Stories tagged with "West Lafayette"

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 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 scientist receives World Food Prize by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A Purdue University scientist is being honored as this year’s recipient of the World Food Prize. Gebisa Ejeta won the honor because of his... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:37 PM in Education

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

Returning to Indy without compromising health by indystar

I’m a recent Purdue University graduate now living in Chicago and I look forward to coming home to Indianapolis to visit friends and family. Getting together with high school... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Surging Eagles peaking for finals by Patrick Dorsey

The Zionsville High School tennis team spent the early part of the season tweaking its lineup, trying to put the right players in the right spots. It appears the Eagles found the... – Oct 14, 2009 at 8:29 PM in High school tennis

In the huddle: Purdue by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue has started fast but faded faster this season. Turnovers and mistakes are mostly to blame for the five-game losing streak the Boilermakers take... – Oct 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Zionsville boys tennis looking to third straight trip to state by Patrick Dorsey

Zionsville’s boys’ tennis team spent the early part of the season tweaking its lineup, trying to put the right players in the right spots. It appears the Eagles found... – Oct 13, 2009 at 1:19 PM in Zionsville

High school football: Hamilton Southeastern 4, Harrison 0 by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Field conditions Friday night made for an almost unplayable surface in what could go down in high school football lore as the Mud Bowl. Neither... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Boilers' big defensive task: stopping Decker by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue’s defense didn’t have to look far to find a replica of Minnesota receiver Eric Decker. “He’s more like Keith, a big... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:04 AM in Purdue

Purdue finds high lead levels in drinking water at 5 buildings by indystar

West Lafayette — Purdue University is warning students about high levels of lead found in the drinking water at five campus buildings. Purdue officials say there is no... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Purdue warns of lead levels in some campus water by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University is warning students about high levels of lead found in the drinking water at five campus buildings. Purdue officials say there is no... – Oct 08, 2009 at 9:18 AM in Education

Zionsville's focus sparks resurgence after stinging loss by Patrick Dorsey

Two weeks ago, the Zionsville football team suffered a surprising loss at West Lafayette Harrison. The following Friday, the Eagles all but made up for it, beating previously... – Oct 07, 2009 at 9:40 PM in High school football

League title? Brownsburg not ruling it out by Patrick Dorsey

Zionsville is 1st of 2 big hurdles in their way For Brownsburg, it’s still possible: the school’s first Hoosier Crossroads Conference football title. Even coach Brett... – Oct 07, 2009 at 8:57 PM in High school football

In the huddle: Purdue by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Despite the turnovers, the four-game losing streak and the program’s worst start since 1993, one thing members of Purdue’s football team... – Oct 06, 2009 at 11:54 PM in 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

Dog statues fetch $24K for vet school, museum by indystar

West Lafayette — More than 150 people bid on life-size fiberglass dog statues to raise money for Purdue University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and the Art Museum of... – Oct 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

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