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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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Purdue quarterback Danny Etling’s whirlwind first season may have begun as a backup behind senior Rob Henry, but it ended on Saturday here in Bloomington with 485 yards and four touchdowns. The 19-year-old freshman has bounced back and forth between success and frustration this season, starting […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Quick thoughts on the Hoosiers’ 56-36 win over Purdue at Memorial Stadium: What we learned: Indiana’s offense scored its most points ever against archrival Purdue and the Hoosiers ended a two-game losing streak in the Old Oaken Bucket game. Tre Roberson tied a school record with six touchdown […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – At the end of the third quarter, the Hoosiers lead Purdue 49 to 16 . Let’s touch on a few observations from the period. 1. The Hoosiers are still in control. The defense has dug in and the offense, unstoppable on third down, is moving the ball […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Here are some thoughts at halftime of the Old Oaken Bucket game, with Indiana leading Purdue 35-9 in the season finale for both teams: 1. Nice response from the Boilermakers early in the second quarter to get back in the game, but their defense, which has been […]
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By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor One Big Ten game is already in the books this Thanksgiving weekend, a weekend that signals the end of the regular season in the conference. With Iowa’s 21-point win at Nebraska yesterday, you have to wonder if Husker coach Bo Pelini’s days in Lincoln are officially numbered. After the […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor Opponent: Purdue Boilermakers (1-10) When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium Purdue coach Darrell Hazell readily admits this is more than just a game. Indiana players led a “Beat Purdue!” chant at a basketball game Tuesday night. Because this is a rivalry clash, nobody’s playing out the string. It […]
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From Purdue Athletics WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Augusta Sports Council has announced that Purdue’s Cody Webster has been named one of three finalists for the 2013 Ray Guy Award. The Ray Guy Award has been presented to the nation’s top punter on a yearly basis since 2000. Memphis’ Tom Hornsey and Texas A&M’s Drew […]
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By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor There are two weeks remaining in the regular season, but both Big Ten division races can be wrapped up on Saturday. That’s the scenario that both Ohio State and Michigan State hope unfolds as the Buckeyes and Spartans are just one win away from punching their tickets to Indianapolis, […]
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — ISL’s Cory Seward covered Purdue’s 83-55 win over Eastern Illinois. Bryson Scott led the way with 14 points as the Boilermakers improved to 4-0 this season. Here are Seward’s best 17 images from the game. Also: Brunt’s what we learned: Purdue 83, Eastern Illinois 55 Follow Cory Seward on Twitter: www.twitter.com/seward15. […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Things we learned during Purdue’s 83-55 win over Eastern Illinois: Purdue’s defense is heading in the right direction. The Boilermakers had played shaky defense this season so far, but they stepped up against the Panthers. Eastern Illinois missed its first 10 shots as Purdue took a […]
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