University Bookstore Purdue Sports Headlines: Feb. 8

Videos and Tweets

"It doesn't get much better in terms of a situation for a rookie"

George Karlaftis talks about the perks of being a Kansas City Chief 😤 pic.twitter.com/lRsIGjOKGP

— Sports Radio 810 WHB (@SportsRadio810) February 7, 2023

Here are the only players in College Basketball to average at least 17 PPG and 5 REBS vs Quad 1 Opponents (min 5 games): pic.twitter.com/k5gsDz0qSq

— CBB Analytics (@CBBAnalytics) February 7, 2023

⏰ Quick Hits with Purdue's Mason Gillis
🏀 Get to know the junior forward off of the court: pic.twitter.com/XX41B2j74X

— Kelly Hallinan (@kellyhals) February 7, 2023

He's a freshman.

He's hit clutch shots.

And he's the second-leading scorer on the nation's No. 1 team.@BTNJourney profiles @BoilerBall's instant-impact G @FletcherLoyer ⤵️.

The Journey – 11:30 p.m. ET | 2/8 | @BigTenNetwork pic.twitter.com/FaZaEQkpF8

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) February 7, 2023

Big Man Moment in Mollenkopf. ⚾️🇨🇦🏀

More to Come 🔜 pic.twitter.com/uWXpRus1w3

— Purdue Baseball (@PurdueBaseball) February 6, 2023

Quote of the Day

“I hope Purdue fans understand that for five years, I gave everything I had and I loved playing for them. I love Purdue. I love the school. I love the community. And I hate that I left kind of a bad taste in some people’s mouth. I understand it.”

– Ex-Purdue TE Payne Durham on his decision to opt out of the Citrus Bowl

Headlines

For strength coach Kiero Small, it’s all about details in setting foundation for Purdue football – GoldandBlack.com

Purdue basketball notebook: Impact of turnovers show up in losses to Rutgers, Indiana – GoldandBlack.com

TE Payne Durham preps for NFL Combine, Pro Day coming off strong Senior Bowl – GoldandBlack.com

Transfer portal breakdown: 10 more-important-than-you-think Big Ten transfers – On3.com

Football offseason position breakdown – GoldandBlack.com

10 things to know about Purdue softball – PurdueSports.com

Sunday Finale at Maryland to be Televised on ESPNU – PurdueSports.com

Robbie Hummel chimes in on 22-2 Purdue – GoldandBlack.com

‘It’s heartbreaking.’ Purdue Poly junior shot, killed was basketball player, entrepreneur – IndyStar.com

Birthdays

Bob Purkhiser (1943) Guard, Men’s Basketball
Mitch Ward (1944) Forward, Men’s Basketball
Dick Rodgers (1953) Kicker, Football
Kim Cripe (1955) Defensive End, Football
Roger Crisp (1955) Fullback, Football
Andy Falender (1964) Kicker, Football
Eric Smith (1982) Free Safety, Football
JaJuan Johnson (1989) Forward/Center, Men’s Basketball
Kadin Smith (2000) Defensive Back, Football