Kenny Thompson
‘Can’t Tell Players Without A Program’ Clearly Applies to College Football
If there were still such a thing as gameday programs, Purdue football fans would need one to figure out who is wearing the gold and black these days. Name a…
Read MoreRanking Recruiting Classes for 20 Years Under Coach Matt Painter
If you go strictly by the recruiting rankings, it seems impossible that in Matt Painter’s 20 seasons as Purdue men’s basketball head coach that the Boilermakers have five regular season…
Read MoreFamiliar Refrain Could Mean Another Great Year for Favored Boilers
It’s a familiar refrain to Purdue basketball fans. “Purdue will be just another team without Caleb Swanigan.” “Purdue will miss Carsen Edwards’ scoring.” “Purdue won’t be able to overcome Jaden…
Read MoreRemembering A Tragedy In Boilermaker History
By: Kenny Thompson There are very few reminders on the Purdue University campus today of the greatest tragedy in Boilermaker athletics history. A plaque inside the entrance to Felix Haas…
Read MoreCelebrating 100 Seasons Of Purdue Football At Ross-Ade Stadium Part 4
By: Kenny Thompson The 1950s were a decade filled with amazing highs (snapping Notre Dame’s 39-game unbeaten streak in 1950, winning a share of the 1952 Big Ten title) and…
Read MoreGreed, Expansion and Noteworthy Purdue Basketball Tidbits
By: Kenny Thompson If there were such a thing as a Mount Rushmore of Purdue basketball, Terry Dischinger’s place in Boilermaker history was carved decades ago. Dischinger last wore a…
Read MoreCelebrating 100 Seasons Of Purdue Football At Ross-Ade Stadium Part 3
By: Kenny Thompson The 1940s for Purdue football was a roller-coaster ride that saw the Boilermakers field one of their poorest teams, then 12 months later one of their greatest.…
Read MoreCelebrating 100 Seasons Of Purdue Football At Ross-Ade Stadium Part 2
By: Kenny Thompson The 1930s were a time of championships and tragedy for the Purdue football team. The Boilermakers would share the Big Ten championship in 1931 and 1932 under…
Read MorePlayers Of 1920s, Big Ten Basketball And Something To Prove
By: Kenny Thompson The dedication game of Ross-Ade Stadium on Nov. 22, 1924 was like a national holiday for those living anywhere close to the Purdue University campus. More than…
Read MoreFirst Of Many Ross-Ade Stadium And Discussing A Record Setting Win
By: Kenny Thompson Purdue is celebrating 100 seasons in Ross-Ade Stadium, and what better time than now to reflect on the 10 most memorable games I’ve attended in the 99-year-old…
Read More