In early December of 2021, Purdue basketball ascended to their first #1 ranking in program history. Their time in the top spot lasted just one week. A year ago, Purdue was ranked No. 1 for seven weeks during the year, including Feb. 12, when they came to Evanston and lost to the Northwestern Wildcats. Friday night brings the rematch, and the Big Ten opener for both sides. … [Read more...] about #1 Purdue Basketball at Northwestern Wildcats: Stats, FYIs, Metrics
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Wrigley Field Layout for Northwestern vs Iowa Hawkeyes (Photos)
The Wildcats Classic, where the Northwestern Wildcats will host the Iowa Hawkeyes, is only a few days away. So with that in mind, we flash back to 2021, and re-publish this post on the Friendly Confines layout for college football. Overall, it looks absolutely beautiful, just transcendent! However, as we covered during our preview podcast, you still have come cramped corners … [Read more...] about Wrigley Field Layout for Northwestern vs Iowa Hawkeyes (Photos)
ESPN College Gameday: From Transcendent Genius to Unwatchable Dreck
Happy College Football Week Zero to those who celebrate- to honor the occasion, re-booting this classic once again from 2018, enjoy! I absolutely loved ESPN College Gameday, about a decade and half ago when it was only one hour long, instead of three. Back in those days, it was not overrun with wall-to-wall native advertising, and it was much more about football than what's … [Read more...] about ESPN College Gameday: From Transcendent Genius to Unwatchable Dreck
Ex-ESPN Pres. John Skipper Predicted College Sports Reckoning in 2014
The total chaos that is unfolding right now in college sports may or may not have been predicted by John Skipper, then President of ESPN, back in 2014. The comments he made almost a decade ago, although vague, were prescient in the grand scheme of things. Let's flash back to that now, and then consider how those remarks stand up today, given what's going on in regards to … [Read more...] about Ex-ESPN Pres. John Skipper Predicted College Sports Reckoning in 2014
R.I.P. Rose Bowl, College Sports “Leagues” and “Conferences”
The Rose Bowl game will still go on, but in non-College Football Playoff years it will never be anything close to what it once was now that the Pac-10 (later the Pac-12) is officially dead. The whole concept of a Big Ten champion versus Pac 10 champion was ingrained in the very DNA of the Rose Bowl game. It will still be held, but when it's not in a CFP format will exist in a … [Read more...] about R.I.P. Rose Bowl, College Sports “Leagues” and “Conferences”
Former MLB COO Tony Petitti Takes the Big Ten Reins
Exactly two weeks from today, former Major League Baseball Chief Operating Officer Tony Petitti will take the leadership role of the Big Ten Conference. He becomes the league's seventh commissioner, replacing Kevin Warren, who has now become President and CEO of the Chicago Bears. Warren was on hand for Pettiti to greet the media, for the first time, on Friday. College … [Read more...] about Former MLB COO Tony Petitti Takes the Big Ten Reins
Picking Purdue to Win Your Bracket? Here’s Why and Why Not
Maybe not beware, but perhaps behold the ides of march?! Yes it is March 15, and you know what that means- #1 seeded Purdue will learn their first round opponent tonight. They'll take on the winner of the First Four game between Fairleigh Dickinson or Texas Southern. This is the fourth No. 1 seed all-time for Purdue and their first since the 1996. Should you pick Purdue to … [Read more...] about Picking Purdue to Win Your Bracket? Here’s Why and Why Not
Ironclad, Rock Solid March Madness Bracket Picking Tips
The real ones wait until until Monday night, or maybe even Tuesday or Wednesday, to fill out their March Madness brackets. Feel free to use this info at your own risk. It's like when a stockbroker tells his client: "hey, these are my stock picks, but I can't be held liable if you lose your money." hahahaha! It's the biggest sports betting month of the year, so for the latest … [Read more...] about Ironclad, Rock Solid March Madness Bracket Picking Tips
Zach Edey Having One of the Greatest Individual Seasons Ever
Is #5 Purdue really a national title contender? Definitely. They are among the favorites in the field of 68. If you are doing any March Madness betting this season, you'll see the Boilermakers priced among the teams with the top five more favorable odds of winning it all. And it is all about Zach Edey, who is the country’s best individual player. He's not just having one of … [Read more...] about Zach Edey Having One of the Greatest Individual Seasons Ever
Indiana-Purdue is College Basketball Real Madrid-Barcelona
While there is no rivalry in B1G basketball as high stakes and as passionate as El Clasico (the name of the series between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona), the Purdue Boilermakers and Indiana Hoosiers rivalry (which we call Crossroads Clasico) comes close. Typically, the two teams are more than just regionally relevant, but nationally as well. IU hosts Purdue today, with tip-off … [Read more...] about Indiana-Purdue is College Basketball Real Madrid-Barcelona