Penn State - Purdue Bus Trip

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Forty Penn State faithful on-board and ready to go!  Its October 23, 1999, at 10:00 AM, and the bus is ready to roll toward West Lafayette, Indiana, for a gridiron showdown between the Nittany Lions and the Boilermakers.  Mark Dowd surveys the scene, making sure all is as it should be.
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Its Tailgate Time at Purdue!  Participating in the time-honored tradition of tailgating before the game, chapter members stretch,  enjoy the crisp air, and prepare for the  food and beverage goodies.

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Another glimpse of tailgate time relaxation before the game.
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You saw it here first - the famous Nittany Lion Pumpkin!!   A nearby group of fellow Penn State fans carved this beauty to help celebrate autumn and their favorite team.
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It's pre-game warm-up time.
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Our favorite college band struts its stuff before the game.
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A view from the stands . . . and "Rowdy" plods on as his team goes down to defeat.
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Final Score:  Penn State 31, Purdue 25
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We're back in Dayton after a long, but highly enjoyable. day.