Those "crazy," "outside the box," and "bold" preseason Big Ten basketball predictions (Purdue 2nd, Northwestern 7th, Illinois 12th) that I made for RedEye don't look so nuts right now do they? Our good friends over at Hammer and Rails, SB Nation's Purdue community, do a Big Ten basketball power rankings, so that I don't have to. Well, they do their power rankings for their … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings: Illini 13, Northwestern 6, Purdue 2
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#21 Northwestern football game preview vs Purdue Boilermakers
Fresh off defeating a very good Penn State Nittany Lions team 23-21 in a game that had more plot twists than a James Bond film this Northwestern football team has a lot to play for even though a trip to Indianapolis for the Big Ten title game is now off the table. Iowa would have to lose two of their last three in order for NU to have a chance at that, so let's just remember … [Read more...] about #21 Northwestern football game preview vs Purdue Boilermakers
Matt Painter gives great analogy on playing defense (audio)
Purdue Boilermakers Coach Matt Painter stayed close to 90 minutes at the round table sessions for Big Ten Media Day. That's 50% more than what is expected and required of Big Ten players and coaches. In other words, Painter went above and beyond the call of duty, and essentially set an unofficial record for media opportunity time. … [Read more...] about Matt Painter gives great analogy on playing defense (audio)
Purdue’s Rapheal Davis on B1G DPOY competition with Hammons (Exclusive)
Purdue Senior Guard Rapheal Davis was handed the captaincy in the middle of his sophomore season; establishing him as the leader of a promising Boilermakers team. With the Johnson brothers gone, Davis assumed even more of a leadership role last year, and a team picked to finish 11th in the Big Ten actually reached the NCAA Tournament. Along the way Rapheal Davis won the Big … [Read more...] about Purdue’s Rapheal Davis on B1G DPOY competition with Hammons (Exclusive)
Matt Painter gives his take on who should succeed Bo Ryan
Wisconsin Badgers Coach Bo Ryan released this statement in early July regarding his coaching future: … [Read more...] about Matt Painter gives his take on who should succeed Bo Ryan
Purdue CB Frankie Williams talks top NFL corners, Purdue QB derby
Purdue Boilermakers Cornerback Frankie Williams is most likely the team's best player with the highest NFL Draft stock on defense. In our exclusive discussion from Big Ten Media Day, we talk a whole host of topics including some of the top NFL corners in the league right now. Williams also mentioned his favorite old school corner. … [Read more...] about Purdue CB Frankie Williams talks top NFL corners, Purdue QB derby
Purdue QB discussion with Boilermakers C Robert Kugler
Purdue Boilermakers Center Robert Kugler is most likely the team's best player with the highest NFL Draft stock on offense. In our exclusive discussion from Big Ten Media Day, we cover a whole host of topics, including how the NFL is underrating the value of a center. Kugler said his favorite pro center is Maurkice Pouncey; and he had a few interesting tidbits regarding him. … [Read more...] about Purdue QB discussion with Boilermakers C Robert Kugler
Latest updates on the open Purdue Quarterback competition
Purdue football training camp opened yesterday, and the wide open quarterback derby is the top story. Coach Darrell Hazell has two choices: Austin Appleby (Jr., 144-272, 1,449 yards, 10 TDs, 11 INTs) or David Blough (R-Fr.) Hazell gave very vague and ambiguous statements on the QB situation while on dais at Big Ten Media Day. Nothing can be discerned from what he said … [Read more...] about Latest updates on the open Purdue Quarterback competition
WR Danny Anthrop: Purdue Boilermakers’ best conditioned player?
Purdue Boilermakers Coach Darrell Hazell was asked at Big Ten Media Day who the three fastest guys on his team were. He mentioned senior wide receiver Danny Anthrop and senior cornerback Anthony Brown without hesitation. Hazell then paused for awhile and said maybe freshman Evyn Cooper. Hazell hasn't tested his team in the 40 yet, so by fastest we don't mean quicket off the … [Read more...] about WR Danny Anthrop: Purdue Boilermakers’ best conditioned player?
Purdue Football: Never Too Early Season Preview
If you're a Purdue football fan, you should definitely avert your eyes from Lindy's Sports Big Ten football annual this summer. Here's where they slotted the Boilermakers in their Big Ten position group power rankings. Remember, there are 14 teams in the B1G. QB- 11, RB- 13, WR- 11, OL- 14, DL- 13, LB- 13, DB-14, and special teams, wait for it......wait for it......5th. … [Read more...] about Purdue Football: Never Too Early Season Preview