On Thursday Purdue beat Northern Iowa (although not as handily as I had hoped) to advance in the NCAA Tournament. Woo hoo! Go Boilers!
On Saturday afternoon, they will face off against the Washington Huskies. I've been hearin
g about that team all year here in the Pacific Northwest, and there's no question that they are talented, tough and well-coached. They will also have the added advantage of virtually being the home team, playing as they are in Portland. It will be one of the best games in the tournament, rivaling even the finals. But I am an optimist! Purdue is a team that came from the middle of the pack to win the Big Ten championship. They are on a roll, winning games away from their home court.
g about that team all year here in the Pacific Northwest, and there's no question that they are talented, tough and well-coached. They will also have the added advantage of virtually being the home team, playing as they are in Portland. It will be one of the best games in the tournament, rivaling even the finals. But I am an optimist! Purdue is a team that came from the middle of the pack to win the Big Ten championship. They are on a roll, winning games away from their home court.The Pu
rdue Boilermakers are a fun team to watch, and loaded with talent. Although there are several great players, my favorite player has become sophomore Robbie Hummel. 'Though it's no surprise that Matt Painter's team is tough, there is something about Hummmel's enthusiasm and intensity that I find immensely enjoyable to watch. And he always seems to be in just the right place to get things going.
rdue Boilermakers are a fun team to watch, and loaded with talent. Although there are several great players, my favorite player has become sophomore Robbie Hummel. 'Though it's no surprise that Matt Painter's team is tough, there is something about Hummmel's enthusiasm and intensity that I find immensely enjoyable to watch. And he always seems to be in just the right place to get things going.Whether or not Purdue moves on after Saturday's game remains to be seen. Optimist that I am, I have them reaching the finals, in spite of having to face the UConn Huskies if they beat the Washington Huskies. Anything can happen in the Big Dance.
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