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Purdue-Penn State postgame wrap plus day-after analysis of the Boilermakers' dramatic men's hoops win over No. 2 Alabama from the GoldandBlack.com staff of Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and host Brian Neubert.
Host Derek Schultz and staff of GoldandBlack.com talk Purdue-Penn State and also Purdue-Alabama basketball and much more.
Purdue football chat thanks to GoldandBlack.com's football expert Tom Dienhart and host Alan Karpick as the Boilermakers face Penn State on Senior Day. Dienhart and Karpick talk about the coaching situation and how it looks (for now) for 2025 and beyond.
Purdue basketball talk with host Derek Schultz following the Boilermakers' 92-84 win over Yale and a Friday contest with No. 2 Alabama in Mackey Arena.
GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert break down Purdue's 45-0 loss to Ohio State in Columbus.
Purdue football talk with host Derek Schultz and the staff of GoldandBlack .com as the Boilermakers face a huge challenge at No. 3 Ohio State. This and some men's basketball talk with Brian Neubert.
Purdue football chat thanks to GoldandBlack.com's football expert Tom Dienhart and host Alan Karpick as the Boilermakers face the daunting task of heading Columbus, Ohio to face No. 3 Ohio State. Dienhart and Karpick talk about the greatest underdogs in college football history (and Purdue history for that matter) and much more in tonight's show.
Host Derek Schultz and GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert talk about the start of Purdue's 2024-25 season and much more in our weekly podcast feature.
GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and host Brian Neubert break down Purdue's 26-20 overtime loss to Northwestern in Ross-Ade Stadium.
Purdue-Northwestern football and even a little men's basketball talk with host Derek Schultz and GoldandBlack.com staffers Tom Dienhart, Alan Karpick and Brian Neubert break it all down for you.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's exhibition win over Grand Valley State.
Acrepro.com presents Tuesday Night LIVE as GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert and Alan Karpick talk Purdue hoops.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart joins host Derek Schultz to sift through the early-week storylines heading into Saturday's game with Northwestern.
Saturday Simulcast: Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart talk Purdue football and Ryan Walters' situation during Purdue's bye week.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert and host Alan Karpick talk Purdue men's basketball in a 30-minute chat session.
Purdue men's basketball talk with host Derek Schultz and GoldandBlack.com editor Brian Neubert on the heels of Fan Day scrimmage and looking ahead to the Boilermakers' exhibition game in Omaha, Nebraska against 2024 Sweet 16 team Creighton.
Purdue-Oregon postgame wrap from the staff of GoldandBlack.com as Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Oregon's 35-0 win over Purdue on Friday, Oct. 18.
It's Purdue-Oregon football talk and more with host Derek Schultz and GoldandBlack.com staffers Tom Dienhart, Alan Karpick and Brian Neubert as the gang breaks down Friday night's game from all angles.
GoldandBlack.com’s Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick questions on Purdue football and much more.
In our Oct. 15 edition, host Derek Schultz and GoldandBlack.com football expert Tom Dienhart look ahead to the Boilermakers’ huge challenge on Friday night against the No. 2-ranked Oregon Ducks.
Join Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart, and host Brian Neubert for a wrap of Illinois 50-49 overtime win over Purdue in one of the more remarkable Purdue football games in a while.
The staff of GoldandBlack.com and host Derek Schultz break down Saturday's battle for the Cannon Trophy when Purdue faces Illinois in Champaign.
Purdue hoops talk and questions with GoldandBlack.com hoops expert Brian Neubert and host Alan Karpick as the duo looks ahead to the 2024-25 season and much more.
Purdue sports talk with host Derek Schutlz and GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert as the struggling Purdue football team heads to Illinois and men's basketball continues its preparation for the 2024-24 season.
As part of our Friday, Oct. 4 Livestream show Gold and Black LIVE, we caught up with Purdue legend and ccllege basketball analyst extraordinaire Rob Hummel. The Valparaiso native talks about his golf game, the Goodman and Hummel podcast, and of course what he expects for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
Purdue gets pounded by Wisconsin in a 52-6 defeat in Madison. Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and host Brian Neubert try to make some sense, and bring some levity to a tough situation for the Boilermakers.
Purdue football talk with host Derek Schultz and GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick. Plus, an in-depth look at the Badgers, Big Ten football discussion and more
Purdue football chat with GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick. The duo takes questions and discusses all things Purdue football including the transition to Jason Simmons as the Boilermakers' new offensive coordinator to trying to end Wisconsin's 17-game hex over Purdue.
Early-week Purdue football discussion with GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and host Derek Schultz as the Boilermakers shake up the coaching staff and prepare for Wisconsin.
Purdue-Nebraska wrap following the Cornhuskers 28-10 win over the Boilermakers. GoldandBlack.com staffers Mike Carmin, Tom Diehnart and Brian Neubert hash out the Homecoming loss.
As part of Friday's Gold and Black LIVE, coach Purdue hoops coach Matt Painter spent a half hour with GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert and host Alan Karpick to talk all things Purdue men's basketball. Thanks to sponsors Triple X Family Restaurants and State Farm Agent Trent Johnson.
Purdue-Nebraska football talk and much more with host Derek Schultz and GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick. Plus a breakdown of the Huskers from Huskersonline.com Sean Callahan and much more.
Purdue football talk and chat with GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick as the duo breaks down Saturday's contest with Nebraska, Purdue's struggles the last two weeks and looking ahead to what my be next for coach Ryan Walters and staff.
Purdue football talk with host Derek Schultz and GoldandBlack.com beat writer Tom Dienhart as the duo discusses the beginning of conference play after a difficult couple of weeks for the Boilermakers.
In today's issue of Monday Night Memories, author Cory Palm discusses his new book on Purdue's Ross-Ade Stadium's 100 greatest games with Nate Barrett and Alan Karpick. Palm talks about how the list was made, why he included wins and losses, and the role of great individual performances in making the list.Thanks to Chariot Auto Group and Nate Barrett for their support of this show.
A long night for Purdue as it drops a 38-21 decision at Oregon State in a contest that saw the home-standing Beavers dominate time of possession with a fierce ground game. GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick break it all down.
Host Derek Schultz checks in with the GoldandBlack.com staff of Tom Dienhart, Alan Karpick and Brian Neubert for a comprehensive look ahead to Saturday's matchup with Oregon State and the state of Boilermaker football following the 59-point loss to Notre Dame.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick take a mid-week look at Saturday's matchup for Purdue at Oregon State and try to make sense of the 66-7 loss at Notre Dame. Thanks to Acrepro.com for being the sponsor of this weekly event.
Purdue football talk with Gold and Black Radio host Derek Schultz and GoldandBlack.com football beat writer Tom Dienhart. The duo discusses how Purdue can rebound from last week's lopsided loss to Notre Dame as it heads to Oregon State.
GoldandBlack.com staffers Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick discuss what is left to discuss after Notre Dame's 66-7 win over Purdue on Sept. 14, 2024.
Purdue faces Notre Dame in Ross-Ade Stadium for the first time in 11 years on Saturday, Sept. 14. Host Derek Schultz and the staff of GoldandBlack.com preview the game and much more.
GoldandBlack.com staffers Alan Karpick and Tom Dienhart break down all things Purdue-Notre Dame and take questions.
Purdue prepares for its first date with Notre Dame in Ross-Ade Stadium in 11 years. Host Derek Schultz and GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart break it all down.
Purdue sports talk with GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert and Gold and Black Radio host Derek Schultz. Neubert breaks down Purdue hoops and what is the latest in recruiting and prep for the 2024-25 season, while Schultz talks about his role in Purdue and Indianapolis, plus his nearly two-decade career in sports media in Naptown.
Purdue football chat with GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick. The duo talks about the Boilermakers' recent win over Indiana State, the bye week, and what is next when Notre Dame comes to West Lafayette on Sept. 14.
Purdue football talk with host Derek Schultz and GoldandBlack.com beat writer Tom Dienhart as the duo looks back at the Boilermakers' 49-0 win over Indiana State, what's ahead in the bye week and a lurking battle with Notre Dame on Sept. 14. Thanks to sponsors Purdue Federal Credit Union, Whittaker Inn, Ripple and Company and East End Grill.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart, Mike Carmin, and Alan Karpick discuss Purdue's opening-day shutout win over Indiana State. The trio looks ahead to the Notre Dame game and considers what impact the Sycamores' blowout might have on the Sept. 14 clash.
GoldandBlack.com takes a comprehensive look at Purdue's season-opening matchup with Indiana State. Host Derek Schultz talks with beat writer Tom Dienhart, editor Brian Neubert, and publisher Alan Karpick, breaking down the matchup, looking at the 2024 season, a little Boilermaker history, Big Ten predictions, and much more. Thanks to GBR sponsors Purdue Federal Credit Union, Whittaker Inn, Ripple and Company and East End Grill for making it all happen.
Purdue football talk with GoldandBlack.com football expert Tom Dienhart and host Alan Karpick as we take questions from YouTube views and more. A fun 40-minute conversation.
Purdue football season-opening week is discussed in detail with GoldandBlack.com football expert Tom Dienhart and new host Derek Schultz. Dienhart talks about what challenges, if any, Purdue will ahve against Indiana State and what might be ahead in 2024. Gold and Black Radio will air on Tuesdays and Fridays (with the pregrame show).
Purdue football and men's basketball discussion just a week before the Boilermakers first gridiron contest with Indiana State. Tom Dienhart and Mike Carmin share their thoughts on the season opener while Brian Neubert tackles football and hoops in the 50-minute show.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue football as the season opener vs. Indiana State draws coser.
Legendary Boilermakers Bob Ford and Tim Stratton talk about their recent selection into Purdue Athletics Hall of Fame. Ford discusses his men's basketball playing and broadcast days while Stratton recalls his Mackey Award winning season as a star tight end in 2000. GoldandBlack.com's Monday Night Memories Series is brought to you by Chariot Auto Group.
In our August 17, 2024 edition, GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart give us their take on the status of 2024 Purdue football and much more. Neubert also talks about the re-start of men's basketball practice during our 40-minute show.
It's less than three weeks until Purdue's season-opener. Let's get the latest from training camp on Gold and Black Radio.
With the Purdue season opener just three weeks away, Tom Dienhart provides an extensive update on training camp. Brian Neubert also talks Purdue hoops, a little USA Olympic basketball and more in this lively 50-minute discussion.
Purdue legendary quarterback Mark Herrmann talks about his new role as an analyst with the Boilermaker Sports Network, and what he expects from the 2024 Boilermakers and what it is like working in the trenches of athletic fundraising in the NIL world.
Let's hit the reasons for optimism — and maybe some questions too — as the Boilermakers open football training camp on Wednesday.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue football opening training camp, Big Ten media day, big rubber duckies and more.
On the eve of Big Ten media day, the Boilermakers find themselves widely picked to finish … dead last in the conference in 2024. Thoughts? Let's break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
In our July 20, 2024 edition, GoldandBlack.com football expert Tom Dienhart breaks down his preparation for next Tuesday's Big Ten Media Day and looks ahead to the start of the 2024 season. Also, Brian Neubert and host Alan Karpick talk men's basketball recruiting and what will be some of the challenges for the Boilermakers' 2024-25 season.
GoldandBlack.com editor and Purdue basketball recruiting beat writer Brian Neubert joins host Alan Karpick to discuss Neubert's week in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Neubert breaks down Purdue's 2025 and 2026 targets and surveys the landscape of college basketball recruiting and coaching.
Purdue rolled up four football recruits from Ohio in the last couple weeks. And with Big Ten media day less than two weeks away, the season is right around the corner. That and more on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com freelancer Mike Carmin and host Alan Karpick break down the brave new world for Purdue in the Big Ten. Carmin details his lengthy interview with Purdue AD Mike Bobinski on various topics. Bobinski, who will start his ninth year at the helm in West Lafayette, faces myriad challenges in his program.
In our June 29th edition, GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart breaks down what's next in Purdue football recruiting and Brian Neubert analyzes the impact of Zach Edey's 9th overall pick by the Grizzlies.
By the end of the night Wednesday, Zach Edey will be in the NBA. Where could he go in the draft? And how did the Purdue big man get to this point? Let’s preview the draft on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack,com's Brian Neubert and host Alan Karpick talk Purdue basketball, Kanon (fodder) Catchings and some Zach Edey draft thoughts in our first Simulcast of summer 2024.
Neil Bemenderfer, a key role player on Purdue's Big Ten title team in 1979, celebrates his 68th birthday with us. The 6-foot-10-inch forward/center from Rochester, Ind., was a backup to All-American center Joe Barry Carroll and played for coaches Fred Schaus and Lee Rose after transferring to Purdue from Vanderbilt. Bemenderfer went on to have a long career in the legal community, most recently as a civil mediator with a company he founded, The Mediation Group, in Indianapolis. From its website: Bemenderfer began full-time dispute resolution in 2000. Neil has mediated thousands of cases and has been consistently named one of the top mediators in Indiana. He mediates all civil cases, including serious injury and death, complex commercial disputes and workouts, product liability, employment, construction, real estate, and land use.Besides mediating, Neil also chairs medical panel review proceedings under Indiana’s medical malpractice laws and is a regular speaker at seminars and training sessions. He is a Fellow of the American College of Civil Mediators, is consistently recognized as an Indiana Super Lawyer (Top 50), and is listed in Best Lawyers in America and The International Who’s Who of Commercial Mediation.Born and raised in Rochester, Indiana, Neil attended Purdue University, where he majored in English and played basketball. He was twice awarded the Red Mackey Award for Academic and Athletic Excellence. In 1999, he was named to the Indiana High School Basketball Hall of Fame Silver Anniversary Team and is a Sagamore of the Wabash. He is also an instrument-rated pilot.
Purdue’s freshmen, perhaps all 5 of them, will make a big difference for the Boilermakers next season. Let’s break down their strengths, potential roles and more on Gold and Black Radio.
In our June 15, 2024, edition of Saturday Simulcast, we pay tribute to Mike McClure (aka DeStewart) 's Purdue sporting life. McClure passed away on June 12 after a brief illness. Special guests Chris Pate and John Volk share their memories of McClure. Also, GoldandBlack.com's football expert Tom Dienhart talks about the busy month of June in Boilermaker football including recruiting and football camp updates.
A couple months out from the National Championship game, Purdue’s off-season practices begin on Tuesday. A preview of the new-look Boilermakers on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert and host Alan Karpick discuss Thursday's release of his NLI for Kanon Catchings, how it changes things for Purdue in 2024-25, and much more.
Purdue picked up a commitment this week, No. 6 for football’s 2025 class. More on June football recruiting on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
Our special guest is Boilermaker Alliance CEO Dave Neff. The discussion will center around Purdue's exclusive collective's role moving forward after the May 23 decision in the House v. NCAA case.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses the changes to come for the NCAA and may Purdur following the House case being settled.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast, Brian Neubert finds out from Tom Dienhart who's going to be playing football for Purdue this season, then discusses Boilermaker basketball spring recruiting and more.
With spring over, Purdue is looking to add a few players ahead of the season, but how’s the roster look now? Let’s give our confidence picks for the Boilermakers, position-by-position, listing off those we’re most confident in 5 through 1 on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert talks about Purdue recruiting for the 2025 and 2026 classes with host Alan Karpick. This and a look ahead to the 2024-25 season and the challenges for the Boilermakers to remain elite. Use promo code "PU1" at checkout when purchasing a monthly subscription to GoldandBlack.com to get two months for $1!Bookmark our homepage: http://goldandblack.com/Sign up for our FREE newsletter and breaking news alertshttps://www.on3.com/teams/purdue-boilermakers/newsletter/join/
Purdue loses Zach Edey and others, but has a bunch more returning from its Final Four team. An early look at next season's Boilermakers on Gold and Black Radio.
Purdue football recruiting and portal talk in our May 4 edition of Saturday Simulcast with On3.com VP Steve Wiltfong and GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart. Use promo code "PU1" at checkout when purchasing a monthly subscription to GoldandBlack.com to get two months for $1!SUBSCRIBE to The GoldandBlack.com on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/@Goldandblackcom Bookmark our homepage: http://goldandblack.com/ Sign up for our FREE newsletter and breaking news alerts https://www.on3.com/teams/purdue-boilermakers/newsletter/join/
Purdue’s picked up a couple veteran special teamers from the portal, which closes at midnight Tuesday. The latest in the transfer market, plus a couple former Boilermakers picked in the NFL Draft, on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's men's basketball beat writer Brian Neubert talks with host Alan Karpick about various basketball topics, including the transfer portal environment, Purdue's transition to 2024-25, and even a little Teddy Ruxpin chat. It's a lively 41 minutes brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel
In this week's episode, GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart talks about Purdue spring football and much more, while Kyle Charters, the voice of Purdue baseball and Gold and Black Radio host, provides an update on the Boilermakers' surging team.
Ryan Walters has wrapped his second spring football game as Purdue's head coach — with still a couple practices this week — and we'll break down the biggest observations of the Boilermakers on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's episode, GoldandBlack.com's basketball writers Brian Neubert and Mike Carmin reflect on Purdue's 2023-24 season, the Final Four experience and what is ahead for the Boilermakers in 2024-25.
We caught up with Purdue's Hall of Fame coach Gene Keady to on Sunday morning to talk about tomorrow night's national title game with UConn, coach Matt Painter and meeting Drew Brees in the Boilermakers' national semifinal 63-50 win over North Carolina State last night in State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's national semifinal win over NC State.
It's Final Four Week for Purdue and GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Alan Karpick and Brian Neubert break down the Boilermakers' season to date and look ahead to the Final Four in Glendale, Arizona. Purdue will face No. 11 seed North Carolina State on Saturday, April 6 at 6:09 p.m. ET.
Purdue advances to the Final Four against N.C. State on Saturday, wtih a chance at a national championship on Monday. Our thoughts on the Boilermakers' Elite Eight win and a preview of the trip to Phoenix on Gold and Black Radio.
Every Purdue fan knows it has been 44 years since the Boilermakers made the Final Four. In today's Arni's Birthday Zoom, we talk with former Purdue basketball manager Ed Potts, who celebrates his 64th birthday today (April 2, 2024). Potts was a student manager for the 1980 team and shares some insightful stories with host Alan Karpick (fellow manager). But there's much more, as Potts provided background on his famous great uncle Ray Kroc and how Potts and his family navigated the McDonald's system in West Lafayette and Lafayette. It's a story of family perseverance, occasional strife, and a trip down memory lane for those who lived on or near campus in the 1970s and 80s.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue clinching its spot in the Final Four.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's Sweet 16 win over Gonzaga in Detroit.
Purdue moves on to the Sweet 16, where it will face familiar foe Gonzaga and perhaps Tennessee or Creighton. A preview of the Boilermakers on Gold and Black Radio.
In tonight's Monday Night Memories series (March 25, 2024 edition), brought to you by Chariot Autogroup, we have a 90-plus minute discussion with key members of the legendary 1999 Purdue women's basketball team as they talk about the special ingredients it took to win the national title. Special guests are '99 national Player-of-the-year winner Stephanie White and star guard Ukari Figgs, both senior leaders on the team that finished with a 34-1 record. Also participating are sophomore starters, Boilermaker greats Camille Cooper and Katie Douglas, and assistant coaches Kerry Cremeans, Seth Kushin and Pam Stackhouse. A lively discussion ensues with the jovial, tight-knit group that held it all together to achieve the sport's highest prize during turbulent times for the Boilermaker program. The group covers topics such as what it took to win it all, dealing with doubters, whether the '99 Boilermakers could beat Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes, and what they would say to coach Matt Painter's Sweet 16 team as they make their way towards history.
We celebrate the 43rd birthday (March 25, 2024) of former Purdue All-Big Ten linebacker Niko Koutouvides. We caught up with the Boilermaker who was a key cog (2000-03) in one of the best Boilermaker defenses ever.Koutouvides, who now lives in his home state of Connecticut, helped the Boilermakers to four straight bowl appearances during his standout Purdue career and was one of a couple of handfuls of Boilermaker defenders that spent significant time in the NFL.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's NCAA Tournament win over Utah State.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's NCAA Tournament win over Grambling State.
Top-seeded Purdue received its NCAA draw on Sunday evening. Is it favorable? We preview the Tournament on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's overtime loss to Wisconsin at the Big Ten Tournament.
