Purdue FNF (Fan NonFiction) is a new column that I’ll be writing intermittently throughout football and basketball season to provide you with some commentary from a Purdue fan. While I am a Purdue fan, I do try to remain unbiased and at times will throw accolades or criticism as I see fit as these opinions […]
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By CRAIG CARRELLISL Contributor WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. — A good Big 12 opponent coming into Ross-Ade Stadium under the lights had all the makings for a great evening on Saturday night. Unfortunately, it was TCU having all the fun, as the Purdue Boilermakers just couldn’t get the offense going. TCU out-shined the Boilers in every […]
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LOUISVILLE, KY — ISL photographer Trevor Mahlmann was on hand as the 3 seed Purdue Boilermakers faced off against the 1 seed Virginia Cavaliers for a chance at a Final Four berth in Minneapolis. The game was played in the KFC Yum! Center and arguably was the best game of the 2019 NCAA Tournament thus […]
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LOUISVILLE, KY — ISL photographer Trevor Mahlmann was on hand as the 3 seed Purdue Boilermakers took on the 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet 16. The game was played in the KFC Yum! Center, home to the University of Louisville basketball team. This was the third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance for Purdue, the […]
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Any casual fan inside Mackey Arena may have been confused when they heard cheers ring throughout the arena during Ohio State player introductions, but there was a reason for that buzz in the air as word was getting around that Michigan State had just lost at Indiana. That loss meant that […]
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — How did Matt Haarms’ night go? In a microcosm, heading to the free throw line in an attempt to score his 18th point, the Boiler big man put up an attempt that was short but the ball appeared to will itself in by sticking to the front of the rim, rolling […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor BLOOMINGTON — One of the greatest rivalries in sports completed another chapter on Tuesday night in Bloomington. Purdue and Indiana used to play lots of low-scoring games back in the 20’s and 30’s, but nobody expected to see a similar score to those days in 2019. In the end, Purdue […]
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — #12 Purdue remained perfect at home with a win over Penn State Saturday afternoon, 76-64, but the Boilermakers began lethargically and struggled taking care of the ball throughout the game. The Nittany Lions, coming off of a big win against Michigan earlier in the week, kept the momentum going early before […]
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — In what was an upside down weekend for the Big Ten where the top two teams in the conference each lost on consecutive nights, #17 Purdue hosted Minnesota for a Super Bowl matinee Sunday afternoon with the opportunity to own a share of first place in the Big Ten. Friday night, […]
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue entered the game Sunday afternoon against Michigan State as arguably the hottest team in the Big Ten, winners of four straight and eight of their last nine (the one loss in East Lansing), but Michigan State had a commanding streak of their own, 21 straight Big Ten wins — including […]
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A widespread winter storm couldn’t keep the in-state rivalry between Purdue and #25 Indiana from tipping off, but there were questions as to whether it would keep fans away from Mackey Arena. The fans responded by showing up early, loud, and ready to aid the home team with all their might. […]
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