Math, Boilermaker style.
by John M (The Crimson Quarry) on Nov 11, 2011 2:03 PM EST
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via purduesports.cbscollegestore.com
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via purduesports.cbscollegestore.com
For those of you who aren't following the math, and are wondering when Purdue made all of those Final Four appearances, these are the numbers for Purdue's men's and women's teams combined (Purdue has three Final Four appearances in the 30-year history of the women's Tournament, but only 2 in the 73-year history of the men's Tournament). Which would make a tiny bit of sense, I guess, if the 11/11/11 game were a double-header. But a quick Google search shows that the Purdue women don't play their first home game until Sunday, so their presence tonight is only for the purpose of padding the numbers. Another note: while the shirt speaks in terms of NCAA "Final Fours," note the generic listing of "2 national championships." I suppose they could have said: "1 NCAA Championship; 1 Mythical Championship Awarded Years After the Fact by a Bunch of Historians Working for a now-Defunct Foundation," but that wouldn't have fit on a T-shirt.
However this might look, I think we have to take our Purdue brethren at their word. They insist that they aren't remotely covetous of our "dusty old banners" and aren't the least bit insecure about their sparse list of postseason accomplishments. I mean, what ever could lead us to think otherwise?
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Sorry for honoring our women's program
It is one of the best in the nation and shares the facility with the men. I, for one, am perfectly fine with it. The All-American, Big Ten Championships, and All-Big Ten selections include the women’s program too.
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I think honoring your women’s program is great. This seems more like co-opting its accomplishments for a T-shirt that commemorates a men’s game.
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by John M (The Crimson Quarry) on Nov 11, 2011 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
???
One of the best in the nation? They’re not the best women’s program in the state…
Regardless, honor those ladies all you want, but it is comical to unleash these shirts at a mens game. If Notre Dame’s basketball team did the same thing you Boilerturds would unleash your fury upon them. See you in a couple months!
GET TO THE CHOPPA!!!
by hoosier3 on Nov 11, 2011 2:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
11/11/11 is the rededication of Mackey Arena.
This has nothing to do with the game that will be played.. it has to do with the arena itself and since the men and women use Mackey Arena.. their accomplishments should both be included. This is not a game day t-shirt… do you see Northern Illinois vs Purdue anywhere on it? Didn’t think so.
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I wish I had enough time to troll a rivals blog during the day… wow
GET TO THE CHOPPA!!!
by hoosier3 on Nov 11, 2011 2:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I do have enough time
it’s not as fun as you think. But I do love me a good flame war.
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Interesting theory. Then why not just list the Mackey-era accomplishments? Many of Purdue’s men’s all-Americans, most of its men’s Big Ten title teams, and the Helms “championship” team are from the pre-Mackey era.
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by John M (The Crimson Quarry) on Nov 11, 2011 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, didn't know we turned into IU's version of Boiled Sports.
Purdue’s “little brother” mentality with regards to IU is well-documented in this space. Why stoop to their level? Who the fuck cares what Purdue wants to put on a t-shirt? How about we talk about soccer. IU is playing at this moment in the B1G tournament against #1 seed Northwestern, and there is not a live-blog or thread to be found on the internet.
For those interested, we currently have a 1-0 lead in the second half, but Northwestern is gunning hard. I wish I could watch the game, but I’m at work, so some sort of text-based internet thing is the only option. Anybody else up for some soccer commentary?
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by LoneStarHoosier on Nov 11, 2011 2:31 PM EST reply actions
Going forward, I could care less about the past
I am much more secure with where Purdue is now in regards to IU, and not afraid of the future at all. that’s all that really matters.
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HammerAndRails, SBNation's Boilermaker Blog
Yep, Purdue fans never care about history, unless the subject is the Cradle of Quarterbacks, their head-to-head records against IU, or their number of Big Ten basketball championships. Got it. Same as it ever was.
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by John M (The Crimson Quarry) on Nov 11, 2011 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
Look, you want me to stop taking potshots, you got it
You’re gonna be a dick anyway with your own snide comments, so I can’t make you happy. I’ll just blissfully ignore IU unless A. doing a factual big ten wrap, or B. we’re playing you.
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Oh no, not snide comments on the Internet. Look, compared to BS and your site, I hardly ever go down this road, while on the Purdue blogs mockery of “Win Today” or “Defend the Rock” or or that silly IU rap video is pretty much a daily occurrence. You’re the voice of college sports on SBN Indiana and you refer to one of the coaches you cover as “Clappy the Clown.” Yet, I go down this road for once and you all lose your damn minds, calling me a prick and a dick and and falsely accusing me of disrespecting your women’s team. Whatever, man.
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by John M (The Crimson Quarry) on Nov 11, 2011 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Ouch. I didn’t accuse their fans of being racist hillbillies and didn’t accuse their coaches of paying players, so I think I’m still a cut above.
As for soccer, I’m at work, too, so I don’t have any access. anyone who wants to start a fanpost that contributes
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by John M (The Crimson Quarry) on Nov 11, 2011 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
Will do.
For God and country—Geronimo, Geronimo, Geronimo
No greater love, no sweeter sin, than red hot brass and ice cold gin.
by LoneStarHoosier on Nov 11, 2011 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
Meant to finish the sentence: “anyone who wants to start a fanposts that contributes updates is welcome to it, but I’m not in a position to do so.”
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by John M (The Crimson Quarry) on Nov 11, 2011 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
IU falls to Northwestern on PKs
Game was tied 1-1 after two overtimes, because of an IU own goal. Really.
For God and country—Geronimo, Geronimo, Geronimo
No greater love, no sweeter sin, than red hot brass and ice cold gin.
by LoneStarHoosier on Nov 11, 2011 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Sounds like an IU-Northwestern football game. Was Brett Basanez involved somehow?
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by John M (The Crimson Quarry) on Nov 11, 2011 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldn't be surprised.
By the way, following a soccer game on Twitter and Gametracker have to rate among the more nerve-racking ways to follow a sporting event. Especially when PKs are involved.
For God and country—Geronimo, Geronimo, Geronimo
No greater love, no sweeter sin, than red hot brass and ice cold gin.
by LoneStarHoosier on Nov 11, 2011 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
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