Twitter Tips: Check out these Boiler accounts

The next stop on our Twitter Tips series takes us to Purdue. We’ve already featured 10 schools (see them all here), and now it’s time to turn our attention to the guys who tweet about the Boilermakers in our 12-installment series that spotlights every Big Ten institution, in alphabetical order. Our goal is to share some of our favorite school-specific Twitter accounts with the fans. Without further delay, let’s get to the Purdue handles.

The Boilermakers have several worthy follows, from informative beat writers (@carminjc) to dedicated bloggers (@BoiledSports) to entertaining former players (@ballinger). Basically, whatever it is you’re looking for, Purdue has a presence on Twitter.

See our list of recommended Boilermaker follows below:

Name: Mike Carmin
Twitter handle: @carminjc
Twitter profile: “I write for the Lafayette (Ind.) Journal and Courier, focusing on Purdue football and women’s basketball.”
Followers: 1,594
Sample tweet:

Former #Purdue OL Ken Plue, who didn't play in 2011, still waiting on free agent deal, agent Jeff Chilcoat said.—
mike carmin (@carminjc) April 30, 2012

Name: Cliff Brunt
Twitter handle: @cliffbruntap
Twitter profile: “I am a sports writer for the AP. I cover the Pacers and Purdue sports. I also cover Colts home games, the Fever and Indy 500. Covered Super Bowl XLVI.”
Followers: 1,124
Sample tweet:

My 1-on-1 interview with Robbie Hummel looks at his #Purdue career, ahead at NBA chances. yhoo.it/Hw3iUG #Boilermakers—
Cliff Brunt (@cliffbruntap) April 10, 2012

Name: Jeff Washburn
Twitter handle: @JeffWashburnJC
Twitter profile: “I am in my 16th season as the Purdue men’s basketball beat writer and have been watching the Boilermakers play since 1962.”
Followers: 1,690
Sample tweet:

Adding Ryne Smith to Purdue coaching staff a good move by Matt Painter. bit.ly/IAO4xO—
Jeff Washburn (@JeffWashburnJC) April 11, 2012

Name: Boiled Sports
Twitter handle: @BoiledSports
Twitter profile: “A Purdue-centric look at the world and the world of sports.”
Followers: 3,672
Sample tweet:

It's flattering and silly that people think we have an influence on recruiting.—
Boiled Sports (@BoiledSports) April 26, 2012

Name: GoldandBlack.com
Twitter handle: @GoldandBlackcom
Twitter profile: “GoldandBlack.com covers Purdue football and basketball for the Rivals.com network; tirelessly fights for the greater good; and is a hell of a good cook.”
Followers: 6,581
Sample tweet:

Was Lewis Jackson one of the best PGs to play for #Purdue? He offers his take and much more in an exit interview at GoldandBlack.com—
GoldandBlack.com (@GoldandBlackcom) April 30, 2012

Name: Purdue Athletics
Twitter handle: @PurdueSports
Twitter profile: “The official Twitter site of Purdue Athletics. Boiler UP!”
Followers: 13,052
Sample tweet:

We regret to inform you that today's Black & Gold Spring Football game has been canceled due to the weather #PUSpringFB—
Purdue Athletics (@PurdueSports) April 14, 2012

Name: Purdue Football
Twitter handle: @BoilerFootball
Twitter profile: “Welcome to the Official Twitter page of the Purdue University Boilermaker football team. Boiler Up!”
Followers: 7,052
Sample tweet:

Kelly's selection by the Eagles marks a 15th straight year at least one Purdue player has been drafted. #NFLDraft—
Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) April 28, 2012

Name: Purdue Basketball
Twitter handle: @PurdueBball
Twitter profile: “Find me on my soap box at http://www.Hammerandrails.com.”;
Followers: 4,377
Sample tweet:

I honestly can't decide if the new logo is really that bad or the Purdue fan base hates all change. The change seems minor to me.—
Purdue Basketball (@PurdueBball) April 26, 2012

