The Train Stop

Hey guys.To those of you who listen to The Train Stop podcast on HammerandRails.com: we really appreciate the love. Steve and I enjoy recording them, love talking Purdue hoops, and love dissecting basketball. The constant action of the game drew me in as a kid, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Head coach and badass extraordinaire Matt Painter’s 2013-2014 squad is lining up to be much more enjoyable than last year. After a lot of turnover it looks like we have a roster that (mostly) buys in to

The Train Stop podcast's primer for the 2013-2014 Purdue Boilermakers basketball season, tipping off November 8, 2013 in Mackey Arena. We talk about late summer and preseason action vs the University of Indianapolis and Wayne State College, new additions to the team, and focus on Purdue's "big three" of AJ Hammons, Terone Johnson, and Ronnie Johnson. We also make our Big Ten team and individual award predictions, identify our non-Purdue man crushes, single out our favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja

We recap the tail end of the Purdue Boilermakers' men's basketball regular season, and hand out traditional Big Ten awards (POY, 1st/2nd/3rd teams, 6th Man, DPOY, All-Freshman team), along with a few alternative awards (Doucher of the Year, Crankiest Coach, All-Fun team, All-Ugly Team, Goober of the Year). We also give our thoughts on both the NCAA Tournament and the CBI, previewing Purdue's matchup with Western Illinois. Originally posted at HammerandRails.com on Mar 20, 2013

A summer edition of the Train Stop, a Purdue (and Big Ten) basketball podcast hosted by HammerandRails.com and SB Nation. We talk about the Boilermakers' incoming and outgoing transfers, look at the progress of the current roster, introduce the freshman Class of 2013, and highlight possible recruits for the Class of 2014. We also take a look at the professional careers of Boilermaker alumni, and talk about possible Big Ten players who could make a name for themselves during the upcoming NBA

Catching up on 2012-2013 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball through the midpoint of Big Ten season. We include postseason predictions, likes and dislikes, possible early entry into the NBA draft, our trust in Coach Painter, and the B1G so far. Originally posted at HammerandRails.com on Feb 13, 2013

Reviewing Purdue's matchups with Villanova, Oregon State, UNC Wilmington, and Clemson. Also Quick Hits, featuring grades for Purdue's freshman and veteran players, new additions to the B1G, IU as the #1 team in the country, and Danny Hope's firing. Originally posted at HammerandRails.com on Dec 7, 2012

Review of the Purdue Boilermakers' opening two games: vs. Bucknell Bison & vs. Hofstra Pride. Originally posted at HammerandRails.com on Nov 30, 2012

Introductions of your dashing hosts, Purdue roster expectations, and Big Ten predictions for the 2012-2013 college basketball season. Originally posted at HammerandRails.com on Nov 30, 2012