As the SEC and their fan bases love to tell you- "it just means more." Because hey, the southeastern conference is just that much more exceptional than the rest of the country. In all seriousness though, the Vanderbilt Commodores visit to the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday does have the air of a quasi-bowl elimination contention contest. You might think it sounds crazy to … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers vs Vanderbilt Commodores Game Preview, Prediction
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Purdue Fans, Listen to Matt Painter and Retire the “IU Sucks” Chant
Social change is accomplished when hearts and minds are moved to change. The first time I heard the "IU Sucks" chant at a Purdue home game (win over Northwestern in 2016), I admit that I thought it quirky and funny. It reminded me of the times I've been to Fenway Park, when the Boston Red Sox are playing the Detroit Tigers and the fans chant "Yankees Suck!" Over time though, … [Read more...] about Purdue Fans, Listen to Matt Painter and Retire the “IU Sucks” Chant
#59 Purdue Boilermakers: College Football 77 in 77
Of all the "cock-eyed optimist" cliches in college football, none have more resonance than in "a place called Hope." Where "hope floats," in West Lafayette, Indiana. That's not just because the Purdue Boilermakers coach is named Danny Hope; it's also because the spirit embodies his always-uplifting demeanor. And that zeitgeist has been tested too, with all the injuries to … [Read more...] about #59 Purdue Boilermakers: College Football 77 in 77
Purdue’s Kawann Short looks like top 15 pick in 2013 NFL Draft
Just a week until the 2012 NFL Draft, and we're working hard updating our mock drafts and positional rankings. But we go even further as we look ahead to the 2013 draft. Next April when teams go looking for an interior pass-rushing presence, they'll find it in Kawann Short from Purdue. He'll likely be a top 15-20 pick next year, after Short will likely be a dominant force … [Read more...] about Purdue’s Kawann Short looks like top 15 pick in 2013 NFL Draft
Purdue’s Matt Painter gives take on Bruce Weber firing
Purdue coach Matt Painter is from the same Gene Keady coaching tree as just fired, former Illini Bruce Weber; they're contemporaries, peers and friends. They both spend a lot of time screaming at their players to "MOVE" and "MOTION" in the motion offense system that they run. (It's been a struggle offensively for both teams at times this season). Following his … [Read more...] about Purdue’s Matt Painter gives take on Bruce Weber firing
