It would be the most massive understatement of understatements to say that Purdue football will step up a few weight classes in competition this week. Last weekend, the Boilermakers did to Illinois what the Fighting Illini did to them in 2015- destroy their Homecoming by absolutely obliterating them. Coincidentally that was year three of the Darrell Hazell era just like this … [Read more...] about Purdue Football Preview: Week 7 vs #2 Ohio State Buckeyes
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Michigan State #1, Purdue #2 in Big Ten Basketball Preseason Power Rankings
Believe it or not, Big Ten basketball media day is Thursday. Yes, hoops talking season arrives though it may not feel like it, given the 80+ degree temperatures in much of Big Ten country currently. Some schools have actually already had their media days, and you know what that means- overlap season is here. So while every single outlet on the planet is posting Big Ten … [Read more...] about Michigan State #1, Purdue #2 in Big Ten Basketball Preseason Power Rankings
Urban Meyer Still Doesn’t Get it, or Doesn’t Think He Needs to
Monday saw Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer hold his first press briefing since he finished serving the three game suspension handed to him by the University. He was suspended due to his mishandling of the domestic abuse allegations leveled against now former assistant coach Zach Smith, who has had a working relationship with Meyer since 2002. When Meyer took to the podium, … [Read more...] about Urban Meyer Still Doesn’t Get it, or Doesn’t Think He Needs to
College Sports Fans Beware the Nefarious Influence of the Recruiting-Industrial Complex
It's really astounding when you think about it- in an era when almost no one is willing to pay for news content, recruiting services can survive and thrive off a subscription-based business model. The year-round extensive coverage of college recruiting, at every step in the process, has destroyed media coverage of college sports. It's not just the rise of the … [Read more...] about College Sports Fans Beware the Nefarious Influence of the Recruiting-Industrial Complex
2018 NFL Mock Draft 4-26-18 FINAL EDITION
Welcome to the 2018 NFL mock draft. The big night, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas is now upon us. What will happen at Jerry's World/The DeathStar? Our best projections follow below. With only 32 picks to go around, yes, there will be a guy or two that you feel very strongly should be a first rounder, but got left out. Sorry, but it's inevitable. Also, many of you … [Read more...] about 2018 NFL Mock Draft 4-26-18 FINAL EDITION
Chicago Bears 2018 NFL Draft Mocksourcing: Denzel Ward or Tremaine Edmunds?
The Chicago Bears are bound to get a great prospect #8, given a.) they have so many needs and b.) it's a deep draft across multiple positions. The consensus seems to believe that Chicago should go cornerback or linebacker here, but obviously you couldn't go wrong trying to beef up the line to protect the investment in Mitch Trubisky either. Some mock drafts slot an OG to the … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears 2018 NFL Draft Mocksourcing: Denzel Ward or Tremaine Edmunds?
2018 NFL Draft Attendees: Where All 22 Could Get Selected
Only 22 players were invited to the 2018 NFL Draft, and for those that made the cut, the future looks very bright indeed. We've since updated our 2018 NFL Mock Draft, in the wake of the attendees list being announced. Getting named to this short list is about as good as it gets in terms of NFL Draft stock, as it's the highest indicator possible of first round potential. It … [Read more...] about 2018 NFL Draft Attendees: Where All 22 Could Get Selected
Combine Stock Up, Defense: Shaquel Griffin, Denzel Ward, Godwin Igwebuike, Harold Landry
Another edition of the NFL Scouting Combine ("the underwear Olympics") has come and gone. If you watched it at home on television, just for "fun," recreationally, well you're a braver person than I and highly commend your love of the game. For everyone else, let's recap the week, and look at who the biggest winners and losers were after what transpired. Here's the link to … [Read more...] about Combine Stock Up, Defense: Shaquel Griffin, Denzel Ward, Godwin Igwebuike, Harold Landry
NFL Combine Stock Down, Offense: J.T. Barrett, Orlando Brown, Calvin Ridley
Another edition of the NFL Scouting Combine ("the underwear Olympics") has come and gone. If you watched it at home on television, just for "fun," recreationally, well you're a braver person than I and highly commend your love of the game. For everyone else, let's recap the week, and look at who the biggest winners and losers were after what transpired. Here's the link to … [Read more...] about NFL Combine Stock Down, Offense: J.T. Barrett, Orlando Brown, Calvin Ridley
Forwards Vince Edwards and Keita Bates-Diop in Fierce B1G POY Race
At this point it's a two horse race for the B1G Player of the Year between Vince Edwards of the #3 Purdue Boilermakers and Keita Bates-Diop of #22 Ohio State. They are both the alpha dog on the two teams that have most pleasantly surprised in the league this season. Even in the off-night he had tonight at Northwestern, Bates-Diop still almost had a double double. His 10 … [Read more...] about Forwards Vince Edwards and Keita Bates-Diop in Fierce B1G POY Race