Name: Travis Miller
Twitter handle: @HammerAndRails
Twitter profile: “Proud Kokomo Wildkat class of 1998 (thus the KHS-centric basketball tweets) and Purdue alum 2002. Official Twitter account to SBNation’s Hammer & Rails.”
Followers: 2,591
Sample tweet:

The Jags draft a punter at No. 70, just wait until @codywebster42 comes out in the Draft!—
Travis Miller (@HammerAndRails) April 28, 2012

Name: The Paint Crew
Twitter handle: @ThePaintCrew
Twitter profile: “Purdue basketball student section Note: This does not reflect the views of Purdue University or Purdue Athletics.”
Followers: 7,549
Sample tweet:

E'Twaun expected to get minutes tonight with Rondo out for game 2 Tip at 730pm on NBA TV. If you see it on a different channel let us know.—
The Paint Crew (@ThePaintCrew) May 01, 2012

Name: Marko
Twitter handle: @markodascout
Twitter profile: “crazy dude that loves hoops of all kind.”
Followers: 444
Sample tweet:

As was reported here last week. Jalen Coleman is visiting Purdue today.—
marko (@markodascout) May 01, 2012

Name: Brian Cardinal
Twitter handle: @BrianCardinal
Twitter profile: “Proud member of the 2011 NBA World Champion Dallas Mavericks… Purdue Boilermaker Graduate… Living the dream and loving every minute!!!”
Followers: 33,192
Sample tweet:

Way to fight way to grind!!! Awesome game, tremendous effort! Proud to be #BOILERMAKER #BoilerUp—
Brian Cardinal (@BrianCardinal) March 19, 2012

Name: Kevin Ballinger
Twitter handle: @ballinger
Twitter profile: “forget tony danza, i’m the boss. snappingnecks.blogspot.com.”
Followers: 880
Sample tweet:

Why are my arm pits so sweaty if I've been sitting in the same spot for 5 hours?—
Kevin Ballinger (@ballinger) April 29, 2012

Name: Tim Cary
Twitter handle: @TimCary
Twitter profile: “Love working for @CBSSports, serving @CBCSpringfield, watching @PurdueSports, and talking sports/soc.media/life with YOU! Please say hi! (Opinions solely mine.).”
Followers: 2,487
Sample tweet:

Never understood cheering like crazy at your favorite team's spring football game. Yay! Our offense scored easily! Yay! Our defense stinks!—
Tim Cary (@TimCary) April 21, 2012

Name: Daniel Chompson
Twitter handle: @DT2332
Twitter profile: “Sports Editor Purdue Exponent BoilerUp BearDown GoCubsGo.”
Followers: 242
Sample tweet:

This is the Terone we have been waiting for, next year he will be one of the best in the B1G—
Daniel Chompson (@DT2332) March 17, 2012

Name: Purdue Exponent
Twitter handle: @purdueexponent
Twitter profile: “Purdue’s Daily Independent Student Newspaper.”
Followers: 7,341
Sample tweet:

Nick Mondek picked by the Houston Texans in the 6th round. 2nd Purdue lineman picked today. Texans GM Rick Smith played & coached at Purdue.—
Purdue Exponent (@purdueexponent) April 28, 2012

Name: PurduePhoto
Twitter handle: @PurduePhoto
Twitter profile: “Official Twitter of Purdue photographer Andrew Hancock. Follow for images of campus, research, athletics, news, etc. Other work here: http://www.andrewhancock.com.”;
Followers: 789
Sample tweet:

Campus in full bloom here in West Lafayette! What is your favorite place on campus in the spring? yfrog.com/kh1qoypj—
  (@PurduePhoto) March 23, 2012

Name: Big Ten Network
Twitter handle: @BTN_Purdue
Twitter profile: “Purdue Boilermakers video & headlines from @BigTenNetwork.”
Followers: 2,481
Sample tweet:

#Purdue news: 5 Early Big Ten Breakout Hoops Players bit.ly/J1o5AX—
Big Ten Network (@BTN_Purdue) April 18, 2012

Have a worthy Boilermaker Twitter account that we missed? Leave it as a comment in the box below.

Brent Yarina is a web editor and blogger for BTN.com. Find all of his work here and follow him on twitter at @BTNBrentYarina.