A night game in B1G country in November? What a time to be alive! Yes, get your blankets, hoodies and hot cocoa ready for the first 11th month night game in Northwestern football history. The forecast calls for a 39 degree air temperature and a 37% chance of precipitation at kickoff, 6 pm on ESPN2. Purdue has not beaten the Wildcats since 2010, which was coincidentally also a … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football Game Preview vs Purdue Boilermakers
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Purdue’s Ja’Whaun Bentley on Facing Heisman Winner Lamar Jackson
Like a late '90s hip-hop artist, the Purdue linebacking corps is all about the Bentley. That would be senior LB Ja'Whaun Bentley, who was with fifth on the team in tackles last season, despite missing three games due to injury. Sophomore Markus Bailey is the unit's best player, and the greatest talent, but Bentley is the unit's senior leader and thus the guy selected to … [Read more...] about Purdue’s Ja’Whaun Bentley on Facing Heisman Winner Lamar Jackson
Purdue DE/LB Danny Ezechukwu Discusses 2017 Transition (Audio)
Purdue Boilermakers defender Danny Ezechukwu has a lot of starts at linebacker under his belt, but this year will see him transition to defensive end, or possibly a defensive end/linebacker hybrid. The Boilermakers have much more depth at linebacker than they do on the defensive line, so Ezechukwu is making the transition to help satisfy team needs. Beyond the collective … [Read more...] about Purdue DE/LB Danny Ezechukwu Discusses 2017 Transition (Audio)
Purdue Boilermakers Coach Jeff Brohm is All Substance, No Frills (Audio)
New Purdue Boilermakers Head Coach Jeff Brohm comes off as an all business, no frills kind of guy. Conversing with him you get the impression that if he wanted to channel more energy into having more memorable media skills, he could. By design though, he'd rather channel that energy into the nuts and bolts of his job. Brohm is way more about Xs and Os than branding, but you … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers Coach Jeff Brohm is All Substance, No Frills (Audio)
David Blough Tells An Interesting, Amazing Jeff Brohm Story (Audio)
Purdue Boilermakers quarterback David Blough was the Big Ten Conference Leader in touchdown passes and passing yards per game last season. Not many people know that, and perhaps you had to read that sentence two or three times before it truly sunk in. For his final year in West Lafayette, Blough will be coached by Jeff Brohm, an offensive guru and former NFL … [Read more...] about David Blough Tells An Interesting, Amazing Jeff Brohm Story (Audio)
Ohio State Football Tops B1G Pre-Media Days Power Rankings
It’s another national title or bust kind of season for Ohio State football. All the college football preseason preview magazines see at least a final four appearance in Columbus, with two of the three calling a national championship game appearance. Thus, it's pretty obvious who tops our B1G power rankings pre-Media Day. … [Read more...] about Ohio State Football Tops B1G Pre-Media Days Power Rankings
Caleb Swanigan Could Get Minutes Immediately, Given Portland Trail Blazers Needs
You've read all the scouting reports on Caleb Swanigan, the 6’9” Power Forward/Center out of Purdue University who was taken by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 26th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. You already know the limitations of his athleticism and his defense. You've already heard/read about how Swanigan turns the ball over too much. On the flip side, you also … [Read more...] about Caleb Swanigan Could Get Minutes Immediately, Given Portland Trail Blazers Needs
Purdue Basketball: Louisville Rematch Probably B1G/ACC Challenge Headliner
Matt Painter's Purdue basketball team, along with everybody else participating in the B1G/ACC Challenge, learned their draw today. Purdue will host Louisville, in a rematch of last year's contest won by the Cardinals, 71-64, at the arena with a name too stupid for us to cite here. Game date, time, and television details will be announced later this summer. The 18th edition … [Read more...] about Purdue Basketball: Louisville Rematch Probably B1G/ACC Challenge Headliner
Purdue Football: Preseason Preview Magazines are Rather Fatalistic
If you're growing bored from the college sports offseason, take heart in the fact that we're actually not that far off from the B1G Kickoff Luncheon. Pretty soon you might be asking yourself "what are the expectations for Purdue football in 2017?" Well as Meredith said in The Talented Mr. Ripley, "You should always save pain for daylight." Thus, if you're a Purdue football … [Read more...] about Purdue Football: Preseason Preview Magazines are Rather Fatalistic
Official: Caleb Swanigan Leaves Purdue Boilermakers for NBA Draft; as Expected
It's official, via a release sent out by the school, Caleb Swanigan will not be returning to Purdue, and instead remains in the NBA Draft. This move by Biggie was expected, but it didn't get announced until the final decision day, and at time that was about as late as possible. Caleb Swanigan himself broke the news via his Twitter account. … [Read more...] about Official: Caleb Swanigan Leaves Purdue Boilermakers for NBA Draft; as Expected