The March 16 edition of GoldandBlack.com's Saturday Simulcast is our spring football preview with our resident football expert Tom Dienhart with Alan Karpick. Spring practice begins Tuesday, March 19 with the first of 15 practices culminating with the April 13 spring game.
Purdue heads to Minneapolis for the Big Ten Tournament after a dominant performance in the regular-season, when it won the league by three games. A preview of the trip north on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's 78-70 win over Wisconsin, Senior Day and more.
In today's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast, Brian Neubert provides a deep dive into the Purdue experience for the Boilermaker seniors, including re-visiting Mason Gillis' and Ethan Morton's recruitment.Speaking of Gillis, in Segment 2, Gillis' mom, Tammy McCall, joins us to discuss her son's Purdue experience and Mackey Arena game host Marlee Thomas shares her experiences as an emcee over the past three years.
Purdue has won the Big Ten title outright following Tuesday's win at Illinois, taking the championship even before Senior Day on Sunday. Our breakdown of the Boilermakers on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses No. 3 Purdue's 77-71 win at No. 12 Illinois.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's win over Michigan State and Big Ten title.
Purdue men's basketball and its big game Saturday night is the focus of our first segment with GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert. In the second segment, the focus is on the Purdue collective The Boilermaker Alliance with CEO David Neff. The show concludes with a vistit from Kevin Sullivan, a communications and sports media expert and former NBA exec who will talk Zach Edey's draft status and much more.
Purdue has a few days to prepare for Michigan State's visit on Saturday night, when it can earn at least a share of the Big Ten title. Our breakdown, including thoughts on the Boilermakers' win at Michigan, on Gold and Black Radio.
Purdue All-Americans and scoring legends Rick Mount and Dave Schellhase join us for the Feb. 24 edition of Saturday Simulcast. Brian Neubert leads off the show with his analysis of the Boilers win over Rutgers and looking ahead to Sunday’s game at Michigan. NOTE: On the audio version, due to technical difficulties. the Mount clip can only be viewed on YouTube. Our apologies.
Purdue hasn't faced a lot of adversity this season, but might have some now, as the Boilermakers are coming off a loss before Thursday's game vs. Rutgers. More on Gold and Black Radio.
In today's edition, brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel, we talk Purdue basketball and football with Mike Carmin and Tom Dienhart, Boilermaker sports memorabilia (and much more) with "Big O" (Orlando Itin of Bruno's fame), and leadership with former men's basketball walk-on and leadership expert Tim Spiker.
Purdue has solidified its hold on first place in the Big Ten, now 2.5 games clear of the second-place team. The Boilermakers are playing with a level of consistency that makes them hard to beat. More on Purdue on Gold and Black Radio.
Purdue hoops royalty Gene Keady and Troy Lewis join LIVE in segment 3. GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert (Seg. 1) and former Boilermaker football player and coach Chad Q. Brown (Seg. 2) of Profile Behavior round out what is an all-star cast for the Feb. 10 edition of GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast.
Purdue came through a tough week in the Big Ten with a pair of victories, grabbing hold of control in the league standings. Let's break down wins over Northwestern and Wisconsin on Gold and Black Radio.
Not surprisingly, Purdue hoops will be the talk of today’s ‘Gold and Black LIVE’ with special guests current BTN analyst Bruce Weber and voice of Boilermaker hoops Rob Blackman. In the opening segment, Tom Dienhart breaks down the portal class and talks about football recruiting. Also a special tribute and discussion on the life of Jim Rowinski, who passed away earlier this week. Rowinski was a former walk-on who turned into a (1984) Big Ten MVP.
Purdue got the one it wanted, beating Rutgers in Piscataway, before looking toward the rematch vs. Northwestern in Mackey Arena. We'll take a look on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Saturday Simulcast: Jan. 27 edition features basketball talks with beat writer Brian Neubert, TSN/BTN/Fox Sports analyst Mike DeCourcy, and Purdue Board of Trustees chair Mike Berghoff. Special thanks to sponsor Purdue Union Club Hotel.
After back-to-back road victories, the Boilermakers return home to Mackey Arena to take on Michigan. Our thoughts on the Boilermakers' victories against Indiana and Iowa, and more, on Gold and Black Radio.
While Brian Neubert battles winter weather heading to Iowa City, GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin,Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick discuss men's and women's hoops, the progress and challenges for third-year coach Katie Gearlds, and an update on what is going in for coach Ryan Walters and staff on the recruiting trail.
The Boilermakers picked up a big-time recruit in the 2025 class. Let’s talk ’25 recruiting, plus the more than two dozen early enrollees and transfers who are already on campus, on Gold and Black Radio.
Former Purdue basketball standouts Rapheal Davis and key members of the 1974 NIT team Mike Steele and Jerry Nichols join us for the first show in 2024. GoldandBlack.com football beat writer Tom Dienhart joins us to talk transfer portal, Purdue’s early enrollees and much more .
In our Monday Night Memories series, brought to you by the Chariot Auto Group/Twin City Dodge, we hear from several key members of Purdue's 1974 NIT title team coached by Fred Schaus. The Boilermakers, coached by Fred Schaus, were 22-9 that season, finishing third in the Big Ten, and became the first conference school to win New York's famed tournament. In those days, only 25 teams were selected for the NCAA Tournament and only one from the Big Ten. The Boilermakers ended the season ranked No. 11 after defeating No. 7 North Carolina in the opening round of the NIT and handling Hawaii, Jacksonville and Utah to win it all. All four games were played in New York's Madison Square Garden. On the simulcast were four starters (John Garrett, Frank Kendrick, Jerry Nichols and Bruce Parkinson) and three reserves (Dick Satterfield, Randy Shields and Mike Steele). The lively 56-minute discussion shared many stories about one of the best seasons in Purdue men's basketball history.
The Boilermakers earned a hard-fought win over Illinois on Friday, ahead of the Tuesday night visit to Nebraska. Our full breakdown on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick update Purdue's transfer portal situation and how the environment has been extra charged in the last week. Also, the GoldandBlack.com staffers talk about the Boilermaker football stories of the year and the challenges ahead for coach Ryan Walters and staff and Purdue's collective The Boilermaker Alliance.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's win over Eastern Kentucky and more.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart, Alan Karpick and Brian Neubert talk Purdue men's basketball, national signing day and even debate what constitutes success in Purdue football as they close out 2023 and look ahead to 2024. Most of all, the GoldandBlack.com staffers wish all a Happy Holidays and a safe and prosperous New Year.
Two-time Purdue All-American and 1960 Olympic Gold Medalist Terry Dischinger is on the short list of all-time great Boilermaker basketball players. In today's Monday Night Memories episode brought to you by Chariot Auto Group, we hear from those who saw him play and knew him well: Dischinger teammate Tim McGinley, All-American Dave Schellhase and forward Ralph Taylor. Dischinger, who passed away on Oct. 10, 2023, had a remarkable career as a player as the only Boilermaker ever to be a three-time NBA All-Star and Rookie of the Year. McGinley, Schellhase and Taylor tell some of their favorite stories and put into context what an amazing player and person Dischinger was.
Purdue has jumped back up to No. 1 in the country following its defeat of the previous No. 1, Arizona, on Saturday in Indianapolis. We'll break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
In today's Simulcast, you will hear from GoldandBlack.com's football expert Tom Dienhart on football recruiting and portal happenings, men's basketball expert Brian Neubert as Purdue looks ahead to its showdown with Arizona, Boilermaker Alliance new president/CEO Dave Neff and BA board chair Mark Carney and director of men's basketball operations and administration Elliot Bloom. It's 80 minutes of what's going on in the world of Purdue sports.
Purdue had a wild Saturday, picking up on a comeback victory against Alabama in Canada. And football had a wild Sunday, with 5 commitments. Let’s recap it all on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses No. 4 Purdue's Hall of Fame series win over Alabama in Toronto.
The Boilermakers bounced back in a big way Monday night, pounding Iowa three days after losing their first game of the season at Northwestern. Our thoughts on Gold and Black Radio.
The longtime voice of Purdue football and women's basketball Tim Newton celebrates birthday No. 63 (Dec. 5, 2023) with GoldandBlack.com. Newton will be broadcasting his 1000th Boilermaker women's game this season. He was named the 2021 Indiana Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). As the top sportscaster in the state, Newton became the first Purdue broadcaster to earn the award since Joe McConnell in 2000.A Boilermaker for most of his life, the Irving, New York, native has worked at Purdue for 33-plus years and graduated from the university in 1981 as a mass communication major. The fall of 2023 was Newton's 29th football season with the Boilermaker Sports Network. He spent the first 15 years with the network as a producer and host before transitioning into the play-by-play chair as the "Voice of Purdue Football" for the past 14 seasons.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses the Boilermakers' overtime loss at Northwestern.
The Boilermakers picked up a Bucket victory to end the season on Saturday, the kickoff to a busy month for Purdue football. We’ll talk transfer portal, recruiting, retention and the game on Gold and Black Radio.
Purdue's dramatic 35-31 win over Indiana is dissected by GoldandBlack.com staffers Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick. The trio works to put the 2023 season into context and look ahead to the challenges for the next several months for coach Ryan Walters and his Boilermaker program.
The Boilermakers will try to end the season on a high note, if they can retain the Bucket against Indiana on Saturday. It’ll start off a big month for Ryan Walters and Co. Will break it all down on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame pod.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's win over Marquette and championship at the Maui Invitational.
Purdue-IU and much more is discussed by GoldandBlack.com staffers Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick. The Buy/Sell format makes projections on the Boilermakers' record rushing totals of late, the crowd size at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, bowl projections and much more in a lively 30-minute discussion.
The Boilermakers and the Hoosiers will battle for the Bucket on Saturday, following Purdue’s injury-riddled loss at Northwestern on last weekend. Let’s break it all down on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick discuss Purdue's eight-point loss at Ryan Field in a contest where the Boilermakers had plenty of chances to pull out the victory. The trio also looks ahead to the Bucket Game, the Hudson Card injury situation and much more.
The Boilermakers hope to carry their best performance of the season into Evanston Saturday for a date with the Wildcats. Can Purdue make it two in a row? We'll preview it on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
The Boilermakers hope to carry their best performance of the season into Evanston Saturday for a date with the Wildcats. Can Purdue make it two in a row? We'll preview it on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick take a look at Purdue Football: Week 12 including whether they are buying or selling certain facets of the Boilermakers battle at Northwestern this week.
The Boilermakers move to 3-0 on the season after an impressive Monday night victory over Xavier, and the football team wins ahead of its trip to Northwestern. Let’s hit both on Gold and Black Radio.
Purdue's offense hit full stride in a surprisingly easy 49-30 win over Minnesota. GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmim, Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick look back at the big win and look ahead to the final two weeks of the season and the relative importance of finishing the 2023 season strong.
The Boilermakers will try to get rolling once again in the final three games of the season, starting Saturday afternoon with a visit from Minnesota. A full preview on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
Purdue football talk from a buy/sell perspective with GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick. The duo forecasts what might be in the future for Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, the likelihood Purdue football gets to four wins, where do Kyrdran Jenkins and Nic Scourton rank with past Boilermaker rush ends and much more.
The Boilermakers earned a win in their opener Monday night, and impressively so, pounding Samford in Mackey Arena. Let’s break it down, plus talk football, on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses #3 Purdue's win over Samford in this Drive Home, brought to you by the East End Grill and Ripple and Co., Purdue Federal Credit Union, T&W Design and Build, AcrePro.com and the Whittaker Inn.
Following Purdue's 28-point loss at Michigan, GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick talk about what's next for the Boilermakers as they hope to close out the 2023 campaign on a higher note. Also, the trio talks about Boilermaker coach Ryan Walters standing by his comments earlier in the week, the quick handshake with Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh and what penalties might be coming Harbaugh's way in the near future.
Purdue is a heavy underdog when it travels to the Big House Saturday night to take on Michigan. What can the Boilermakers do — short of cheating — to even the playing field? Let’s preview the primetime game on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses the Boilermakers' exhibition win over Grace College.
Acrepro.com Purdue Football Buy/Sell prepares for Saturday's game in Ann Arbor with a lively look at the Purdue-Michigan series, the Boilermakers’ greatest upsets and much more. Join GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick as they hash through Purdue’s chances to have any success against Michigan’s defense and what will be the mindset of both teams as they prepare for Purdue’s first-ever night game in the Big House.
Purdue will play its second exhibition this week, after being on the road for a charity game at Arkansas Saturday. Let’s talk some hoops — along with the challenges that await the football team — on Gold and Black Radio.
Purdue football talk following Purdue's 31-14 loss at Nebraska. GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and Jordan Jones break down all of the happenings from Lincoln and look ahead to the final month of the Purdue season.
The Boilermakers start the second half of the season in playoff mode, needing 4 wins in 5 games to get back to a bowl game. It begins at Nebraska on Saturday, as we preview on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
Acrepro.com Purdue Football Buy/Sell prepares for Saturday's big game in Lincoln with some of the week's topics. GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick discuss some of the topics of the week including whether Purdue can slow Nebraska's quarterback run game, will the Boilermakers be able to run against one of the stingiest rush defenses in the Big Ten and much more.
Purdue is less than a week away from its exhibition opener at Arkansas, following its fan day scrimmages over the weekend. Our takeaways from the scrimmages on Gold and Black Radio.
Acrepro.com Purdue football Buy/Sell for Purdue's bye week is chock full of off-the-beaten-path discussion from GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick. This week's edition includes a discussion from a statistical standpoint: Can Devin Mockobee gain 1000 yards, is Deion Burks the player to beat in the receptions leader category, does Penn State win this week at Ohio State, does the Big Ten have a Heisman Trophy candidate. The answer, or should we say the conjecture, to these questions and more in today's 20-minute episode.
Following the loss to Ohio State, the Boilermakers head to the bye — probably a good time for a bye — trying to find answers to what ails them. An assessment on Gold and Black Radio.
Tim Foley was everybody's All-American he was known for being hard-hitting, a consummate leader, and Hollywood handsome. And when he passed away on Sept. 24 at age 75 after dealing with several years of dementia, it wasn't a surprise. It could have been a blessing.In our Monday Night Memories series, we have the chance to get the thoughts of some of his former Boilermaker teammates who knew him best. Included on the simulcast are:Quarterbacks Mike Phipps (he joins the Zoomcast at end), Don KiepertEnd Bob DillinghamTight End Marion GriffinDB Dennis CirbesOT Jim BonkThe six former Boilermakers share their stories about Foley, and what it was like to be around Foley in his later years when he had to deal with extreme memory issues. They also talk about how what an outstanding teammate and leader he was and how devoted he was to his faith.A three-year starter from 1967-69 under coach Jack Mollenkopf he was an All-American in 1969, Mollenkopf's final season at the helm. He enjoyed an 11-year NF, Pro Bowl-level career with the Miami Dolphins, Foley achieved great heights professionally, becoming one of the most successful Amway Corporation entrepreneurs. He later became a devoted humanitarian earning the Amway Humanitarian Award in 2016. and spent a decade broadcasting college football for TBS, and was
Purdue football talk following Ohio State's 41-7 win over Purdue on Oct. 14, 2023. GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick share their thoughts on the dominant OSU performance and what Purdue can take from the loss moving forward.
The Boilermakers will be big underdogs on Saturday, as they welcome in third-ranked Ohio State. But Purdue’s been here before vs. the Buckeyes. Can the Boilermakers repeat history? Let’s break it down on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick tackle the topics of Purdue football prior to Saturday's showdown with Ohio State in a Buy/Sell format.
The Boilermakers welcome in the Buckeyes Saturday, trying to rebound from a frustrating loss at Iowa. A look ahead at Ohio State, with a look back at what went wrong in Iowa City, on Gold and Black Radio.
Purdue men's basketball coach Matt Painter visited our Friday Livestream show Gold and Black LIVE. He talks with GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick about the 2023-24 season, the Chicago Cubs and much more in the 27-minute interview.
After Purdue's 20-14 loss to Iowa, GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick break down the contest and look ahead. The Boilermakers have little margin for error if they want to qualify for the postseason following a disappointing loss in Iowa City.
Purdue heads to Iowa City trying to even its record, following a victory last week – a convincing one – over Illinois. Can the Boilermakers carry that momentum into October? We’ll preview the matchup vs. Hawkeyes on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame pod.
Acrepro.com Purdue football Buy/Sell for Week 6 is chock full of off-the-beaten-path discussion from GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick. This week's edition includes a discussion of Purdue's impressive 44-19 win at Illinois and the chance that the Boilermakers will ever have a more successful October than first thought. Does Mockobee out-rush Tracy? Will Purdue have more success than it has had against recent backup quarterbacks? Is a bowl appearance in the cards for the Boilermakers? The answer, or should we say the conjecture, to these questions and more in today's 30-minute episode.
The Boilermakers turn the calendar to October, with its first opportunity at Iowa on Saturday in Iowa City. The trip comes after a convincing victory over Illinois on Homecoming Saturday. An early preview of the Hawkeyes, plus a look back at the win over the Fighting Illini on Gold and Black Radio.
Following Purdue's 44-19 rout of Illinois, GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick share their thoughts on the Homecoming triumph, what is ahead for Purdue and the Tiller Tunnel ceremonies.
The Boilermakers try to get a thus-far elusive Ross-Ade Stadium victory this season, welcoming in Illinois for Homecoming Saturday afternoon. We’ll preview on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast, with a look at matchups, injuries, strategies, the Big Ten and more.
With Purdue heading into its Homecoming battle with Illinois, GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick break down some of the topics surrounding Purdue and Big Ten football, plus a little bonus talk about the Tiller Tunnel and more.
One of Purdue athletics' greatest benefactors Verle Campbell made his mark around the Gold and Black for over 70 years. Here is his story as told by his son Bob Campbell.
Purdue basketball opens its official practices on Tuesday. Has anticipation — and perhaps anxiety — ever been higher? Let’s talk hoops on Gold and Black Radio. Plus, Purdue football looks to get back on track vs. Illinois.
GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick share their thoughts after Purdue's 38-17 loss to Wisconsin on Friday (Sept. 22) in Ross-Ade Stadium. The trio discusses what went wrong in a poor first half, how the Boilermakers showed signs of life in the third quarter and what is next for coach Ryan Walters and staff. Also, a look ahead at what Purdue faces next week against Illinois and beyond as they come to terms with a 1-3 start and three consecutive losses to open the Walters Era.
Purdue tries to recover at home – under the lights once again – looking to get a victory against Wisconsin. A full preview of the Boilermakers and Badgers on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
This week’s acrepro.com’s Purdue Football Buy/Sell GoldandBlack.com’s Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick ponder some of the biq questions surrounding Purdue football and college football heading into this weekend’s game. Is Purdue a bowl team; who gets more carries Devin Mockobee or Tyrone Tracy Jr, and other topics highlight this week’s show. And what would be a Zoom cast on college football without a little Coach Prime talk? All this and more in our annual Tuesday night extravaganza.
It’s a short week for the Boilermakers to recover, as Wisconsin comes to Ross-Ade Friday night, following Purdue’s home loss to Syracuse. The Boilermakers need quick fixes. That's ahead on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and host Alan Karpick break down Purdue's 35-20 home loss to Syracuse on Sept. 16, 2023. Turnovers, penalties and the inability to stop Orange quarterback Garrett Shrader thwarted the Boilermakers' chances in front of a Ross-Ade Stadium capacity crowd.
The Boilermakers will continue to try to make a strong September run, as they return home to the lights at Ross-Ade looking for a second straight win. And it would mean a measure of revenge against Syracuse after last season’s debacle in New York. A full preview on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
Purdue football Week 3 Buy/Sell brought to you by GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick as they discuss a wide range of topics heading into the Week 3 Saturday night clash with Syracuse. Featured this week includes a Buy/Sell discussion on whether Purdue, fresh off the key victory at Virginia Tech, will finish 4-1 in September, will sophomore quarterback Hudson Card outduel Syracuse's passing game and Garrett Shrader, just how big we think Saturday's crowd will be and much, much more.
On a marathon of a day in Blacksburg, the Boilermakers rebounded to beat Virginia Tech to even their record at 1-1, with a trio of games coming this month at Ross-Ade Stadium, starting Saturday with Syracuse. That's ahead on Gold and Black Radio.
