Purdue is about to own Phoenix
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I thought this could happen. Over the years I've heard so many Purdue friends and family say, "When we finally make a Final 4, I'm going....". Guess what? They are putting money where mouth is and it could wind up being a a nice advantage for Purdue this year.
I personally know at least ten people going
In addition to the tickets sold to Indiana residents, I would bet we have more alums out west than the other schools also.
very very cool 
My sister is going and i said one big difference - not going to be like a home game like it was in Detroit.
Would love to be wrong about that!
My sister is going and i said one big difference - not going to be like a home game like it was in Detroit.
Would love to be wrong about that!
Great point.
For the Foster Farms bowl game in Santa Clara, CA in 2017, we outnumbered Arizona fans 2-1. It was a great showing. And all the Purdue fans we spoke with seemed to be from California or elsewhere out west.
The more time goes by, the more this is the case. Just look at the percentage of students who are classified as residents instead of international or out-of-state compared to in the past. The quality of Purdue's programs mean that upon graduation, alumni take great opportunities all across the globe. Much different than 40 years ago.
Illinois is west of Indiana so I guess count me in on that stat!
My itinerary says:
11:15am Bus Transportation to State Farm Stadium
12-2pm Purdue For Life Foundation Pregame
Location: State Farm Stadium - South Lawn
There are 3 Purdue Hotels, the Hyatt, Omni, and Westin.
11:15am Bus Transportation to State Farm Stadium
12-2pm Purdue For Life Foundation Pregame
Location: State Farm Stadium - South Lawn
There are 3 Purdue Hotels, the Hyatt, Omni, and Westin.
I hiked Camelback Mountain this morning wearing a Purdue t-shirt. I exchanged eight "Boiler Ups" during the short hike with other Purdue fans. Everyone fan I talked to indicated they were going to the game. No, comments about my shirt from other team's fans. Also, I didn't see any other teams represented (at least with shirts.)
a lot closer than Hawaii and that was an awesome trip. Landing there tomorrow. Official fire-up place for Friday night? We are staying in Paradise Valley just north of Scottsdale...
The Purdue open practice will take place at State Farm Stadium on Friday at noon Phoenix time. The event is free and open to the public. There is also free parking at State Farm Stadium for this event.
There is an opportunity for anyone on a plane full of Boilers to get the whole plane to break out in to "Hail Purdue" and record it..... that would make for an epic viral moment.
I flew in from Chicago last night....Mostly Purdue but quite a bit NC state folk
Just left the stadium. Overwhelmingly black and gold.
I'm about to jump on a flight from Cincinnati to Las Vegas, and there's at least 40 people going to the game
Flew out of Indy on Thursday on Southwest. Flight attendant started the “Whose House” chant and the whole plane finished it for her. Awesome experience!
Went to shoot around today and then headed downtown to the fan experience and a local bar. Everywhere was 75% Purdue fans.
Saw a post that David Jenkins and Brandon Newman are in Phoenix to cheer on Purdue.
If that doesn’t speak volumes of our culture…
If that doesn’t speak volumes of our culture…
I wonder if she just knew or was a Purdue fan? Maybe the pilot had Purdue connection?
No doubt they want to see Purdue due well. I totally understand why Brandon left, but I suspect as he looks back on leaving...even knowing he needed to do such to know for sure a part of him wishes he was with the team right now
It’s great that Purdue will likely have the most fans. They need to as the crowd for the other three teams will root for NCState ( UConn and Alabama fans figuring NCS would be easier out), I have seen this before. Local Phoenix folks likely to root for the underdog. Having said this, they ( other than NCS fans) won’t have the intensity of Purdue fans.
In detroit where we outnumbered TN fans by a LOT, they were very loud at the beginning of the game. Arguably close to as loud. Was only as the game went on and was Close that the Boiler fans kept amping it up until eventually it felt like Mackey. I think everyone realizing as it went on that we needed to be louder to get to that "rev up my metabolism" level of noise that seems to energize a team. Hope we can get there in AZ.
I was skeptical of the reports from Purdue people about our turnout in Phoenix but this thread I found on the UCONN board seems to confirm it.
the-boneyard.com
how's the fan turnout in Phoenix?
How are we doing representation wise? I might make the trip out Monday if we make it
That was a fun read. Thanks for posting.I was skeptical of the reports from Purdue people about our turnout in Phoenix but this thread I found on the UCONN board seems to confirm it.
how's the fan turnout in Phoenix?
How are we doing representation wise? I might make the trip out Monday if we make it
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