Forest of the Plains

It's so fun to watch your favorite men's college basketball team and know that they actually have a chance at winning each game. It's also fun to watch Matt Painter coach. He obviously learned how to make facial expressions from Gene Keady.

It's also fun to know that the team is comprised of kids who understand that basketball isn't all there is to life. Some of them are earning 4.0 GPAs. It's clear that they are at Purdue for four years of education, in addition to laying the foundation for a great era of Purdue Basketball.

I longingly watch the Paint Crew. They have a catchy name and something to cheer about. When I was in the student section, all we had to do cheer for was Brian Cardinal's "hustle" (aka taking so many charges that they started keeping track). We did also get to boo at Brad Miller and Bobby Knight. And we did still have fun.

Jacob has enjoyed learning some cheers. He likes doing hand motions (with help) to "Go Boilers!" and "Boiler Up!". Sadly, he has grown out of his Purdue shirt. We really should get him another one!

There is so much excitement in West Lafayette that we can feel it in Kansas!

Go Boilers! Boiler Up!