The first Purdue Boilermakers exhibition game of the 2011-12 college basketball season is set for the day after Halloween. Therefore, the athletic department is encouraging hoops fans to retain Halloween costumes for one more day and wear them to Mackey Arena on November 1st, when the Boilermakers take on Northern State. I predict that when the crowd shows up you'll think … [Read more...] about Purdue Basketball Exhibition Game Doubling as Halloween Costume Night
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish 38, Purdue Boilermakers 10: What If……?
THIS IS A GUEST POST FROM HAMMER AND RAILS! SB NATION'S PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BLOG If is a simple, two-letter word. It can imply so much, and it is being thrown in my face tonight. All week I felt that a Purdue victory would be a long shot, but that two letter word, if, gave me hope. If we could do this, that, and the other, victory was possible. I did it mostly because I am a … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Fighting Irish 38, Purdue Boilermakers 10: What If……?
Redskins Ryan Kerrigan NFL Rookie of Month, Boiler Up, Purdue People
We knew he was going to be dominant at the next level. It was obvious when you saw how he tore up Big Ten offensive lines. The National Football League announced today Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan as the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for September. He is the first Redskins player to win the award since Chris Horton in September 2008 and the fourth overall … [Read more...] about Redskins Ryan Kerrigan NFL Rookie of Month, Boiler Up, Purdue People
#43 Purdue Boilermakers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #43 Purdue Boilermakers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Your Preseason All-American Kicker? Purdue Boilermakers Carson Wiggs
The Purdue Boilermakers aren't exactly poised to have a banner college football season. They lost the guy that might have been the starting quarterback in Rob Henry, and I will consider their fanbase very lucky if they actually get to see a bowl bid. But they do have "everybody's all-american"...... at the placekicker position, in Carson Wiggs. He was named a first team … [Read more...] about Your Preseason All-American Kicker? Purdue Boilermakers Carson Wiggs
Purdue QB Rob Henry Tears ACL; Caleb TerBush the New Man for Boilermakers?
Purdue sophomore quarterback Rob Henry suffered a non-contact anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee at practice on Aug. 23. Further diagnosis will determine the extent of the injury and how long the Ocala, Fla., native will be sidelined. But you can bet the Boilermakers leading rusher and passer from last season is done for the year. “Rob Henry is a huge part of … [Read more...] about Purdue QB Rob Henry Tears ACL; Caleb TerBush the New Man for Boilermakers?
Future Big 10 Expansion? Playoff System? Legendary Purdue QB Mark Herrmann’s Thoughts
Former Purdue Boilermakers and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Mark Herrmann was the first to throw for both 8,000 and 9,000 career passing yards. That record has since been broken numerous times, but he's a perfect example of how the game of college football has evolved. And the perfect person to talk with on where the game is evolving next. I had such a discussion with … [Read more...] about Future Big 10 Expansion? Playoff System? Legendary Purdue QB Mark Herrmann’s Thoughts
Michigan’s Desmond Howard Leads 3 Big 10 Players into College Hall of Fame
He's one of the most iconic players in Michigan Wolverines history. Make that college football history. Desmond Howard, the 1991 Heisman Trophy winner and 1997 Super Bowl MVP with the Green Bay Packers headlines the 2011 College Football Hall of Fame class. Joining Howard at the enshrinement festival today were two fellow Big Ten players, Wisconsin Badgers Athletic Director … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Desmond Howard Leads 3 Big 10 Players into College Hall of Fame
College Football 77 in 77: #61 Purdue Boilermakers
It's hard to say how good or bad the Purdue Boilermakers truly were last year. Can any team survive losing it's starting quarterback and go-to wide receiver for the season? When they had already lost their main tailback for the year BEFORE the season even started? The Boilers were even playing a fourth string QB (first time in school history) at one point. So maybe Purdue … [Read more...] about College Football 77 in 77: #61 Purdue Boilermakers
Big Ten Basketball News and Notes: Purdue Schedule, NU Staff Promotion
The Purdue Boilermakers will open the college basketball season on Nov. 11 when they host Northern Illinois in the first of two rededication games in conjunction with Mackey Celebration Weekend. The game will mark the official celebration of the three-year, $99.5 million renovation that represents the most comprehensive and significant facility undertaking in the University’s … [Read more...] about Big Ten Basketball News and Notes: Purdue Schedule, NU Staff Promotion