Stories tagged with "Purdue"

In the huddle: Purdue by Jeff Rabjohns

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — To quarterback Joey Elliott , one of the most impressive elements from Saturday’s 38-36 loss at Oregon was seeing the entire team stick together.... – Sep 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Oregon moves past Blount drama, beats Purdue 38-36 by indystar

EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon put suspended running back LeGarrette Blount and Boise State behind them by holding off Purdue 38-36 on Saturday night. Trailing 38-30, the... – Sep 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Purdue's Bolden is latest from rural Georgia town where football is king by Jeff Rabjohns

The plaques on the weight room walls at Charlton County High School are telling. One section at the small high school in Folkston, Ga., is for alumni who have gone on to the NFL,... – Sep 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Purdue's Mackey Madness on hold by indystar

Purdue basketball fans who annually attend Mackey Madness at Mackey Arena will unable to do so for the next two years due to construction around the building. “The Mackey... – Sep 10, 2009 at 5:22 PM in Purdue

Purdue's Hope is Mr. Intensity as coach by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. After Florida football powerhouse Manatee High School had secured another Friday night victory in 1983, Danny Hope was invited to join his fellow assistant... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:28 AM in Purdue

In the huddle: Purdue by Jeff Rabjohns

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Coach Danny Hope would like to tweak Purdue’s nonconference schedule so road games mean fans get behind the wheel and not on a plane. While... – Sep 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Meet Purdue's next opponent: Oregon by indystar

Record: 0-1. Last time out: Lost to Boise State 19-8. It’s difficult to imagine a worse start to the season. The No. 16 Ducks lost to No. 14 Boise State (again). Then their... – Sep 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Bolden, Boilers run wild over Toledo by Jeff Rabjohns

Sophomore back rushes for 234 yards, 2 TDs as Hope easily wins coaching debut WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Standing on the field waiting to do a television interview moments after... – Sep 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Purdue beats Toledo 52-31 behind Bolden's running by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Ralph Bolden ran for 234 yards and two touchdowns as Purdue beat Toledo 52-31 Saturday in Danny Hope’s head coaching debut for the Boilermakers.... – Sep 05, 2009 at 4:24 PM in Purdue

QB Joey Elliott takes reins of Purdue's offense by Jeff Rabjohns

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Joey Elliott has spent his entire career in the shadows, but he is quite comfortable being front and center. Even on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue.... – Sep 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Game-by-game Purdue season predictions by indystar

In the spirit of Thurgood Marshall, sportswriter Jeff Rabjohns offers a dissenting opinion. Purdue will not be as bad as colleague Terry Hutchens believes and will not finish at... – Sep 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Need a big play? These Boilers might provide it by Jeff Rabjohns

Purdue will need to find of number of new playmakers on offense this year. The Boilers return no one who threw a touchdown pass last season, one player who scored on the ground and... – Sep 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Teague downplays Louisville hire, adds UNC to list by Kyle Neddenriep

Difficult as it might be not to, prize high school basketball recruit Marquis Teague said not to read too much Louisville’s hiring of his former high school assistant, Shabaka... – Sep 04, 2009 at 6:31 PM in

Lawrence Central's Hollowell gets recruiting tips from Oden by Kyle Neddenriep

At coach’s request, Oden calls Lawrence Central’s Hollowell with tips on dealing with recruiting crush Lawrence Central High School basketball coach J.R. Shelt hoped a... – Sep 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in

'Yogi' Ferrell picks up offer from Purdue by Kyle Neddenriep

It appears that those two years Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell took off from the summer basketball circuit did nothing to slow his progress. Ferrell, a 5-11 Park Tudor sophomore, picked up a... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:35 PM in

Purdue freshman McBurse hurting by indystar

Purdue freshman running back Al-Terek McBurse has a knee injury, among other ailments, and is not expected to contribute Saturday in the season opener against Toledo. McBurse ran... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Spack dives into a new challenge by indystar

Longtime assistant left Purdue for Illinois State when Hope got coaching job he desired WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — One hour and 45 minutes. That’s how long it takes Brock... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Pitino hires assistant who coached Teague by Jeff Rabjohns

Louisville took another step in its recruitment of Pike High School basketball star Marquis Teague, hiring Pike assistant coach Shabaka Lands. Lands was the top assistant this past... – Sep 02, 2009 at 12:14 PM in

Pitino hires assistant who coached Teague by Jeff Rabjohns

Louisville took another step in its recruitment of Pike High School basketball star Marquis Teague, hiring Pike assistant coach Shabaka Lands. Lands was the top assistant this past... – Sep 02, 2009 at 12:14 PM in

Bud yields to Purdue, pulling black-gold cans by indystar

The maker of the Bud Light black and gold beer can has agreed to pull the promotional beverages from the Purdue University campus area, according to a university official. Teri... – Sep 02, 2009 at 7:56 AM in Purdue