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Purdue Football: Position Groups – Defensive End
Note: I’m using the same intro for all of the articles in this series. Here are the links to the other articles in this series: Offense Quarterback Tight End Running Back Offensive Tackle Interior Offensive Line Wide Receiver Defense Defensive Tackle The NCAA announced they are moving forward with a rule change that eliminates redshirts […]
Boilers defeat Dinos 79-48 in Third Game of Canada Trip
The Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Calgary Dinos 79-48 in the third game of their exhibition trip to Canada. Purdue seemed to struggle in this game even though they won by 31 points, something that seemed clear with the tone Head Coach Matt Painter could be heard at times through the broadcast. The Dinos are a […]
Purdue Football: Position Groups – Defensive Tackle
Note: I’m using the same intro for all of the articles in this series. Here are the links to the other articles in this series: Quarterback Tight End Running Back Offensive Tackle Interior Offensive Line Wide Receiver The NCAA announced they are moving forward with a rule change that eliminates redshirts and allows five seasons […]
Purdue Football – 2026 Countdown to Kickoff: #38 – Zyntreacs Otey
Zyntreacs Otey *Note: Name links to official Purdue Bio. Bio Position: DB Height: 5’11” Weight: 165 Hometown: Franklin, TN High School:Battle Ground Academy Recruiting Class: 2025 Eligibility Remaining: 4 years (redshirt freshman) High School Recruiting Rankings: • The No. 13 prospect in Tennessee and No. 36 cornerback according to Rivals. High School High School Highlights College Career 2025 […]
Hammer and Rails Readers Reacts Survey: Purdue Football Trophy Games
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Purdue fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. We are getting closer and closer to Purdue football season every single day. No, that’s not […]
Purdue Football: Position Groups – Wide Receiver
Note: I’m using the same intro for all of the articles in this series. Here are the links to the other articles in this series: Quarterback Tight End Running Back Offensive Tackle Interior Offensive Line The NCAA announced they are moving forward with a rule change that eliminates redshirts and allows five seasons of eligibility […]
Boilers Sprint Past Langara Select in Exhibition Game 102-63
For the first time since 2022, Purdue fans got their first look at the Boilers without Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, or Trey Kaufman-Renn on the roster. Those are some big shoes to fill for a program accustomed to needing to fill big shoes in the past but there are ample familiar faces that appear willing […]
Hammer and Rails Readers React Results: Enzo and the NCAA
We’ve reached the end of another week folks. That means it’s time for us to kick our feet up, perhaps enjoy time with family and friends, and maybe even enjoy an adult beverage if you’re of age. Me? I decided to travel to St. Louis and so today I was up in the Gateway Arch. […]
Boiler Alert! Purdue Football vs. Indiana State Preview
We’ve avoided it for as long as we could folks. With now 6 weeks to go before the first Purdue football game it’s time to take a look at the upcoming Purdue football season. AS there are 6 weeks left we can do two a week and then we’ve got 12 opponents to look at […]
Boiler Alert! Talking Purdue Men’s Basketball with Casey Bartley
With Casey being able to attend two practices for the men’s basketball team I thought it was time to bring Casey on the podcast and talk all things Purdue men’s basketball. Casey always delivers and has more insight into this team than most other people you’ll meet. He’s got insights into the new guys including […]
Purdue Basketball in Canada: How to Watch
Purdue’s Canadian vaction is underway in the Great White North, and today Chris Forman provided the info we all need in order to watch. Is it the sign of an addiction that we want to watch Purdue take on overmatched Canadian teams in late July? Well, when the alternative is trying to get “excited” about […]
Purdue Football: Position Groups – Interior Offensive Line
Note: I’m using the same intro for all of the articles in this series. Here are the links to the other articles in this series: Quarterback Tight End Running Back Offensive Tackle The NCAA announced they are moving forward with a rule change that eliminates redshirts and allows five seasons of eligibility as long as […]
Hammer and Rails Readers React Survey: Enzo Shahrvin and the NCAA
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Purdue fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The weekly survey looks a little different this week as we are transitioning to the polls […]
