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Come get a taste! Bucket Game Open Thread
No preamble today. We're live in Bloomington for the Bucket game. H&R is undercover for the second roadie of the year as we try to keep the Bucket. Let's teach IU what it means to actually show up and defend the thing. (I know it is the same clip from yesterday, but it is still funny.)  ...
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Wabbit hunting: Purdue-South Dakota State game thread
The folks at SDSUFans.com have been very accommodating on their board this week, but it is business time. Whether you are listening on the radio, shelling out $8 to watch online, or just following on Gametracker, the comments are now open. It's about time basketball season got going in earnest. ...
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New weekly feature: Defend THAT, Digger!
This is just a brief announcement asking for your help in tracking scores. Since Digger Phelps and his cronies at ESPN seem hellbent on tearing down the Big East, it is time that we in the Big Ten fight back. Starting Monday, I'll be running a feature called Defend THAT, Digger! It will be a ...
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Big Ten Rivalry week Preview: COME GET A TASTE!
Big Ten Rivalry week Preview: COME GET A TASTE!
hammerandrails.com — hammer & rails previews week 12 in the Big Ten (more) Big Ten Rivalry week Preview: COME GET A TASTE!
Keeping the Bucket where it belongs
Keeping the Bucket where it belongs
hammerandrails.com — Hammer & Rails previews the 2009 Bucket game. (more) Keeping the Bucket where it belongs
The Stadium Journey reviews Mackey Arena
The Stadium Journey reviews Mackey Arena This blog is trying to review nearly every stadium and arena in the country. Today's posting was on Mackey, as they were at the Michigan game last year.
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Bucket game 2009: A preview of something more?
Bucket game 2009: A preview of something more?
hammerandrails.com — Hammer & Rails speculates on what winning the Bucket could mean for Indiana or Purdue (more) Bucket game 2009: A preview of something more?
LewJack out indefinitely after suurgery
LewJack out indefinitely after suurgery We already knew the out indefinitely part, but he had surgery on his foot today, meeting he will likely miss at least the non-conference season. Well... CRAP! Welcome to the game, Kelsey Barlow.
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paradise Jam preview part 1
paradise Jam preview part 1
hammerandrails.com — Hammer & Rails looks at Purdue's first two rounds of the Paradise Jam down in the Virgin Islands. (more) paradise Jam preview part 1
Welcome to the Fold: Michael Eargle
This is the last week we will have everyone in our secondary. David Pender , Bandon King, Dwight McLean, and Torri Williams will all finish their Purdue careers Saturday evening, so that opens the door for competition next year. That competition just got a little stiffer with ...
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Bucket Week Boilermakings
Women's basketball season starts off well - Graduation and injuries have expectations down a bit after last season's Elite 8 run, but the ladies started off with a dominant 70-37 win over Western Illinois. Brittany Rayburn led the boilers with 23, nearly outscoring the Leathernecks ...
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CBS Sports blogpoll ballot: week 12
Rank Team Delta 1 Texas 2 Alabama 3 TCU 1 4 Florida 1 5 Cincinnati 6 Boise State 7 Georgia Tech 8 Pittsburgh 9 Ohio State 1 10 Oregon 5 11 Virginia Tech 2  ...
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I am stripped of all but pride
I am stripped of all but pride
hammerandrails.com — Hammer & Rails discusses Purdue's loss to Michigan State and the elimination of bowl hopes. (more) I am stripped of all but pride
Show up for the Seniors Today. Beat State!
I don't think there need to be a formal wrap up from the basketball game last night. Any game in which you get to give four freshman walk-ons multiple minutes things are either going very well, or very poorly. Things are indeed going very well. Nine boards from Patrick Bade in his debut. ...
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Purdue-Cal State Northridge game thread
And so it begins! I'm covering a high school football regional tonight, so I won't be able to watch. Here is the open thread to follow along for those that are. I'll post a brief wrap in the morning before heading up for the football game. It's a busy blogging weekend, but I wouldn't have it ...
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Big Ten week 11 Preview
Big Ten week 11 Preview
hammerandrails.com — Hammer & Rails slaps around Michigan a bit in his week 11 Big Ten preview (more) Big Ten week 11 Preview
Michigan State preview
Michigan State preview
hammerandrails.com — Hammer & rails previews this weekend's Michigan State game. (more) Michigan State preview
The Only podcast
Now ready to go. Enjoy it in all its payphone glory!
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Hammer & Rails podcast tonight!
Hammer & Rails podcast tonight! Listen Live at the link as I discuss football and basketball with Ben from The Only Colors. We can even take some calls in the basketball portion of the show. (347) 994-1353. Gentlemen, to evil!
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