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Boiler Alert! A Front-runner For AD? Purdue Football vs. Notre Dame
Ryan and I recorded the podcast a day late this week and thank goodness we did as news broke about a half an hour before we started recording that Purdue has a man in mind for their AD position. So, without me having any knowledge of this in the moment Ryan drops the news on […]
Hammer & Rails Readers Reacts Survey: Purdue Men’s Basketball Expectations: Post-Canada
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. Purdue men’s basketball has returned from the Great White North and things looked pretty good up there to be honest. Of course, the level of competition […]
Purdue Football: Position Groups – Safety
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 Defensive End Linebacker Corner / Nickleback The NCAA announced they are moving forward with […]
Boilers in the Pros: Zander Horvath Dominates in CFL
Former Purdue running back Zander Horvath reminded everyone why Boilermaker fans loved watching him run the football. Now with the BC Lions, Horvath exploded for a career night Thursday, rushing for 191 yards and three touchdowns on just 17 carries to lead the Lions to a 35-19 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. His scoring […]
Hammer and Rails Readers React Results: Purdue Football Trophy Game Record
We’ve reached yet another Friday and this one comes with the release of a brand new Spider-Man movie and I gotta say as someone who has already seen it I very much enjoyed it. Not a perfect film but a lot of heart, a lot of action, and a lot of fun. What else could […]
Boiler Alert! Looking Ahead to Purdue Football vs. UCLA
With our delay in recording this week you’re getting multiple episodes in back to back days. We should be back to a normal schedule when we record again this Sunday. We are continuing our look at the Purdue football schedule and this week we look into one of the oldest Big Ten rivalries in existence. […]
Purdue Football: Position Groups – Cornerback / Nickelback
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 Defensive End Linebacker The NCAA announced they are moving forward with a rule change […]
Purdue Football: Big 10 Media Day
Coach Odom, Ryan Browne, De’Nylon Morrissette, and Charles Corea were in Chicago yesterday for Big 10 Media Day. These things are used to get the coaches and media together and give the players a chance to practice their public speaking. Generally speaking, there are no great revelations at these things; the coaches give a prepared […]
Purdue Football: Position Groups – Linebacker
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 Defensive End The NCAA announced they are moving forward with a rule change that […]
Boiler Alert! Purdue Men’s Basketball in Canada & Purdue Football vs. Wake Forest
Ryan and I are back, a little later than usual this week, due to a myriad of scheduling issues. But rest assured it’s still the same high quality content you’ve been looking for. I’m now recording on my new laptop which I think has helped the sound from my end, but I’ll leave that for […]
Boilers Finish Their Canadian Tour with a 97-62 Victory over Fraser Valley; Freshman Jacob Webber shines
The Boilers wrapped up their four game Canada tour with a 97-62 victory over Fraser Valley. Purdue went 4-0 in their trip and outside of a disappointing second game, none of these were ever in question. The Boilers are looking toward the first season in four years where Purdue will not return an All American […]
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
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