Our Boilers got their first verbal commitment last night as they landed a guy that was once highly-touted, and now, no one else wants. Ismael Aristide is a bit of a risk, but might help the extremely-thin Purdue defensive backfield in a season or two. In his highlight reels, he hits hard and seems to stick his nose into a lot of plays...but doesn't have the greatest hands int he world. That said, that's why he's on the defensive side of the ball.
Aristide tore his ACL in spring practice down in Florida after being a name that many schools had expressed interest in following Nike camp in April. I think he is a good risk for the Boilers to take at this point.
Other Notes...
I will be able to watch the Big Ten Network in time for this football season as Comcast and BTN have reached an agreement. It seems that this bliss will only be around for this football and basketball season as Comcast will change up subscription requirements in the spring...
Comcast still stinks.