Purdue came up big in the fourth quarter to post a hard-earned 24-17 win at Virginia Tech in a game that was delayed over five-and-a-half hours. It was the first win of the Ryan Walters Era and GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Alan Karpick and Brian Neubert break off their thoughts on the win, and what lies ahead for the Boilermakers.
The boilermakers try to bounce back in Week 2, although not in an easy place to play, as they travel to take on Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. A full preview of the game, with thoughts on matchups, injuries and advantages, on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick bring you the second weekly edition of Acrepro.com Buy/Sell with a wide range of topics heading into the Week 2 "showdown" for Purdue at Virginia Tech. Topics this week include whether the over on the 47-point over/under is the right play. Also, much is discussed on whether Purdue will try to run quarterback Hudson Card more, will the Boilermakers be able to keep their clean slate on sacks and turnovers for a second week (and if not, is four a reasonable combined number) and whether both teams tackling will improve. In the season opener for the Hokies and the Boilermakers the teams had 12 and 13 missed tackles respectively.
Most importantly, Dienhart reveals his love for Metallica (the band behind Va. Tech's famous Enter Sandman open) and whether he can refrain from banging his head when the Hokies prepare to take the field. All of this in 24 minutes of acrepro.com Buy/Sell bliss.
Purdue pushes ahead, looking toward a trip to Va Tech after falling in its opener vs. Fresno St. We'll break it all down — the positives and negatives and how the Boilermakers can correct the later — on Gold and Black Radio.
Purdue dropped a tough 39-35 contest to Fresno State to open the 2023 season and the Ryan Walters Era. GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart, Alan Karpick and Brian Neubert break down the four-point loss including the play of quarterback Hudson Card, Purdue's defense and the big plays that were a key part of the both teams' play.
A fresh look for the Boilermakers as the Ryan Walters Era gets underway Saturday in Ross-Ade Stadium. It won’t be an easy one, with Purdue a slight favorite against Fresno St. We'll take a complete look at the matchups, plus much much more, on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
Boilermaker Hall-of-Fame member Billy Keller shares his experiences as a Boilermaker legendary basketball player (1967-69) on this 76th birthday (August 30, 2023). Keller, the only Boilermaker to experience Purdue's two final four appearances as a player (1969) and as an (assistant coach, 1980), shares his experiences about his successful basketball life.
Keller's remarkable basketball career included a state title in Indianapolis, Washington H.S.(1965) and being named Indiana Mr. Basketball later that same year. In college, he was a three-year starter for coach George King and was the point guard on coach George King's 1969 Final Four Team. Professionally, Keller was a key cog in the Indiana Pacers' three ABA titles in the early 1970s. One of the most beloved figures in the history of basketball in the state of Indiana, Keller continued his basketball life coaching in college at Indiana Central (now UIndy), working for the Indiana Pacers and hosting basketball camps.
During the warmer months in Indiana, he and his wife Joyce follow their four grandchildren's athletic exploits. His two granddaughters play college volleyball in Ohio (Dayton and Marietta), one of his grandsons, Luke Almodovar, was a guard on the Indiana All-Star team and the other is a basketball player as well and is considering attending Purdue in engineering after this year.
"I have been very fortunate, but it has given me so many great memories," Keller said.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick open up the second year of Acrepro.com Buy/Sell with a wide range of topics for the first show of the 2023 football season. The pair mull over how many Big Ten teams (not playing conference opponents) will fall short in Week 1, will Purdue's new listed capacity of 61,441 be reached in at least three of the seven home games in 2023, is this the most intriguing season opener of 21st Century Purdue football and much, much more.
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It’s game week before the opener for Purdue, as the Ryan Walters Era begins with a visit from Fresno State. Let’s get an early preview on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Tom Dienhart, Alan Karpick and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue football's opener against Fresno State, Hudson Card and Boilermaker newcomers, basketball and more.
Less than two weeks until Purdue opens its season. Where do the Boilermakers stand after 15 camp practices? Let’s break it all down on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue's preseason camp, expectations for the fall, Hudson Card, the topic of rebuilding and more.
We celebrate birthday No. 100 (Aug. 17, 2023) with arguably Purdue's oldest living Knucklehead, GoldandBlack.com subscriber Howell Wheaton celebrated his 100th birthday on Thursday (August 17, 2023) and we caught up with him for a Arni's Birthday Zoom from his Missouri home.
Purdue finished its European Trip with a 4-0 record, responding Monday morning after facing its biggest challenge. Our takeaways from the long road trip, that’s ahead on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue football training camp, Gene Keady's trip to the Hall of Fame while Brian Neubert breaks down all things Purdue basketball in Europe. This and much more topical discussion with host Alan Karpick.
Purdue enters its season week of training camp — full pads coming soon. Our thoughts and observations from the first week, plus Washington and Oregon join the Big Ten on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert talk Purdue football fall camp and men's basketball alumni weekend in this week's edition of Saturday Simulcast. The trio also gives their thoughts on Washington and Oregon, the most recent additions to the Big Ten.
Training camp starts on Wednesday, as the Ryan Walters Era gets underway at Purdue. The latest news, plus biggest questions, biggest position battles and bigger players to watch ahead on Gold and Black Radio.
We celebrate birthday No. 64 (July 31, 2023) with former Purdue running back Ben McCall, the Chicago native that played a key role in the Boilermaker backfield during its three-straight bowl championship seasons under coach Jim Young (1978-80).
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — we discuss Purdue football's season to come following Big Ten media day, Hudson Card's importance and more.
The Boilermakes picked up another football commitment – No. 21 in 2024 – with significance for other reasons as well. That, Big Ten media days, Purdue’s forecast, and more in hoops, too, on Gold and Black Radio.
Big Ten media days are next week, with Purdue’s training camp starting shortly after. Let’s dive in to the latest in Boilermaker football on Gold and Black Radio. That and our confidence picks, the positions we like the most – and the least – heading into camp.
In this week’s GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — we discuss Purdue football’s off-season and upcoming Big Ten media day, the mess at Northwestern, Boilermaker basketball, Zach Edey and more.
We celebrate birthday No. 32 (July 13, 2023) with former Purdue standout guard Terone Johnson who played for coach Matt Painter from 2011-14 earning third-team All-Big Ten honors and playing a major role in two NCAA appearances.
Johnson, a tough-minded physical guard, appeared in 134 games as a Boilermakers, ranking ninth all-time in school annals. The Indianapolis native averaged 9.8 points per game and averaged 13.5 and 12.0 points over his final two seasons.
The first July evaluation is in the books. Let’s get thoughts on several Purdue commitments and targets in 2024 and ’25 on Gold and Black Radio.
Legendary Purdue football coach Joe Tiller has been off the Purdue sidelines for 15 years. Our panel reflects on his remarkable career, where he became the Boilermakers’ all-time winningest coach with 87 victories in 12 seasons (1997-08).
You will hear from writers and Purdue staffers that knew Tiller from a behind-the-scenes media perspective. Tom Kubat, the Hall of Fame sportswriter from the Lafayette Journal and Courier and author of the Tiller Biography “Not Your Average Joe,” is joined by Tom Schott and Jim Vruggink, who worked closely with Tiller from a Purdue athletics communications perspective and broadcaster and co-host Nate Barrett who had several personal and professional interactions with the legendary Purdue coach.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart, Alan Karpick and Brian Neubert talk Purdue football and hoops recruiting and various other topics in the first Simulcast of the summer.
Purdue’s up to more than a dozen commiments in the Class of 24. Let’s break down where the Boilermakers stand as the end of June nears, plus talk a little … Indy Car … that and more on Gold and Black Radio.
We celebrate birthday No. 43 (June 20, 2023) with former Purdue standout guard and current Boilermaker women's basketball associate head coach Kelly Komara. She shares her experiences growing up as a softball and basketball player, what she learned during her two Final Four appearances as a Boilermaker and the energy level she plans to bring to the Boilermaker sidelines.
"I have learned that as a coach, we have to bring the energy to practice if we are going to get our players to play with energy," said Komara, who was named to coach Katie Gearlds’s staff on April 9. "That is one of the things I will bring to this program.
Komara's return to Purdue marks her fourth stop as a college assistant. She comes to Purdue following a two-year stint as an assistant at Marquette. She has also been an assistant for five years at Vanderbilt under Boilermaker legend Stephanie White (who coincidentally shares the same birthdate as Komara) and Albany. This will be Komara's second tour as an assistant at Purdue when she worked for coach Sharon Versyp from 2014-16.
Statistically, Komara ranks as an all-time great in school annals. She is just one of seven Boilermakers in history to score over 1,000 points, dish out 400 assists and record 200 steals,
A native of Schererville, Indiana, and standout at Lake Central High, Komara was named Indiana's Miss Basketball after averaging 21.5 points per game as a senior. She was the fourth Indiana Miss Basketball to play for Purdue.
Off-season practices are underway for the Boilermakers, as they look to get on track early for next season. They’re healthy now, which we couldn’t say a year ago at this time. That and more hoops, plus the latest in football recruiting, on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com staffers Tom Dienhart, Alan Karpick and Brian Neubert talk about the start of Purdue men's basketball practice, incoming freshman Myles Colvin's learning curve, coach Ryan Walters' football team camps, the new Big Ten schedule and even our favorite streaming choices for the summer. It is 32 minutes of Purdue Purdue sports bliss. And looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift? GoldandBlack.com is your answer.
Purdue picks up commitment, could get another soon, and learns its Big Ten opponents for 2024 and ’25. Our thoughts on Gold and Black Radio.
Zach Edey is back at Purdue. Let’s delve into the reasons why and what it means for the Boilermakers. Plus the latest in football recruiting on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert talk all things Purdue football and men's basketball with host Alan Karpick. The topics of the week focus on Zach Edey's decision to return to Purdue and the month ahead for Boilermaker football including scheduling, recruiting and camps.
We celebrate birthday 45 (May 30, 2023) with former Boilermaker defensive end Warren “Ike” Moore. The Walmart executive took time out of his day to share some memories and thoughts of his remarkable career before, during and after his days at Purdue. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, who now lives with his wife and four daughters about 10 miles from Walmart’s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, Moore has much to share about his memories of his Purdue experience, where he hailed from 1997-2000 getting significant time at defensive end in the era of Rosevelt Colvin, Chike Okeafor and Shaun Phillips.Moore’s claim to fame as a Boilermaker came while he was on the sidelines moments after quarterback Drew Brees threw his fourth interception in the pivotal game with Ohio State on Oct. 28, 2000. In the Zoom interview, he details the “Fix it” story and how he couldn’t watch without saying something to Brees, who was off by himself after throwing the pick that looked to cost Purdue the game against the Buckeyes and a trip to the Rose Bowl. Thanks to Moore’s encouragement and Brees’ right arm (and Seth Morales’ catch too) Brees did fix it and the rest is Purdue football history. Moore has spent 21 years at Walmart, the last six as a Vice President. As a Boilermaker, he is a graduate of Purdue’s rigorous PharmD program, a rare feat for student-athletes due to its six-year commitment. He also proudly supports Purdue’s Leroy Keyes’ legacy at the school.Moore and his wife have four daughters ranging from ages 10 to 25.
We celebrate birthday No. 53 (May 24, 2023) for former Purdue defensive lineman extraordinaire Jeff Zgonina. A star for the Boilermakers from 1989-92, Zgonina was named Big Ten defensive player of the year as a senior in '92, making him one of only two Boilermakers to win the award. Coincidentally, the other to win the award is Ryan Kerrigan (2010), who now is on the Washington Commanders' defensive coaching staff along with Zgonina. The Chicago area native who enjoyed 17 years in the NFL including a Super Bowl title with the Rams and has worked in the league as a player and coach for 25 of the past 33 years, talks about how he got to Purdue, what it is like to work with Kerrigan and his simple philosophy towards the sport he loves.
Zach Edey will soon make a decision about his future. Let’s talk about the Purdue big man, what factors might weigh in his decision whether to leave for the NBA, on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart, Brian Neubert and Alan Karpick hash over the news of the day ranging from Zach Edey, to Ross-Ade Renovation to NIL and even a little baseball trading card discussion. It's a lively 38-minute chat brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel.
Purdue could have another portal addition soon? That’s among the many topics, including the potential — again — of Big Ten expansion on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
Purdue picked up a quarterback, one wanting to compete with Hudson Card as the Boilermakers’ starter, marking the biggest portal need this offseason. That and more on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert. Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick discuss Purdue football recruiting, transfer portal, roster moves, and much more in the weekend discussion.
The portal is active, with a few coming to Purdue but more leaving – at least as of right now – so we’ll break it all down on Gold and Black Radio. That, plus the NFL Draft.
Former Purdue dual sport athlete Jermaine Ross celebrates his 52nd birthday with us (April 27, 2023). Ross, who was recruited to Purdue on a track scholarship from his hometown of Jeffersonville, Indiana in 1990, walked on the football team under coach Fred Akers and ended up having a four-year career in the NFL with the Los Angeles and St. Louis Rams. Ross, not surprisingly, the fastest player on the team, turned into a big play receiver for for the Boilermakers leading the Big Ten in yards per reception in the 1992 season with a 22.3 average.
Purdue’s up to near double-digit additions in the football transfer portal, could it add another 10? And does that mean the Boilermakers will have multiple departures. We’ll talk Purdue football – who’s in? – on Gold and Black Radio.
Many former Purdue men’s basketball coach Gene Keady’s top players paid tribute to their former coach in this Zoom cast on April 24, 2023. Keady was selected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame during the Final Four weekend a few weeks back, becoming just the fourth individual associated with Boilermaker basketball to be named to the Naismith. Keady joins coach Piggy Lambert and two of Lambert’s best players, John Wooden and Charles “Stretch” Murphy. On the Zoom cast was a virtual who’s who of the Keady Era: Brian Cardinal (1997-2000); Greg Eifert (1981-84), Troy Lewis (1985-88), Cuonzo Martin (1992-95), Brandon McKnight (2002-05). Steve Reid (1983-85), Glenn Robinson (1992-94), Steve Scheffler (1987-90), Everette Stephens (1985-88) and former assistant coach Bruce Weber (1981-98). Keady tuned in for much of the proceedings and enjoyed the stories and recollections of many who made his quarter-century run at Purdue remarkable.
In this weekend's episode, GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin and Tom Dienhart share thoughts with Alan Karpick on Purdue hoops and football, respectively. Carmin's topics include Zach Edey's next move, coach Gene Keady's selection to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and coach Katie Gearlds big haul in the transfer portal. Dienhart share his thoughts on the wrapup of spring football for 2023 and what is ahead for coach Ryan Walters and the Boilermakers.
Former Boilermaker standout forward Matt Kiefer turns 40 today (April 22, 2023) and shares his big day from his home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The father of two, who is about to be the father of four at the end of the summer, talks about his Purdue career and much more. Kiefer, the first team MVP of the Matt Painter Era, was academic All-Big Ten thrice (2004-06). A native of Evansville, Indiana, Kiefer played for coaches Gene Keady and Matt Painter before having a stint in international professional basketball in Europe. An engineering major at Purdue, Kiefer now works in real estate development with his young family.
The Boilermakers enter the final week of spring practices under first-year coach Ryan Walters. Eyes are on the field, but also on the portal. Let’s talk football on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart join Alan Karpick to talk Purdue basketball, the transfer portal, spring ball and much more in this lively conversation.
The Boilermakers made a move in the transfer portal, picking up guard Lance Jones from Southern Illinois. How will the former Saluki help the Boilermakers? And where will Purdue look for its last remaining scholarship? Let's answer on Gold and Black Radio.
Mark Montieth, author of the book "Passion Play" and sportswriter covering Purdue basketball for nearly 45 years talks with Alan Karpick and Nate Barrett about his memories of Purdue hoops with a focus on NCAA Tournament triumphs and disappointments.
Even though the Boilermakers aren’t in Houston for the Final Four, they’re being represented, by Zach Edey, Gene Keady and Matt Painter. Let’s talk basketball and what needs to happen for Purdue to get its team to the Final Four.
In our weekly feature focused on Purdue football and basketball, GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick discuss issues including Zach Edey's and Gene Keady's award-winning day, Myles Colvin, the NCAA women's tournament, today's spring football scrimmage and much more.
Former Purdue swingman (1966-69) and radio crew analyst shares his 76th birthday with us (March 30, 2023). He talks about his experiences growing up in Indianapolis but also shares his take on the 2022-23 Boilermaker basketball season and looks ahead to the challenges facing Matt Painter's Boilermakers in 2023-24.
The Boilermakers are one week – 3 practices – into spring practice under first-year coach Ryan Walters. What are we learning? Let’s break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
Former Purdue assistant Dave Wood (1986-89) and long-time high school coach at West Lafayette (1994-2021) lends his thoughts on Purdue's 2022-23 season, what worked and what happened to bring it to an earlier conclusion that was expected.
The Boilermakers move to the offseason more quickly than what was anticipated, after the first-round exit from the NCAA Tournament. What now? We'll discuss on Gold and Black Radio.
Today's Birthday Zoom (March 20, 2023) celebrates birthday No. 56 former Boilermaker forward Kip Jones. Jones was part of two Big Ten championship teams (1987 and 1988) and appeared in three NCAA Tournaments. Find out what Jones is doing now and his take on NCAA disappointment, something he experienced during his Boilermaker playing career.
GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Brian Neubert and Alan Karpick share their thoughts after Purdue's shocking 63-58 loss to Fairleigh Dickinson in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio. The trio looks back at the ups and downs of the 2022-23 season and what might lie ahead for the Boilermakers in 2023-24.
As we look forward to the NCAA first and second rounds to be played in Columbus, Ohio for the Big Ten regular and Big Ten Tournament champion Purdue Boilermakers, GoldandBlack.com’s Mike Carmin and Alan Karpick talk about the “pressing” issues of the week.
The Boilermakers are the 1 seed in the East Region. What do we think of the NCAA Tournament draw? Let’s break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
After finishing up the regular season with two straight wins, Purdue is on to the Big Ten Tournament, then the NCAA. The Boilermakers held on to beat Illinois Sunday, winning in the last minute after leading by two-dozen in the second half. Now, it’s either Rutgers or Michigan in Chicago Friday. That's ahead on Gold and Black Radio.
In today's show, brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel, our special guests are Purdue Radio Networks men's basketball analyst Bobby Riddell and executive senior associate athletics director Tim House. And, GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin and Tom Dienhart lead the show off with plenty of discussion about Purdue hoops, recruiting and more.
In recent memory, Purdue football has made hay with walkons, and Jake Thieneman is one of those success stories. We caught up with Jake on his 6 3/4 birthday as he was born on Leap Day, 1996. The former Boilermaker safety who played from 2014-18, earning a starting role which began in the Bucket Game in 2016, now lives in Denver, Colorado with his brother Brennan (another former walk-on).
Purdue has won a league-best 25th Big Ten title, at least a share of it, although it comes at a time when the Boilermakers have lost four of their last six games, including Saturday to Indiana. With a week left in the regular-season, where are the needed fixes? Let’s talk hoops on Gold and Black Radio.
Purdue-Indiana in Mackey Arena and it doesn't get much bigger than that. For tonight's game we hear from GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Mike Carmin, CBS Bracketologist Jerry Palm and BTN analyst and former Purdue assistant Bruce Weber.
Purdue men's basketball graduate assistant Tommy Luceturns 26 today (Feb. 21, 2023). Find out what the former walk-on guard and legendary fan favorite has to say about being on the upside of 30, his role with Boilermaker basketball and much more.
Purdue might have found the right opponent at the right time, in Ohio State, as the Boilermakers blasted the Buckeyes on Sunday in Mackey Arena. Did the W solve what had ailed Purdue? Let's discuss on Gold and Black Radio.
Purdue basketball and football, brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel, are discussed with GoldandBlack.com's Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick. Carmin looks back at Purdue men's basketball's recent struggles during the past four games and Dienhart outlines the Boilermakers' football recruiting efforts and much more.
The Boilermakers have lost 2 of their last 3 – including Sunday at Northwestern — and turnovers have turned into a glaring weakness. Let’s evaluate Purdue, with a gigantic game coming Thursday, on Gold and Black Radio.
