By Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer - 3 years ago
Purdue got the Big Ten off to a good start in the conference’s first of a record 10 bowl games, holding off Western Michigan 37-32 in the Little Caesars Bowl on Tuesday. The win marked Purdue’s first bowl win under Danny Hope and its first since winning the 2007 Motor City Bowl. See what BTN.com senior writer Tom Dienhart learned from the Little Caesars Bowl and check out our entire bowl schedule.
By BTN.com staff - 3 years ago
We’re collecting the best photos from all of the Big Ten’s record 10 bowl games this season. See our photo gallery from Purdue’s win over Western Michigan in the Little Caesars Bowl in this post. All pictures are courtesy of US Presswire.
By BTN.com staff - 3 years ago
Purdue vs. W. Michigan - 2011 Little Caesars Bowl Highlights
(AP) Purdue recovered two onside kicks and Raheem Mostert returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown before halftime to give Purdue a big lead, and the Boilermakers held on to beat Western Michigan 37-32 Tuesday night in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. The Broncos had the ball with a chance to go ahead, but their comeback hopes ended when quarterback Alex Carder fumbled for his fifth turnover with just under 2 minutes left.
By Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer - 3 years ago
Purdue is headed to a bowl for the first time since the 2007 season, and just like that year it will be playing in Detroit. Danny Hope and the Boilermakers take on Western Michigan in the Little Caesars Bowl at 4:30 p.m. ET Dec. 27.
By Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer - 3 years ago
Purdue announced that coach Danny Hope has been given a two-year contract extension, pushing his deal through Dec. 31, 2016. Hope’s deal had three years remaining on it.
By Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer - 3 years ago
Big Ten Blast: Dec. 7th Morning Edition
With Carl Pelini off to replace Howard Schnellenberger as Florida Atlantic coach, Nebraska will need a new defensive coordinator. Pelini, the brother of Husker head coach Bo, won’t coach with the 9-3 Cornhuskers in the Capital One Bowl against South Carolina
By Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer - 3 years ago
The Poulan-Weedeater Bowl is long gone, unfortunately. But there is no shortage of bowl action. To get you ready for a holiday feast of 35 bowls, following is a ranking of the bowls from best to worst. With so many postseason games, you have to choose wisely with time at a minimum during this busy time of year.
Find out more about: Big Ten Bowls, Capital One Bowl, Gator Bowl, Insight Bowl, Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl, Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, Outback Bowl, Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Texas Bowl, TicketCity Bowl
By Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer - 3 years ago
Ryan VanBergen Interview - Bowl Selection Special
The Big Ten is bursting with bowl teams, as a record 10 schools are headed to the postseason. The Big Ten has two teams in the BCS for the seventh season in a row. And its 10 bowl eligible teams are the most since 2007.
Find out more about: Big Ten Bowls, Capital One Bowl, Gator Bowl, Insight Bowl, Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl, Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, Outback Bowl, Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Texas Bowl, TicketCity Bowl
