Black Heart Gold Pants is no more, at least the misdirected version of it we've all been saddled with for the past seemingly 30 years. Maybe it's been more like 8 or 9 years. I don't know, but let's all celebrate their disbanding.
All in 2016
Purdue Bids Against Itself -- Contract for Matt Painter Extended
Matt Painter will be patrolling the sidelines through at least 2022, as per a recent report of his signing a three-year extension. But who is Purdue bidding against for his services?
A Celebration 52 Years in the Making
BS co-founder and Handsome Emeritus Tim, a lifelong Cleveland fan, gives his first-handed account of the Cavaliers' unbelievable victory parade.
The Cavs Title Through the Eyes of a Cavs Lifer
Last week, the Cleveland Cavaliers did the improbable. They completed a comeback that had never before been accomplished. They came back from a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals against the team that had the best regular season record in history. At this point, I've not told you anything you didn't already know. What I can do though is give it to you from my perspective as a lifelong Cleveland sports fan.
Purdue Basketball Beat #43: Hammons to the Mavs, NBA Boilers, and Pacers Thoughts
Michael and Aneesh talk about the Dallas Mavericks drafting AJ Hammons, AJ's common scouting criticisms, and debate whether he will have an easier time than JaJuan Johnson. All that, plus which of Caleb Swanigan/Vince Edwards/Isaac Haas will have the longest NBA career, and thoughts on the Pacers trades for Jeff Teague and Thaddeus Young.
AJ Hammons drafted 46th overall to the Dallas Mavericks
We look at how AJ Hammons fits with Rick Carlisle, (hopefully) Dirk Nowitzki, and the Mavs.
Ranking AJ Hammons' Fit With Every NBA Team
Curious about how AJ Hammons fits with your favorite NBA team? We rank AJ's fit with all 30 teams, based on offensive and defensive scheme, coaching, and pressure to produce.
AJ Hammons 2016 NBA Draft Primer
AJ Hammons is one of the top center prospects in the 2016 NBA draft, and we've watched him closer than anyone for the last four years. Let's dive into what he could provide to the team that drafts him.
The Burkening Begins
Sharon Versyp signed a six-year extension today ... wait, what?
Incredibly, Purdue’s Athletic Department is Worse Than You Think
What's worse than an angry fanbase? An apathetic one that has given up. But this is what happens when those fans realize that the Purdue athletic department doesn't care about winning in football.
Caleb Swanigan Returns to West LaLa
Caleb is back. #BiggieWatch2016 ends with cheers. Time to get back to work.
Why AJ Hammons Withdrew from the NBA Draft Combine
AJ Hammons withdrew from this weekend's NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. Why would he do that, and what teams fit best for AJ's talents?
Summer Debates: Will Caleb Swanigan return to Purdue?
We debate whether Caleb Swanigan will (or should) return to Purdue for the 2016-2017 season, or whether he'll bolt for the NBA this summer. We also identify a few NBA comparisons for Biggie.
On Matt Painter and Frank Vogel: The Messiness of Replacing a Coach
Vogel and Painter are both young, talented coaches with clear strengths and glaring weakness. In an era where basketball coaching turnover is at an all-time high, should emphasis be placed on continuity or a "new voice"?
The Kid Is Gone
Kendall Stephens time at Purdue is over.
Handsome Hour #94: Matt Painter, Purdue basketball expectations, and Randomness
The Handsome Hour gets together to talk about setting expectations for a "successful" Purdue basketball season, Matt Painter earning these high expectations, the program's approach to recruiting, and improvements that need to be made for Purdue to take the next step under Coach Painter.
Matt Painter, Purdue Expectations, and Ranking College Basketball Coaches
Top 3 in the Big Ten regular season, 25 wins, and a Sweet 16 berth. Are these fair goals for Matt Painter and Purdue basketball? Let's dive into the data and find out.
In All Seriousness...Gotta Love Their Passion
Our expectations were pretty positive and pretty fair...and we were disappointed a few weeks ago. If you accept the ending of the season as 'okay', you're part of the problem that Purdue athletics are mired in. The days of a class that expected to go to the Sweet 16 each year seems like ancient history.
Purdue Basketball Beat #42: Little Rock Reactions and Postseason Reflections
The Boilermakers' 2015-2016 basketball season came to an end on Thursday night, when Purdue fell to the University of Arkansas-Little Rock in a heartbreaking 2OT loss. Michael, Aneesh, and JMoney get together to talk about the frustrations of this ending after everything broke right for Purdue all year, Matt Painter's coaching decisions during that game, and how those same issues can be corrected after a decade of similar mistakes.