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Purdue Boilermakers Carrying the Flag for the Big Ten

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If you're a "geriatric millenial" or older, then you might remember the days when the Indiana Hoosiers were the premier Big Ten program. In the late 1990s, the Michigan State Spartans took over. But the 2020s belong to the Purdue Boilermakers. And the momentum train keeps rolling for last year's national runner-up, despite the fact that they lost back-to-back National Player … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers Carrying the Flag for the Big Ten

Donald Trump Made Awkward Gene Keady Reference in Stump Speech

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(Editor's note: as we head into the final hours preceding the U.S. Presidential Election, we revisit and republish some of the sports and pop culture stories that we have run in recent years relating to the electoral process. Here is one from 2016 about Gene Keady)  Speaking in Cleveland today, Donald Trump covered a litany of topics, first and foremost his much discussed and … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Made Awkward Gene Keady Reference in Stump Speech

#23 Illinois Fighting Illini vs Purdue Boilermakers Preview, Prediction

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At the rate this season is going, Purdue Boilermakers head coach Ryan Walters could soon be in line to get the best gig possible. There is no sweeter job, on this entire Earth, then fired coach with a lucrative buyout. You can easily pay me tens of millions of dollars to go away and not work. I'll accept that arrangement 11 times out of 10. Now comes a trip to Champaign, so … [Read more...] about #23 Illinois Fighting Illini vs Purdue Boilermakers Preview, Prediction

Zach Edey Continuing Purdue Tradition of Supreme Alpha Dogs

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This season, Purdue center Zach Edey is looking to become the first consensus, back-to-back National Player of the Year since UCLA (and Deadhead Nation)'s Bill Walton did it in 1971-72 and 1972-73. Virginia's Ralph Sampson achieved this honor during a three season span, from 1981 to 1983, but was only named consensus NPOY in 1982. He was named a 2023 first-team preseason … [Read more...] about Zach Edey Continuing Purdue Tradition of Supreme Alpha Dogs

Purdue Boilermakers the Overall Favorites This March Madness

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While the NCAA Tournament history of the Purdue Boilermakers is rather painful, especially so in recent years, hope springs eternal for them this March. Purdue (23-2, 12-2) is currently ranked #2 in the nation, and they entered Thursday night’s win over Minnesota nationally ranked in the top 20 for wins (1st), offensive efficiency (2nd), rebounding margin (2nd), three-point … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers the Overall Favorites This March Madness

Greatest Northwestern Basketball Atmosphere Ever in Upset of #1 Purdue

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The new Welsh-Ryan Arena opened in for the 2018-19 season, but it never got this electric until tonight. It wasn't until last February that Northwestern basketball recorded a win over a team ranked #1 in the AP Poll. Now, they have done it twice, and it was against Purdue both times. It was an overtime game with 18 lead changes and 12 ties, but if you were there, watching … [Read more...] about Greatest Northwestern Basketball Atmosphere Ever in Upset of #1 Purdue

#1 Purdue Basketball at Northwestern Wildcats: Stats, FYIs, Metrics

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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

Wrigley Field Layout for Northwestern vs Iowa Hawkeyes (Photos)

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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)

Ex-ESPN Pres. John Skipper Predicted College Sports Reckoning in 2014

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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