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Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Who will Ryan and I take? We decided to start this week’s podcast by talking about the Purdue Basketball game against Grand Valley State because sometimes you’ve just gotta eat your dessert first. Right? It’s just a bit easier to swallow than the product that Purdue football has been putting out. There was a lot to like with the huge caveat … [Read more...] about Boiler Alert – Purdue Men’s Basketball Wraps Up Exhibition Play – Plus Purdue vs. Northwestern

Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Is anyone brave enough to pick the Boilermakers? All Purdue needs to do to go bowling is win their next 5 games! Sure, they can do this right? Right?!?! I asked the staff for their predictions. Ledman (7-0): I’ve picked Purdue exactly one time this season and it of course was the one game that they won. As you can see I’m undefeated and … [Read more...] about Purdue (1-6) vs. Northwestern (3-5) – Staff Predictions

Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images Northwestern struggles to score. Purdue struggles to keep teams from scoring. This is a classic battle between a resistible force and a moveable object. Starters Quarterback # 12 - Jack Lausch - Rs. So. Notes Passing - 80/157 (51% Comp), 870 Yds, 4 Tds, 4 Ints Rushing - 50 Att, 192 Yds, 1 TD 125th in passing yards / game 131st in … [Read more...] about Purdue Football: Northwestern Preview – Offense

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The results are in. With less than a day left before kickoff, it’s time to see what you, the fans and readers, think about the game against Northwestern. The survey results from the week have been returned. Before we get to who you think will win though we asked you about who you wanted to see taking the snaps in … [Read more...] about Hammer and Rails Reader Survey Results – Will Purdue Take Down Northwestern?

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Northwestern’s defense is looking to bounce back after a rough game against Iowa. Starters Defensive Line Left Defensive End #91 - Aidan Hubbard - RS. Jr. Defensive Tackle #94 - R.J. Pearson - Gr. Defensive Tackle #90 - Carmine Bastone - Rs. Jr. Right Defensive End #41 - Jaylen Pate - Gr. Notes Aidan Hubbard leads NW in sacks (3) and … [Read more...] about Purdue Football: Northwestern Preview – Defense