Purdue is still in control of the Big Ten race, even after its loss Saturday to Indiana. What lessons are learned by the Boilermakers? And could Purdue have an even better handle on the conference at this time next week? That's ahead on Gold and Black Radio.
Former Purdue assistant Dave Wood (1986-89) and long-time high school coach at West Lafayette (1994-2021) lends his thoughts on the Indiana game and looks ahead to Thursday night's game versus Iowa in Mackey.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Mike Carmin talk about the Purdue sports news of the week with a focus on the Feb. 4 men's basketball showdown with Indiana, and football recruiting in the Ryan Walters Era.
Boilermaker backcourt Alums Dick Satterfield and Mike Steele break down Purdue's win over Penn State and look toward Saturday's showdown at Indiana. Satterfield and Steele played in the Fred Schaus Era and were key players in Purdue's 1974 NIT title team. The duo remains very close to coach Matt Painter and the Boilermaker program and offers a unique perspective. This is an audio portion of the segment the duo will have on Gold and Black LIVE on Friday, Feb. 3.
The Boilermakers turned in one of their most dominant performances of the season Sunday, knocking off Michigan State to stay at least a couple games clear of the field in the Big Ten race. Thoughts on the No. 1 Boilermakers coming up on Gold and Black Radio, with Kyle Charters, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart.
In today's Jan. 28, 2023 edition of Saturday Simulcast, Brian Neubert, Mike Carmin and Alan Karpick talk about Purdue's 75-70 win over Michigan and what's ahead for the Boilermakers as they battle Michigan State on Sunday (Jan. 29) in Mackey Arena. The trio also discusses the landscape of the Big Ten race, including what competition the Boilermakers might have down the stretch. Karpick also talks with GoldandBlack.com Purdue football beat writer Tom Dienhart about coach Ryan Walters' progress in the transfer portal and recruiting. Also, Dienhart outlines a busy weekend in Purdue football recruiting, including visits from 2023 and 2024 prospects. Thanks to the Union Club Hotel, which includes the BoilerUp Bar and 811 Bistro, for supporting Saturday Simulcast.
Former Purdue quarterback Rob Henry celebrates his 33 birthday with us (Jan. 26, 2023) from his home in Sarasota, Fla. Henry was at Purdue from 2009-13 and started games at the position in three seasons. His 547 rushing yards in his redshirt freshman year were among the most productive by a Boilermaker quarterback ever. Henry enjoys an entrepreneurial career working in commercial real estate and startup business with his wife, Kelly.
The Boilermakers survived the week, winning 2 on the road, then taking care of Maryland in Mackey Arena on Sunday. And now, are likely again the No. 1 team in the country. Let’s talk hoops on Gold and Black Radio, with Kyle Charters and Brian Neubert. And Tom Dienhart brings the latest in football news, as well.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses third-ranked Purdue's 58-55 win over Maryland
This edition discusses the state of Purdue men's basketball and football in detail. Mike Carmin and Brian Neubert join host Alan Karpick to re-visit Purdue's 61-39 win over Minnesota on Thursday night and look ahead to the rest of the Big Ten schedule, including Sunday's matchup with Maryland. GoldandBlack.com football beat writer Tom Dienhart joins Karpick, focusing on transfer portal additions, recruiting and much more.
Purdue men’s basketball alum Mack Gadis (1983-86) celebrates birthday No. 59 (Jan. 20, 2023) with us. The former Boilermaker guard was a two-year starter under coach Gene Keady, coming to Purdue in Keady’s third recruiting class out of Indianapolis, Pike H.S. The former Indiana All-Star appeared in 94 games as a Boilermaker, starting 52, including all 32 contests his senior year, where he tallied a team-best 178 assists. He became the first Boilermaker (along with classmate Herb Robinson) to play on four NCAA Tournament teams. He was a reserve on the Boilermakers’ surprising run to a Big Ten co-championship in 1984, the first of six crowns for Keady during his 25-year tenure in West Lafayette. Gadis talks about his role in the greatest comeback in Purdue basketball history, when the Boilermakers rallied from a 20-point deficit to win at Illinois in Feb. 1983. In the stunning come-from-behind win, Gadis was one of the five bench players that Keady decided to put on the court. “The best thing is that coach Keady didn’t just put the starters back in when we caught Illinois,” Gadis recalled. “It was an experience I will never forget and I don’t think anyone on that team will either.”Gadis has been a State Farm Insurance agent for many years and lives in the Indianapolis area with his wife and two children. His son plays basketball at Anderson College and his daughter is a senior at Noblesville (Ind.) High School.
Purdue was tested once again, and came out with a passing grade – once again – winning 64-63 at Michigan State on Monday afternoon, keeping the Boilermakers atop the Big Ten. Let’s talk basketball with Brian Neubert – and the latest on the football transfers with Tom Dienhart – on Gold and Black Radio.
In today's Saturday Simulcast, Purdue men's basketball legend Rick Mount joins the show along with On3 Network national executive editor and college sports writer Mike Huguenin.Mount, who remains Purdue's all-time leading scorer with 2,323 points 53 years after his Boilermaker eligibility expired, led Purdue to the Final Four as a junior in 1969. A two-time All-American Big Ten MVP, he came to Purdue as a schoolboy legend. Mount was the first high school team athlete on the cover of Sports Illustrated back in February 1966.Huguenin and GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart will discuss the state of college football including the transfer portal and NIL. Huguenin and Dienhart have known each other for decades and have a unique perspective on the national landscape.
Back-to-back impressive second halves away from Mackey Arena helped the Boilermakers recover from their first loss of the season. Let's break down the victories over Ohio State and Penn State, plus talk the latest in football news, on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's win over Penn State at the Palestra in Philadelphia.
In this week's Saturday Simulcast, Brian Neubert and Mike Carmin talk about Purdue basketball's challenging week including a tough win at Ohio State and one-point loss at home against Rutgers. And a look ahead to the Boilermakers' visit to Philadelphia to take on Penn State at one of college basketball's great venues: The Palestra. The trio also discusses what the Big Ten race looks like and what is going on with the surprising teams like Northwestern and Michigan and the disappointing ones like Illinois and Indiana. Also, Carmin "asks the class" whether Purdue should remain No. 1 if it manages to beat Penn State on Sunday.In our football segment, GoldandBlack.com's associate editor Tom Dienhart briefly touches on the landslide loss in the Citrus Bowl, but spends far more time talking about the challenges that new coach Ryan Walters faces heading into the off-season. Dienhart weighs in what the 2023 roster might look like, and touches on transfer portal intrigue including whether quarterback Brady Allen might return to the Boilermaker roster. In addition, Dienhart and Karpick talk about spring football itinerary and many other issues surrounding Purdue's football program.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses No. 1 Purdue's 71-69 win at No. 24 Ohio State.
In our final Saturday Simulcast of 2022, Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick talk Purdue Citrus Bowl happenings. Later, Karpick, Mike Carmin and Brian Neubert flush out the current status of Purdue's No. 1 basketball team and touch on various other issues related to Purdue sports.Thanks to the Purdue Union Club Hotel for its support too.
The Boilermakers and the Tigers will square off in the Citrus Bowl on Monday, with the victor likely the team that can better fill in for its opt-outs. A full preview of the bowl game on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame Show.
Gerald Thomas has a double celebration in store for today, as the former Boilermaker forward (1974-77) turns 68 today. Thomas, a native of Connersville, Indiana where he was an Indiana All-Star and state champion, was an important role player under coach Fred Schaus. As a freshman, Thomas shined in the NIT Tournament finals filling in, in part, for the injured Jerry Nichols and helping the Boilermakers become the first Big Ten team to win the NIT. As a senior, Thomas was part of Purdue's second team to make an NCAA Tournament.A renowned community person and civic leader, Thomas has served on the West Lafayette City Council for years and plans to run again for another term. He has also held various roles at Purdue University.Thomas and his wife Susan, have two grown children and live within walking distance of Mackey Arena.
In our Christmas Eve edition of Saturday Simulcast the band of four (Mike Carmin, Tom Dienhart, Alan Karpick and Brian Neubert break down what's going on with Purdue's prep for the Jan. 2 Citrus Bowl, recruiting and the transfer portal. Happy holidays and thanks to all that process our materials in whatever way you do.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses No. 1 Purdue's win over New Orleans in Mackey Arena
Purdue hasn't shot the ball well the last 2 games, yet it's found ways to win with defense, rebounding, hustle and Zach Edey. But the Boilermakers will need to try to reclaim their shooting stroke in the next 2 home games. That and the latest from football, with coordinators now joining Ryan Walters' staff and a game to be played in 2 weeks, on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses No. 1 Purdue's 69-61 win over Davidson in the Indy Classic.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart, Brian Neubert and Alan Karpick share their impressions from new Purdue football coach Ryan Walters' initial press conference held at the Purdue football performance complex on Dec. 14, 2022. Walters was announced as the Boilermakers' 37th football coach on Dec. 13 and addressed the Purdue football media for the first time.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart, Brian Neubert and Alan Karpick share their impressions of hiring Ryan Walters as Purdue's 37th football coach earlier on Tuesday (Dec. 13). The trio discusses what Walters will bring to the table, the trend toward youth in college coaching and much more.
As the job search for the new football coach at Purdue nears the start of a second week, we break down the possibilities. And that as the Boilermakers see the de-commitment numbers rise, and as they start preparations for the bowl game next month. We'll look at it all on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick give you the latest on the Purdue football coaching search including some names that we think are out of the process and what the moving target will look like in the next few days.
Per reports, Jeff Brohm is leaving Purdue to become the head coach at Louisville. It is no real surprise, but it will put Purdue athletic officials in coaching search mode for its next football coach.GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart, Brian Neubert and Alan Karpick talk about what happened, what's next and how Brohm's move affects all the workings of the Boilermaker program.
With the Louisville job opening — again — speculation will run about the future of Purdue coach Jeff Brohm. And it comes as Purdue is preparing for a Citrus Bowl matchup against LSU. That, plus the basketball team's undefeated start, on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — Sunday edition brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue New Year's bowl opportunity on Orlando when it faces No. 17 LSU on Jan. 2 in Orlando. And a loo back at the Big Ten championship game and what it and a bowl date against one of the nation's top football brands means for Purdue's program.
The Boilermakers make the short trip down to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship game, an underdog matchup against No. 2 Michigan in Lucas Oil Stadium. A preview of the big game, with a Rose Bowl trip on the line for hte Boilermakers, on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
In this week's edition of acrepro.com's Purdue Football "Buy/Sell, GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick provide a breakdown of the ingredients necessary for Purdue to pull a major upset in Saturday's Big Ten championship game on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Topics also discussed are Purdue's likely bowl destination, which fan base will be better represented (both schools received 10,000 tickets in their allotment), and whether are there any lingering thoughts that Louisville will move on Scott Satterfield next week and come after Jeff Brohm.
Jerry Sichting celebrates birthday No. 66 today (Nov. 29, 2022) with a lively discussion about his playing days and the parallels between his Big Ten title season when Sichting was team captain under Lee Rose in 1979 and the current Boilermaker squad.
Sichting, a Martinsville, Ind., native who starred for Purdue under coaches Fred Schaus and Lee Rose from 1976-79, spent nearly 40 years as a player or coach in the NBA for various teams, including winning the NBA title as a player with the Boston Celtics in 1986.
Inducted into the Purdue Hall of Fame in 2012, Sichting lives in Bonita Springs, Fla., and will enjoy part of his birthday on the golf course, where he is a 7-handicap.
It's been the best week ever for Purdue, by winning the Big Ten West, the Bucket and the Phil Knight Legacy. Now, the Boilermakers push forward, with the football team playing in the conference championship vs. Michigan and basketball moving forward with a ton of momentum.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's win over Duke in the championship game of the Phil Knight Legacy in Portland.
In this week’s GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue football’s 30-16 Old Oaken Bucket win over Indiana and subsequent Big Ten West title and what to expect next week when the Boilermakers invade Lucas Oil Stadium to face Michigan.
We als discuss Aidan O’Connell‘s emotional day, bowl scenarios, and much more here in this week’s conversation.
The Boilermakers have a lot at stake Saturday, including a share of the Big Ten West title and perhaps more, if they can get some help. We'll break it all down, including a look at the post-season picture, on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
In this week's edition of acrepro.com's Purdue Football "Buy/Sell, GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick provide an early breakdown of what's hot and what is not as Purdue travels to Indiana for the annual Old Oaken Bucket battle Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
Topics discussed are Purdue's likely bowl destination, whether Nebraska will beat Iowa on Black Friday, whether Louisville will get to depart with Scott Satterfield to hire Jeff Brohm and the rumors surrounding that notion, and much more.
In the November edition of Monday Night Memories (MNM), our panel discusses recollections of past Old Oaken Bucket battles between Purdue and Indiana.
Included in this Monday Night Memories Zoom is (first Bucket Game in person in parenthesis)
Radio host Nate Barrett (1988)
GoldandBlack.com alum and radio host Kyle Charters (1994)
GoldandBlack.com football beat writer Tom Dienhart (1970s)
GoldandBlack.com publisher Alan Karpick (1970)
Voice of Purdue football Tim Newton (1979)
In a free-flowing conversation that lasted 38 minutes and could have lasted hours, the quintet talks about their favorite memories, top players and biggest surprises in their experience watching the annual rivalry game.
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Barrett was astute enough to point out the day of the recording, Nov. 21 marks the 97th anniversary of the first battle for the Old Oaken Bucket, a contest played in Ross-Ade Stadium that ended in a 0-0 tie.
The Boilermakers head to Bloomington Saturday, looking for a share of the Big Ten West title and potentially a trip to Indianapolis, after Purdue got a victory against Northwestern. We'll preview the Bucket game, plus basketball's trip to Portland, on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue's 17-9 win over Northwestern.
Purdue has to take care of its own business first, as the Boilermakers host Northwestern in Ross-Ade Stadium Saturday. Purdue needs a couple wins for a share of the Big Ten West title, and then some help if it’s to play in Indianapolis for a conference championship. We’ll break all of that down on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's Gavitt Games win over Marquette, Braden Smith's play, winning instincts and more.
In this week's edition of acrepro.com's Purdue Football "Buy/Sell, GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick provide an early breakdown of what's hot and what is not as Purdue hosts Northwestern for Senior Day. this Saturday at noon.
Topics discussed is Purdue's possible bowl destination, who wins the Big Ten West, does Aidan O'Connell go out with a bang on Senior Day, and much more.
Kyle Orton celebrates birthday No. 40 (Nov. 14, 2022) as the former star quarterback reflects on his Purdue career and family life. Residing in his home state of Iowa, Orton led Purdue to four straight bowl appearances from 2001-04, and is the most recent Boilermaker quarterback named first-team All-Big Ten in his senior year of 2004 and ranks in the top five in Purdue annals in just about all passing categories. He also enjoyed a decade-long NFL career, drafted originally by the Chicago Bears.
Purdue has a path to a Big Ten West title, needing a couple wins and a bit of help. And the Boilermakers put themselves in position after an upset win at Illinois. That and hoops talk too on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss the Boilermakers' win at No. 21 Illinois.
The Boilermakers are back on the road, looking to right the wrongs of the last two games. And they’re underdogs, a comfortable spot for Purdue, in a game against Illinois that will have big implications for the Big Ten West. A preview of the game on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert breaks down Purdue's 84-53 win over Milwaukee to open the season.
In this week's episode, Alan Karpick and Tom Dienhart take a look at the status of the 2022 Boilermakers discussing whether it is a buy or a sell on topics ranging from Aidan O'Connell's passing, Purdue's chances of making the Big Ten title game, who really is the favorite in the Big Ten West and much, much more.
In case you missed it, here is our recent interview with On3 Founder and CEO Shannon Terry. In the discussion with Alan Karpick, Terry outlines why GoldandBlack.com was an important acquisition with fledging network and how he sees On3 making a big impact in the new world of college athletics, especially focusing on NIL.
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According to Terry’s LinkedIn bio, he recently founded Outsider, On3 and co-founded Spiny.ai. He previously founded and served as CEO of 247Sports (launched 2010). 247Sports was acquired by CBS Sports in January 2016. Terry Co-founded Rivals.com, in June 2000. In July 2007, Rivals.com was acquired by Yahoo!. Terry is also Co-Founder and led Pop Culture Media (ComicBook.com and PopCulture.com). In April 2017, Pop Culture Media was acquired by CBS Interactive. Companies founded by Shannon have generated more than $750 million in online revenue over the past decade. Terry has received numerous accolades in business and entrepreneurship over the past two decades, being named to the Nashville Entrepreneur Center’s 2016 Hall of Fame class.
Terry was named to the SportsBusiness Journal’s Forty Under 40 in 2006 and 2007, and the SportsBusiness Journal’s Forty Under 40 Hall of Fame in 2008. Terry was the trade publication’s first digital media Hall of Fame recipient. Terry was also named to the trade publication’s 20 Most Influential People in Online Sports (ranked No. 11 & No. 14, respectively) list in 2007 and 2008.
A 1992 graduate of Lipscomb University, Terry was co-Captain of the University’s basketball team where his senior class posted more wins during its 4 years than any class in the history of college basketball (145-16).
After what feels like a successful offseason revamping for this year, Purdue opens its season Tuesday night vs. Milwaukee in Mackey Arena. We preview on Gold and Black Radio. Plus, the steps football can take to get rolling again at Illinois.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — our staff breaks down Purdue's disappointing loss to Iowa, Aidan O'Connell's play, the upcoming game at Illinois and more.
The Boilermakers return to action for a big month of November. First up, Iowa in the rain — and wind — in Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday. A full preview of the matchups on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert breaks down Purdue's 102-57 exhibition win over Truman State, shakes his fist at speeding pickup trucks and more.
In this week’s edition of acrepro.com’s Purdue Football “Buy/Sell, GoldandBlack.com’s Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick provide an early breakdown of what’s hot and what is not as Purdue takes on Iowa this Saturday at noon in Ross-Ade Stadium.
Familiar faces dot the Boilermaker basketball roster this season, but many of those players will be taking on much-larger roles. What'll it mean for Purdue's success in 2022-23? Let's take a look ahead at the season on this Gold and Black Radio basketball preview podcast.
Purdue's "secret scrimmage" is in the books — a win, as if it matters — and now the Boilermakers enter the final prep for their exhibition then the start of the season. That, plus Purdue football hosts Iowa after the bye, on Gold and Black Radio.
In this Saturday Simulcast, GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert and Alan Karpick talk about Purdue's scrimmage with Cincinnati and also the development of the Boilermakers heading into what will be a busy November. This and much more in our 23-minute conversation!
Purdue women's basketball coach Katie Gearlds takes time out of her busy schedule to share her 38th birthday (Oct. 26, 2922) with us. The second-year coach talks about the 2022-23 Boilermakers, how she has grown more comfortable in the job and what she has learned from her time at Purdue as both a player and a coach. And, you will learn how she celebrates her birthday as she reflects on her life in and out of basketball.
With our apologies to Markell Jones (you will understand when you view or listen, Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick take you through Purdue's bye week with some records we think might be broken, whether Purdue can win 10 games this year and much, much more.
We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy bringing it to you.
Purdue still controls the West — as does Illinois — as the Boilermakers need 4 wins in 4 weeks to win a division title. But the bye week is now, and Purdue needs to get healthy and find fixes if it's to run the table. That's ahead on Gold and Black Radio.
In the Oct. 22 simulcast, GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick revisit Purdue's 35-24 loss to Wisconsin in Madison and look ahead to what is still in front of the Boilermakers as the month of November awaits.
After 15 straight losses in the series, the Boilermakers seek a victory Saturday at Wisconsin, not only to break the streak but to keep pace as a team to beat in the Big Ten West. We'll preview the Badgers and the Boilermakers on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
In this week's episode, GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick put their "Buy/Sell" stamp on Devin Mockobee's next big game, will Aidan O'Connell lead Purdue to its first win in Madison in 19 years and whether the Boilermakers will relinquish points near the end of the first half (again). This and much, much more.
We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy bringing it to you.
In our October edition of MNM, we catch up with some of the key figures in Purdue's magical October run in 2000 that catapulted the Boilermakers to their first Rose Bowl appearance in 33 years. Linebacker Jason Loerzel and Gilbert Gardner, All-Big Ten WR Vinny Sutherland and football staffers Don Coller (recruiting/operations) and Jim Lathrop (strength/conditioning) share their experiences about four weeks that made Purdue football history.
