Purdue’s excellent season ended with an 0-3 sweep at the hands of eventual champion Kentucky; the Boilers would finish #7 in the final AVCA poll, and a program-record 4 players were honored as All-Americans.
All in 2020-2021
VB Struggles, Then Shines In Sweep Of High Point
7-seed Purdue came back from an 18-24 deficit in the opening set, fighting off six set points to win 26-24 and go on to sweep High Point 3-0 in NCAA second-round play. The Boilers will face 10-seed Oregon at 8:30 PM Sunday on ESPNU.
VB Update: Awards and NCAA Schedule
7-seed Purdue opens NCAA tournament play Thursday against High Point or Central Florida; six Boilers picked up postseason awards, including first-team all-conference honors for a program-record 4 players and the first time a Boiler has ever been named Defensive Player of the Year in the conference.
Why Is the Pac12 Feasting, while the B1G has Floundered?
Why did the B1G stink so badly in the NCAA tournament…while the Pac12 has thrived?
A Simple Truth About the NCAA Tourney (And a Football Theory)
Thinking about something that makes winning in March difficult and a theory about the 2020 Football season…
Boilers Scratch, Claw and Fight to a 73-69 Win over Wisky
Boilers grind out a tough win in preparation for the regular season finale
LiveCast: Thoughts on the Loss of Cliz; Basketball & Football Notes
Thoughts on Cliz passing, NCAA tournament getting clearer and football practice continues
Purdue's Basketball Program is Elite.
Lunchtime LiveCast 2/26/21…Find out why Purdue is elite today and why they’ll be even more elite-er soon.
Mason Gillis, NCAA tourney and Purdue Football QuickCast Thoughts!
Inspired, caffeinated, and excited…Today’s Live QuickCast. Let’s goooooooooo!!!
Football Practice Begins (and Basketball Thoughts)
Football practice begins, Basketball looks ahead to the post-season
A QuickCast Conversation with Paul Sadler
Boilerdowd and all-around good guy, Paul Sadler sit down to talk about stuff.
VB Update: Solid 2-4, 2021 Class Complete, AU Notes
Purdue volleyball got through a rough start of their schedule at 2-4, sweeping Iowa twice, dropping two 0-3s to Wisconsin, and losing a pair of five-set matches to Minnesota. They’re scheduled to visit Ann Arbor to play the Wolverines Saturday and Sunday.
Pre-Minnesota QuickCast
A few thoughts about our #24 Boilers’ game v. Minny in just a few hours…
Baby Boilers (v. deux) Lead Boilers to Victory over Minny
Brandon Newman catches fire; fuels Boilers to victory 81-62 over Minnesota.
Ivey's Step-Back Three Pointer Helps to Slay #15 aOSU
Boilers scratch, bite, claw and fight their way to their fourth win in a row as Jaden Ivey hits the biggest shot of his young Purdue career
Purdue loses to Illinois 58-66
Illinois finishes strong as Boilers struggle down the stretch. Purdue falls to 7-5
Old Gold and Black Christmas: Boilers Hold On, Top Maryland 73-70
A last-minute layup from Eric Hunter Jr. helped Purdue edge Maryland, 73-70, to keep the Boilers a half-game off the pace in the Big Tenteen conference. Purdue next faces fellow 2-1 team Rutgers in Piscataway on Tuesday.
Hawkeyes Handle Boilers In Iowa City
Purdue offense struggles in Iowa. Boilers drop to 6-3.
LBD and BDowd Talk Basketball Line-Ups and a Lil' Football
We talkin’ basketball line-ups, the next DC and instant impact on this episode
Boilers Bust (#20) Buckeyes, 67-60
Thanks to vastly improved team defense and another complete game from Tre Williams, Purdue improves to 5-2