Kenny Thompson
Purdue, Painter Preparing for the Big Dance
Press releases from college sports information offices are usually just the facts and figures with a little trivia thrown in for good measure. For example, Matt Painter’s 14 NCAA tournament…
Read MorePerennial Performers for Painter’s Purdue
Sophomore guard Jaden Ivey became the ninth player during Matt Painter’s 17 seasons at Purdue to earn first-team All-Big Ten honors when his unanimous selection was announced by league officials…
Read MoreSpringtime Memories of Bygone Hoosier State Tournaments
It’s that great time of the year in Indiana, when springtime is near and the boys basketball high school state tournament is under way. The Sagamore Conference enjoyed a competitive…
Read MoreReflecting on Sportsmanship with Andy Griffith
One of my earliest examples of sportsmanship didn’t come from my Bronco League baseball team or my Murdock Elementary football and basketball teams. I like to watch reruns of the…
Read MoreBoilermaker Brianstorms: Blurbs From Kenny’s Digital Notebook
Let’s take a look at sports news and notes that are overflowing my digital notebook: Two years before the Indiana Pacers invited Ann Meyers to become the first female to…
Read MoreMaking A Play In The Nick Of Time To Deliver A Victory
Purdue sophomore guard Jaden Ivey earned Big Ten Player of the Week honors in dramatic fashion this past Sunday. His 3-pointer just beat the buzzer, dealing No. 16 Ohio State…
Read MorePainter catches “Piggy”: remembering Ward Lambert, some “little giant”
A milestone almost went unnoticed this past Sunday afternoon in Mackey Arena. Matt Painter earned his 371st victory at Purdue thanks to an 80-60 triumph against Northwestern. Victory No. 371…
Read MorePurdue U: the cradle of quarterbacks, pride of Indiana football
Even during the darkest times in Purdue football history (see: Hazell, Darrell. Also see: Akers, Fred), Boilermaker fans and administration could point with pride to the Cradle of Quarterbacks. There’s…
Read MoreInteresting thoughts while clearing out a holiday notebook
Here are some thoughts while clearing out my holiday notebook: COVID-19 has recorded its first significant impact of the 2021-22 Big Ten men’s basketball season. Michigan, probably the biggest disappointment…
Read MoreThe nine Boilermaker transfers impact on team’s victories
If there was any doubt how important the transfer portal will be to college football, look no further than Michigan State. The Spartans finished with 11 victories, nine more than…
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