I know the Big Ten is an improved conference, but it seemed like Painter and Weber were under the cloud of whoever loses the game has to swap places with Tom Crean for the rest of the season. The energy was unbelievable. The more than usual derisive Purdue crowd bellyached throughout the game, though why they were so upset is beyond me considering Purdue shot 14 more free throws than the Illini.
3 very young and talented big men did their thing in this contest. Purdue’s lanky JuJuan Johnson pulled down 14 boards and …read more

Sunday, October 26 was Big Ten Media Day.
No surprises on the top three picks (Big Ten only releases top three teams). For 1-11, click here.
2008-09 Top Three Preseason Picks
Team, 2007-08 Final Records (Finish)
1. Purdue …read more