Notes from Purdue Basketball Summer Practice 7/21: Vancouver Prep
We’re excited to continue to partner with SpaceVault for all your local storage needs in Lafayette, Indiana. SpaceVault Self-Storage is more than just a spot to store your extra stuff. We’re a local partner here to make things easier for everyone in Lafayette—residents, students, and businesses alike. SpaceVault started in Lafayette with a pretty simple idea: […]
Purdue Football – 2026 Countdown to Kickoff: #45 – Katrell Webb
Katrell Webb *Note: Name links to official Purdue Bio. Bio Position: Defensive End Height: 6’2” Weight: 245 lbs Hometown: Lithonia, GA High School: Collins High School Recruiting Class: 2026 Eligibility Remaining: 5 in 5 High School Recruiting Rankings: Rating 3* – Position Rank: No 6 DE in Georgia High School High School Highlights 2026 – Season Outlook Webb […]
Purdue Football: Position Groups – Offensive Tackle
Note: I’m using the same intro for all of the articles in this series. Here are the links to the other articles in this series: Quarterback Tight End Running Back The NCAA announced they are moving forward with a rule change that eliminates redshirts and allows five seasons of eligibility as long as you are […]
Why Enzo Shahrvin matters for Purdue Basketball
We’re excited to continue to partner with SpaceVault for all your local storage needs in Lafayette, Indiana. SpaceVault Self-Storage is more than just a spot to store your extra stuff. We’re a local partner here to make things easier for everyone in Lafayette—residents, students, and businesses alike. SpaceVault started in Lafayette with a pretty simple idea: […]
Boiler Alert Podcast: Purdue Men’s Basketball’s Late Addition
News broke over the weekend that French forward/center Enzo Shahrvin has officially been provided a visa (it’s everywhere you want to be) and is currently with the Purdue men’s basketball team. But, we still don’t know if the NCAA will clear him. It’s an interesting situation where he had to get cleared to enter the […]
Purdue Football – 2026 Countdown to Kickoff – #46- Luke Raab
Luke Raab *Note: Name links to official Purdue Bio. Bio Position: Long Snapper Height: 6’2 Weight: 230lbs Hometown: Brentwood, Tennessee High School: Brentwood Academy Recruiting Class: 2024 Former Team: Georgia Eligibility Remaining: 2 years High School Recruiting Rankings: Rating: 5* (Kohl’s) – National Rank: NA – Position Rank: 6th High School High School Highlights College Career 2025 Season […]
Purdue Football: Position Group Preview – Tight End
Tight End Eligibility Changes Kylan Fox will have an additional year of eligibility in the age-based eligibility model. Thoughts First off, getting an extra year for a talented player like Fox is found money (assuming he spends that time at Purdue). The former 4* jumbo wide receiver played in 11 games as a freshman at […]
Hammer and Rails Readers React Results: 2026 Purdue Football Non-Conference Record
Well folks, with Friday now on the clock the powers that be above my pay grade have decided that the polls have closed and it’s time to share the results of this week’s survey. We continue to be limited to one question for now. So with football fast approaching I wanted to get your take […]
Hammer and Rails Readers Reacts Survey: Purdue Football Non-Conference
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Purdue fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. With the focus fulling starting to shift to football I wanted to start asking more questions […]
Purdue Football – 2026 Countdown to Kickoff Template: #54 – Hayden Timosciek
Hayden Timosciek *Note: Name links to official Purdue Bio. Bio Position: OL (former QB) Height: 6’8” Weight: 280 Hometown: Lockport, IL Former Team: Bowling Green Eligibility Remaining: Final Season College Career 2025 Season – Purdue 2026 – Season Outlook There’s not doubt it’s going to be hard for Timosciek to see the field for meaningful minutes. […]
Purdue Basketball Canadian Dates Finalized
It is only a summer international trip, but in less than two weeks we will get our first look at the 2026-27 Purdue men’s basketball team. The crew is headed to the Great White North, specifically British Columbia, for an internation bonding trip. Today SID Chris Forman released the full slate of games for the […]
Purdue Football – 2026 Countdown to Kickoff: #55 – Marc Nave Jr.
Marc Nave Jr. *Note: Name links to official Purdue Bio. Bio Position: Offensive Guard Height: 6’4” Weight: 355 Hometown: Toledo, Ohio High School: Central Catholic Recruiting Class: 2024 Former Team: Kentucky Eligibility Remaining: 3 seasons High School Recruiting Rankings: Rating 3*(87.8) – National Rank: 656 – Position Rank: 58 Transfer Portal Rankings: Rating 3*(86) – National Rank: 1115 […]
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