With a belly full of prime beef lathered with Roquefort cheese and washed down by a crisp Old Speckled Hen from the Spotted Pig, Hoopraker will witness the season begin in earnest for Purdue tonight in Madison Square Garden against Boston College, the red-headed step-child of the ACC. After Wisconsin was rudely awakened to the reality of competitive basketball by UConn, the Big Ten looks to its premier team to Boiler Up. (more…)
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The Season Begins for Purdue
Posted by TD Lawlor on November 26th, 2008Why Do I Watch College Basketball?
Posted by TD Lawlor on November 14th, 2008Radio Silence. The opening tips are upon us and I catch myself shooting free throws against my bedroom walls with socks. Disgusted with the whimper of the Big Ten basketball last March, Hoopraker abruptly unplugged its Mac and tuned out. But, with leaves now thoroughly covering my yard, I must reconcile my addiction. I’m hooked. I have little choice. A few of the storylines that keeps Hoopraker coming back for more sweet and pure basketball junk: (more…)