Stories tagged with "Purdue"

Moore helps Purdue beat South Dakota State by indystar

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands — Purdue coach Matt Painter said his seventh-ranked Boilermakers were outplayed and out-toughed by South Dakota State. However, the Boilermakers... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:35 PM in Purdue

Brees' mother's death ruled suicide by indystar

GRANBY, Colo. — The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide. Mina Brees, an attorney from Austin, Texas, died Aug. 7 while... – Nov 20, 2009 at 5:58 PM in Purdue

Boilers look for freshman or reserve to step up during 3-game event by indystar

With 3 games in 4 days, Boilers need a freshman to step up ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — Any team hoping to win a three-game, four-day tournament must have depth. No. 7... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:35 AM in Purdue

BCA asks for ‘Rooney Rule’ guidelines in college football by Jeff Rabjohns

Citing a continuing failure of major college football programs to hire African American head coaches, the Black Coaches and Administrators today called for a NFL-styled rule... – Nov 18, 2009 at 1:40 PM in Sports

Foot surgery may end season for Boilers' Jackson by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — No. 7 Purdue will be without starting point guard Lewis Jackson for most, if not all, of the season. Jackson had surgery Tuesday to repair a broken... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

In the huddle: IU by Curt Cavin

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana’s football program is making progress in the grandstands. Athletic director Fred Glass announced Tuesday that the average attendance will... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

In the huddle: Purdue by Jeff Rabjohns

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue senior quarterback Joey Elliott will play his final college game against a coach he has known his entire life. Elliott’s father, John ,... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

QB/DB chooses Purdue by indystar

Lackawanna Junior College quarterback/defensive back Michael Eargle (6-0, 165 pounds) committed to Purdue for next season. He passed for 655 yards and rushed for 482, but his... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

What's a triple-quadruple? You may see one Saturday by Jeff Rabjohns

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue has a chance to reach a rare mark in college football, one that would be a first in the program’s 122 years. The Boilermakers could have a... – Nov 17, 2009 at 11:15 PM in Purdue

Foot surgery sidelines Purdue guard Jackson by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue sophomore guard Lewis Jackson will be out indefinitely after undergoing surgery today to repair a foot injury suffered late last week. “We’ll miss... – Nov 17, 2009 at 1:15 PM in Sports

Boilermakers promise to be set for Hoosiers by indystar

With bowl hopes dashed, Purdue focuses on keeping Old Oaken Bucket WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — There is no bowl bid at stake. Pride and possession will have to suffice Saturday... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Short bench, no sweat for Boilers by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Purdue women’s basketball team encountered its share of adversity even before Sunday’s season opener against Western Illinois... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Mistakes do in Boilers once again by indystar

Purdue’s bowl hopes end when 11-point lead slips away late against Michigan State WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue was emerging from a 1-5 hole and on the threshold of... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Hoosier Digest by indystar

SOCCER Butler eyes Horizon League title Butler (14-2-1) hosts Wisconsin-Green Bay (14-2-2) at 1 p.m. today in the championship game of the men’s soccer Horizon League... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Bowl-eligible Michigan State tops Purdue 40-37 by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — It made sense that Michigan State and Purdue fought to the final minute. Between them, they had 10 losses this season by eight or fewer points, turning... – Nov 14, 2009 at 9:23 PM in Purdue

Purdue loses in familiar fashion by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue’s bowl hopes wilted in a familiar, frustrating way. For the fifth time this season, the Boilermakers dropped a game by a touchdown or... – Nov 14, 2009 at 9:17 PM in Purdue

Making it all look easy by Jeff Rabjohns

Purdue quickly builds victory over Cal State Northridge WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue opened one of its most anticipated basketball seasons in years by blowing out a team... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Voice of Purdue football signing off by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. As an impressionable kid growing up in the 1940s and ‘50s in the Newton County town of Goodland, Joe McConnell’s leisure time consisted of... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Purdue freshmen produce by Jeff Rabjohns

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter announced earlier in the week that none of his freshmen would redshirt, and it was apparent why in the opener.... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Hummel leads Purdue over Northridge 89-63 by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Robbie Hummel scored 17 points to help No. 7 Purdue beat Cal State Northridge 89-63 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams. Hummel also... – Nov 13, 2009 at 10:15 PM in Purdue