PURDUE BOILERMAKERS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Texans Select Purdue OT Nick Mondek (Rd.6, No.195)
With the 195th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Texans select Purdue OT Nick Mondek. Attached Thumbnails
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April 28, 2012
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April 28, 2012
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Eagles Select Purdue OT Dennis Kelly (Rd.5, No.153)
With the 153rd overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Eagles select Dennis Kelly, OT (Purdue). Massive college left tackle who projects to the right side in the NFL. Solid in all facets of the game. Quickly sets up in pass protection, fights with his hands and keeps defenders in front of him. Moves relatively well on his feet. Works hard to bend his knees and block with leverage...
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April 28, 2012
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April 28, 2012
Ricardo Allen Undefeated Since Issuing Twitter Challenge
Ricardo Allen happens to be a pretty good football player. So good in fact that he was named second team All-Big Ten after just his sophomore season at Purdue. He finished fourth on the team in tackles with 81 and also came up with three interceptions in 2011.
He also happens to be pretty good at playing video games. Just ask many of his twitter followers.
Allen issued a...
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April 28, 2012
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April 28, 2012
New Purdue Boilermakers Logo
The Purdue Boilermakers introduced a new logo that they say is driven by a Nike initiative.
Here is the new logo:
"It's really a Nike-driven initiative," associate athletics director Tom Schott said. "Nike had come to us a while back with some suggestions. Nike said the train logo we used was not good on apparel. The smoke didn't work on shirts and hats. They...
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April 25, 2012
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April 25, 2012
Purdue’s Kawann Short looks like top 15 pick in 2013 NFL Draft
Just a week until the 2012 NFL Draft, and we’re working hard updating our mock drafts and positional rankings. But we go even further as we look ahead to the 2013 draft. Next April when teams go looking for an interior pass-rushing presence, they’ll find it in Kawann Short from Purdue.
He’ll likely be a top 15-20 pick next year, after Short will likely be a dominant...
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April 19, 2012
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April 19, 2012
Robert Marve Returning to Purdue Next Season Causes More Problems Than Solutions
The Purdue Boilermakers' revolving door at quarterback will continue to spin in 2012 as much if not more than it did in 2011 due to the NCAA's decision Friday afternoon to grant fifth-year senior Robert Marve a sixth year of eligibility.
"I am extremely blessed by the NCAA's decision and proud to be at Purdue for another season," Marve said. "I'...
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January 14, 2012
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January 14, 2012
VIDEO: Purdue Defeates Western Michigan in the Little Ceasar’s Pizza Bowl
In what will go down as one of the wildest bowl games played this year, the Purdue Boilermakers defeated Western Michigan, 37-32, in the Little Ceasar’s Pizza Bowl. Western Michigan scored on the first points of the game on a flea flicker, then faked the extra point and scored the 2-point conversion. More trick plays from both sides followed, including 2 successful on-side...
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December 28, 2011
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December 28, 2011
Little Caesars Bowl Preview – Purdue Boilermakers vs Western Michigan Broncos
Purdue Boilermakers (6-6) vs. Western Michigan Broncos (7-5)
On December 27, the Purdue Boilermakers will play the Western Michigan Broncos in the Little Ceasars Pizza Pizza Bowl. Purdue (6-6 B1G) is a 2.5 point favorite to beat Western Michigan (7-5 MAC). Purdue finished the year with a .500 record in the B1G including wins over a ranked Illinois team and Ohio State.
However...
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December 24, 2011
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December 24, 2011
Dwayne Beckford Arrested for Drunk Driving on December 16th
Dwayne Beckford is perhaps the Boilermakers’ most physically talented linebacker. He looks like he’s made of steel and the junior had 90 tackles, 3 sacks, and one interception this season. However, Dwayne Beckford may not be a part of the Purdue football team after his latest run-in with the law.
Beckford was arrested at 3:57 a.m. on Friday morning for suspicion of driving...
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December 17, 2011
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December 17, 2011
Purdue's Beckford arrested on suspicion of OWI
Purdue starting linebacker Dwayne Beckford was arrested early Friday on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
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December 16, 2011
Purdue WR Ross suspended indefinitely
Purdue wide receiver O.J. Ross has been suspended from the team indefinitely for violating team policy and rules.
Coach Danny Hope announced the move Tuesday in a news release. He did not offer additional details.
The sophomore from Ormond Beach, Fla., had 33 receptions for 356 yards and three touchdowns for the Boilermakers this season.
Hope said Ross' status for the Dec...
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December 06, 2011
Purdue's Bolden (torn ACL) to miss bowl game
Purdue starting running back Ralph Bolden has suffered a torn ACL that will end his season.
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December 04, 2011
Purdue 33, Indiana 25
Ralph Bolden scored one touchdown, Caleb TerBush threw for another and Carson Wiggs made three field goals Saturday to lead Purdue past Indiana 33-25 for the Old Oaken Bucket.
The victory makes Purdue (6-6, 4-4 Big Ten) bowl-eligible for the first time under coach Danny Hope. But the Boilermakers are not guaranteed a bowl spot because 10 Big Ten teams are eligible for the league...
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November 26, 2011
TerBush leads Purdue in upset of No. 23 Illinois
Caleb TerBush passed for 178 yards and two touchdowns to help Purdue upset No. 23 Illinois 21-14 on Saturday afternoon.
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October 22, 2011
Purdue coach fine with Marve's tweet
Purdue football coach Danny Hope says he had no issue with a critical tweet from quarterback Robert Marve.
Marve stepped in for starter Caleb TerBush in the second quarter of Purdue's 38-10 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday. Hope said after the game that TerBush had a better command of the offense, and Marve played outside the system at times when he didn't need to.
On his...
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October 04, 2011
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