By J.W. CALINGER ISL Correspondent Often enough, things are more similar than they appear, and one thought that popped into my head about the time that Episode I of the “Star Wars” saga premiered was how similar the story of Anakin Skywalker was to that of a certain Nebraska running back, Lawrence Phillips, who just […]
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From Purdue Athletics WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Former Purdue All-America defensive back Rod Woodson has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. The Football Bowl Subdivision Class of 2016 was announced Friday in Scottsdale, Arizona, and includes 14 players and two coaches. The class was chosen from a national ballot of 76 All-America […]
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By KEITH CARRELL ISL Correspondent WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. _ A.J. Hammons started for the first time this season and helped Purdue overtake Michigan 87-70 Thursday night to advance to 2-1 in Big Ten play. The 7-foot senior center finished with 17 points, five rebounds and four blocks for the Boilermakers. Rapheal Davis said after the second-half implosion […]
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By Andy Proffet ISL Correspondent BLOOMINGTON — Bob Knight wasn’t at Assembly Hall for Indiana’s ceremony honoring his 1975-76 undefeated national championship team. But if he was watching, he might have been impressed by this year’s Hoosiers, fighting their way to a win over a Wisconsin team that had ample opportunities to spoil Tuesday’s celebration. […]
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From the NBA NEW YORK — Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris has been fined $15,000 for shoving Indiana Pacers forward Paul George, and George has been fined $10,000 for contributing to the altercation, it was announced Monday by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. The incident occurred at the conclusion of the Pacers’ 94-82 win […]
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By TYLER SMITH ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers were a difficult team to predict heading into the 2015-2016 season. And with two months of the season under their belts, they might still be. After an 0-3 start, the Pacers got hot in the month of November, putting together an impressive 11-2 record in […]
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By KEITH CARRELL ISL Correspondent WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. _ Iowa overcame a 17-point halftime deficit to defeat Purdue 70-63 Saturday night in the Boilermakers’ Big Ten home opener. Rapheal Davis put the loss on his shoulders, stating that “When you see your teammates get frazzled, it comes down to senior leadership,” and that he “didn’t play that […]
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By KEITH CARRELL ISL Correspondent Purdue will begin Big Ten play at Wisconsin on Tuesday night, interim Badgers head coach Greg Gard’s first at the helm in a Big Ten game after Bo Ryan announced his immediate retirement earlier in December. The Boilermakers wrapped up non-conference play on Tuesday with a win over Vanderbilt at home to earn a […]
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By TYLER SMITH ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — When Paul George and George Hill combine for 17 points on 6-for-23 shooting, you’d think the Pacers would be in for a long night against a good team like the Hawks. Instead, Monta Ellis and the Pacers bench led the Pacers to an impressive victory over Atlanta, 93-87 […]
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By KEITH CARRELL ISL Correspondent WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. _ Purdue finished out non-conference play with a 12-1 record Tuesday night by defeating Vanderbilt 68-55 one game after losing to Butler in the Crossroads Classic Saturday. Mackey Arena was sold out and loud to cheer on the promising Purdue squad in their final game prior to Big Ten play, but […]
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By ANDY PROFFET ISL Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue fell short in its bid for its first 12-0 start since 2009-10 and first win ever in the five-year-old Crossroads Classic on Saturday. The No. 9 Boilermakers were ranked higher but it was the 17th-ranked Butler Bulldogs who showed they’re arguably the best college basketball team in Indiana […]
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