NOTE: BRIEF ADULT LANGUAGE IS USED IN THIS PODCAST
Like it had in the last several games, Purdue found a way vs. Nebraska, outlasting the Cornhuskers for a 43-37 victory on Saturday, the Boilermakers' 4th consecutive win. Nemesis Wisconsin awaits. That's ahead on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart break down the Boilermakers' eventful win over Nebraska.
After consecutive road wins, the Boilermakers return home, looking to keep the winning streak alive and stake a claim – again – as a favorite in the Big Ten West. It’s Purdue hosting Nebraska in Ross-Ade Stadium under the lights at 730 Saturday night. We preview on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
Long-time Purdue assistant coach/football operations administrator Don Coller celebrates his 70th birthday with us (Oct. 14, 2022). Coller, who now lives with his wife and two children in West Lafayette, has played a significant role in football in the Greater Lafayette area dating back to 1981 when he was first a member of Hall of Fame Boilermaker coach Jim Young's staff.
Coller shares fond memories of one of his best friends Joe Tiller, whom Coller worked with as a recruiting coordinator and operations person starting in the Boilermakers' Rose Bowl season of 2000.
In this week's episode, GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick put their "Buy/Sell" stamp on Illinois being Purdue's biggest threat in the West, Charlie Jones' next 100-yard day, will Nebraska rush for 100 yards this weekend and much, much more. .
We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy bringing it to you.
Purdue found a path to victory again at Maryland, running its winning streak to three. It'll try to earn No. 4 on Saturday, back at home at Ross-Ade Stadium, vs. Nebraska. Let's chat on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart break down the Boilermakers' eventful win at Maryland.
The Boilermakers hit the road for the second straight week, looking for an upset for a second straight week, as Purdue takes on Maryland Saturday. A full preview of the game on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
In this week's episode, GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick put their "Buy/Sell" stamp on Aidan O'Connell's passing numbers, whether Purdue is the new favorite in the West Division and much more.
Unlike its two losses this season, Purdue made winning plays in the fourth quarter to score a road upset at Minnesota and will now look for a second straight road W at Maryland. Let's break it all down on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart break down the Boilermakers' big win at previously unbeaten Minnesota.
The battered Boilermakers head on the road for the first time in the Big Ten season, perhaps in a game that will go a long way toward deciding the Big Ten West. We'll preview the Boilermakers and Golden Gophers on Gold and Black Radio.
In Tuesday night's episode. GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick talk 'buy/sell" about whether quarterback Aidan O'Connell will play, do coaches Brohm and Fleck exchange Holiday Cards, when will Devin Mockobee surpass the 100-yard rushing mark in a single game and much, much more.
Here's hoping you find it fun and lively conversation.
Purdue escaped its Homecoming game with FAU, winning by a couple to even its record before the Big Ten re-start. But the win comes with questions. That, and the start of basketball practice, on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart break down the Boilermakers' tight 28-26 win over FAU.
The Boilermakers have to find fixes against the Owls of FAU on Homecoming Saturday, if they want to get back to .500 and take some momentum into Saturday.A full preview on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame Podcast.
In Tuesday night's episode. GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick talk 'buy/sell" about Charlie Jones' phenomenal numbers, the Purdue linebacker most likely to step up, Saturday's attendance and much more. This and much more as we look forward to Purdue-Florida Atlantic on Saturday night in Ross-Ade Stadium.
Carl Landry celebrates birthday No. 39 with us. The former All-Big Ten forward for coaches Gene Keady and Matt Painter talks about his 10-year NBA career that involved six different NBA teams. He also talks about his family (wife and two children), his most memorable Mackey moment, what NBA coach he compares Painter to and some simple advice for NBA rookie Jaden Ivey.
One of the players most responsible for Purdue's successful turnaround season in 2006-07 in Painter's second season at the helm, Landry was a successful junior college transfer whose career blossomed in his senior year.
After another close loss, the Boilermakers have to clean up their performance before facing FAU on Homecoming Saturday. Our thougths after the loss to Syracuse and an early preview of the Owls on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart break down the Boilermakers' eventful loss at Syracuse.
Purdue hits the road for the first time this season, looking to climb above .500 in what will likely be the biggest non-conference test of the season. Let's preview Purdue and Syracuse on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame Podcast.
In Tuesday night's episode. GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick talk 'buy/sell" about Dino Babers, the Purdue run game, Aidan O'Connell and the line for Purdue's Saturday showdown at Syracuse.
Our panel of Purdue sports experts reminisces about the life and times of Len Dawson, the Purdue and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback who passed away on August 24. The group discusses the role Dawson had in Purdue's quarterback legacy, his pioneering presence in sports media and Dawson's feelings about his time as a Boilermaker.
Purdue rolled through Indiana State on Saturday, evening its record, and now the Boilermakers start preparation toward their first road game of the season. An early look at Syracuse on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart break down Purdue's blowout win over Indiana State Saturday in Ross-Ade Stadium.
The Boilermakers look to bounce back after a season-opening loss and might have the right opponent coming into West Lafayette to do so, as they get a visit from FCS Indiana State. A full breakdown of the game, from what Purdue needs to work on to what it will mean going forward, a look at the Big Ten and more.
The Boilermakers will try to bounce back vs. FCS opponent Indiana State Saturday, after the loss to Penn State in Week 1. What does Purdue need to do better in Week 2? Answers on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss in-depth the Boilermakers' 35-31 loss to Penn State.
One of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory is here, as Purdue opens the year Thursday night against Penn State. A full preview of the big Big Ten game in Ross-Ade Stadium, including thoughts on the Boilermakers, perspective on the season, intriguing matchups and predictions.
Former Big Ten Defensive Player-of-the-Year and current basketball trainer, coach philanthropist and BTN analyst Rapheal Davis shares part of his 29th birthday (August 30, 2022) with us from his home in Atlanta.
The Fort Wayne, Ind. native responds thoughtfully to the work he and others are doing in his hometown to provide equal opportunity and access to basketball for all kids. In addition, Davis talks about the opportunities Name-Image-Likeness is giving student-athletes, his constant and relentless desire for improvement in the broadcast booth, and even a little Purdue-Penn State analysis. And yes, even his favorite birthday restaurant (other than Arni's) that he enjoyed growing up.
It is hard not to be impressed with Davis’s work before the ripe old age of 30.
The Boilermakers are only days away from their season-opener, taking on Penn State under the lights in Ross-Ade Stadium. Our early game week thoughts, plus Purdue pulls in a big-time football commitment. That's ahead on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue's 2022 season kicking off, Jeff Brohm's place in the history of Boilermaker football and more.
Game day is 10 days away, as Purdue opens vs. Penn State. Let's break down the Boilermakers' schedule — confidence picks — who is Purdue most likely to beat, and least. That and more on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue preseason practice, the Penn State game, the Big Ten's new TV deal and more.
Purdue consensus All-America Ryan Kerrigan celebrates his 34th birthday today (Aug. 16, 2022) with us as he talks about his next phase of life after a standout 11-year NFL career. Now spending time with the organization he spent a decade with, Kerrigan is learning the coaching ropes from the Washington Commanders' staff with hopes of possibly making that his next move in his football life. The married father of three also talks about his decision-making to retire at age 33, what he likes most about fellow first-round NFL pick George Karlaftis and what might be ahead for his alma mater in 2022.
The Boilermakers are a couple weeks away from game week for the season opener, having completed their first major scrimmage Saturday. Takeaways from what we know, that's coming up on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick talk all things Purdue football fall camp including the latest on injuries and roster moves. Saturday Simulcast is a weekly feature brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel Hotel.
The Boilermakers are edging toward their season-opener, having gone through six practice, including the one in full pads. Where does Purdue stand? Who has stood out? What needs to be done? Let's break it down on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
Purdue opens camp for one of its most anticipated seasons in years. What are the biggest storylines? We preview it all on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss this week's Big Ten media day, expectations for Purdue in 2022 and more.
Purdue Hall-of-Famer Todd Mitchell takes time on his 56th birthday (7/26/2022) to celebrate with us. The All-Big Ten forward from Toledo, Ohio, was one of Purdue's "Three-Amigos" along with classmates Everette Stephens and Troy Lewis. The trio led Purdue to four NCAA appearances, back-to-back Big Ten titles in 1987 and '88 and became some of the most beloved Boilermaker hoopsters in school history.
Mitchell, who just moved with his family from his boyhood home of Toledo, Ohio, to Boca Raton, Fla., where he just earned an executive promotion with Ferring Pharmaceuticals, was one of the most consistent, dependable players averaging over 15 points per contest in his final three years as a Boilermaker. His 1699 career points rank him 13th all-time at Purdue, while his 740 rebounds put him 10th on the list.
The unofficial start of the season is nearly here, with the Big Ten media days this week. Let's preview conference topics, plus where Purdue fits in the Big Ten West and much more on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss the Boilermakers' upcoming football season, Big Ten media day and more.
Purdue is starting to assemble its 2024 basketball recruiting class, starting with last week's addition of Jack Benter. Thoughts on the guard's early commitment and much more on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick and Brian Neubert discuss Jack Benter's commitment, Purdue's addition of David Jenkins Jr., COVID-19 and more.
In the newest installment of our Monday Night Memories series brought to you by Chariot Auto Group, Purdue standout quarterback Aidan O'Connell recalls the Boilermaker offense's magical performance in Nashville that led to a dramatic 48-45 win over Tennessee. Also, O'Connell discusses preparations for the 2022 season, and his appearance on Tuesday night (July 19, 6 p.m.) at Bruno's (212 Brown Street, West Lafayette) with fellow bowl game heroes tight end Payne Durham and receiver Broc Thompson. For those interested in attending Tuesday night's event, contact tom_schott@ymail.com. The cost is $50, and seating is limited. The price includes pizza, soft drinks, autographed photos of the trio, and a Q/A session. Venmo @railsplitters; Paypal: tom_schott@ymail.com.
Tim Stratton was a bigger-than-life character for Purdue football from 1997-2001, becoming one of the best tight ends in school history. He teamed with Drew Brees to be a lethal duo on the Boilermakers' Rose Bowl team in 2000, and it helped earn Stratton the John Mackey Award for being the nation's best tight end. Stratton caught 204 passes in his career, leaving Purdue as the school's all-time leader in receptions.
We celebrate Stratton's 43rd birthday (July 15, 2022) as the married father of three has a busy home life managing his sales career, high school coaching and all of his kids' activities.
Only three weeks 'til the start of training camp for Purdue. The biggest questions the Boilermakers need to answer? We'll ask them on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick,and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue's new charity-driven collective Boilermaker Alliance, conference shakeups, and Brohm staffing decision.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue football recruiting, early thoughts on Big Ten expansion (this was recorded before the story fully broke) and more.
Purdue is finishing June strong in football recruiting, with a couple more commitments last week and likely more to come. Our thoughts on Jeff Brohm's efforts and the class overall, plus Jaden Ivey in Detroit and more on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
In what was the earliest recorded Arni's Birthday Zoom, we caught up with former Boilermaker quarterback Elijah Sindelar at 5:15 a.m. local time to jump on today's (June 27, 2022) 26th birthday celebration. Sindelar, who now lives in the Bowling Green, Ky., area and works as an electrical engineer for Logan Aluminum, has been married for two years to Aly, and the couple has a 10-month-old son Ezekiel.
Sindelar talks about how he keeps his competitive mindset after spending so much time as a three-sport athlete growing up just 90 minutes away from his current home in Princeton, Ky. He shares his insight into Aidan O'Connell, his optimism for the 2022 season, and how the games he played in the car with his dad growing up helped him hone his skills to what he does today.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert goes on and on and on about Purdue football and basketball recruiting, Jaden Ivey's NBA draft and more.
Stephanie White is a living legend at age 45 and today (June 20, 2022), she shares her thoughts on her life, family, Purdue experience and more. Living in the Nashville suburb of Brentwood, Tenn., with her three boys and partner. She talks about the challenges of coaching in today's world and reflects on what the last couple of years have taught her.
Of course, White's legendary athletic career started in West Lebanon, Ind. and went through Seeger H.S. to Purdue and into college coaching and the WNBA. The 1999 National Player-of-the-Year helped lead Purdue to its only team sport national title in its history when the Boilermakers finished off a 34-1 season by winning it all.
Purdue basketball and football enjoyed a big week, as the basketball team got its guard and the football team pulled in several commitments. More on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick and Brian Neubert discuss the what Purdue got and didn't get in David Jenkins Jr., the basketball schedule and a big week in FB recruiting. Happy Father's Day all.
Purdue has added a running back, ending an offseason-long search for depth in its backfield. That, plus the continued search for a point guard and more recruiting, on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss the university's presidential transition, the transfer portal and more.
Purdue's first recruiting weekend of June brought in eight officials visitors, one of whom are already committed. There will be others. Let's break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick and Tom Dienhart break down the 2022 Purdue football schedule, the schedule differential in the West Division and much, much more.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, and Brian Neubert discuss coach Matt Painter's comments about NIL, and we also talk about what to expect from Painter's 2022 recruiting class.
A.T. Simpson shares his thoughts on his 42nd birthday (May 26, 2022) and much more in today's Arni's Birthday Zoom. Simpson, a 6-foot-4 inch receiver from Indianapolis (Cathedral H.S.), talks about playing on the Rose Bowl team, that fateful game against Wisconsin that paved the pay for the Boilermakers to get to Pasadena (thanks in big part to Simpson's 30-yard TD reception from Drew Brees) and much more.
Simpson, who played for coach Joe Tiller from 1998-01, was a highly recruited athlete and was a two-sport player, not all that different from fellow east-sider David Bell. Now working in the construction business and living on the north side of Indy, Simpson is married to his wife Erin, and they have a five-year-old daughter Avery.
In this month's Monday Night Memories, take a behind-the-scenes look at Purdue basketball from the viewpoints of John Sautter and Jack Karl, who have served as hosts of the opposing teams and game officials, respectively, for decades.
The duo tells some great stories about the personalities that have come through Mackey Arena over the years in this lively discussion. Karl and Sautter served the University for decades, with Karl in the Purdue Alumni Association and Sautter in residence and food services.
Trevion Williams had a productive weekend in Chicago at the NBA Draft Combine. Reaction of Williams' weekend, thoughts on the Jaden Ivey and the draft and much more on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss some college football issues, Trevion Williams' draft outlook and, most importantly, lawn care.
On his 48th birthday (May 19, 2022), Lee Brush gives an honest and thoughtful portrayal of the highs and lows of his football experience before and after his days as a Boilermaker (1994-97). . Brush was recruited to Purdue by coach Jim Colletto as a 5-foot-10, 183 pounds defensive back. A native of Winston-Salem, N.C., Brush made an impact early in his career, returning a fumble 85 yards for a touchdown in his freshman season (1994) and started 20 games in the Boilermaker defensive backfield. After a junior year where he almost transferred from Purdue and found himself not in the lineup, Brush became a leader on Purdue's resurgent defense under first-year coach Joe Tiller helping the Boilermakers to one of their best turnaround in its football history.
Brush, who graduated from Purdue with a civil engineering degree, now works in the facility construction industry in Scottsdale, Arizona and lives with his wife and two teenage children.
Early projections are out for Purdue — and the rest of the Big Ten — for the fall's football season. Let's talk those, plus the loss of Milton Wright, the fate of the divisions and more on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss some post-spring Purdue football topics, Jeff Brohm's comments about the Louisville job and more.
The NCAA is trying to push back on the out-of-control NIL recruiting this offseason, but does the organization have any remaining power? That, the recruiting landscape and more on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Brian Neubert, Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick discuss the NCAA landscape, transfer recruiting, basketball targets and more.
Purdue had three former Boilermakers selected in the NFL Draft, from George Karlaftis in Round 1 to Zander Horvath as the third-to-last selection, and David Bell in between. Let's break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Tom Dienhart, Alan Karpick and Brian Neubert and Alan Karpick discuss the NFL Draft and its relevant importance to Purdue football, plus spring basketball recruiting.
Bobby Riddell appeared in 84 games for the Boilermakers under coaches Gene Keady and Matt Painter and was part of the Boilermakers' resurgence on the hardwood which included three NCAA appearances and a Big Ten Tournament title in his senior year . The former walk-on and local product who played at Harrison H.S., Riddell is an accountant for the Purdue Research Foundation, is married with three boys and serves as a radio analyst for Boilermaker basketball.
He talks about all of this and more on his 36th birthday (April 27).
In this month's Monday Night Memories, we talk with two former Boilermaker stars Mark Herrmann, and Curtis Painter about their memories as Boilermakers. The duo along with basketball greats Rob Hummel and Everette Stephens and football legend Stuart Schweigert, will be at the Purdue Collector's Memorabilia Show on Saturday.
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, April 30
Place: Four Points by Sheraton, 1600 Northwestern Avenue
Details: Herrmann, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ($10 per autograph); Painter Noon to 2 p.m. ($10), Hummel, 1-3 p.m. $20. Stephens and Schweigert will sign one autograph free of charge with additional at $5 each. Price of admission is $5 with children under 12 free.
Purdue is moving on in its search for help on its basketball team, after its top target took his talents elsewhere. Where's it looking? Plus much more in recruiting, the NIL and whatever else comes up on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Brian Neubert and Alan Karpick discuss Nijel Pack's decision to go to Miami, Name-Image-Likeness and recruiting and more.
One of the most accomplished student-athletes in Purdue annals, Laurin Mioton-Connor shared her 35th birthday. As a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Vanderbilt, Mioton-Connor talks about how she balances her family life with her professional life, her fond memories of playing in two Elite Eights (2007 and 2009) and winning a couple of Big Ten titles and what she thinks of the future of the Boilermaker program under the guidance of her former teammate Katie Gearlds.
Purdue is trying to add a piece — or pieces — to its basketball roster in the off-season, as it awaits word from primary target Nijel Pack. That, more hoops and football recruiting, and much more on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Tom Dienhart, Brian Neubert and Alan Karpick discuss Purdue's special teams hire, Winston Berglund's commitment, Nijel Pack and more.
The defense won Saturday's spring game, putting an end to the Boilermakers' 15 practices, as they start to look toward the fall, when Purdue hopes it can be a contender in the Big Ten West. Our thoughts on the spring, the Ross-Ade renovations, Jeff Brohm's contract and more on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick evaluate spring football and the spring game, plus weigh in on the Ross-Ade Stadium and Mackey Arena renovations that were approved by the Board of Trustees on Friday.
Purdue's spring practices will come to a close on Saturday, with its game in Ross-Ade Stadium. What'd we learn the last month? Let's take a look as we preview Saturday's spring game on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss transfer season, spring football and more.
Purdue is forced to move on sooner than expected after its loss in the Sweet 16, now starting to focus on the offseason. We'll discuss all that's happened and what's to come on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss the end of Purdue's basketball season, spring football and more.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's loss to Saint Peter's, the end of the Boilermakers' season and more.
Tim Spiker, a teammate of Matt Painter, Cuonzo Martin and Glenn Robinson during the 1992 and '93 seasons, shares his 50th birthday (March 23, 2022). Spiker, a former walk-on from Morgantown, W.Va., appeared in 19 games for coach Gene Keady and told some great stories about his experiences before, during, and after his Purdue days.
Spiker, now a leadership advisor for the Aperio Group and host of the Be Worth* Following podcast, is like all people associated with Purdue basketball. He shares his insights about the 2021-22 Boilermakers and what may transpire in the final two weeks of the NCAA Tournament.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue's Sweet 16 meeting with Saint Peter's, the NCAA Tournament and more.
Purdue is marching on in the NCAA Tournament, thanks to a win over Texas in Round 2 on Sunday; now, the Boilermakers prepare for the Cinderella Peacocks in the Sweet 16 on Friday night.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's 81-71 NCAA Tournament win over Texas
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's 78-56 NCAA Tournament rout of Yale.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue's NCAA Tournament to come, the Boilermakers' outlook and more.
After a Big Ten title game loss Sunday, the Boilermakers earned a 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament, playing Ivy League champ Yale in the first round. Our thoughts on where Purdue stands on the eve of the Dance on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's loss to Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament title game and the Boilermakers' NCAA draw.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's Big Ten Tournament win over Michigan State.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's Big Ten Tournament win over Penn State.
