Normally, those scoring charts have a steeper increase, but thanks to what might be one of the uglier basketball games in the shot clock era for a major conference, featuring Penn State and Illinois, the beauty of the game was absolutely extinguished.
At least in Champaign, Illinois, it was.
The Big Ten “battle” [...]

Just ask Purdue’s Chris Kramer after his schnoz got in the way of Manny Harris’ clearing out elbow. Harris was ejected, even though the intent was to create space, and not to crush Kramer’s face. Apparently, Purdue coach Matt Painter allowed Kramer go back in the game, even though he got knocked out. [...]

If you believe the rumors, embattled Indiana University coach Kelvin Sampson may have just coached his last game for Hoosiers last night, a 77-68 win over rival Purdue. Word is, IU is expected to suspend Sampson followed by his outright release (you’re fired), and while I’ve been on record (ask Sooze) as being a [...]