Kenny Thompson
Purdue Passes IU on NCAA All-Time Victory List
Last week’s 81-76 victory against Indiana inside Mackey Arena was historical for the Purdue men’s basketball program. Already the winningest school in Big Ten Conference games only (1,047-712), the seventh-ranked…
Read MoreCatching Up On Purdue Boilermaker Alums in NFL
Former Purdue star George Karlaftis and the Kansas City Chiefs can make NFL history Feb. 9 with a victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.…
Read MoreAdd ‘Big Man U’ to Purdue’s Cradle of Quarterbacks Moniker
If Purdue football is home to the Cradle of Quarterbacks, shouldn’t the Boilermakers’ basketball program be referred to as Big Man U.? The latest in a long line of talented…
Read More‘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 MoreFrank Kendrick seemed bigger than life, even at an imposing 6-foot-6.
The man who played a key role in recruiting Glenn Robinson, Cuonzo Martin and a host of other Purdue basketball standouts in the 1990s died Dec. 18 in his hometown…
Read MoreNew Purdue Coach Has ‘Plan to Win’ – Will it Work?
New Purdue football coach Barry Odom has been working quietly to not only put together a staff but fill the many holes on the Boilermaker roster. Odom has announced that…
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…
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