We college students would not survive, nay, thrive during the best four years of our lives if not for our beloved sports teams. The temperature outside might be getting lower, but that only means that the scores on that low-def scoreboard are getting higher. The Big Ten has always had strong rivalries across the board, but when it comes to Purdue vs. IU, it's a completely different (basket)ball game. When that other school in Indiana comes up to (who's house?) OUR house to play a game of pick up, it's like a holiday on campus, except we don't cancel classes because we value our education. Everyone has their own game day rituals, but we're all thinking the same things on this game day.

1. Me and my friends are going to look so awesome walking into this game.

A boilermaker never looks back at a Hoosier.

2. Why didn't I sign up to be on the Paint Crew?

Shameless shoutout to the Paint Crew. You guys rock. You are the coolest official 6th man ever.

3. Do you think Purdue Pete gets drunk before games?

Or maybe he just dreams of being a rockstar? Is it hot in that uniform? I have so many unanswered questions.

4. If I picked a team solely based on colors, Purdue is a no-brainer.

Black is the new orange.

5. Why does IU wear those stupid pants?

Please, make it stop. Sincerely, coulrophobia.

6. We have the best basketball team to ever play basketball, ever.

7. Seriously, is Pete drunk?

8. I wish Robbie Hummel was back.

And by back I mean back on the court, not just back in the bar scene of West Lafayette. But those are also really great times, thanks Robbie.

9. I'm definitely making a bracket for this March Madness.

Of course I'm putting Purdue as the champion. Boilers by 90.

10. IU seriously sucks.

We have a great season ahead of us, sports fans. Get your Boarding Pass ready and start warming up for our favorite game of the year. Keep on keepin' on, boilers. Stay Classy, West Lafayette.