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Matt Painter Admits He Consumes Purdue Boilermakers Coverage

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It's one of the oldest cliches in sports media- "we don't read the papers." Or "we don't hear the noise." It comes in many forms but the gist of it is basically, we don't pay attention to the media coverage of us. It's all total bs, and Purdue coach Matt Painter does not have time for that nonsense. Which is great, because reporters don't believe it whenever a player or … [Read more...] about Matt Painter Admits He Consumes Purdue Boilermakers Coverage

Illini #1, Michigan State #2, USC #3 in Big Ten Preseason Power Rankings

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You can crank up the old school Eminem and Kanye West, because the early to mid 2000s are back! At least they are from a Big Ten basketball perspective. Yes, the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan State Spartans are once the class of the conference. Both were #1 seeds in the 2001 NCAA Tournament. Both made the Final Four in 2005. … [Read more...] about Illini #1, Michigan State #2, USC #3 in Big Ten Preseason Power Rankings

ESPN College Gameday: From Transcendent Genius to Unwatchable Dreck

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Happy College Football season 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

Exclusive: Trey Kaufman-Renn on How He Can Level Up

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Trey Kaufman-Renn is becoming a household name this March. His game-winning tip-in last night, in an instant classic, seesaw regional semifinal, saw Purdue through to the Elite 8. If this play doesn't make "One Shining Moment" on Championship Monday, then I'm not sure what the criteria is for that anymore. TKR is raising his profile, and with it, his NBA Draft stock this … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Trey Kaufman-Renn on How He Can Level Up

UCLA, Purdue, Northwestern, Illini Among Big Ten Tournament Storylines

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The final weekend of the college basketball regular season is upon us, and with it lots of seeding implications are still at stake. We're only five days away from the start of the Big Ten Tournament, which will be staged at the United Center in Chicago this year. So with that in mind, let's take a look at some of the major storylines heading into the BTT. Narratives abound with … [Read more...] about UCLA, Purdue, Northwestern, Illini Among Big Ten Tournament Storylines

Nick Martinelli Deserves a Huge Send-off vs Purdue Boilermakers on Senior Night

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The Northwestern Wildcats will have a very special Senior Night when the #8 Purdue Boilermakers come to town in midweek. Nick Martinelli, last season's Big Ten scoring champion, who leads the league in points per game again this term, will play his final home game. The Glenview, Illinois native, so i.e. the local kid, will have a massive cheering contingent on hand for this … [Read more...] about Nick Martinelli Deserves a Huge Send-off vs Purdue Boilermakers on Senior Night

Illini Basketball Among Big Ten Contenders in Second Tier After Purdue

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The first and only public preseason scrimmage is in the books, and the main takeaway is clear: this Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team could make some noise in 2025-26. We're still trying to figure out the line-up and depth chart of course, and it may take awhile for all the new pieces to coalesce. But when all is said and done, this Illini basketball team should be … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Among Big Ten Contenders in Second Tier After Purdue

Illinois Basketball vs #18 Purdue Boilermakers Stats, Metrics, Trends, Prediction

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Illinois basketball hosts #18 Purdue for a senior night affair that's crucial for NCAA Tournament seeding. There are no Big Ten title implications for this contest, but both sides need to a win to hold the line- the March Madness seeding line. This Illinois basketball team is back on the #7 line, but could still work their way up to the #6. Purdue is currently one of those … [Read more...] about Illinois Basketball vs #18 Purdue Boilermakers Stats, Metrics, Trends, Prediction

When Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez Attended Notre Dame vs Purdue in 2010

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Taylor Swift was attending high profile football games long before she began dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. As has been well documented, Swift will be at the Super Bowl this Sunday in New Orleans, supporting her boyfriend and his team. Just as she has done all season long. Her attending the big game will be part of a larger political "psy-op," according to … [Read more...] about When Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez Attended Notre Dame vs Purdue in 2010