Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images There’s a lot to talk about with both programs. One of the interesting things about covering Purdue is just the complete opposite directions of the men’s basketball and football programs. They are the two marquee programs at nearly every school, unless you’re UConn and you have women’s basketball, or … [Read more...] about Boiler Alert – MVP of the Alabama Game – Plus The Future of Purdue Football
By the Numbers: Purdue Upsets #2 Alabama at Home
Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images What a beautiful night in Mackey Arena Purdue hosted the highest-ranked opponent in Mackey Arena when it hosted #2 Alabama in Mackey last Friday. Not only did they host them, the Boilers put their name back on the map as a continued national powerhouse for this season. Everyone says Purdue will be … [Read more...] about By the Numbers: Purdue Upsets #2 Alabama at Home
NCAA AP Top 25: Boilers Jump to Number Six
Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A big bump after a big upset home victory. Coach Matt Painter and his Boilermakers find themselves in the top 10 this season after an upset home win over previously #2 Alabama. Purdue made the biggest leap of previously ranked teams. Up 7️⃣ to 6️⃣. pic.twitter.com/R53IE1EwSL— Purdue Men's … [Read more...] about NCAA AP Top 25: Boilers Jump to Number Six
SB Nation Big Ten Bloggers Week 12 NCAA Football Top 10
Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Who holds the top 10 spots? Another week has gone by and somehow another snub for Purdue football being in the Big Ten Bloggers Top 10. This injustice shall not stand! Okay, it will stand just fine. In fact, it will stand so well that it’s basically unable to be knocked down. Consider it a well built house. In a surprise though, 10 other teams … [Read more...] about SB Nation Big Ten Bloggers Week 12 NCAA Football Top 10
The Old Gold Show – Is Purdue A Top 5 Team Again/Still?
Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Casey and I break down the victory over Alabama. If you listened to the previous episode of The Old Gold Show where Casey and I looked ahead to the game against Alabama you’ll know that he picked Purdue to win while also saying that Caleb Furst would have a big impact on this game. Turns out he was … [Read more...] about The Old Gold Show – Is Purdue A Top 5 Team Again/Still?