Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers?
Purdue basketball is in the Sweet 16, playing Midwest No. 1 seed Houston on Friday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis ...
What is a Boilermaker? Explaining Purdue basketball's nickname ahead of Sweet 16 vs Houston
What is a Boilermaker? Here's what to know about the history of Purdue's nickname ahead of the men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 ...
Purdue Boilermakers' Innovative Football Drill Goes Viral
The 2024 campaign was a rough one for the Purdue Boilermakers, so it shouldn't be much of a surprise that they were ready to ...
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Jimmy Fallon might not know, but you should: Why is Purdue the 'Boilermakers'?
Purdue University's mascot, the Boilermakers, originated from a newspaper taunt in 1891 after a football victory against Wabash College. The nickname "Boilermakers" was intended to be an insult ...
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Purdue basketball wins sweepstakes for top big man in transfer portal
Purdue basketball scored a massive win in the transfer portal, securing the commitment of a talented big man from South Dakota State. The Boilermakers are coming off another successful season ...
Houston Cougars face the Purdue Boilermakers in Sweet 16
The No. 2 Houston Cougars and No. 22 Purdue Boilermakers square off in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. The teams play Friday ...
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Indianapolis awaits Purdue basketball again, perhaps in next year's Final Four
The Boilermakers were one play away from an ... Heide and Myles Colvin became invaluable parts of Purdue's NCAA Tournament success. Daniel Jacobsen will return healthy from a broken leg.