Just hours after a fatal shooting rocked their world, the Purdue basketball team had a game scheduled. The Boilermakers were in Evanston preparing for a Big Ten match-up against Northwestern. The Wildcats won 63-60 in double overtime, in a game with offense that...well, let's not speak of what transpired on the court. It barely qualified as college … [Read more...] about Purdue basketball players react to fatal shooting on campus
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Boilermakers Coach Matt Painter speaks about the Purdue tragedy
Purdue Head Coach Matt Painter led his Boilermakers into Evanston tonight for a match-up at Northwestern, just hours after the Purdue University was scarred by tragedy. The campus was briefly put on lock down while local police apprehended a Purdue student who shot and killed a fellow student. Classes were cancelled for Tuesday and Wednesday. Matt Painter and his team were in … [Read more...] about Boilermakers Coach Matt Painter speaks about the Purdue tragedy
How Travis Carroll got his “Tacos” nickname and how he feels about it
Purdue Boilermakers forward Travis Carroll has an interesting nickname, and an interesting backstory to how he earned that nickname. Because nicknames can only be earned, you cannot give yourself one. (As George Costanza and "Seinfeld" taught us) And "Tacos," as Travis Carroll is known is well aware of his nickname and how he earned it. I talked about "Tacos" with Travis … [Read more...] about How Travis Carroll got his “Tacos” nickname and how he feels about it
Purdue University shooting: 1 person killed, suspect in custody
Purdue University sent the following message: "Shooting reported on campus; Bldg. Electrical Engineering; avoid area; shelter in place; Check www.purdue.edu for updates." It's been confirmed that there is one person shot dead, and one suspect in custody. As of now, nothing else regarding the Purdue University shooting has been confirmed. Police on the West Lafayette, Indiana … [Read more...] about Purdue University shooting: 1 person killed, suspect in custody
Purdue defeats the Illini in possible Tourney “play out” game
Purdue did not make the NCAA Tournament tonight by any means. However, they kept their tourney hopes alive by pulling out an upset at Illinois. You know what a "play-in" game is. The NCAA has recently given the play-in games a euphemism corporatespeak name of "first four" or "first round." Yes, because tournaments usually have a "first round" where 64 of the 68 participants get … [Read more...] about Purdue defeats the Illini in possible Tourney “play out” game
2013 Big Ten/ACC Challenge Preview and Predictions
The two-day Big Ten/ACC Challenge tips off Tuesday evening. With Syracuse, Pitt, and Notre Dame joining the ACC, that conference is trying to stake its claim as the best in the country. Last year, the challenge finished in a 6-6 tie but here are my predictions for the 2013 Big Ten/ACC Challenge. … [Read more...] about 2013 Big Ten/ACC Challenge Preview and Predictions
Top 10 College Football and Basketball Rivalries
College football season begins tomorrow night! The first full slate of full games follows two days later. In the spirit of the season, we present the ten best rivalries in the game, and give you the corresponding date to circle on your calendar. This is a football centric list, but we have the best college basketball rivalries on here as well. … [Read more...] about Top 10 College Football and Basketball Rivalries
Purdue Football: No Hope in the Land of Black and Gold
This is from Matt Lindner, Guest Columnist, Purdue alum, and Purdue football fan While grossly inconsequential in the grand scheme of things, the narrative of sport has a tendency to mirror the narrative of our lives at times. Which is why, as the final seconds ticked down of Purdue football’s 38-14 loss to Iowa on Saturday afternoon, I was reminded not of my halcyon days … [Read more...] about Purdue Football: No Hope in the Land of Black and Gold
Big Ten Basketball Season Preview
Big Ten basketball season cannot get here fast enough. Especially for someone like me, who covers two college football teams, Northwestern and Illinois who are #10 and #11 in everybody's conference power rankings. Then again college basketball season is always something that never gets here soon enough for me. I prefer college hoops over college football. The two times I … [Read more...] about Big Ten Basketball Season Preview
Robbie Hummel makes Minnesota Timberwolves; true feel-good story
Two-time All-American Robbie Hummel has had a career that should be narrated by Jim Nantz. He's quite an interesting story, and now it's an inspirational/feel good story. He made the Minnesota Timberwolves roster, quite an achievement given all that he's overcome to get there. Granted the T'Wolves are anything but contenders in the NBA Western Conference, but still, Robbie … [Read more...] about Robbie Hummel makes Minnesota Timberwolves; true feel-good story