"And then you may ask yourself, well, how I did get here?" is arguably the most memorable line in the Talking Heads classic tune "Once in a Lifetime." Yes, how is it this early (W-L record wise, not calendar wise) and the Big Ten West division title could be decided on Saturday, and that decision will be reached by either Northwestern (3-0) or Purdue (2-0). … [Read more...] about #23 Northwestern at Purdue (De Facto B1G West Title) Game Preview
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Illini Football: “The Streak” Could Turn 24 vs Purdue on Halloween
For the first time since 1995, a 38-14 loss to Michigan, Illinois will open their home schedule against a Big Ten opponent. The Purdue Boilermakers, 4-8 last season, but surprise winners over Iowa last week despite being sans their best player and head coach, come to town on Halloween. There is however one trick for the Boilermakers that could treat Illini fans- University … [Read more...] about Illini Football: “The Streak” Could Turn 24 vs Purdue on Halloween
Rondale Moore Opts Out, How He Can Improve His NFL Draft Stock
When Rondale Moore first arrived at Purdue he was the highest rated recruit that West Lafayette had seen in a very long time. All the true freshman wide receiver from New Albany, Indiana did in his very first collegiate game was break Purdue’s 46-year old record for most all-purpose yards in a contest with 313 yards. In a 31-27 loss to Northwestern Moore rushed twice for 79 … [Read more...] about Rondale Moore Opts Out, How He Can Improve His NFL Draft Stock
Matt Painter Says Purdue Must Win the B1G Tourney to Make NCAAs
For Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter and his team, the margin for error is razor thin right now. Just outside the NCAA Tournament bubble, the Boilermakers need to, at the very least, reach the Big Ten Tournament title game to get back in the big dance mix. The season is not lost as of yet. With the Big Ten Tournament final taking place after nearly all of the bracket has … [Read more...] about Matt Painter Says Purdue Must Win the B1G Tourney to Make NCAAs
Purdue Basketball Still in Danger of a Genuinely Lost Season
Another misstep or two and Purdue basketball will find itself going from Elite 8 to "must run the Big Ten Tournament table" in order to reach the postseason. The 2019-20 season came dangerously close to being a completely lost campaign tonight in Evanston, as the Boilermakers trailed nearly the entire night. With 3:22 remaining, Northwestern's win probability was at 92.8% … [Read more...] about Purdue Basketball Still in Danger of a Genuinely Lost Season
Jay Cutler Originally Committed to Illinois, but Ron Turner Shifted QB Priorities
Before former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler signed with Vanderbilt to play his college football, he strived to stay closer to home. The Santa Claus, Indiana native, who grew up a Bears fan, wanted to go to Notre Dame, but they weren't interested. Purdue wanted him, back in 2002 when Cutler was coming out of high school, but the Boilermakers coaching staff envisioned … [Read more...] about Jay Cutler Originally Committed to Illinois, but Ron Turner Shifted QB Priorities
Big Ten Basketball Chaos, Parity Fun for Fans, Excruciating for Coaches Says Chris Collins
Absolutely anyone who cares about Big Ten basketball, no matter the size of their audience, publishes a Big Ten basketball power rankings. It's the least original endeavor possible, and this year all of these power rankings are created equal. From the Midwestern paper of record to somebody on Twitter with three followers and no avatar, to the people who make college … [Read more...] about Big Ten Basketball Chaos, Parity Fun for Fans, Excruciating for Coaches Says Chris Collins
Who are the Leading Big Ten Contenders? Chicago Legends Size it Up
Today saw Gonzaga become the sixth different team to be ranked #1 in the AP poll. The all time record, for an entire season is seven, and today is just Christmas Eve Eve/Festivus. In other words, that record will inevitably be shattered to pieces and this fact conveys just how much chaos there really is, nationally, in college basketball this season. Not just nationally, but … [Read more...] about Who are the Leading Big Ten Contenders? Chicago Legends Size it Up
Purdue Boilermakers Absolutely Curb Stomp #5 Virginia Cavaliers End to End
In a game where absolutely every single field goal made mattered, and then some, the Purdue Boilermakers got off to a rip roaring start against the reigning national champions and never looked back; cruising to a 69-40 win. The #5 Virginia Cavaliers led 3-0, right off the first possession, but that was it. The Boilermakers quickly countered and found themselves up 26-9 at the … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers Absolutely Curb Stomp #5 Virginia Cavaliers End to End
#5 Virginia Cavaliers at Purdue Boilermakers Game Preview, Prediction
"Defense Lives Here." It's a slogan in West Lafayette, and thus far, the Purdue Boilermakers have certainly embodied that, holding all but one of their first seven opponents to 65 points or less. Five of those opponents have scored less than 60, with two not even reaching 50. However, Wednesday night's opponent, the #7 and reigning national champion Virginia Cavaliers, are … [Read more...] about #5 Virginia Cavaliers at Purdue Boilermakers Game Preview, Prediction