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Big Time College Athletics Are Getting Worse
Those in power within big-time college sports believe they are above the rules. And they’re usually right.
Larry Clisby Has Lung and Brain Cancer; Cancer Continues to Suck
Larry Clisby has lung cancer. It sucks and there’s not much else to say about that subject.
2017-18: A Paean To Mike Bobinski
2017-18 is in the books, and the Boilers fared well, keyed by record finishes from baseball and women’s outdoor track and field. Click through for a detailed breakdown and jokes about Rutgers.
Friend of BS Tyler Trent to Be Honored
Tyler Trent, friend of the BS program, is being honored this Sunday for his courage. Amen to that.
Purdue Baseball Is a Thing
Purdue baseball is a thing again. Rejoice.
Who Around Purdue Sports is Likely to Have a Burner Twitter?
Who around the Purdue sports circle might be toking on a burner?
Purdue Football Needs a Ten Win Season
It’s time for Purdue to again win ten games. Why not now?
I Was Wrong to Admire Michigan State
I was very wrong to think Purdue should strive to be anything like Michigan State.
Is Purdue The Most Successful College Basketball Program Never Ranked #1?
Being "Best To Never Be #1" is the most Purdue title, but we must embrace the darkness if we are to overcome it. And this 2017-2018 Boilermaker basketball team might be good enough to do just that.
A Note of Thanks to Purdue Athletics
We've been hard on Purdue's athletic department over the years when we've felt it was warranted. It's only fair to give them their due now.
It's Nearly 2018...And 'Shout' Still Sucks
Come on...It's time for a change.
Reminder: We Still Have the Perfect Solution to College Football’s Playoff
We still have the best college football playoff solution.
VB Beats MSU On Senior Night, Heads To Utah For NCAAs
After a Senior Night upset of MSU, volleyball is headed to Salt Lake City to face High Point Thursday at 6:30 PM in first-round NCAA action; a win will almost certainly have them facing 11-seed Utah Saturday at 9 PM.
VB Falls To Wolverines, Looks For Revenge Tonight
VB's hopes for hosting NCAA tournament matches may have been dashed with a 1-3 loss at Michigan Saturday; they'll get a chance at revenge tonight in Holloway, and they close the regular season Friday vs. Michigan State.
VB Upsets #3 Minnesota, Sweeps #15 Wisconsin
Volleyball pulled off back-to-back upsets last week, dropping #3 Minnesota in four sets and #15 Wisconsin in straight sets to move to 10-6 in conference play and 20-7 overall. They travel to Rutgers and Michigan this week before ending the regular season at home against Michigan and MSU.
VB Earns Split With Two Solid Matches
Volleyball played #4 Nebraska close for four sets before losing in Lincoln, then held off Iowa in a five-set thriller to move to 8-6 in conference play and 18-7 overall. The Boilers host #3 Minnesota and #15 Wisconsin this weekend in Holloway.
VB Sweeps OSU, Drops Heartbreaker to Maryland
Volleyball split last weekend, sweeping Ohio State and losing to Maryland in 5 sets. The Boilers are 17-6 overall, 7-5 in conference play, and travel to Nebraska and Iowa this week.
VB Falls to Penn State, Sweeps Rutgers
Volleyball got the results we expected, losing 1-3 to #1 Penn State and sweeping Rutgers. They'll visit Ohio State and Maryland next.
VB Lights Up Mackey Scoreboards in Loss to Nebraska
VB suffered its first winless week of the season, falling 0-3 to #2 Minnesota and 1-3 in Mackey to #5 Nebraska. The Boilers are 15-4 overall, 5-3 in conference play, and will face Penn State and Rutgers this week in Holloway.