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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Big Ten Scoring Champ Carsen Edwards: NBA Draft Stock Update
(Editor's note: this Carsen Edwards NBA Draft stock article from the end of the regular season is now being re-posted with the NBA Draft tomorrow night) It won’t be official until tomorrow, but Purdue junior combo guard Carsen Edwards (23.4 points per game entering the regular season finale) will win the Big Ten scoring title. It will make him the third Boilermaker in the last … [Read more...] about Big Ten Scoring Champ Carsen Edwards: NBA Draft Stock Update
Big Ten Has Three National Title Contenders, but None are Among the Favorites
Lots of college basketball pundits have deemed the Big Ten the strongest conference in the nation this season, and the numbers seen to verify this. From top to bottom, it's the strongest conference in the country, but it's strongest teams aren't among the elite of the elite nationally. The Big Ten has three teams, #6 Michigan State, #10 Michigan and #13 Purdue that have a … [Read more...] about Big Ten Has Three National Title Contenders, but None are Among the Favorites
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
Braxton Miller could have Antwaan Randle El type NFL career
When Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller switched positions, many media members portrayed the decision as a selfless act by an individual placing team needs above his own. That's a half-truth. Miller has no NFL future as a QB. He does have a lot of pro potential as a wide receiver though. So the situation is actually a win-win for Braxton Miller, for both his individual, and … [Read more...] about Braxton Miller could have Antwaan Randle El type NFL career