University Book Store Purdue Sports Headlines: Oct. 4

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Four major #Purdue takeaways from Big Ten Basketball media day in Chicago https://t.co/VQWwK9LUFu pic.twitter.com/kvH2Rc26n6

— GoldandBlack.com (@GoldandBlackcom) October 4, 2024

Big doings for Purdue’s tilt at Wisconson. https://t.co/gMsz2814Ib

— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) October 4, 2024

Purdue football notebook: Harsh reality of college football hits Hudson Card.

That and more in a lush notebook in advance of Purdue’s game at Wisconsin on Saturday.https://t.co/dLGWniEytL pic.twitter.com/j7vTXUtpDE

— GoldandBlack.com (@GoldandBlackcom) October 4, 2024

Opponent View: Wisconsin.

Jake Kocorowski of the Wisconsin State Journal breaks down the Badgers in advance of Purdue’s game in Madison on Saturday.https://t.co/1cmEAZo6pv pic.twitter.com/mV7SXBjs9N

— GoldandBlack.com (@GoldandBlackcom) October 3, 2024

There is a bright spot amid Purdue’s struggles: Special teams.

Chris Petrilli’s special teams rank No. 1 in the country via ESPN Power Index, No. 2 according to PFF

Top 25 in these categories :
• blocked kicks: 3
• KOR: 24.2
• PR: 12.3
• punt avg: 45.4
• net punt: 41.8 pic.twitter.com/ZYtgcV1XcS

— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) October 3, 2024

We break down the matchups as Purdue hopes to snap the 17-game losing streak to Wisconsin. Where can Purdue exploit a Wisconsin weakness? Check it out in our Matchup Preview:https://t.co/2ElNNacsb9 pic.twitter.com/4hnqtsbbHv

— GoldandBlack.com (@GoldandBlackcom) October 3, 2024

.@TheGK3 joins #ThisIsPurdue to discuss his favorite #Boilermaker traditions, how it felt when he got that call from the @Chiefs in 2022 and how he’s approaching his third @NFL season. (Hint: The #Chiefs want a three-peat! ) https://t.co/gZGj2oUaGB pic.twitter.com/L2jHA39BZZ

— Purdue University (@LifeAtPurdue) October 3, 2024

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“There’s a lot of people in this room who’d like to have our frontcourt,” Coach Matt Painter said at Big Ten Media Day

Boilermaker Birthdays: Oct. 4

Barry Davis (1958) Wide Receiver, Football
Ray Gunner (1960) Offensive Guard, Football
Tom Jelesky (1960) Offensive Tackle, Football
Keith Wilson (1968) Defensive Tackle, Football
Kevin Janiak (1970) Offensive Tackle, Football
Chad Manning (1974) Offensive Guard, Football
Ishmael Aristide (1990) Defensive Back, Football
Drew Biber (2002) Tight End, Football

Boilermaker Birthdays: Oct. 5

Mark McDonough (dec.) (1952) Linebacker, Football
Brandon Brantley (1973) Forward/Center, Men’s Basketball

Boilermaker Birthdays: Oct. 6

Cleo Peete (1959) Wide Receiver, Football
Doug DeVos (1963) Quarterback, Football
Wayne Finchum (1976) Offensive Guard, Football
Kenneth Lowe (1980) Point Guard, Men’s Basketball
Jeremy Burnett (1983) Free Safety, Football
Sanoussi Kane (2001) Safety, Football
CJ Smith (2003) Wide Receiver, Football

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