Stories tagged with "Purdue"

Elliott leads Purdue to 24-14 win over Illinois by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue finally is on the right kind of streak. Joey Elliott passed for 166 yards and ran for 62 yards and a touchdown, and Purdue beat Illinois 24-14... – Oct 24, 2009 at 5:04 PM in Purdue

Halliburton is back for Purdue, couldn't be happier by indystar

High ankle sprain frustrated 5th-year senior from Indy WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue’s football season was starting to move too quickly for fifth-year senior Frank... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Notre Dame-Purdue extend football series through 2021 by Jeff Rabjohns

Purdue and Notre Dame announced today they have extended their annual football series to the 2021 season. The two schools have played 64 consecutive seasons, including this... – Oct 21, 2009 at 1:47 PM in Purdue

Purdue QBs past and present post big numbers by Curt Cavin

As former Purdue football coach Joe Tiller declared Tuesday, “It’s a good day in Boiler-land.” In addition to Purdue’s still-fresh upset of No. 7 Ohio State... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:51 AM in Purdue

Dallas running back commits to Purdue by indystar

Reggie Pegram, a 6-foot, 210-pound running back from Dallas, became the Boilermakers’ 15th commitment for the Class of 2010. Pegram selected Purdue over offers from Buffalo,... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Johnson gets first look by Jeff Rabjohns

Boilers forward, a surprise last season, is a cornerstone WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — One of the reasons Purdue men’s basketball coach Matt Painter feels his team will be... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Jones must step up quickly for Boilers by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Chelsea Jones is still referred to by her Purdue women’s basketball teammates as “Big Country,” although the sophomore has trimmed... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Victory over No. 7 Buckeyes is Boilers' 1st over ranked team in 6 years by indystar

As mayhem ensued on the Ross-Ade Stadium turf following Purdue’s 26-18 win over seventh-ranked Ohio State on Saturday, Danny Hope quickly discovered the price of a top-10... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Wiggs kept busy making big contributions by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — After kicking four field goals and averaging 42.3 yards per punt Saturday against seventh-ranked Ohio State, Purdue’s Carson Wiggs was ready to... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Elliott leads Purdue past No. 7 Ohio St. 26-18 by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Joey Elliott and Purdue shocked mistake-prone Ohio State. Elliott threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns, and the Boilermakers snapped a five-game... – Oct 17, 2009 at 5:03 PM in Purdue

Noblesville has no answer for RB Linsenmeyer by indystar

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Harrison senior running back Bowdie Linsenmeyer rushed for 217 yards and all four Raiders touchdowns Friday night in a 29-14 Hoosier Crossroads Conference... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

With big expectations, Boilers open practice by Jeff Rabjohns

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue men’s basketball coach Matt Painter wants his team to be a well-oiled machine in November. With five starters back from a Sweet Sixteen... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Purdue opens practice with 2-hour workout by Jeff Rabjohns

Purdue kicked off its most anticipated season in more than a decade with a closed two-hour workout this afternoon, the opening day of college basketball practice. The Boilermakers... – Oct 16, 2009 at 7:08 PM in Purdue

Purdue football: Big plays, big mistakes by indystar

Purdue offensive coordinator says just a few disastrous plays have spoiled season WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Big plays but too many mistakes. That defines Purdue’s offense... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Purdue welcomes big goals by Jeff Rabjohns

Boilers return all their starters from Sweet Sixteen team The last time Purdue reached the Final Four was 1980. It was in Indianapolis. This year, college basketball’s... – Oct 15, 2009 at 11:59 PM in Purdue

Purdue: 12 plays to blame for 1-5 start by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Big plays but too many mistakes. That defines Purdue’s offense at the halfway point. In his first year as a starter, quarterback Joey Elliott leads the Big... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:32 PM in Sports

'Hero Pack' for kids with parents in military by Josh Duke

A Brownsburg first-grader will be recognized at school today for bravery back home. Eagle Elementary student Johnita Futtrell will receive a “Hero Pack” from the Purdue Military... – Oct 15, 2009 at 10:59 AM in Brownsburg

Scheduling woes leave Wooden Tradition with only 1 game by Jeff Rabjohns

The Wooden Tradition has been reduced to one game this year after “scheduling problems” left the annual event without its usual doubleheader format. The one game came... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Te'o impreses Notre Dame early by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Manti Te’o needed just one start to show everyone why Notre Dame coaches are so excited about their freshman linebacker. On the first play against... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Notre Dame

Wooden Tradition: Purdue-BSU on Dec. 19 by Jeff Rabjohns

Purdue announced this afternoon that it will play Ball State in the Wooden Tradition Dec. 19 at Conseco Fieldhouse. The game will be at 4 p.m. and televised on the Big Ten... – Oct 14, 2009 at 2:49 PM in Sports