Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers?
In 1891, according to the Purdue University website: "Under accusations of recruiting athletes from boiler shops, the ...
Ex-Purdue WBB Guard Sophie Swanson Releases Statement After Entering Transfer Portal
Former Purdue guard Sophie Swanson released a statement regarding her decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
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Jimmy Fallon might not know, but you should: Why is Purdue the 'Boilermakers'?
Purdue University's mascot, the Boilermakers, originated from a newspaper taunt in 1891 after a football victory against Wabash College. The nickname "Boilermakers" was intended to be an insult ...
'What's a Boilermaker?' Jimmy Fallon has questions about Purdue's nickname
Purdue's sports teams are named in honor of the big, burly "boilermakers" who worked on big, heavy metal boilers like those ...
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 ...
Purdue Boilermakers' Innovative Football Drill Goes Viral
Purdue labored through 2024, finishing with a lowly 1-11 record, making them one of the worst teams in the country. Head ...
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Center becomes 2nd Purdue basketball player to enter transfer portal
The Boilermakers lost their second player to the transfer portal after their season ended early Saturday morning. WEST LAFAYETTE — With Will Berg's elite size, Purdue basketball found a ...
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Husker Softball shuts out Purdue; looks for sweep on Monday
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics Press Release) - The No. 20 Nebraska softball team enjoyed a five-run sixth inning and downed the Purdue Boilermakers 6-0 on Sunday night at Bowlin Stadium.