By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor I’m starting to believe this is the year for Purdue to do something special. I want to make this clear. I am not a fan. I did not attend Purdue. I have covered the Boilermakers in an unbiased manner for the past seven years. I have watched several promising seasons […]
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From Purdue Sports Information WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A 10-game home slate, a spot in one of the nation’s premier early-season tournaments and the second edition of the Crossroads Classic headline the 2012-13 Purdue men’s basketball non-conference schedule, released on Friday. Of the known or potential opponents on the Boilermakers’ schedule, six advanced to postseason […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Purdue went 3-1 on its trip to Italy. While it’s difficult to assess exactly how much this tells us because it’s unclear how good the Italian teams are, there are a few things that stood out while breaking down the stats. Rapheal Davis was the leading scorer. The freshman guard […]
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From Purdue Sports Information CASTELLANZA, Italy – Junior forward Sandi Marcius recorded a double-double and six Boilermakers scored in double figures as the Purdue men’s basketball team routed Amici del Campetto, 108-72, on Thursday night to wrap up its four-game Italian tour on a high note. Three Boilers – senior D.J. Byrd, junior Terone Johnson […]
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From Purdue Sports Information CREAZZO, Italy – Freshman guard Rapheal Davis’ game-high 23 points and a pair of double-doubles from young post players were part of a dominating offensive performance that spurred the Purdue men’s basketball team to a 105-69 win over Vicenza All-Star on Tuesday night. Davis knocked down 11-of-14 (.786) shots from the […]
Continue ReadingBy CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue’s Akeem Shavers says he could run for more than 1,000 yards this year. At most schools, that would just be typical talk. Most usually have a back who can reasonably expect to get close. This, however, is Purdue, the Cradle of Quarterbacks. The Boilermakers have […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — This is part of Danny Hope’s Media Day press conference, which lasted more than an hour on Aug. 10. He addresses the fact that Ohio State and Penn State are ineligible for bowl games this year, how to deal with expectations, how to get three quarterbacks enough practice reps, Purdue’s offensive […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Swag. Swagger. Swagging. However you want to say it, there’s plenty of it at Purdue. It’s quite a change. Danny Hope’s team has a new vibe after three previous seasons that began with some degree of potential were derailed by injuries. The Boilermakers have 19 starters back from last year’s 7-6 team […]
Continue ReadingBy Purdue Sports Information Purdue Men’s Basketball Takes Down All Star Italy In Tour Opener ROME – Rapheal Davis led the way with 15 points and Donnie Hale put up a double-double as the Purdue men’s basketball team stormed to an 80-38 victory over All Star Italy in the opener of its four-game Italian tour. […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Brian Cardinal was awestruck when he saw the court that bears his name and the surrounding new facilities. Back in 2008, Cardinal and his wife, former Purdue women’s player Danielle Bird, donated $250,000 to the renovation project for a practice court, leading Purdue to name it […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor The Alumni Game is over, and Lewis Jackson’s last-second shot over Brandon Brantley sealed one more win for Gene Keady on the court named for him in Team Black’s 73-70 victory over Team Gold. An impressive group of Boilermakers played. On Team Black: Brett Buscher, Chris Kramer, Bobby Riddell, Tim Ervin, […]
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