Praising the Engineering Fountain

OK, most of you who know me know that I love Purdue. I also loved going on Fountain Runs when I was a student there. As part of Boiler Gold Rush, I initiated many freshmen in the joys of getting soaked by running through the fountain (no longer possible because of a bizarre cylinder now placed around the fountain). However, bowing down in worship of the fountain was never something I thought of. Check out the crazy antics now going on at Purdue:



Read more about what is going on (although even the press can't explain WHY this happened).

Hats of a Champion

Thought I'd show off my hat for the AFC CHAMPION COLTS!

Also, I took a trip down memory lane and visited some souvenirs of past championship teams I have followed. And now, through the magic of digital photography, you can relieve these moments too. Ah memories!

NFL/Purdue: Brees vs. Culpepper

No, I didn't write this article, but it certainly sounds like something I would write, doesn't it?

"Brees making Miami regret QB choice
By Ken Thompson
Lafayette Journal & Courier

If I'm Miami Dolphins coach Nick Saban, I'm looking for new team doctors.

The physicians' concerns about Drew Brees' shoulder led Saban and the Dolphins to shy away from the former Purdue great, unwisely cut loose by the San Diego Chargers. Instead, Miami sent a second-round draft pick to Minnesota for Daunte Culpepper. Culpepper was available because of a severe knee injury, which apparently didn't bother those same doctors.

But Saban doesn't get a free pass. An experienced coach should know that a mobile quarterback will have a more difficult recovery from a knee injury than a pocket passer like Cincinnati's Carson Palmer. Not coincidentally, Palmer's comeback has been far more successful.

Sunday, Culpepper wasn't even active for the Dolphins' game against the New York Jets, benched last week in favor of Detroit Lions castoff Joey Harrington.

Brees? He merely threw three touchdown passes for the New Orleans Saints and led an eight minute game-winning drive against NFC East leader Philadelphia.

With Brees, New Orleans owns the second-best record in the NFC behind the Chicago Bears at 5-1. Miami? Last place in the AFC East.

Brees is 138 of 207 for 1,509 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions. He entered Sunday fifth in the NFC in passer rating (91.6).

Culpepper: 81 of 134 for 779 yards, two TDs, 3 INTs, passer rating of 77.0.

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Original Story.

More on Purdue coaching

I was going to write a post about who I think should be the next Purdue women's basketball coach. However, it's always better to let the professionals do the writing. Here is an excellent article citing why Stephanie White should be the next coach. Couldn't have said it better myself.

Purdue's Next Coach

The Journal-Courier has a poll up to see who readers want as the new Women's basketball coach. Here's the link. I'll post my thoughts on who it should be later on. The picture at the right should give you a clue though.