Just a few days ago, this 2017-18 Purdue basketball team was #1 in the Sagarin ratings. This weekend, the Boilermakers ascended to #2 KenPom, as they're the only team to have a both a top 10 ranked offense and a top 10 ranked defense. They spent this was week ranked #4 in the country and by the time you read this they could be #3. Purdue is also the only team in the nation … [Read more...] about Purdue Basketball: Best Team in the B1G By a Very Wide Margin
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Michigan State Basketball Rules the B1G, Purdue is Solid, the Rest is Meh
This current Michigan State basketball team is the class of the B1G, and there is a substantial drop-off below the Spartans. The Purdue Boilermakers were able to shake off a couple bad performances in the Bahamas over Thanksgiving weekend, and now they look very solid. Then, once again, there's a massive drop-off to the rest of the league. It's MSU, Purdue and then just a … [Read more...] about Michigan State Basketball Rules the B1G, Purdue is Solid, the Rest is Meh
Purdue, Illini, Northwestern Give Mixed Opinions on Early, Congested B1G Schedule
The B1G schedule is disjointed and disoriented this season, beginning and ending earlier than ever before in modern history. We asked the head coaches and a couple players from the three B1G teams closest to home here (Chicago): #21 Purdue Boilermakers, Illinois Fighting Illini and Northwestern Wildcats. The schedule is so tightly congested on the calendar that it leaves … [Read more...] about Purdue, Illini, Northwestern Give Mixed Opinions on Early, Congested B1G Schedule
Chris Collins Said His Player Got Stitches at Purdue, When He Actually Didn’t
Northwestern Coach Chris Collins put forth some fake news during his postgame news conference at Purdue. Following his team's 74-69 loss in West Lafayette, Collins opened his media session by saying: “I gotta make it quick." "Dererk Pardon is getting stitches from (Isaac) Haas putting his elbow in his face. So I got to get back there, and he only shot three free throws." … [Read more...] about Chris Collins Said His Player Got Stitches at Purdue, When He Actually Didn’t
Matt Painter Reflects on Historical Coaching Carousel that Established Him
Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter reflected this week on being a part of the biggest coaching carousel in the history of college basketball. "Sometimes the world flips around differently, and you get opportunities," Painter said about the 2003 coaching changes that had numerous ripple effects beyond several high major and mid major programs. … [Read more...] about Matt Painter Reflects on Historical Coaching Carousel that Established Him
Purdue Boilermakers Fans Heckle #17 Louisville with FBI, Prostitution Themes
While you could definitely ask for a more entertaining contest on the court, the in arena atmosphere that surrounded the Purdue Boilermakers 66-57 win over #17 Louisville was top notch. It was electric, spirited and hostile all at the same time. The fans were both very loud and extremely clever, as they taunted the visiting Cardinals with chants of FBI, and numerous … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers Fans Heckle #17 Louisville with FBI, Prostitution Themes
Four Things for #18 Purdue Basketball Fans to Watch vs #19 Louisville Cardinals
It’s the most marquee home non-conference game on the schedule for Purdue basketball, and one of the gems of this year’s B1G/ACC Challenge. The Boilermakers welcome the #18 Louisville Cardinals, the program that was THE story of the offseason/preseason, and for all the wrong reasons. Louisville is a program that has been rocked by scandal in recent years, and the list of … [Read more...] about Four Things for #18 Purdue Basketball Fans to Watch vs #19 Louisville Cardinals
#19 Purdue Basketball Impressing with Frequent Century Club Performances
#19 Purdue basketball has certainly cruised through its first four games of the season, winning big in impressive, fun-to-watch fashion. While #2 Michigan State gets all the hype, and #20 Northwestern is the media's darling, the Boilermakers have been flying under the radar, despite the eye-popping box scores we see at the end of the night. The Boilers, averaging 102 points … [Read more...] about #19 Purdue Basketball Impressing with Frequent Century Club Performances
Purdue Football Establishes Progress and Direction, Unlike Division Rivals
While this 2017 Purdue football team may still, but most likely will not go bowling this season, the fact that they are even in this discussion speaks volumes. Purdue football was truly bleak comedy during the Darell Hazell era, when just being competitive was the ceiling. The Boilermakers are one of five: Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin are the others, teams in … [Read more...] about Purdue Football Establishes Progress and Direction, Unlike Division Rivals
Purdue Basketball: 2017-18 Season Preview and Predictions
"One more chance....Biggie, give me one more chance" once said the late great American poet Christopher "Biggie Smalls" Wallace. Caleb "Biggie" Swanigan decided against giving college basketball one more chance and instead opted out early for the NBA. He made the right call and he's now living all those edgy hipsters in Portland as a member of the Trail Blazers. Swanigan … [Read more...] about Purdue Basketball: 2017-18 Season Preview and Predictions