I’m back to share some of the thoughts bouncing around within my head after more than a year away. It just didn’t feel right writing about Purdue when I wasn’t attending the games in person, but this year has been a different story, so here’s my story. As a reminder, Purdue FNF (Fan NonFiction) is […]
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As a reminder, Purdue FNF (Fan NonFiction) is a 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 […]
As a reminder, 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 […]
By CRAIG CARRELL (@CarrellCraig)ISL Contributor WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. — The Purdue football team’s dreams of a bowl game might have gone the way of many passes from the black and gold today and slipped through its hands. On a rain-soaked day at Ross-Ade Stadium, the Fighting Illini dominated Purdue in every phase of the game. […]
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 […]
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 […]
By J.W. Calinger ISL Correspondent Answers to frequently asked questions by non-sports fans in Nebraska about the football coaching situation: Q: Who is Mike Riley, and why do people hate him? A: Mike Riley was the head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, whom you may know as those guys who put on red shirts, or […]
ISL’s Ben Fahrbach took photos at Purdue’s 41-13 loss to Minnesota. Purdue has lost four straight overall and eight straight in the Big Ten play. The Boilermakers have just two wins over FBS opponents during Darrell Hazell’s 3-year tenure. First, here are links to AP Sports Writer Michael Marot’s two stories on the game: Minnesota […]
By JIM JOHNSON ISL Correspondent WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. _ Purdue couldn’t find a groove and couldn’t make a stop. Central Michigan had complete control from the opening minutes and beat the Boilermakers 38-17 on Saturday. “I never felt like we were in rhythm throwing the football,” Purdue coach Darrell Hazell said. “Our drop-back passes have to […]
By PAUL SIEGFRIED ISL Correspondent Several players from Indiana colleges may hear their names called over the three days of the National Football League draft that begins with Thursday’s first round in New York. The draft continues with the second and third rounds on Friday and the final four rounds of the seven-round draft on […]
By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Purdue coach Darrell Hazell didn’t know where to start. Maybe the most points ever allowed by Purdue against Indiana. Maybe the Boilermakers’ worst loss since 1988 in a heated in-state rivalry. Maybe a defense shredded for an unthinkable 56 points, 42 first downs, 401 yards rushing, […]
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