The story of the Purdue men's basketball first trip to the Final Four as remembered by key players George Faerber and Ralph Taylor. The Boilermakers, under coach George King, finished the season 23-5 overall, and second place in the NCAA Tournament losing to UCLA, a dynasty at the time. Purdue captured the Big Ten title for the first time in 29 years, and captured the imagination of Purdue fans finishing unbeaten at home, and leading the nation in scoring with starts Rick Mount, Herman Gilliam and Billy Keller.
The Boilermakers head to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Tournament, looking — at least in some ways — for a reset in the postseason. Can Purdue make a run in Indy, and then the NCAA Tournament? Let's take a look on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue's narrow win over Indiana, the Big Ten Tournament, spring football and more.
Purdue enters the last week of the regular-season needing two wins for at least a share of the Big Ten title. But a battle with Wisconsin awaits, as does a home date with Indiana. That, plus a preview of spring football, on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue's loss at Michigan State, the Wisconsin game, spring football practice and more.
On the 66th anniversary of his birth (Feb. 24), we commemorate the life and times of Eugene Parker. The former All-Big Ten guard, who passed away in 2016, touched the lives of so many people both in and out of sports. In today's special Birthday Zoom, Parker's son Brandon, and former Boilermaker student-athletes Walter Jordan, Jerry Sichting, Mike Steele and Rod Woodson share their memories that played a significant role in their lives. Jordan, Sichting and Steele were teammates of Parker's when Parker was a four-year starter for coach Fred Schaus from 1975-78. Like Parker, Woodson, who hailed from Fort Wayne, Indiana, utilized Parker as his agent during Woodson's Hall-of-Fame NFL career. Yet, all of the relationships with Parker transcended sports.
Purdue gets a few days of rest — finally — after beating Rutgers Sunday to take a slim lead in the Big Ten race with three games to go. A day off before the Scarlet Knights gave the Boilermakers fresh legs; now, they won't play again 'til Saturday. Our thoughts on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Sunday's Rutgers game, the Big Ten race and postseason, the College Football Playoff and more.
We celebrate birthday No. 64 (Feb. 17, 2022) with the former Boilermaker linebacker (1977-80) Mike Marks. As key player on Purdue's "Junk Defense", Marks, a native of Chicago where he played at Leo H.S., was recruited to Purdue by Alex Agase but thrived under coach Jim Young. One of 10 children, Marks started 19 games in his career as an inside linebacker, including all but one game his senior year. A retired health care services executive, Marks spends much of his time in Florida in the winter months.
Purdue was in survival mode Sunday, after enduring a stretch of four games in nine days. But the Boilermakers held on vs. Maryland and now need a recharge before Northwestern on Wednesday. Can Purdue turn it back up? Let's break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue's game against Maryland and response to the Michigan loss, this weekend's NFL action and much more.
Winners of five straight, the Boilermakers have put themselves in position to reclaim first place in the Big Ten, as they host Illinois on Tuesday night in Mackey Arena. Let's preview the game on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss the Big Ten basketball race, the win over Michigan, the new Boilermaker football staff and more.
In a lively 30 minutes of discussion, GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick and Tom Dienhart are Nate Barrett (Purdue Radio Network/TwinCitySuperstore.com) talk Purdue sports memories in the first installment of our Monday Night Memories series. On the heels of Jaden Ivey's heroics against Ohio State, the trio talks about the greatest buzzer beaters and game endings in recent Purdue hoops history. With Markus Bailey and Ricardo Allen making their way to the Super Bowl LVI, along with former assistant Lou Anarumo, Barrett, Dienhart and Karpick also talk about Purdue's presence in the Super Bowl over the years.
As Purdue hits the midway point of the Big Ten season, it's rolling, having won three straight, including a thrilling walk-off winner against Ohio State on Sunday. Let's break down the Boilermakers on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue's meeting with Ohio State, the Big Ten race, football and more.
Purdue was without star Jaden Ivey for its home game vs. Northwestern, but it mattered little in a 20-point victory. Now, can the Boilermakers build momentum, with a road trip to Iowa, then a home game vs. Ohio State this week? Let's break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss, Purdue basketball's outlook post-Indiana and more.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's double-overtime win at Illinois. (Sorry for the delay. Initial upload went bad.)
The Boilermakers jumped back into the Big Ten race with a double-overtime victory at Illinois on Monday and find themselves only a game back in the loss column in the conference. A trip to Bloomington comes next. More on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss the Boilermakers' two-game winning streak, Purdue's football staff changes and more.
Purdue has an unexpected bye this week, following its road win at Penn State, when the Boilermakers closed out down the stretch to even their Big Ten record at 2-2. The week in basketball, plus the latest football news on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss the Boilermakers' win at Penn State, Purdue football news and much more.
We celebrate birthday No. 60 (Jan. 5, 2022) with the former Boilermaker linebacker (1980-83) and assistant coach under coaches Jim Colletto and Joe Tiller. Spack has been a highly successful head coach at Illinois State leading the Redbirds to the FCS playoffs five times. His 89 victories is the most in ISU history, a milestone he reached in 2021. Spack talks about the challenges of coaching in 2022, his playing days at Purdue and what he learned most from Tiller.
Purdue is ready for its Big Ten re-start. What will the road bring over the next two months? Let's break it down on Gold and Black Radio. Plus, the aftermath of the Boilermakers' win in the Music City Bowl.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss the Boilermakers' wild 48-45 overtime win over Tennessee at the Music City Bowl.
The Boilermakers will be short-handed as they look for a victory in Nashville, taking on Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. A full preview of the matchup on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
The Boilermakers are making their way to Nashville in advance of their Music City Bowl matchup with Tennessee. Why will this game be different than the last trip to Nashville? And that basketball has a final tune-up before the restart of the Big Ten schedule. On Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue's biggest stories of the year.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses No. 3 Purdue's 79-59 win over Incarnate Word.
Purdue has a couple more tune-ups before the re-start of the Big Ten, after the Boilermakers smoked outmatched Butler on Saturday. What's working? Also, Purdue has hit the transfer portal hard in the last week. That and more on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss No. 3 Purdue's win over Butler, the end of the Crossroads Classic, football and more.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's 77-48 Crossroads Classic win over Butler.
In danger of an 0-2 week as the No. 1 team in the country, Purdue found another gear in charging back to beat N.C. State in Brooklyn on Sunday. Now, with finals week coming, what does Purdue need to do to get rolling again. That, commitments, signing day, football news and much more on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's 82-72 overtime win over North Carolina State in Brooklyn.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss No. 1 Purdue's loss at Rutgers, Boilermaker football recruiting and the Music City Bowl.
We celebrate birthday No. 27 with Danny Ezechukwu (Dec. 7, 2021) who was a mainstay at linebacker for Purdue appearing in 45 games for the Boilermakers under coaches Darrel Hazell and Jeff Brohm from 2014-17. The Lithonia, Georgia native compiled 216 career tackles, forced and recovered four fumbles, had 16 career tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks . He played a key role in a resurgent Boilermaker defense in his senior season of 2017, when Purdue posted a winning season and a Foster Farms Bowl win over Arizona. Ezechukwu, an Industrial Management major, lives and works in sales in the Dallas Metroplex Area for Rev.com and follows Purdue's sports teams very closely. He and his wife Arielle have two sons, Tariq and Zayeed (who makes a cameo appearance in the Arni's Birthday Zoom).
Thanks to an 8-0 start and the best résumé in the country, the Boilermakers are the No. 1 team in the country. How'd they'd get here so quickly? And what's next? Plus, Purdue football knows its bowl opponent and destinaton, all ahead on the Gold and Black Radio podcast.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss the Boilermakers' selection to the Music City Bowl, Purdue basketball and more.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses No. 2 Purdue's Big Ten-opening win over Iowa.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's 93-65 Big Ten/ACC Challenge win over Florida State.
The undefeated Boilermakers are one of the top teams in the country, perhaps the top team in the country. What's going well? What challenges await? Let's break it down, plus talk Bucket win, on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart break down Purdue's 44-7 win over rival Indiana, bowl possibilities and more.
The Boilermakers can cap the regular-season picking up their 8th win and bringing the Old Oaken Bucket back to West Lafayette. It’s Purdue hosting Indiana Saturday in Ross-Ade Stadium. A full breakdown on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
We celebrate birthday No. 36 (Nov. 24, 2021) with former Boilermaker standout receiver Desmond Tardy who is home for Thanksgiving visiting family in his hometown of Indianapolis. The former Indiana Mr. Football (2003) enjoyed a great senior year as a Boilermaker catching 67 passes for five TDs in 2008.
The high-energy, infectious-attitude Tardy talks about his love for coaching, including his current gig at IMG Academy, and shares his message to college prospects that he runs across every day in Florida. He also evaluates another "famous" Warren Central H.S. product in David Bell, and talks about his role in the famed "hook and ladder" play against Michigan in 2008 and his bittersweet memories of playing in the Old Oaken Bucket Game.
Purdue proved itself over the weekend, beating two top-20 opponents in winning the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic. The Boilermakers' depth, offense and ability to take over at critical moments were critical to wins over North Carolina and Villanova. More on the wins, plus football's victory over Northwestern, on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's Hall of Fame Tip-Off title game win over Villanova
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses the Boilermakers' win over North Carolina at the Hall of Fame Tip-Off.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick and Tom Dienhart break down a memorable day in Purdue sports focusing on the 32-14 win over Northwestern in a game played at the iconic Wrigley Field..
Purdue is hoping for a big finish to the season, thinking it can get a couple victories for an 8-win record before its bowl game. First up, a trip to Wrigley Field to take on Northwestern. A preview on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
The Boilermakers suffered an unsurprising fate Saturday at Ohio State, but now return to more friendly environments, first Wrigley Field and then Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue has a chance to end the season on an upswing. Let's break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert break down the Boilermakers' loss at No. 6 Ohio State.
Purdue has already upset two top-5 opponents. Now it gets another chance, although this one against a team — in Ohio State — that’s favored by three touchdowns. We'll preview the matchup between the Boilermakers and the Buckeyes on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
Tony Visco celebrates birthday No. 58 today as we caught up with him while he was on business in Louisville, Kentucky. He and his wife Valerie are making his way to the Lafayette area to visit daughter Charlene to celebrate the next few days.
Visco arrived in West Lafayette in 1983 and promptly redshirted. He made a splash in his debut in 1984, helping the Boilermakers beat Notre Dame, Ohio State and Michigan en route to earning a Peach Bowl bid.
Visco finished his career in West Lafayette with 351 tackles, which still ranks No. 10 in Purdue annals. Visco's 210 career solo tackles are No. 17 in school history. And his team-leading eight sacks in 1987 still rank No. 14 in a single season in Boilermaker record books.
The 6-4, 235-pound Visco was the No. 4 overall pick in the 1987 draft, getting tabbed by the BC Lions. He went on to play in the CFL from 1988-91, toiling for Toronto, BC, Saskatchewan and Hamilton before retiring.
Visco, a native of Mississauga, Ont., has called Chattanooga, Tenn., home for over 11 years. He is the operations manager for Louisville Tile of Chattanooga.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's season-opening win over Bellarmine.
Purdue has done it again, knocking off a top-5 opponent in dominating Michigan State Saturday. Now, the Boilermakers get yet another opportunity as they travel to Ohio State. We break it all down, plus preview the start of the basketball season, on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert break down the Boilermakers' upset win over No. 5 Michigan State.
Purdue gets another chance for an upset Saturday, when No. 3 Michigan State comes to West Lafayette. Not only could the Boilermakers get bowl eligible, but they could derail the Spartans’ surprise quest for a Big Ten title and spot in the College Football Playoff. It's a big game. The full preview on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert breaks down Purdue's exhibition win over the University of Indianapolis.
The Boilermakers scored another road upset on Saturday, upending Nebraska in Lincoln. Now, they'll need an upset at home if they're to keep up momentum. We'll break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert break down the Boilermakers' 28-23 win at Nebraska.
After their lapse last week, the Boilermakers need to bounce back against another team in search of victories. We'll get all set up for Purdue-Nebraska, another team in need of a win, on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
David Nugent turns 44 today (Oct. 27, 2021) and we celebrate the big day with the Boilermaker defensive tackle who roamed the Purdue sidelines from 1996-99. Nugent was a somewhat unsung in the days of Rosevelt Colvin, Chike Okeafor and Matt Mitrione, but was an important part of the Boilermakers' dramatic turnaround. A converted tight end from the Memphis, Tennessee area, Nugent bulked up and became a mainstay of the Boilermaker front in the first three seasons under coach Joe Tiller that was made even more notable by two career "scoop and scores" in wins against top-five ranked teams: No. 4 Kansas State in 1998 and No. 5 Michigan State in 1999.
Nugent was a sixth round pick of the New England Patriots and he talks about his notable roomate, Tom Brady, and what paying on a Super Bowl Champion team meant.
Still living in the Memphis area, Nugent is in medical sales and lives with his wife and three children.
Expectation levels have probably never been higher for the Boilermakers, a No. 7 ranking in the preseason, a Big Ten favorite and among the most-likely for a Final Four run. Let’s preview all of it, with conversations with Matt Painter and Jaden Ivey, on Gold and Black Radio podcast.
The Boilermakers — again — couldn't handle the physicality of the Badgers, falling to Wisconsin for the 15th consecutive game. What went wrong? And what will Purdue need to fix before playing at Nebraska Saturday? All on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert break down the Boilermakers' 30-13 loss to Wisconsin.
The Boilermakers are coming off one of the biggest wins in program history, now needing to focus on Wisconsin, an opponent it’s not beaten in nearly 20 years. We'll preview Saturday's game on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
Purdue scored one of the biggest wins in program history, upsetting the Hawkeyes in Iowa City. Now, though, at 4-2 at the halfway point of the season, the Boilermakers turn their attention to Wisconsin and finding their way to the postseason. More on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue's stunning 24-7 win at No. 2 Iowa and much more.
The Boilermakers come off the bye facing a major challenge, as they look to knock off the No. 2 Hawkeyes in Iowa City. To do so, the offense – stuck in the mud the last three games – needs to get untracked. Can it? We’ll preview Purdue and Iowa on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
Purdue comes off its bye week, not only needing fixes for its ailing offense but preparing to take on one of the country's best defenses in Iowa. We have an early preview of the Boilermakers and the Hawkeyes on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss where Purdue stands at the bye week, Boilermaker basketball and more.
Purdue is 3-2 headed to its bye week, following a 20-13 loss to Minnesota on Homecoming Saturday. The biggest issue the Boilermakers face: How to fix an offense that has scored only 13 points in each of the last three weeks. That and more on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert break down the Boilermakers' 20-13 loss to Minnesota.
The Boilermakers and the Golden Gophers struggled through their last outings. Purdue, though, got a win; Minnesota did not. It sets up a big game Saturday in Ross-Ade Stadium, with the Boilermakers trying to get to the bye with a 4-1 record. A preview of Saturday's Homecoming game on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
Edwin Watson turns 45 today (Sept. 29, 2021) as he is enjoying his work and family life as a real estate executive living in the Indianapolis area. A native of Pontiac, Michigan, Watson ranks seventh in school history in all-time rushing yardage and he played a huge role in his senior year of turning the Boilermaker program around in coach Joe Tiller's first season at the helm in 1997. He also played for the Green Bay Packers after his Purdue days.
Watson has been married for 20 years and works closely with his wife in their company EEE Realty. They have two sons, ages 13 and 11, and the family will spend Watson's birthday, at least in part, at football practice.
The Boilermakers survived their Big Ten opener Saturday, coming back to beat Illinois, but it doesn't come without questions: Who is the quarterback going forward? Can Purdue continue to absorb injuries? That and more on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert break down the Boilermakers' 13-9 rock-fight win over Illinois.
The Boilermakers look to bounce back as they hit the start of the Big Ten season, welcoming in Illinois Saturday afternoon. While Purdue is a double-digit favorite, will mounting injuries present a problem? More on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
Coming off the loss at Notre Dame, the Boilermakers are reloading for the start of the Big Ten, with back-to-back games at Ross-Ade Stadium, starting with Illinois. We'll review the first quarter of the season, including the loss to the Irish, plus look ahead on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert break down the Boilermakers' 27-13 loss at No. 12 Notre Dame, the quarterback situation, Drew Brees' TV work and more.
Purdue has started the season 2-0, but now gets a real measuring stick with a trip to Notre Dame. Are the Irish vulnerable? Yes. But will that be enough for the Boilermakers to score the upset? We'll break it down on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
Purdue brushed by UConn Saturday, keeping its season to an unblemshed start as it heads to Notre Dame Saturday. A complete breakdown of the weekend and the week ahead on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert break down Purdue's dominant 49-0 win at Connecticut, David Bell's and George Karlaftis' excellent play and much more.
The Boilermakers are 1-0, after making all the key plays down the stretch in an opening-day win. Now, it’s on to UConn, which is winless with a new coach and a new QB, and it’s only Week 2. We preview the game on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
Twice Purdue was pushed in the second half Saturday and twice Purdue had responses. We break down the highlights of the Boilermakers' Week 1 win over Oregon St. and have an early preview of Week 2's trip to UConn on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert break down Purdue's season-opening 30-21 win over Oregon State, the Boilermakers' aggressive approach, the new defense and much more.
The Boilermakers open their season Saturday night under the lights at Ross-Ade Stadium. A full preview of the matchup with Oregon St., including thoughts on opening-day starting quarterback Jack Plummer, the new-look defense, predictions and much more. Listen to the Gold and Black Radio Pregame Podcast right now.
Game week for the opener is here for the Boilermakers, who start the season in prime time vs. Oregon State Saturday. Jeff Brohm has his quarterback, in Jack Plummer; we'll talk expectations for the newly named starter. Purdue picked up a commitment, too. That and more on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Jack Plummer being named as Purdue's starting quarterback, the season ahead, the Big Ten Alliance and much more.
Purdue wrapped up its training camp with a second scrimmage Saturday, one dominated by the offense. Good for it. Bad for a defense looking to be much better in 2021. While traiining camp ends, questions remain. We break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss the latest on Purdue football training camp, Myles Colvin and much more.
Former Purdue and NFL star Jim Everett talks Tyler Trent, induction into the Indiana FB Hall of Fame and much more in this candid 30-minute interview. Everett speaks honestly about what he learned from his Purdue experience, and also many of the issues facing college sports today.
The defense won scrimmage No. 1 for Purdue Saturday, per Jeff Brohm. What's that say about the defense? What about the offense? We break it all down on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Sampson James, Purdue's quarterback derby and much more from Boilermaker training camp.
Purdue is through its first three practices, as it's in the beginning stages of its prep for the 2021 season. But injuries have been too much of a storyline early. We break down that, plus other notes from the first three practices, on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss the beginning of Purdue football training camp and more.
Purdue's training camp start this week. On the Gold and Black Radio podcast, we break down the storylines, from the QB competition to the defensive installation.
Joey Elliott turns 35 today (August 2, 2021) and we caught up with him in the middle of a busy work day with the Indianapolis Colts. Elliott is a scout for the NFL team and is building a name for himself in the NFL.
Elliott played quarterback at Purdue from 2006-09, but didn't earn his first start until his senior year. In that season, Elliott led Purdue to an upset of No. 7 Ohio State while throwing for over 3,000 yards and 22 touchdowns. He played his best football down the stretch completing over 70 percent of his passes in his last three games including a stellar four-touchdown passing performance in a Bucket win in his last college game.
Elliott, an Evansville native, also played for Winnipeg, Ottawa and British Columbia in the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 2010-14.
Note: Our apologies for the transmission trouble at the end of the interview. We were making our way through some Internet challenges.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick breakdown the start of Purdue's fall camp, conference re-alignment, the Delta variant and how it could effect college football this fall and more.
Purdue's ready for the start of its season, one the Big Ten hopes is more normal. We review the Big Ten Media Days and preview Purdue's camp on Gold and Black Radio.
INDIANAPOLIS — In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue football live (but taped) at Big Ten football media day.
Apologies for the abrupt ending due to connection issues at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Ian Allen turns 43 today (July 22, 2021) and we caught up with him from his home in the Minneapolis area where is works serves as senior manager of strategic partnerships & new business development for Target and lives in the Minneapolis area.
