'What's a Boilermaker?' Purdue's unique nickname dates back to the 19th century
Purdue's sports teams are named in honor of the big, burly "boilermakers" who worked on big, heavy metal boilers like those ...
Jimmy Fallon Skit Over Purdue's 'Boilermakers' Nickname Goes Viral
Purdue's "Boilermakers" nickname was the butt of a joke that went viral during "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" this ...
Jimmy Fallon might not know, but you should: Why is Purdue the 'Boilermakers'?
Purdue University's mascot, the Boilermakers, originated from a newspaper taunt in 1891 after a football victory against ...
Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers?
In 1891, according to the Purdue University website: "Under accusations of recruiting athletes from boiler shops, the ...
After two years away, offensive lineman returns to FIU as a more mature player
Offensive lineman Julius Pierce is enjoying Miami much more than during his first stint on FIU’s football team.
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Students seek adoption of kingfisher mascot
The University has not had a mascot since the removal of Chief Illiniwek in 2007. Students are pushing for the kingfisher to ...
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Bearcat statue marks 25 years as University mascot
Student leaders and University administrators gathered on Thursday to unveil a binturong statue in the Admissions Center. The ...
Maurice Alexander Jr. Looks Back At His Favorite FIU Football Memory
MIAMI, FL - Within all the action going on at Teddy Bridgewater Field at Bunche Park, former FIU wide receiver Maurice Alexander Jr. made an appearance at the P ...
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Griff, Drake’s mascot, a big draw at NCAA Fan Fest in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Griff, the bulldog and Drake’s mascot, has been a big draw for fans at the NCAA Tournament. The team ...
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Why March Madness has banned some mascots from NCAA Tournaments
The NCAA explained why having live mascots are not allowed during March Madness, at least in the early parts of the ...