Category: Athletics

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Purdue alumna, a U.S. athletic trainer, savors second chance to participate in her first Olympics

Anne Hinley landed her current job with US Speedskating in 2021 after working with the Chinese team prior to the COVID-19 pandemic As a Purdue student, Anne Hinley felt awkward about revealing to athletic training classmates and colleagues that her...

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Podcast Ep. 47: This Is Purdue’s Greatest Hits of 2021

On this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re celebrating some of our most popular episodes of 2021 to ring in the new year! Listen in as we share clips from episodes with Purdue University President Mitch Daniels, men’s head basketball...

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Podcast Ep. 46: Purdue Super Fans Featuring Comedian Joey Mulinaro

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re highlighting Purdue super fans including comedian Joey Mulinaro, two young sisters who are aspiring to be part of Purdue’s All-American Twirling Team one day, and even a Golden Retriever who is the...

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Old Oaken Bucket Game

Each year Purdue battles Indiana University in November. During this rivalry game, each side seeks to claim the iconic Old Oaken Bucket — one of the oldest football trophies in the nation. In 1925, Chicago alumni groups of both Purdue...

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Sam Allen and his family’s generous gift to Purdue Golf

Sam Allen and his wife, Marsha, decided to bestow the largest gift for a facility in Purdue Athletics history.

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Building a High School Football Team from the Ground Up at Purdue Polytechnic High School

When Dante Cook signed on as head football coach at Purdue Polytechnic High School (PPHS), he was tasked with starting a brand-new team from scratch. His competitive spirit, desire to make a difference and deep care for the students made...

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Podcast Ep. 43: In-Depth with Purdue Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt Painter

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Purdue men’s basketball head coach Matt Painter. Listen in as coach Painter discusses recruiting the right fits for the Purdue culture, his special relationship with former Purdue basketball coach Gene...

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Boilermaker super fans: A Purdue memorabilia buff

Purdue super fan Eddie Keister shares some of his favorite pieces of Purdue sports memorabilia In the mid-90s, Eddie Keister kept himself entertained while working at Bruno’s Pizza by looking at the enormous amount of Purdue memorabilia in Big O’s...

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Boilermaker super fans: Ambulance turned tailgate icon

Purdue super fans Andy and Betsy Eibling reflect on what it takes to turn an emergency vehicle into a tailgating hub Own a retrofitted Purdue vehicle? Know a Boilermaker with an unforgettable game day setup? We’re looking for tailgate rigs...

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Podcast Ep. 41: Former NFL Quarterback Jim Everett Reflects on His Time as a Boilermaker

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jim Everett, former Purdue University and NFL quarterback, as he reflects on his football career. Listen in as Jim discusses the 1984 trifecta win against Michigan, Ohio State, and Notre Dame in the same season while leading the...

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Boilermaker super fans: Leader of the Ross-Ade Brigade

President of the Ross-Ade Brigade and Purdue super fan Maddie Barondeau shares what it means to become a Boilermaker for life, even if you weren’t born into a Purdue family Growing up in a family of die-hard Mizzou football fans,...

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Podcast Ep. 40: Celebrating 100 Years with The World’s Largest Drum™

In this episode of This Is Purdue, we’re highlighting the legacy of Purdue University’s Big Bass Drum, also known as The World's Largest Drum™, part of the “All-American” Marching Band, for the past 100 years. Pamela Nave, Purdue Bands' percussion...