Allen was an offensive lineman for the Boilermakers from 1996-2000 and shared his stories of playing for position coach Danny Hope, what it was like to run on the field at the Rose Bowl and what motivates him in his job with Target. He started nine of 12 games in his senior year at right guard on one of the best Boilermaker offensive lines ever.
Allen played in the NFL for the Giants, Eagles, Falcons and Cardinals in addition to NFL Europe and the CFL. On that Boilermaker 2000 offensive line, LT Matt Light, LG, Gene Mruczkowski, C Chukky Okobi and RT Brandon Gorin all spent significant time in the league.
And entrepreneur, Allen has also started careers in music, broadcasting, and business and has his MBA as well.
The Big Ten Media Days get underway later this week in Indianapolis, marking an unofficial start to the football season. We'll preview coming up on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — we discuss Big Ten football media day, off-season football news, Boilermaker basketball and recruiting and more.
Jimmy Oliver turns 52 today (July 12, 2021) and we caught up with him from his work near his home in the Akron, Ohio area.
Oliver was a first team All-Big Ten forward in 1991 under Coach Gene Keady, coming to Purdue from Menifee, Arkansas. The 6-foot-6, swing player, appeared in 90 games as a Boilermaker from 1989-91, and averaged an impressive 19.2 points per game his senior year. He was a skilled shooter who often utilized bank shots, with one of his defining moments coming on a game-winning shot to beat defending national champion Michigan in Mackey Arena his junior year.
Oliver played professional basketball until 2007, and was the Cleveland Cavaliers 39th overall pick of the '91 draft. He played two seasons with the Boston Celtics in 1993 and '94 and with a handful of NBA teams. In the latter part of his career, Oliver played in Europe, an experience he treasures.
Oliver now works at Summit County (Ohio) Juvenile Courts and is a case manager. He expects to spend his birthday, which he says are usually low-key, with his two daughters.
The Boilermakers' success in the FIBA U19 World Championships could be a precursor to a big season at Purdue. We'll discuss on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Brian Neubert discusses Purdue 2022 and 2023 basketball recruiting. GoldandBlack com Saturday Simulcast — Camden Heide, Myles Colvin and Purdue basketball recruiting
Ben Jones turns 39 today (July 7, 2021) and we caught up with him from his home in the Indianapolis area. Jones, the Boilermaker place-kicker in 2003-04 transferred to Purdue from Butler and immediately posted the most prolific season in Boilermaker annals.
Not only did Purdue sophomore Jnes have the most outstanding season ever by a Purdue kicker in 2003, he had one of the best in Big Ten Conference and NCAA history.
The walkon from Zionsville, Ind., made 25 of 30 field goals, a success rate of 83.3 percent. He set Purdue records for field goals made and percentage, topping the marks of 22 and 81.5 by All-American Travis Dorsch in 2001.
His most famous kick as a Boilermaker? How about his' 18-yard field goal with three seconds remaining gave Purdue a 26-23 win at Wisconsin on Oct. 18, 2003. It remains the Boilermakers' most recent win over the Badgers.
In addition, Jones tied the Big Ten season record for field goals, shared by Remy Hamilton of Michigan in 1994 (30 attempts), Dan Nystrom of Minnesota in 2000 (37 attempts) and Mike Nugent of Ohio State in 2002 (28 attempts).
You can follow Jones on Twitter @bcj35.
The Boilermakers are having a good offseason, particularly Jaden Ivey and Caleb Furst for U19 Team USA and Zach Edey for Team Canada. That, plus another football commitment, and much more on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — we discuss June recruiting developments at Purdue, the advent of Name-Image-Likeness allowances and more.
Maynard Lewis turns 42 today (July 3, 2021) and he took some time while vacationing in Florida with his family to share his big day with us. Lewis still lives in his hometown of Terre Haute and serves as Terre Haute South's basketball coach, while working in pharmaceutical sales in Bloomington. Lewis was South's all-time leading scorer coming out of high school in 198, and has been South's head coach since the 2016-17 season.
A 6-foot-1 guard, he took his talents to Purdue after graduating from South in 1998 and averaged 6.7 points per game over four seasons with the Boilermakers, including 9.9 ppg as a junior (2000-01) and 9.5 ppg as a senior (2001-02). He graduated in 2002.
Lewis didn't play a lot before his junior season, but as a sophomore, he sparked the Boilermakers off the bench by sticking some key jumpers in wins over Oklahoma and Gonzaga.
This weekend alone, Purdue picked up committments from four, bringing its total for the 2022 class to 11. We dial it up on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — we discuss full capacity at Ross-Ade Stadium, Purdue football recruiting and transfer happenings and a big week for Boilermaker basketball news.
Justin Jennings turns 47 today (June 25, 2021) and he took some time while vacationing in the Appalachian Mountains of Georgia to share his big day with us. Jennings, who now lives in the Youngstown, Ohio area, recalled his favorite Gene Keady saying, his birthday memories and the thankless job of guarding Glenn Robinson in practice. And of course, no interview with someone who played hoops for the Boilermakers in the 1990s would be complete without talking about the Three-Pete run from 1994-96, which Jennings played a key role in from the forward position.
Jennings, who came to Purdue from Grand Rapids (Michigan) Central H.S., appeared in 119 games for the Boilermakers, drawing 17 starts, all in his junior year. Blessed with great leaping ability, Listed at 6-foot-6, 198 pounds, he was known for his spectacular dunks. He averaged 5.3 points for his career, and 8.2 in his senior year.
Purdue landed the tight end prospect it coveted, as football recruiting in June has started to heat up. Our breakdown on Gold and Black Radio.
Danny Dierking made the most out of his time as a Boilermaker running back from 2007-10. And today (June 15, 2021) we caught up with him on his 33rd birthday. Now living in Nashville, Tennessee, the proud father of two girls under the age of 18 months is busy with family and his career with Stryker.
In our Arni's Birthday Zoom, Dierking talked about his playing days, the closeness he still has with his teammates and how happy he is for Purdue that assistant coach Mark Hagen is on coach Jeff Brohm's staff.
As a Boilermaker, Dierking played in 48 of 49 games, with 14 starts from 2007-10 and did not redshirt. Played multiple positions including running back, fullback, wide receiver, and played on all the special teams. From 2007-2009 led the team with over 30 special teams tackles. Was Academic All-Big Ten four years in a row and led the Boilermakers as a senior into the 2010 as a captain and led the team with 718 all purpose yards.
Dierking is a legacy at Purdue, as his dad Scott was an All-Big Ten running back in 1976 and played in the NFL for the Jets and Bucs.
Purdue picked up an offensive line commitment, the third of the Class of 2022. More on the lineman and football and basketball recruiting on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue June football and basketball recruiting, transfers, Leon Burtnett and more.
We caught up with rising junior guard Isaiah Thompson as he celebrates his 21st birthday. He talks about what his past birthdays have been like and what he has going on this summer as he prepares for the 2021-22 season. Thompson, an Academic All-Big Ten pick, appeared in all 28 games drawing starts in the first five games of the season and talked about playing his role on what figures to be one of the best teams in the nation.
The first weekend of the normalized NCAA recruiting calendar brought a camp and recruits to Purdue's campus. We break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick answer some of the questions surrounding Purdue football for 2021.
In between flights back to his home in Texas, we caught up with Rock Supan in the Detroit airport to celebrate birthday No. 64. A native of Parma, Ohio, Supan started 25 games in the Boilermaker defensive backfield from 1975-78, and was a standout on Purdue's "Junk Defense" in Supan's junior and senior seasons.
Despite his prowess in the defensive backfield as a hard-hitter, Supan is probably best known for the game-winning field goal he made that helped Purdue beat No. 1 Michigan in 1976. In fact, Supan, who was the backup kicker to regular Scott Sovereen during Supan's sophomore year, has the rare distinction of having two fourth quarter game-winning field goals in the same year, having delivered Purdue to a win at Wisconsin a month earlier.
Supan also talked about the challenges of playing for defensive coordinator Leon Burtnett, who passed away on May 31 and how since he has learned to appreciate his former coach.
The proud grandpa of four, Supan says he is a couple years away from retirement as he works in facilities for a local school system.
In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — we discuss the year in Purdue sports and much more.
We celebrated Tommie Thomas' 31st birthday with a Zoom call from his home in the Miami (Florida) area. The ever-positive Thomas shared his important work with the Foundation that bears his name and also his Boilermaker experience. He also spoke about his mother's battle with cancer and how he enjoyed his experience working with the Purdue Challenge 5K during his days as an undergrad.
The Robbins, Ill., native came to Purdue in 2008 as a safety but finished his career as a receiver. He was one of the Boilermaker bright spots in a Heart of Dallas Bowl loss to Oklahoma State on New Year's Day 2013, which also happened to be Thomas' last game. He caught a touchdown pass from his college buddy Robert Marve, among the many former teammates he stays in contact with to this day.
Purdue's lost a couple players to injury and to the portal, continuing what's been an active offseason. But additions will likely continue, as well. We break it all down on Gold and Black Radio.
In today's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — we Purdue football's off-season, the Big Ten basketball schedule, the new Boilermaker basketball staff and much more.
On his 85th birthday (May 21, 2021), Coach Gene Keady joined us for to talk about birthdays past, all the calls he has already received, and of course, the New York Yankees.
"I am just glad to have another birthday to celebrate," Keady while visiting wife Kathleen Petrie's daughter Rachel and granddaughter Genyn in the Hudson Valley of New York.
"My putting isn't very good, but other than that, I am all good."
At 85, the coach always has something to say.
Purdue football has been active in the transfer portal this spring, losing players but gaining as well. Where are the Boilermakers better off? And where might the roster be lacking? We break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
In today's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — we discuss Purdue football's trip to iconic baseball venues as will happen on Nov. 20, 2021 when the Boilermakers play Northwestern in Wrigley Field.
A member of Purdue's fabled “Den of Defensive Ends,” Shaun Phillips shares his 40th birthday with us from his home in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The 6-3, 255-pound Phillips was an instant hit upon hitting the field at Purdue, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten honors each of this first three seasons. As a senior in 2003, he starred, making 14.5 sacks (second most in school history). Phillips garnered second-team All-American accolades and was a first-team All-Big Ten performer that season.
Phillips is still No. 2 in all-time sacks at Purdue with 33.5. And he is No. 3 in Purdue history in TFLs with 60.5. Phillips started 49 consecutive games in West Lafayette .
Phillips enjoyed an 11-year NFL career. He was selected in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft by the Chargers, playing nine seasons in San Diego. He played for the Broncos in 2013, a team that reached Super Bowl 48, and spent his final season in 2014 with the Titans and Colts.
Phillips finished his NFL career with 81.5 sacks. His best season was 2010, when he made 11 sacks and earned a spot in the Pro Bowl.
Phillips has a son who is playing football at Sam Houston State and will be squaring off in the FCS national title game on Sunday.. He also has twin 14-year old boys and a 3-year old son.
The football recruiting calendar will return to normal — or at least as close to it as possible — in June, with camps and visits. Will break down what that means for Purdue on Gold and Black Radio.
In today's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — we discuss more on recruiting in the transfer era, plus NIL legislation, Purdue football and much more.
Jane (Calhoun) Schott celebrates her Cinco de Mayo birthday with us. Schott has been integrally involved with Purdue women's basketball as a player from 1988-92 as as a color radio color analyst with Tim Newton, a position she has held since the mid-1990s. A long-time teacher and coach, Schott currently heads the girls basketball program while working as assistant athletics director at West Lafayette High School. Her "day job" is capably teaching chemistry and science for the Red Devils.
Schott is married to Tom Schott who worked in Purdue athletics for decades and now serves a role at the University in Strategic Communications. Son August is graduating this summer from Purdue and Sam is graduating this year from West Side and plans to play football at Illinois Wesleyan this fall.
Purdue picked up a football transfer at a critical position of need — and it saw two of its former players be drafted — so we'll discuss on Gold and Black Radio. Plus more on 2022 hoops recruiting, including a new commitment.
In today's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Brian Neubert flies solo and discusses Purdue's 2022 basketball recruiting picture.
Purdue picked up a spring signee in legacy Brian Waddell. What's the plan for Indy sharpshooter? That and a NFL Draft preview on Gold and Black Radio.
Special guests are Mike Alstott, Akin Ayodele, Jim Bonk, coach Jim Colletto, Rosevelt Colvin, Marion Griffin, Don Kiepert, Mike Phipps, and Perry Williams.
The football connections on our guest list on this video are these: Leroy Keyes' was Alstott's position coach during Alstott's senior season (1995). Colletto, who was Purdue's head coach from 1991-96, hired Keyes as the position coach. Colvin, who was recruited by Colletto spent his freshman and sophomore seasons with Keyes on the sidelines. Colvin and Ayodele developed life-long friendships with Keyes grown from Keyes' mentorship during Colvin and Ayodele's playing days. Jim Bonk was an offensive lineman and blocked for Keyes in 1966 and '67, Kiepert and Phipps were the quarterbacks in Keyes junior and senior seasons (1967-68), Griffin was the tight end and Williams was Keyes' backfield mate.
But as you will discover when listening, football was just part of the story of the ties that bound Keyes to these former Boilermaker players.
Lamar Conard celebrates his 44th birthday today and shares some inspirational stories about his birthday tradition growing up, Joe Tiller and Leroy Keyes. The former Boilermaker defensive back (1996-99) became coach Joe Tiller's first walk-on to earn a scholarship. Conard, a native of Elkhart, Ind., was a starter in 1997-98 and tied for the team lead in interceptions Purdue's dramatic turnaround season of 1997.
He now serves as the running backs coach for Miami University and has been with the RedHawks program for four seasons. Before that, Conard was on coach Brock Spack's coaching staff at Illinois State for nine years after serving as a GA in Tiller's last two seasons (2007-08).
With the one-time transfer waiver soon to be adopted, the impact on NCAA recruiting — and the formation of teams — will be significant. We'll break down what that means for Purdue, the Big Ten and everyone else on Gold and Black Radio.
In this week's Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue recruit Caleb Furst winning Mr. Basketball, Maliq Carr transferring, the recruiting dead period being lifted and more.
Leroy Keyes, who passed away Thursday morning (April 15, 2021) at the age of 74, made a significant impact at Purdue University both on and off the football field. In this podcast, Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick share memories with Keyes' Purdue classmate, long-time friend and fellow student-athlete Ralph Taylor.
Scott Campbell turns 59 today (April 15, 2021) and we caught up with one of the members of Purdue's Cradle of Quarterbacks to share his memories and hear what he is up to from his home in Hershey, Pa.
Campbell was a three-year starting quarterback from 1980-83 and still ranks sixth all-time in passing yards (7636) and his 516-yard single-game effort is fifth best in school annals. He also played in the NFL for the Steelers and Falcons and has spent the last three decades as a co-owner of a real estate business.
Paul Lusk is back with the Boilermakers, taking an assistant role under Matt Painter. That leaves Purdue with one more assistant spot to fill. Analysis on Gold and Black Radio.
In today's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — we discuss Matt Painter's and Jeff Brohm's recent and upcoming staff hires, Purdue recruiting, finances and more.
We celebrate Jim Niedrach's 44th birthday today (April 8, 2021 chatting with the former Boilermaker center who started 36 games from 1997-99. He was an unsung key cog in Purdue's dramatic turnaround under coach Joe Tiller, as Niedrach participated in three bowl games, and two victories for the Gold and Black.
The Lagrange, Ga., native talks about getting recruited to Purdue, some great stories about his fraternity brother and quarterback Drew Brees and his fellow offensive linemen, and much more.
Niedrach, who now lives in Fishers, Ind., with his wife and two children, is a sales executive and shares some of the things that his Purdue experience provided him.
As we hit April and soon the start of offseason workouts for Purdue basketball, we take an evaluation of the Boiilermakers on Gold and Black Radio. That and our thoughts on football, including pro potential.
In today's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss the looming transfer era and its effect on college sports, the Final Four and more.
We share Ryan Berning's 54th birthday today chatting with the former Boilermaker forward who played a key role in some of the most successful teams in the coach Gene Keady Era. Berning, who still lives in Lafayette, the hometown he grew up in, talks about what he is doing now, how he learned his professional edge in part by playing for Keady, staying in shape, what it was like to play for Keady when the coach was on a diet and much more.
Berning was a two-year starter for Keady in 1989 and '90, but was a key reserve on the Boilermakers' back-to-back Big Ten title teams in 1987 and '88. He appeared in three NCAA Tournaments as well and used his 6-foot-9 inch frame as a standout perimeter scorer and rebounder. He averaged 9.1 points in his senior season in a lineup that included classmates Tony Jones and Stephen Scheffler.
He and his wife have six children and 10 grandchildren and he balances a busy home and family life with his managerial role with Franklin Pest Solutions working in both the Indianapolis area and Lafayette.
Purdue's spring practice — maybe the most critical one of Jeff Brohm's tenure — is in the books, with the Boilermakers wrapping up in mid-March. What do we know? And maybe more importantly, what do we not? That and more on Gold and Black Radio.
In today's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — we discuss the end of Purdue's men's basketball season, spring football, Indiana's coaching search, Katie Gearlds and more.
Everett Pickens was a diminutive, but highly productive receiver for quarterback Scott Campbell and coaches Jim Young and Leon Burtnett in 1981 and 82, respectively. At 5-foot-10, 170 pounds, Pickens was a big-play receiver averaging an impressive 17.8 yards per catch as a Boilermaker. A junior college transfer who did not play high school football, Pickens was recruited by Burtnett out of Los Angleles Southwest Junior College, a school that produced Boilermaker standouts Steve Bryant and James Looney.
Pickens says the highlight of his 62nd birthday (celebrated on March 24), will be calls he receiives from his two children. He has enjoyed a professional career as a self-proclaimed entrepreneur, and has recently been involved in acquiring a Cleveland community newspaper an increasing its reach to southern California while providing jobs for kids. Philanthropic in nature, Pickens is also involved in Power-2Empower and Empower on the non-profit side. He resides in the Los Angeles area.
Purdue hits the offseason earlier than expected, following its NCAA first-round loss on Saturday night. What's next? We start there on Gold and Black Radio. Plus, the takeaways from spring football.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss the NCAA Tournament and more.
The Boilermakers received what might be a favorable draw in the NCAA Tournament, a No. 4 seed that should have them as the favorite in the first two rounds. We break it down on Gold and Black Radio. Plus, Drew Brees and football, as well.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert on Purdue's overtime Big Ten Tournament loss to Ohio State.
In today's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — we the Big Ten Tournament, Purdue's season and more.
Purdue has won five consecutive games as it heads to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Tournament. Our preview of the tourney and the Boilermakers' possible path to the title. And where do the Boilermakers stand for the NCAA? Plus, the latest from spring football on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue's win over Indiana, spring football and much more.
Former Purdue football player Calvin Williams celebrates his 54th birthday with us and shares his observations about Boilermaker athletics past and present.
He serves as associate athletics director, and is member of the senior administrative staff and serves as sport administrator for six programs: men's and women's cross country, men's and women's track & field, women's volleyball, and wrestling. In addition, Williams oversees several initiatives at Purdue that involve gender equity and minority enhancement, including the assistant coaches development series and diversity programs.
Williams, a four-year letterwinner at wide receiver for the Boilermakers from 1986 to 1989, returned to his alma mater as assistant athletics director in 2011. He was promoted to associate athletics director in 2013. Williams still ranks among the Purdue career leaders receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
He was the Boilermakers' team Most Valuable Player his senior season and played for multiple years in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens.
He and his wife, Charese, have three children: Jonah (former FB walkon), Sydney and Rachel.
It's March, and the Boilermakers find themselves hitting their stride at the right time. Can they keep up the momentum in the final week of the season and into the tournaments? We'll break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss the passing of Larry Clisby, Purdue basketball's win at Penn State and Boilermaker spring football practice.
P.J. Thompson celebrates a milestone birthday today (Feb. 24) as shares his thoughts on growing up in a basketball household, his role on coach Matt Painter's coaching staff, the challenges of excelling as a freshman and much more.
After an outstanding Purdue career, Thompson is in his second year as a graduate assistant. His role includes opponent scouting, film breakdown, helping with individual workouts and administrative duties as he breaks into the collegiate coaching ranks.
