary! I didn't get one, but I'd saved a "good one" for Suzanne and she said that they were great - It made me very happy and a little nostalgic -

We had made: brownie bites; homemade pretzels; "big" chocolate chip cookies in the shape of footballs; cheese puffs; peanut butter/chocolate cookie bars; burnt keilbasa; chocolate covered pretzels; some crazy coffee/caramel cookies suzanne made; spinach dip; creamy salsa dip; 3D football cake; a big tray of "dirt" that we decorated with graham cracker tombstones and buried non-blue and white football players; tortilla roll-ups - and so on. It was a "locust" event of biblical proportions - we couldn't get the stuff out there fast enough - but it was great - everyone was eating and drinking and having a super time.

The Dieselers also made - sausage sandwiches, bbq brisket; beer can chickens, cheese/bacon burgers, cheese/meat tray, baklava - yum!

One tailgater's parents stopped by and brought baked goods including whoopie pies and cookies. Suzanne's parents brought homemade sweet potato pie and homemade chocolate lollipops. Dena and Mark, Cousin Tim, Tyler (and his friend Todd) were also there - Tyler brought his famous brownies and pumpkin bread - Todd brought some soft pretzels from south side pittsburgh - Suz's friends Shelley and Mike brought burgers and hotdogs, spinach dip in the hollowed out bread bowl and a crazy assortment of Smirnoff beverages (WAY too drinkable!) - Dena and Mark brought a bunch of beer and snacks (and they stopped at the supermarket on the way for me to get more whipped cream!)

The weather was cold in the morning - but clear - by afternoon the sun was out and quite comfortable -

It was a wonderful day (and night) - the Lions posted another WIN - the unofficial attendance is 120 - so there ya go!

Inside the Stadium! (Audioblogger)

Click above to hear an audio post from inside Beaver Stadium during the PSU/purdue game!

purdue Game Time announced

GoPSUsports.com homecoming game time set

PSU and purdue will square off on Saturday, October 29th at 3:30pm. The game will be broadcast on ABC.

SI.com - Tailgate Nation

SI.com - Penn State named best tailgating venue on Tailgate Nation

We already knew it, but it's nice when 30,563 of our best friends agree.

PSU v purdue / Homecoming!

Penn State is back home on October 29th to celebrate Homecoming 2005 and hit the field against the Purdue Boilermakers.

And we head up to Penn State for the 2nd Diesel Tailgate of the season! DDT6 - Homecoming-ween! Come dressed in your favorite Blue and White costume, or as your favorite Penn State personality, symbol or tradition. Please note that the Boilermakers' colors are Black and Gold - so please save the Stealers' Fan and Pedestrian Crossing Sign costumes for another occasion. Please check out the Diesel website (see link on sidebar) for tons more information about the tailgate.

Game time has not yet been announced, but the "convoy" will be in line when the gates open (either 7 or 8am) - so yeah, we'll be there early. We'll post game time/TV info as soon as it becomes available.

We will be tailgating in Lot 13 or Lot 12 (see map), as close to the front of the lot(s) as possible. As this is Homecoming, we can expect a big crowd so check for traffic reports.



As always, all are welcome. We just ask that you comment here or send us an email so we can prepare accordingly. If you'd like to be added to our email list, please email us at coach@2thelion.com - and check the Website (2theLion.com) for updates! Also, be sure to see our football analysis on the football blog (2thelionfootball.blogspot.com).

GoPSUsports has record month

GoPSUsports.com has record breaking month

GoPSUsports had a record breaking number of page views and unique visitors - 4.317 million page views and and 330,000 unique visitors - While I know that 3+ million of those page views are mine, it's still impressive.

Website reaches 700 hits!

2theLion.com

700 hits on the website - still only 6 entries in the guestbook - There's a lot more work to be done, but thanks to everyone! I have a bunch of new photos of this season from Tyler to post!

Check out the football blog (2thelionfootball.blogspot.com) as well - we're over 100 posts over there!

PSU a big TV draw

GoPSUsports PSU OSU game record TV audience

No wonder the Big Ten wanted Penn State - golly people like to watch them on TV!

a little descrepancy about that #1 rated college football game.

Limited Number of Tickets for Last 2 home games

GoPSUsports.com - Limited number of tickets available for Purdue and Wisconsin games

Click above for information on tickets for Homecoming (Purdue) and Wisconsin games.

SI.com - Tailgate Nation

SI.com - Tailgate Nation

Click above and vote for PSU as the best tailgating venue! "Happy Valley" has made it into the finals against Buffalo -

Let's go State!

Rally in the Valley

GoPSUsports.com Pep Rally scheduled for 10/7

PSU will host the fourth annual "rally in the valley" on Friday, October 7th at 8:30pm in Rec Hall

Game Day is coming to Happy Valley

ESPN will broadcast "Game Day" from Beaver Stadium - gopsusports.com

"White Out" scheduled for osu game

GoPSUsports.com - PSU schedules "white out" - for ohio state game October 8th

Click above for details regarding the "white out" - remember to wear white on Saturday!

Online Tailgating competition

GoPSUsports.com - PSU in final of Sportsillustrated.com's online tailgating competition

Click above and vote for Penn State as the #1 college tailgating venue.

