During the Michigan State Spartans utter destruction of the Purdue Boilermakers today, you might have noticed a little punch thrown by State forward Branden Dawson on Purdue's Travis Carroll. Tom Izzo coached players do not act like this; McDonald's All-Americans do not like act like this. Watch the video to see the act for yourself. Of course, the Spartans deny it. Deny deny … [Read more...] about Michigan State’s Branden Dawson punches Purdue’s Travis Carroll: VIDEO
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Former Purdue guard Kelsey Barlow lands at UIC
UIC announced the addition of former Purdue guard Kelsey Barlow, who transferred to UIC to complete his final season of eligibility. Barlow will sit out the 2012-13 campaign due to NCAA transfer regulations, and have one year of eligibility remaining, which will be satisfied during the 2013-14 season. … [Read more...] about Former Purdue guard Kelsey Barlow lands at UIC
#59 Purdue Boilermakers: College Football 77 in 77
Of all the "cock-eyed optimist" cliches in college football, none have more resonance than in "a place called Hope." Where "hope floats," in West Lafayette, Indiana. That's not just because the Purdue Boilermakers coach is named Danny Hope; it's also because the spirit embodies his always-uplifting demeanor. And that zeitgeist has been tested too, with all the injuries to … [Read more...] about #59 Purdue Boilermakers: College Football 77 in 77
Purdue coach Matt Painter throwing out first ball at White Sox game
Purdue college basketball coach Matt Painter will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at U.S. Cellular Field on Wednesday night before the Chicago White Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays. The game is set for 7:10 p.m. CDT. This won't be as exciting as the Snoop Doggy Dogg first pitch, but maybe Painter will "Tebow" after it, like Snoop did. Ok, probably not. … [Read more...] about Purdue coach Matt Painter throwing out first ball at White Sox game
Purdue’s Robbie Hummel wins top senior award
Purdue All-American forward Robbie Hummel has been selected as the 2012 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award winner. Hummel is Purdue’s first-ever winner of the award, given annually to the most outstanding senior in NCAA Division I men’s basketball. … [Read more...] about Purdue’s Robbie Hummel wins top senior award
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 38, Purdue Boilermakers 10: What If……?
THIS IS A GUEST POST FROM HAMMER AND RAILS! SB NATION'S PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BLOG If is a simple, two-letter word. It can imply so much, and it is being thrown in my face tonight. All week I felt that a Purdue victory would be a long shot, but that two letter word, if, gave me hope. If we could do this, that, and the other, victory was possible. I did it mostly because I am a … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Fighting Irish 38, Purdue Boilermakers 10: What If……?
Redskins Ryan Kerrigan NFL Rookie of Month, Boiler Up, Purdue People
We knew he was going to be dominant at the next level. It was obvious when you saw how he tore up Big Ten offensive lines. The National Football League announced today Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan as the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for September. He is the first Redskins player to win the award since Chris Horton in September 2008 and the fourth overall … [Read more...] about Redskins Ryan Kerrigan NFL Rookie of Month, Boiler Up, Purdue People