Tag: Purdue

Q and A with new Purdue student assistant coach Ryne Smith

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Former Purdue sharpshooter Ryne Smith will be a student assistant coach at Purdue next season. I chatted with him after Monday’s practice on shiny Cardinal Court, the school’s new practice facility. Smith made 89 3-pointers last season to rank third on Purdue’s single-season chart and shot .432 from beyond the […]

Purdue’s Ricardo Allen, Kawann Short on Bednarik Award watch list

From Purdue Sports Information WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue’s Ricardo Allen and Kawann Short have been named among the 65 Football Bowl Subdivision players to the watch for the 2012 Chuck Bednarik Award. The Bednarik Award has been presented to the nation’s top defensive player since 1995. Allen, a junior cornerback from Daytona Beach, Fla., […]

New Orleans rappers T-Bone and 5-Star: Pay Drew Brees!!

This is a new hit from New Orleans-based rappers 5-Star and T-Bone titled “Pay Drew Brees.” T-Bone sent me a tweet with the link. I wrote a blog about why the Saints should pay Brees: http://bit.ly/L1Ieqp. The song has gotten nearly 21,000 views on YouTube. T-Bone’s Twitter account is https://twitter.com/#!/tbonebeats. Thanks, T-Bone, for the link! Related: Purdue […]

Purdue AD Morgan Burke discusses Daniels, Hope and the baseball stadium

ISL editor Cliff Brunt interviewed Purdue athletic director Morgan Burke on Monday morning at the 25th Annual Youthlinks Indiana Charity Golf Tournament presented by Indiana Sports Corp. Since 1988, Indiana Sports Corporation has presented the scramble-style golf tournament. It pairs local companies with local celebrities/honored guests from the world of sports and media. Proceeds from […]

Video: Ex-Purdue star Hummel talks to media after workout for Pacers

Also: ISL interview with Hummel: http://www.indysportslegends.com/former-purdue-star-hummel-work-indiana-pacers-friday/ Behind the scenes, the Month of May at Indy: http://www.indysportslegends.com/behind-scenes-month-may-indianapolis-motor-speedway/ My 10 favorite stadium shots: http://www.indysportslegends.com/my-10-favorite-stadium-shots/

Ex-Purdue star Robbie Hummel with Pacers coach Frank Vogel

Former Purdue forward Robbie Hummel worked out for the Pacers on Friday. ISL talked with him on Thursday. Story here: http://www.indysportslegends.com/former-purdue-star-hummel-work-indiana-pacers-friday/ How do you think he’d look in a Pacers uniform? Does he fit the team’s style? Other links: Behind the scenes, the Month of May at Indy: http://www.indysportslegends.com/behind-scenes-month-may-indianapolis-motor-speedway/ My 10 favorite stadium shots: http://www.indysportslegends.com/my-10-favorite-stadium-shots/  

ISL interviews ex-Purdue star Hummel before Friday workout with Pacers

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Former Purdue forward Robbie Hummel is scheduled to work out for the Indiana Pacers Friday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. He talked with Indy Sports Legends Thursday about how he’s been preparing for next week’s NBA draft. Hummel has had a tough road to get to this point. Two separate ACL tears […]

No. 9: Mackey Arena, Purdue, 11/11/11

I’m a sucker for flag shots, and Mackey was all dolled up on 11/11/11 for the first home game on the new floor. To continue through the Top 10, click below: No. 8 stadium shot:  

My 10 favorite stadium shots

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Hello, again! Several years ago during my run as an AP Sports Writer, I started a tradition of taking photos of the sports venues I attended. After a while, I got quite a collection. Each time I look at these photos, memories come back. Some are because the photo is […]