If you're a "geriatric millenial" or older, then you might remember the days when the Indiana Hoosiers were the premier Big Ten program. In the late 1990s, the Michigan State Spartans took over. But the 2020s belong to the Purdue Boilermakers. And the momentum train keeps rolling for last year's national runner-up, despite the fact that they lost back-to-back National Player … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers Carrying the Flag for the Big Ten
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Purdue Boilermakers vs Vanderbilt Commodores Game Preview, Prediction
As the SEC and their fan bases love to tell you- "it just means more." Because hey, the southeastern conference is just that much more exceptional than the rest of the country. In all seriousness though, the Vanderbilt Commodores visit to the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday does have the air of a quasi-bowl elimination contention contest. You might think it sounds crazy to … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers vs Vanderbilt Commodores Game Preview, Prediction
Big Ten Scoring Champ Carsen Edwards: NBA Draft Stock Update
(Editor's note: this Carsen Edwards NBA Draft stock article from the end of the regular season is now being re-posted with the NBA Draft tomorrow night) It won’t be official until tomorrow, but Purdue junior combo guard Carsen Edwards (23.4 points per game entering the regular season finale) will win the Big Ten scoring title. It will make him the third Boilermaker in the last … [Read more...] about Big Ten Scoring Champ Carsen Edwards: NBA Draft Stock Update
Big Ten Has Three National Title Contenders, but None are Among the Favorites
Lots of college basketball pundits have deemed the Big Ten the strongest conference in the nation this season, and the numbers seen to verify this. From top to bottom, it's the strongest conference in the country, but it's strongest teams aren't among the elite of the elite nationally. The Big Ten has three teams, #6 Michigan State, #10 Michigan and #13 Purdue that have a … [Read more...] about Big Ten Has Three National Title Contenders, but None are Among the Favorites
Purdue Fans, Listen to Matt Painter and Retire the “IU Sucks” Chant
Social change is accomplished when hearts and minds are moved to change. The first time I heard the "IU Sucks" chant at a Purdue home game (win over Northwestern in 2016), I admit that I thought it quirky and funny. It reminded me of the times I've been to Fenway Park, when the Boston Red Sox are playing the Detroit Tigers and the fans chant "Yankees Suck!" Over time though, … [Read more...] about Purdue Fans, Listen to Matt Painter and Retire the “IU Sucks” Chant
Braxton Miller could have Antwaan Randle El type NFL career
When Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller switched positions, many media members portrayed the decision as a selfless act by an individual placing team needs above his own. That's a half-truth. Miller has no NFL future as a QB. He does have a lot of pro potential as a wide receiver though. So the situation is actually a win-win for Braxton Miller, for both his individual, and … [Read more...] about Braxton Miller could have Antwaan Randle El type NFL career
Chicago Bulls sign E’Twaun Moore; local product, childhood fan
E'Twaun Moore grew up a Chicago Bulls fan. Today he joined the team. The 6-4, 191 pound guard hails from East Chicago, Indiana, so this is literally "living the dream." Moore worked out at the Berto Center (the Bulls' practice facility in Deerfield, IL) right before the NBA Draft, and The Sports Bank asked him then what kind of feedback the Bulls gave him. "Told me to … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls sign E’Twaun Moore; local product, childhood fan
2014 Notre Dame vs Purdue moved to Indy Lucas Oil Field
The 2014 football game between Notre Dame and Purdue will be moved to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis (home of the Colts) instead of Notre Dame Stadium; the scheduled site for the 2014 rivalry. The game still counts as a home game for Notre Dame and will be televised on NBC at 7:30 EST. The meeting on Sept. 13 will be the last contest between the Irish and Boilermakers until … [Read more...] about 2014 Notre Dame vs Purdue moved to Indy Lucas Oil Field
Big Ten Week 1 Review: Purdue is terrible, PSU finds a QB, Nebraska D = AWFUL
Every Big Ten team has a game in the books now. Here's what we learned. We knew Purdue and new coach Darrell Hazell had work to do coming into the 2013 season but— wow. Rob Henry and the Boilermaker offense had nothing, and their defense had even less, in their 42-7 loss to Cincinnati. … [Read more...] about Big Ten Week 1 Review: Purdue is terrible, PSU finds a QB, Nebraska D = AWFUL
Big Ten Football Season in Review
At the beginning of the season we gave a quarterly review of the performance of each Big Ten team and graded them based on how they did compared to pre-season expectations. As the season progressed, so did the quarterly reviews. About a month ago, we gave our third quarter review. Now, with the regular season over, we conclude the series with our season in review. Each … [Read more...] about Big Ten Football Season in Review