BoilersXTRA
Purdue surges into March Madness with Big Ten Tournament championship win over Michigan
The Boilermakers are playing like the No. 1 team they were once ranked as, and no better time than when the NCAA Tournament bracket came out. Join IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and Journal & Courier Purdue beat reporter Sam King who discuss the March Madness draw, win over Michigan and more.…
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BoilersXtra: Big Ten Tournament preview and our All Big Ten votes revealed
How did Nathan and Sam vote on their All-Big Ten ballots? Also, is this Big Ten Tournament the most important of Matt Painter's Purdue tenure?
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BoilersXtra: Purdue basketball stretch run, remembering Rondale Moore
With Purdue football spring practice staring in a week, what are we most intrigued to see on Day 1? What does Caden Pierce mean for the Boiler basketball's 2026-27 roster? Also, the enduring legacy of Rondale Moore.
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BoilersXtra: Where does Purdue win at Nebraska rank on crazy meter, plus best pre-game grub spot
Where does the Purdue-Nebraska finish rank among the craziest games we've witnessed? What's the best spot for pre-game grub in West Lafayette? Nathan and Sam answer those questions and much more.
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BoilersXtra: Purdue mailbag, Jack Benter, Fletcher Loyer and all time favorite sports movies
Is Fletcher Loyer's slump over? What will be the next recruiting step forward for Boiler football? What is the Mt. Rushmore of sports movies? San and Nathan discuss on the latest BoilersXtra.
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What are the stakes for Purdue vs IU? And, analyzing football transfer portal haul
The Boilermakers have lost a pair of games and head into Assembly Hall where IU hosts for the first time since its football team won the CFP championship. Plus, how did Barry Odom and his football staff do in the transfer portal? Insiders Nathan Baird and Sam King evaluate. Read: https://www.indys…
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BoilersXtra: Ask us anything! Purdue football portal, rev share, roster makeup
How does Purdue football's front office approach roster building? Are program leaders being honest about resources? Which basketball players could our hosts beat in a beef-eating contest? It's a loaded "Ask us Anything" episode with Nathan and Sam.
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BoilersXtra: Where does Purdue football need the most transfer portal help?
Purdue needs to upgrade its talent via the transfer portal. Which positions should the Boilermaker staff prioritize? We debate.
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Can Purdue bring fight back to Old Oaken Bucket against IU?
The Boilermakers aren't that far removed from adding a chain link to the Old Oaken Bucket, but how far are they from doing so again? Insiders Nathan Baird and Sam King discuss Friday's game and more.
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BoilersXTRA: BLURB: What challenges await Purdue basketball at the Baha Mar Championships this week? We take a closer look at Thursday's opponent, Memphis, and discuss other news and notes around the Boilermakers. Purdue basketball ready for challenges in The Bahamas
What challenges await Purdue basketball at the Baha Mar Championships this week? We take a closer look at Thursday's opponent, Memphis, and discuss other news and notes around the Boilermakers.
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