Purdue tailgate legends: The Armes family’s bus
Named “The Ramblr,” this repurposed vehicle has been signed by Boilermaker legends
What do Purdue Pete, Robbie Hummel and Mike Alstott have in common, besides being Boilermakers? All three have signed “The Ramblr,” a bus the Armes family repurposed specifically for tailgates. In fact, anyone who visits the Armeses during football weekends signs the bus. It’s a tradition they’ve been keeping for years.
Kelsey Armes says their core group consists of around 20 Boilermakers, but all are welcome to come on by. They’ve had crowds of up to 100. They make sure first responders and event staff know that they can stop at the bus for something to eat, a bottle of water or an update on the game from one of the three TVs that are always going.
“The Ramblr” is usually surrounded by two or three other vehicles from the Armeses’ group. They decide on a different theme for the food every weekend. The welcoming atmosphere, an array of food and the game on display — getting to sign the gold bus is a good time.
