University Bookstore Purdue Sports Headlines: Jan. 2
Purdue Tweets and Video
Quote of the Day
“Just an emphasis in practice and film because we know that’s what is going to take us far in the NCAA tournament, and help us win the Big Ten. Just continuing to talk to each other about being high-level defenders.”
– Purdue senior Fletcher Loyer on entering Big Ten play
Headlines
Purdue checking wish list–and resources–as portal set to open – GoldandBlack.com
Purdue Basketball: Eight Hot Buttons For 2026 – GoldandBlack.com
Purdue WR Nitro Tuggle planning to enter transfer portal – GoldandBlack.com
Purdue Position in Review: Cornerbacks – GoldandBlack.com
Boilermaker Birthdays: Jan. 2
Steve Cunningham (1945) Forward/Guard, Men’s Basketball
Steve Moeckel (1948) Offensive Tackle, Football
John Wulzyn (1950) Offensive Tackle, Football
Brian Thurman (1972) Defensive Back, Football
Alan Ganaway (1980) Wide Receiver, Football
Taylor Richards (1993) Defensive Back, Football
Ben Furtney (2002) Fullback, Football
Julio Macias (2004) Kicker, Football
Ainhoa Holzer (2002) Guard, Women’s Basketball
Ben Furtney (2002) Fullback, Football
Julio Macias (2004) Kicker, Football
Top 10
- 1New
Kewan Lacy
Rebels RB decides on future
- 2Hot
Nebraska QB dominoes
Huskers line up multiple visits
- 3
Kenny Minchey
Flips transfer commitment
- 4Trending
Portal Predictions
Predicting transfer commitments
- 5
Bryce Underwood
Decides on Michigan future
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Boilermaker Birthdays: Jan. 3
Hank Stram (dec.) (1923) Assistant Coach, Football
Sam Longmire (1943) Offensive End, Football
Robert Jones (1958) Defensive Line, Football
Jim Everett (1963) Quarterback, Football
Jason Houston (1964) Linebacker, Football
Ken Kushner (1967) Defensive Tackle, Football
Boilermaker Birthdays: Jan. 4
Ronnie Hughes (1943) Guard, Men’s Basketball
Ken Hayes (1947) Defensive End, Football
Brent Myers (1951) Offensive Tackle, Football
Dick Keys (1955) Defensive Back, Football
Jerome King (1955) Defensive Back, Football
Jim Rowinski (1961) Forward/Center, Men’s Basketball
Vince Panfil (1963) Offensive Guard, Football
Derek Wimberly (1964) Defensive Tackle, Football
Collin Sullivan (2002) Wide Receiver, Football
