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Purdue Baseball's Jackson Smeltz Named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week
Purdue lefty Jackson Smeltz garnered Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honors after posting 13 strikeouts in a 2-1 series victory over Indiana. He gave up just one hit against the Hoosiers without allowing a run across eight innings.
Purdue Pitcher Jackson Smeltz One of Collegiate Baseball's National Players of the Week
Purdue left-handed pitcher Jackson Smeltz was one of 11 players named to Collegiate Baseball's National Players of the Week list. He recorded 13 strikeouts in eight innings pitched during the team's series against Indiana over the weekend.
Big Ten Updates COVID-19 Forfeiture Policy for Remaining 2021-22 Conference Contests
The Big Ten announced revisions to its COVID-19 forfeiture policy for the remaining conference matchups. Programs that are unable to meet safety thresholds may have games rescheduled or declared a no-contest, rather than immediately being deemed a forfeit.
Purdue Baseball Announces 2022 Schedule
Purdue baseball will play 28 games at Alexander Field in West Lafayette next season, and 38 of the team's total games will be played in either Indiana or Illinois.
Purdue Athletics to Create NIL Program With Atlius Sports Partners
Purdue Athletics took another step in aiding its student-athletes with name, image and likeness opportunities. Atlius Sports Partners represents several college athletic departments across the country.
ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 Officially Announces Historic Alliance
On Tuesday, the Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 conferences formally announced an alliance focused on student-athlete well-being, academic and athletic opportunities, and other topics across the college landscape.
Big Ten Announces Forfeiture Policy for Games Canceled due to COVID-19
The Big Ten determined that if a member institution is unable to play a conference opponent due to COVID-19, it would be considered a forfeit and games will not be rescheduled.
Purdue Baseball Hires Terry Rooney as Assistant Coach, Recruiting Director
Terry Rooney joins the Purdue baseball coaching staff having more than 25 years of coaching experience in college. He's coached multiple college award-winning pitchers, and many have taken their talents to the MLB.
Purdue's Jack Firestone Named College Summer League at Grand Park Player of the Year
Purdue outfielder Jack Firestone was named the 2021 College Summer League at Grand Park Player of the Year. As a member of the Edge Rock Local Legends, he's recorded seven home runs, 26 RBI and a .342 batting average.
Cleveland Indians Sign Purdue Baseball Catcher Zac Fascia to Free Agent Deal
After going undrafted in last week's 2021 MLB Draft, Purdue catcher Zac Fascia is getting a chance to play at the next level. Fascia has signed a free agent deal with the Cleveland Indians.
New York Yankees Sign Purdue Baseball Pitcher Calvin Starnes to Free Agent Deal
After going undrafted in last week's 2021 MLB Draft, Purdue pitcher Calvin Starnes is getting a chance to play at the next level. Starnes signed a free agent deal with the New York Yankees.
Big Ten Daily: Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy Will Use Part of NIL Deal For Charity
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy will donate a portion of NIL profits to charity, Nebraska's Spencer Schwellenbach signs a deal with the Atlanta Braves and Penn State is in the top three for a four-star 2022 running back. Here's the latest from around the Big Ten.
Big Ten Daily: 5-Star QB Malachi Nelson Includes Ohio State Football in Top 7
Five-star quarterback Malachi Nelson revealed his top-seven list, which includes Ohio Sate, Indiana baseball commit Colson Montgomery was selected in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft and Northwestern earned the commitment from a three-star running back. Here's the latest from around the Big Ten.
Purdue Baseball's Jackson Smeltz Earns Academic All-District Honors
Purdue redshirt sophomore pitcher Jackson Smeltz recorded 22 strikeouts and allowed just 12 hits in 13 games. He also boasts the Boilermaker pitching staff's highest grade-point average.
Big Ten Daily: Nebraska Paying Former AD Bill Moos Nearly $3 Million in Retirement Settlement
Nebraska is paying former athletic director Bill Moos nearly $3 million in a retirement settlement, Penn State football a finalist for 2022 four-star athlete Cam Miller and Illinois basketball's Edgar Padilla Jr. the first Fighting Illini athlete to sign NIL deal. Here's the latest from around the Big Ten.
Big Ten: Rutgers Athletics Announces Launch of NIL Program R Edge
Rutgers is the latest Big Ten program to announce a program allowing student-athletes to develop and make use of their platforms through name, image and likeness opportunities.
Several Purdue Baseball Players Named to CSL at Grand Park All-Star Game
Eight different Purdue baseball players will play in the College Summer League All-Star Game at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana. The league's representatives were broken up into two different teams and will play on July 4.
Big Ten Releases Statement After Supreme Court Ruling Over NCAA Compensation
The Big Ten Conference released a statement in response to the Supreme Court's ruling over a case involving education-related benefits for college athletes.
Purdue Baseball Senior Ben Nisle Named Midwest All-Region Outfielder
In his final season with Purdue baseball, Ben Nisle was a third-team All-Big Ten selection and followed with recognition on the Midwest All-region second team. Nisle played in all 42 games and was the second Boilermaker to record an OPS of 1.000 or more since 2011.
Purdue Football Coach Jeff Brohm Throws First Pitch Before Lafayette Aviators Baseball Game
Thursday is Purdue Day for the Lafayette Aviators. Before the team faced off against the Johnstown Mill Rats, Purdue football coach Jeff Brohm threw the first pitch, and linebacker Will Chapman sang the National Anthem.
Big Ten Daily: Son of Bo Schembechler, Former Michigan Players to Speak About Robert Anderson
Matt Schembechler and former Michigan players will speak to the media at 1 p.m., former Penn State fullback Brian Milne battles life-threatening disease and Wisconsin Athletics introduces NIL readiness program. Here's the latest from around the Big Ten.
Big Ten Daily: Izzo Adds Former Players to Michigan State Staff
Michigan State basketball announces staff changes, conference programs were knocked out of the NCAA Baseball tournament and Northwestern hires a new athletic director. Here's the latest from around the Big Ten.
Purdue Baseball's Cam Thompson Aids Rochester Honkers in Walk-Off Victory
The Rochester Honkers earned a 9-8 victory over the Bismarck Larks on Sunday. Purdue baseball player Cam Thompson recorded three hits, a solo home run and three RBIs leading to a walk-off win.