Go State

PENN STATE v ohio state

Howdy y'all! It's time for some down home football and some down home cookin'!

The Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Penn State on October 8th. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45pm and ESPN will broadcast the game. It's a late kickoff which leaves tons of time for tailgating Lion "Country" style!

Because we have the whole day to tailgate - we plan to take full advantage by serving breakfast (brunch) and dinner! We'll start with eggs and bacon (and ham and sausage and...), biscuits, etc. and then move onto pulled pork, greens, slaw, gumbo, gooey desserts and anything else we can think of!

The Brutus, the buckeye, and the rest of the horse chestnuts, wear Scarlett and Gray.

Parking lots open at 8am, yes, 8am, and, yes, we will be there when the gates open!

We will be parking in Lot 13 or Lot 12 (see map), as close to the front of the lot(s) as possible. Take note that football parking has been affected by the baseball park construction. Lot 13, according to the "plans", has not been altered as a result - but the traffic flow and volume may change.

As always, all are welcome. We just ask that you comment here or send us an email so we can prepare accordingly. We'll be sending out our "regular" email a little closer to gameday; if you'd like to be added to our email list, please email us at coach@2thelion.com - and check the Website (2theLion.com) for updates! Also, be sure to see our football analysis on the football blog (2thelionfootball.blogspot.com).

Hope to see you there - To the Lion!

From the Game!!!

Click above to hear us at the Minnesota game - we called in when it was 7 - 0 and we were very excited; we had no idea :)

osu game at 7:45pm

gopsusports.com - ohio state game time set

Kick off will be at 7:45pm on Oct. 8th against the osu buckeyes.

We will keep you posted as to what time the parking lots open.

Penn State v minnesota

Oktoberfest 2005!

It's that time again! Oktoberfest Tailgate! PSU squares off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday, October 1st at 3:30 pm. It's the last weekend of the festival in Munchen and we're going to celebrate with pork, brats und beer!!!

The lots open at 8am and we'll be waiting in line to get in - we will park in Lot 13 (see map below) - as close to the front as possible.

The Golden Gophers' colors are Maroon and Gold - The Gophers have won the last 4 match-ups - so it's time for a change - if you can't make it to the game, be sure to watch on ABC and cheer the Lions on to victory!

Accuweather's current forecast is partly sunny with a high of 63 - but we'll have to keep an eye on Rita and hope that she doesn't show up!



As always, all are welcome. We just ask that you comment here or send us an email so we can prepare accordingly. We'll be sending out our "regular" email a little closer to gameday; if you'd like to be added to our email list, please email us at coach@2thelion.com - and check the Website (2theLion.com) for updates! Also, be sure to see our football analysis on the football blog (2thelionfootball.blogspot.com).

Hope to see you there - To the Lion!

Katrina Relief

GoPSUsports.com - Hurricane response

Click on the link above to read more about the efforts PSU and its students are making to help those effected by Hurricane Katrina.

They'll be collecting donations at the game this weekend.

PSU v central michigan

Dual Diesel Tailgate V! As the Nittany Lions square off against the Chippewas of Central Michigan on September 17th, we'll be joining tailgating forces with the Diesel Tailgaters! Those of you who were lucky enough to make it to the Blue/White Scrimmage this past May have an idea of just how great this is going to be!

This is the third tailgate of the season (and in a row) - but this is one that should not be missed!

Game time is 3:30pm - the parking lots open at 8am and our convoy will be waiting in line to get in! We'll (again) be parking in lot 13 as close to the front as possible. The Diesel crew have a submarine shaped flag - you really can't miss it. We're serving a ton of food with a nautical/preppy theme - going back to the roots of the football tailgate.

You can find out tons more information and planning details by checking out the Diesel website, including parking maps, equipments lists, etc.

Colors to shun this week are Maroon and Gold. (Yes, this is another "just pack away all of your red clothing, cause you can't wear it tailgating" season; 5 of the 7 home games are against teams that don a shade of red).

All are welcome. All we ask is that you comment here or send us a email so we (and the Dieselers) can prepare accordingly. You can contact us at Coach@2theLion.com - and we'll add you to our email update list.

We hope to see you there - To the Lion!

500 hits on Website

Yippee! We just hit 500 on the website counter - I know, I know, they aren't all "unique" hits - but it's exciting all the same! We're adding new stuff (text and pictures) as fast as we can. - be sure to check it out - 2theLion.com

Fiesta Tailgate!

On Saturday, September 10th, the Lions face the Bearcats of Cincinnati. Kick-off is scheduled for 12pm and the parking lots open at 7am. Per usual, Suzanne and I plan to be there early!

Yum Yum delicioso! We're planning a Fiesta! tailgate with chicken mojo, beef burritos, taco dip, and all the fixings.

The Bearcats sport red and black uniforms and are the Lions' second Big East opponent this year.

We'll be parking in Lot 13 - as close to the front of the lot as possible.

As always, all are welcome. We just ask that you comment here or send us an email so we can prepare accordingly. If you'd like to be added to our email list, please email us at coach@2thelion.com - and check the Website (2theLion.com) for updates! Also, be sure to see our football analysis on the football blog (2thelionfootball.blogspot.com).

Hope to see you there - To the Lion!