With some time to kill today, and the PU/IU game tomorrow evening, I re-watched the documentary The Last Days of Knight. If it's possible, I had forgotten how much of an ass Knight is and how delusional the Indiana fanbase is. I had also forgotten how the IU side, from administrators to certain players (Lewis, Guyton) lashed out at, and tried to discredit, anyone speaking up against Knight. It's sick how they personally went after Neil Reed, particularly Michael Lewis, who even took a shot at him after their embarrassing loss to Pepperdine in the tournament. On a positive note, I am grateful that our program has been led by quality individuals such as Keady and Painter.

This was referenced in last week's B.O.

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Chances for a commitment this weekend: Probably low, in part because I think Purdue is gonna wait out Murphy. That would be my guess at least.

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So I have been golfing seriously for about 3 years now and have the bug big time. I will admit, I sucked major @$$ until about last summer/fall. I broke 100 for first time in August and then shot a 91, 93, 94 & 101 (where I bet my buddies before I would break 90) lol... I have taken a lot of lessons and really worked on my game very seriously the past year. When the weather started to get cold late last fall, my fiancee asked me, "what is your hobby now that golf is over"? of course I told her Purdue basketball for the winter.

Anyway, I decided to go all in and book a whole bag fitting (sans putter) at club champion in Indy this Saturday. Anyone have any pointers or recommendations prior to a fitting? I currently have a D, 3W, 5W, 4H, then a 4-PW (don't carry my 4 iron) and a 50, 56 & 60. I have to admit that as I have been assembling my current bag, I never really paid attention to distances, lofts, bounce or anything. I bought the driver, woods and hybrid off the rack to match my iron brand/model, so my gapping is all over the place currently and another reason why I kind of want to reset.

I don't really have a budget per se, but maybe $5k after trade in of old set ($800-900) for a new bag. Anyone done a fitting at CC in Indy or have any feedback, suggestions or want to make a charitable donation ?

My fitting is Saturday and I already feel like an antsy kid on Christmas eve.

A classic. Lets get it done. BTFU.

And if you do not want all the bad words, just skip to 25 seconds and pause at 28 seconds.

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IU vs Purdue: 'This game is going to be big for us and big for the Big Ten'​

Alec Lasley • TheHoosier
Senior Writer
@allasley

Indiana has lost nine straight games to Purdue in the in-state rivalry. Four of the games have been decided by double-digits and on average the last nine meetings have been decided by nine points per game.
But, most of those nine straight losses have been in full control throughout the game from the Boilermakers.
In the series history, Purdue leads 124-89 and Indiana hasn't won since February 20, 2016.
This year feels different for many reasons. IU has former guard Mike Woodson as the head coach, someone who knows what the rivalry is. Fans are back in the crowd for the first time since the 2019-20 season. And, Rob Phinisee, from West Lafayette, is looking to finally get a win over Purdue for his career.
"They've kind of had their way here of late, but hopefully, we can make that change tomorrow night," Woodson said. "We've got to just commit ourselves for 40 minutes. It's not going to be something that's going to be hand-delivered to us. You've got to go get it."

Mike Woodson played Purdue 12 times in his Indiana career and finished with a record of 6-6. But, Purdue was the team that ended Woodson's collegiate career with a 76-69 win in the 1980 NCAA Tournament.
"Well, it's tough because again, if you recall back when I was a senior, there was a lot at stake that year for me personally," Woodson said. "The Final Four being in Indianapolis where I grew up, on my birthday to be exact, on March the 24th, and this being my last year, I mean, there was just a lot. There were a lot of accolades on the table in terms of scoring in the Big Ten, Indiana history scoring. To lose and go out the way we did, it was a tough day for me.
"To go out that way was tough because it's Purdue, you know? But hey, for me it was a hell of a run. That's all I can say. It put me back in the position to be able to still continue to play, and that meant more to me than anything. Instead of ending my career I was still able to go on and continue to play. But that was a tough year, ending it that way. But hey, we've moved on since then and now I'm here back coaching, so it's all great."
Indiana fans know that unless you are involved in the Indiana-Purdue rivalry, you don't know what it takes mentally and physically what the game means to people in the state.
"Yes, here in the state of Indiana, Purdue and Indiana has always been a big rivalry," Woodson said. "You can't get from underneath that. It's what it is."
However, only five players in the rotation are from Indiana. Also, there are five players new to the roster this year that haven't been part of the rivalry before.
"I've tried to keep it -- a lot of these guys that are new, they don't know, and I get it. But I'm not selling that. I'm selling the game. To me, it's the next game. The rivalry is what it is. Protecting home is more important."
One player on the Indiana roster that is a bit closer to the rivalry is fourth-year guard Rob Phinisee. Phinisee is from West Lafayette and was heavily recruited by the Boilermakers in high school.
"It's going to be crazy," Phinisee said. "I mean, not having fans here last year is a big part. But just the energy with both teams this year---there's a lot of a lot more buzz I feel like between the two teams this year, so I'm just ready to go out there and just see how it feels.
"I still get a lot of love from Lafayette and a lot of Purdue fans but the main thing they say is whenever Purdue and IU play, they'll be rooting for me but they'll never root for IU."
Phinisee knows this is the biggest game of the season for Indiana. Being at home against the No. 4 team in the country is big, regardless. But having it be Purdue is even bigger.
“You see the bad blood between Bloomington and Lafayette," Phinisee added. "This game is going to be big for us and big for the Big Ten,”

… but we don’t let a lot of other teams do it to us.

Will we do it again today?

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That basket is where Jon the Baptist murdered Collin Hartman.

It’s the quote we all know and love, and today is the day to do it again.

Go Boilers.

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No message. Fun game

I’m going to the game tonight to cheer on our boys. Going to be wild, but I think we walk out of there with a win.

Lets all wish a great 64th birthday to Pete Quinn .He was a great center for Purdue and has been a fine representitive for our football program for many years.He was even positive during the DH2 years which wasnt easy to do.Boiler up Pete,and enjoy the day.

should be an interesting game at 7:30

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I’m heading to the game tonight, it will be my first time to the rivalry game outside of Mackey. Any parking recommendations? I’m more interested in keeping my Black and Gold Jeep with Purdue plates and swag damage free than I am worrying about the cost of parking.

Nm

Any guesses on what the line will be tomorrow night?
If I had to guess I would say Purdue -4.5

Lost at home to Marquette.

Nova was ahead of us in the NET

Send them on their normal track for another NIT appearance

Imagine that.

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Caleb Swanigan feels like a lifetime ago.