Stories tagged with "Purdue"

Boilers DB gets grief in his 6th year by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Have you heard the jokes about Purdue free safety Torri Williams and his longevity on campus? “He’s been here eight years or something like... – Oct 06, 2009 at 11:50 PM in Purdue

IU, Purdue both on Top 10 history list by Jeff Rabjohns

Indiana University and Purdue are two of the 10 best college basketball programs of all time. Indiana University was ranked fifth and Purdue eighth in the all-time rankings... – Oct 06, 2009 at 2:48 PM in Indiana University

Meet Purdue's next opponent: Minnesota by Jeff Rabjohns

Record: 3-2, 1-1. Last time out: L 31-28 to Wisconsin Minnesota is coming off a wild loss against Wisconsin, which currently sits at 5-0 and atop the conference. The two teams... – Oct 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

IU catches break when Virginia (1-3) replaces No. 23 South Florida (5-0) on schedule by Terry Hutchens

Hoosiers were to play No. 23 South Florida this season but will face Virginia (1-3) instead For several weeks, Indiana football fans have been pointing to Saturday’s game at... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Turnovers kill Boilers again by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — With his bottom lip quivering, the anger in Keith Smith’s voice was difficult to ignore. “I’m tired of losing,‘’... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Boilers' defense stands strong through plenty of adversity by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Six turnovers are a lot to overcome. Purdue’s defense almost did it anyway. “We played well, but we let them score at the end,”... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Northwestern hangs on to beat Purdue 27-21 by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Northwestern’s potent offense finally got the help it needed from its defense. The Wildcats forced six turnovers, made a goal-line stand in the... – Oct 03, 2009 at 5:38 PM in Purdue

ND's Martin out for season by indystar

Notre Dame forward Scott Martin , expected to start, will miss this season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a workout Thursday. The 6-8 Martin... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Notre Dame

Purdue's Poston sidelined by indystar

Purdue sophomore guard Chantel Poston injured the Achilles tendon in her right leg and is expected to be sidelined for the women’s basketball season. She played in 35 of 36... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Purdue searching for an identity by indystar

Boilers enter Big Ten play with emphasis on improving defense WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The expectations for Purdue’s football team were low when the 2009 season began.... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Smith finds new ways to contribute by indystar

Purdue coaches move junior receiver around in offensive scheme WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Every week during football season is like Christmas Day to Keith Smith. As... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:42 AM in Purdue

Painter to speak in Covington by indystar

Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter , Illinois coach Bruce Weber and basketball broadcasters Steve Lavin and Stephen Bardo will be on hand Nov. 4 for the Coaches vs. Cancer... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

On the air by indystar

Baseball [chart] |2 p.m.|NL: Pirates at Cubs (1st game) WGN| |7 p.m.|AL: Twins at Tigers ESPN| |7:10 p.m.|NL: Cardinals at Reds FSI, 950-AM| |8 p.m.|NL: Pirates at Cubs (2nd game)... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports on the air

In the huddle: Purdue by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Northwestern is looming, but many Purdue fans still are wondering why coach Danny Hope called a timeout with 37 seconds left, just before Notre Dame... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Purdue's Hope defends timeout call by indystar

Immediately following Saturday’s 24-21 loss to Notre Dame, Purdue coach Danny Hope said he wasn’t sure if he made the correct decision in calling a timeout with 37... – Sep 29, 2009 at 1:41 PM in Purdue

Meet Purdue's next opponent: Northwestern by Jeff Rabjohns

Record: 2-2. Last time out: Lost 35-24 to Minnesota. Northwestern has not beaten a BCS conference team and has struggled late the past two weeks. The Wildcats opened with wins over... – Sep 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Meet Ball State's next opponent: Toledo by indystar

Record: 2-2. Last time out: Won 41-31 at Florida International. Toledo needs just one win to match last season’s victory total. QB Aaron Opelt is the Rockets’... – Sep 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Ball State

Penn State has another headache against Iowa by Terry Hutchens

Nittany Lions 1-8 against Hawkeyes since 2000 with past 2 losses particularly agonizing When Penn State’s football schedule comes out every season, coach Joe Paterno likely... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:34 AM in Sports

Clausen to the rescue for Irish by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A hobbled Jimmy Clausen completed a 2-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Rudolph with 24.8 seconds to play, and Notre Dame rallied for a 24-21 win over Purdue... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Notre Dame

Kravitz: How does a free game sound? by indystar

How does free sound? If you’re ever going to attend a women’s professional basketball game — if you’re ever going to get off the couch, DVR Notre... – Sep 26, 2009 at 1:11 AM in Bob Kravitz