Thompson spent the the 2018-19 season playing professionally in the Netherlands after being a three-year starter from 2016 to 2018. He currently ranks second in career assist / turnover ratio (2.94), is 10th in career 3-point percentage (.404) and 15th in career 3-pointers made (161) at Purdue. He appeared in 137 games, the eighth most in school history and helped Purdue to a 104-37 record and the 2017 Big Ten Championship during his time with the Boilermakers.
Having won a couple games in a row, Purdue is pushing toward a double-bye in the Big Ten Tournament, but the Boilermakers still have room to make up. That, and the latest from spring practice, where Jeff Brohm has a hole to fill on his staff, coming up on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue basketball, spring football and Larry Clisby's 74th birthday
We caught up with Ryan Isaac this morning on his 29th birthday from his home in Northwest Indiana. The former Boilermaker defensive end talks about being recruited out of Michigan City by newly re-hired defensive line coach Mark Hagen and the challenges of playing for two head coaches in Danny Hope and Darrell Hazell. He was a four-year letter-winner and played in bowl games in 2011 and '13 for the Boilermakers.
Isaac was named assistant director of development - Varsity P within the John Purdue Club in June of 2019. He focuses on advancing annual giving and assisting with advancing membership, marketing, communication and special events efforts of Varsity P, which includes former Boilermaker student-athletes. Before joining Purdue athletics, Isaac worked as a youth behavioral counselor a special education teacher and high school assistant football coach, and in brand management with LW Branding in Chicago, He earned his bachelor's degree in organizational leadership and supervision from Purdue in 2014.
Isaac was named assistant director of development - Varsity P within the John Purdue Club in June of 2019. He focuses on advancing annual giving and assisting with advancing membership, marketing, communication and special events efforts of Varsity P, which includes former Boilermaker student-athletes. Before joining Purdude athletics, Isaac worked as a youth behavioral counselor a special education teacher and high school assistant football coach, and in brand management with LW Branding in Chicago, He earned his bachelor's degree in organizational leadership and supervision from Purdue in 2014.
The Boilermakers have spent the last couple weeks alternating wins and loses. But with a few weeks left in the regular season, they'd like to get on a roll. Our thoughts on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue signee Trey Kaufman-Renn, Boilermaker basketball, Purdue spring football and much more.
We caught up with Jim Wood bright and early (California time) on his 68th birthday from his home in Santa Clarita, Calif. Jim was recruited to Purdue out of Chesterfield, Mo. and was a two year starting safety for Alex Agase in 1973 and '74. He also was a punt returner as well.
He was a key player in one of Purdue's greatest upsets in its history, the 31-20 thrashing of defending national champion Notre Dame in Sept. 1974. Wood shares his memories of that game, being recruited to Purdue by Dale Samuels and much more.
Wood, a Krannert grad with an Industrial Management degree, is retired after a lengthy career in operations management, but still does consulting. He has lived in California for 41 years with his wife and former Silver Twin Randi and they have raised two children and recently became grandparents.
Not a pretty victory, but a victory nonetheless, as Purdue beat Northwestern on Saturday to get back in the win column. Now, the Boilermakers have a few days off before going on the road. We break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue's win over Northwestern, reports of Purdue playing at Wrigley Field, the Super Bowl and more.
We caught up with Mike Steele on his 67th birthday from his home in Greenville, N.C. Mike was a high school standout from Robinson, Ill., and key role player as a Boilermaker guard in the 1970s, including playing for the Boilermakers' 1974 NIT title team. After that, he made his mark as a college head coach at DePauw and East Carolina.
He has spent a three-decade career running his insurance business in Greenville, N.C. where he still works and lives yet still maintains many close ties to his alma mater and the sports world.
Steele, who survived a bout with COVID-19 this past summer talks about all the things he is thankful for. That includes his family, especially son Drew who thrives in the world with Down's Syndrome, Boilermaker basketball, surviving harrowing experiences while flying with basketball and much more.
The Boilermakers scored another big victory Saturday with another big second half. We'll break down on the Big Ten's youngest team has climbed into the top half of the league. That and more on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue's win over No. 21 Minnesota, finances and more
We caught up with director of men's basketball operations Elliot Bloom on the morning of his 44th birthday. Bloom, a 1999 Purdue graduate has worked in the Purdue athletics for the past 20 years.
In his current role, Bloom serves as the program’s point person for scheduling and team travel, while also assisting in recruiting efforts and coordinating the team’s weekly schedule. He also oversees Purdue’s team of undergraduate student managers.
Bloom has worked with Hall of Fame coaches Gene Keady, Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams, as well as current Boilermaker head coach Matt Painter. He and his wife, Monica, have a daughter, Lucy, and a son, Charlie.
The Boilermakers ended a grueling stretch Friday, as they saw their four-game winning streak end to league-leading — but now idle — Michigan Friday. A Breakdown of Purdue, plus more from the football team's staff additions, on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue basketball, the football coaching staff and more.
We caught up with former star Purdue defensive end Anthony Spencer on his 37th birthday. The Fort Wayne, Ind., native lives in the Dallas area, where was a standout for the Cowboys from 2007-14. A first round pick of the Cowboys in 2007, Spencer shares his Boilermaker memories, talks about his family, his position coach Mark Hagen (who was hired a few days ago by Jeff Brohm), his business ventures and much more. Spencer ranks sixth all-time in sacks and ninth in tackles for loss in his Boilermaker playing days for coach Joe Tiller from 2003-06.
The Boilermakers picked up an ugly victory, but a victory nonetheless, over Penn State, Purdue's third straight. Let's break it down, plus take a look at the latest football staff hire, on Gold and Black Radio.
Dave Shondell takes time out on his 63rd birthday (Jan. 17, 2021) to talk to GoldandBlack.com. The Boilermaker volleyball coach, whose 18th season at the helm opens up on the road this Friday Jan. 22 at preseason No. 1 Wisconsin talks about what it was like celebrating birthdays in the Shondell household in Muncie, Ind. Those stories include an eighth birthday he won't forget. Shondell also talks about the challenges of Covid, why he is grateful to be playing, but also excited about this year's team (ranked preseason No. 13) and much more. It is an insightful 30-minute listen.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue's win at Indiana, the Penn State game, football and more
The Boilermakers scored their biggest win of the season with a comeback at Michigan State, setting them up for their game this week at Indiana. We'll take a look on Gold and Black Radio. Plus, arrivals and departures on the football team.
In tonight's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — we discuss the Boilermakers' win at No. 23 Michigan State, football's staffing processes and more.
The Boilermakers return home after a two-game road losing streak, needing to get back in the win column. Our assessment of Purdue hoops, plus the latest in offseason football, on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue's loss at Illinois, football transfer recruiting and the state of college football.
Former basketball standout Mike Robinson celebrated birthday 44 with us. The former Boilermaker forward who scored over 1200 points at Purdue from 1997-00 and participated in two Sweet 16s and and Elite Eight, now is a very successful high school basketball coach in northern Virginia having won state titles in 2018 and 2020. Robinson, the father or a 13-year old boy and 11-year old girl, talks about his Purdue memories, his basketball relationship with his wife Michelle Duhart (a starter and lockdown defender on Purdue's 1999 NCAA Women's title team), what he learned from Gene Keady, what it is like to celebrate your birthday on New Year's Eve and much more.
Fresh off their Christmas Day victory over Maryland, the Boilermakers have a rough road trip this week, with visits to Rutgers and Illinois. We preview, plus talk football as well, on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue basketball's win over Maryland, football's defensive coordinator search and more.
The Boilermakers have won a few games in a row, lining them up for what will be a big week back in the Big Ten. Our thoughts on Gold and Black Radio. Plus, the latest on football, its coaching changes, and what more we could see at the end of the season.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert on Purdue basketball's win streak, football's staff changes and more.
INDIANAPOLIS — GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses Purdue's 88-78 win over Notre Dame at the Crossroads Classic.
After a 4-2 start, Purdue begins Big Ten play on Wednesday as Ohio State comes to Mackey Arena. What's good, what's not about the Boilermakers. And the Bucket game is back on, at least for now. All ahead on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss the Big Ten's plans for Purdue and Indiana to meet this weekend, plus Boilermaker basketball and more.
Former Purdue standout Keaton Grant (2007-10) turns 34 today (Dec. 8,. 2020). We caught up with him on his special day to find out what the former four-year starter and team MVP (2008) is up to.
Grant played professionally for nine years, has written a book and is now working sales for Eli Lilly. He is the father of three kids under age 6 and talks candidly about his life balance, social justice and how much he enjoyed playing at Purdue.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert discusses the commitment of four-star 2022 recruit Jameel Brown to Purdue.
The Boilermakers are an underdog as they head to Bloomington to face the Hoosiers Saturday, after losing their fourth straight game to Nebraska. That, football recruiting and the latest basketball analysis on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss Purdue's loss to Nebraska, its difficult season, Boilermaker basketball and more.
Purdue is looking to end a three-game losing streak, but will have to overcome a lot of questions to do so. We've got a full breakdown of Boilermakers-Cornhuskers on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
Former Boilermaker football standout Ray Wallace celebrates his 57th birthday with GoldandBlack.com. Wallace, who played running back and defensive back for Purdue from 1982-1985 enjoyed a multi-year NFL stint and has lived in the Nashville, Tennessee area since 2004 and owns a property management business (Compass Property Management). Wallace manages multi-family and single-family housing and small commercial properties throughout middle Tennessee. He is married with two kids. His son (Vaughn) is 26 and daughter (Payton) is 16, and he has a granddaughter who is 6 (Sophia).
The Boilermakers suffered another close loss, this one at home to Rutgers Saturday, leaving questions about where they're headed the rest of this season. And basketball returns home after a 1-1 start. All that on Gold and Black Radio.
In tonight's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Night Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — we discuss Purdue's 37-30 loss to Rutgers.
Purdue needs a bounce-back after its loss at Minnesota, but it will need to do so short-handed once again. We'll preview Purdue hosting Rutgers on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
The Boilermakers have a handful of veteran players, but it might be the freshmen who ultimately help decide Purdue's fate this season. We'll preview it all, plus have a conversation with Coach Matt Painter and break down the latest recruiting news, on the Gold and Black Radio Purdue Basketball Season Preview.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert on new Purdue Class of 2022 basketball commitment Fletcher Loyer.
Purdue's rally fell short at Minnesota on Friday night — an official's call clearly didn't help — and we'll break it down on Gold and Black Radio. Plus a preview of the start of the basketball season.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue's loss at Minnesota.
Purdue needs to rebound at Minnesota Friday night, following its first loss of the season last week. But to do so, the Boilermakers might need to be much better on offense, and the Golden Gophers might help. More on the game on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame Show.
The Boilermakers had chances late vs. Northwestern, but the offense couldn't come through. Our thoughts, with the short to Minnesota upcoming, on Gold and Black Radio.
Purdue has a chance to take control of the Big Ten West Saturday, but to do so it'll need to upend fellow undefeated Northwestern in Ross-Ade Stadium. A full preview of the game on the Gold and Black Radio Pregame podcast.
After Purdue got an unexpected bye in Week 3, it moves on to face Northwestern Saturday in an early Big Ten West tilt that might help determine a frontrunner. How does Purdue stack up? We break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
In today's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Night Simulcast, we discuss the weekend in the Big Ten and more.
Scott Downing celebrates his 64th birthday with GoldandBlack.com. The former Boilermaker assistant under coach Joe Tiller (1997-2002) tallks about his favorite Purdue memories and much more.
The Boilermakers moved to 2-0 on the season following a closer-than-desired 31-24 victory over Illinois. We'll break it down, plus talk Trey Kaufman's commitment, on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert break down Purdue's 31-24 win at Illinois.
For our Arni's Birthday Zoom series, we caught up with former DE/LB Robert Maci (2009-12) Robert Maci on his 31st birthday.
GoldandBlack.com's Brian Neubert breaks down four-star forward Trey Kaufman's commitment to Purdue.
The Boilermakers hit the road for the first time this season and look to get to 2-0 in the Big Ten for the first time since 2010. They'll face an Illini team looking for improvements after getting thrashed in Week 1. A full preview on Gold and Black Radio.
Purdue rallied for a win over Iowa Saturday, getting big plays from offense, defense and special teams in the final minutes of a 24-20 victory. We break it all down, plus look ahead to Illinois in Week 2, on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue's 24-20 season-opening win over Iowa.
Dolapo Maccarthy turns 29 today (Oct. 23, 2020). We celebrate Dolapo's birthday with a conversation about the former Boilermaker receiver (2011-14) is up to. Maccarthy gives a candid account of the ups and downs of his Boilermaker career and the role it has played on who he is today. The married, father of 2, is doing well, working in Chicago andd living with his family in Northwest Indiana.
The long wait is finally over, as Purdue hosts Iowa to start the 2020 season. It'll be a weird one, without Coach Jeff Brohm on the sidelines and with few fans in the stands. We'll take an inside look at the game on the season debut of the Gold and Black Radio Pregame Show.
Purdue may be without Coach Jeff Brohm for its opener vs. Iowa Saturday, depending on the results of a second COVID-19 test. We break down what that could mean for the Boilermakers. Plus the latest football commitment and the start of basketball practices.
Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick talk with Tom Schott about his new "100 Things Purdue Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" book. Lively conversation but Purdue sports history and much more.
Dave Schellhase turns 76 today (Oct. 14, 2020). We celebrate Dave's birthday with a conversation about what the former All-American and first round NBA draft pick is up to.
Schellhase has enjoyed an interesting life in and out of basketball. He's talks about surviving a plane crash, what it was like to lead the nation in scoring and much more.
The Boilermakers open the 2020 season in less than two weeks. On Gold and Black Radio, we'll break down what we've learned so far, and what is yet to be answered before Purdue hosts Iowa.
Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick talk about the Purdue-Notre Dame football series and its role in Boilermaker football history.
Dale Samuels, shares his vivid memories of 70 years ago today when Purdue ended Notre Dame's 39-game unbeaten streak. Samuels quarterbacked the Boilermakers on that misty day in Notre Dame Stadium seven decades ago.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue's 2002 football recruiting class, a companion to our Purdue Recruiting Rewind retrospective series.
Two-time Big Ten defensive player-of-the-year (2003-04)Kenneth Lowe celebrates his 40th birthday with GoldandBlack.com. You will hear about his birthday traditions, what he has learned about playing oversees and what he is doing now as an assistant coach for Jack Owens at Miami University.
Purdue is implementing a new defensive scheme this season, under first-year coordinator Bob Diaco. Through the first week of camp, is it beginning to take shape? We break it down, plus talk other camp notes, on Gold and Black Radio.
Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick draft Purdue's best true freshman defensive players. They pull out some great names in Purdue football history who stood out as true freshman, but almost miss the forest for the trees in one of their near ommissions.
Ryne Smith, who was a standout guard for Purdue from 2009-12, celebrates his 31st birthday with GoldandBlack.com.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue's 2001 football recruiting class, as a companion piece to our Rewind series on our site.
Purdue will open training camp - again - with a roster at full strength following the return of All-American Rondale Moore. We break it all down with our preview on Gold and Black Radio.
Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick sort through the best freshman offensive players in Boilermaker football history. Rondale Moore, sure, but there are some others you may not have thought of on our lists.
GoldandBlack.com caught up with former starting guard Brandon McKnight on his 37th birthday. The South Bend native and father of three kids under age 5, is doing well, and it comes out in this interview.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss All-American Rondale Moore's plans to return to Purdue for the 2020 Big Ten-only season.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss our Purdue Recruiting Rewind piece for the 2000 Boilermaker football recruiting class.
With the Big Ten announcing its relaunch last week and the release of the schedule Saturday, Purdue knows its opponents for 2020. And hopefully for real this time. That and much more on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick discuss the most memorable season openers dating back the last 50 years.
We caught up with former All-Big Ten DE Akin Ayodele on his 41st birthday. Thanks to Arni's for sponsoring and thanks to Akin for a really good interview.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss the return of Big Ten fall football and more.
This week, the Big Ten plans to vote on a potential return to football this fall. How and when will the presidents and chancellors vote? And when could Purdue and others restart the season? And how'd we get here? All topics on Gold and Black Radio.
Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick draft Purdue's best defensive assistant coaches dating back the last 50 years. Spack, Burtnett are imn the mix, but who else?
Frank Kendrick celebrates his 70th birthday with GoldandBlack.com. Kendrick, who was a All-Big Ten performer on Purdue's 1974 NIT title team, shares his memories of his life in Boilermaker basketball, talks about his family and the touches on some of the severe challenges faces our youth tody,.
GoldandBlack.com video: GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue football's 1998 recruiting class.
The first week of the disjointed college football season got underway this weekend, but it wasn't without hiccups. What's that mean going forward and for the Big Ten? We break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick draft Purdue's best offensive assistant coaches dating back the last 50 years. Jim Chaney, Danny Hope are in there for sure, but there will be a few surprises.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss our Purdue Recruiting Rewind retrospective on Joe Tiller's 1997 Boilermaker recruiting class.
The Big Ten will eventually play football again, but when? Is there a developing plan for a post-Thanksgiving season? And we'll talk a little basketball as well on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick talk about coaches Akers through Brohm as our walk through the history of Purdue football continues.
Although it's season won't start next week, Purdue is practicing for an unknown schedule in the winter or spring. We break that down, plus much more on Gold and Black Radio.
Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick tell some of their favorite stories in Purdue's football coaches from Jack Mollenkopf to Leon Burtnett in part 1 of their two part series on the men that have led Boilermaker football dating back to 1956.
Parents and fans are signing letters and petitions, but will that be enough to force the Big Ten to change course? What's next for Purdue football and the Big Ten? That and a look ahead to basketball too on Gold and Black Radio.
Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick look at all the Big Ten football stadiums. Who is the top tier? Staring at no football this fall, none of them look bad right now.
GoldandBlack.com's staff discuss the Big Ten's postponement of the fall sports — i.e. football — season.
Purdue opened its camp Friday, hoping it's the next step toward a football season in 2020. But there's much uncertainty about whether games can be played amid a global pandemic. What happens next? We break it down on Gold and Black Radio.
Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick pick pick five quarterbacks each in our final installment of our draft series. There was little drama of who the first pick would be (and only quarterbacks dating back to 1970 qualify), but it gets interesting to who Dienhart and Karpick tabbed after Brees.
GoldandBlack.com's Alan Karpick, Brian Neubert and Tom Dienhart discuss Wednesday's release of Purdue's revised Big Ten football schedule and all that may lie ahead.
Purdue's training camp is scheduled — was scheduled? — to start on Friday. But the Big Ten has yet to release a schedule and the commissioner has hedged on whether football will be played this fall. Player opt-outs, player demands, all topics on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick pick their top two Boilermaker tight ends in the past 50 years. Purdue's had some good ones including one consensus All-American and one first round NFL Draft pick.
It's close to August, when training camps for Big Ten schools would be opening. Will they this season? We break it all down on Gold and Black Radio.
Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick haggle over the best Purdue offensive linemen in the past 50 years. Purdue has had its share of good offensive linemen, but only seven during that period have made first team All-Big Ten while 12 have been honored on the second team.
Purdue got an early start on its 2022 football recruiting class with a commitment from quarterback Brady Allen. What's it mean for Purdue? That and more football analysis on Gold and Black Radio.
Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick draft their best Purdue linebackers dating back to 1970. Purdue has had seven first team All-Big Ten linebackers and 13 second team selections since 1970. They moved some guys around in their selctions, but it makes for (hopefully) interesting conversation.
The Big Ten moves to a conference-only slate of games for 2020. How does that affect Purdue? We take a look, plus the latest in recruiting, on Gold and Black Radio.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick draft Purdue's top defensive ends and tackles. Purdue has an established tradiion of great defensive ends, but its interior line has been salty over the past 50 years.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert on Thursday's announcement that the Big Ten will plan to play only conference games in 2020.
GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert on Thursday's announcement that the Big Ten will plan to play only conference games in 2020.
The football season starts - we all hope - in two months, beginning with a Big Ten game at Nebraska. We take an in-depth look at Purdue's schedule on Gold and Black Radio, plus talk Men of Mackey win in TBT.