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What is a Boilermaker? Explaining Purdue basketball's nickname ahead of Sweet 16 vs Houston
What is a Boilermaker? Here's what to know about the history of Purdue's nickname ahead of the men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 ...
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Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers?
The history of Purdue's nickname and mascot stretches back more than 130 years. Purdue basketball is in the Sweet 16, playing ...
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BEHIND THE MASK: Greenfield’s Wise was the beloved mascot of the Boilermakers
The entire university found out on the men’s basketball team’s Senior Night what most of his family and close friends already knew.
Jimmy Fallon Skit Over Purdue's 'Boilermakers' Nickname Goes Viral
Purdue's 'Boilermakers' nickname was the butt of a joke that went viral during 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' this week, prompting several responses.
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Purdue Basketball: Houston By The Numbers
Houston Record: 296-83 Regular Season Conference Championships: 6 Conference Tournament Championships: 3 NCAA Appearances At Houston: 8 The stats are scary. Quick reminder that not all of the tempo ...
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Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers?
The history of Purdue's nickname and mascot stretches back more than 130 years. Purdue basketball is in the Sweet 16, playing Midwest No. 1 seed Houston on Friday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in ...