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 ...
What is a Boilermaker? Explaining Purdue basketball's nickname ahead of Sweet 16 vs Houston
What is a Boilermaker? Here's what to know about the history of Purdue's nickname ahead of the men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 ...
Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers?
Fallon and an "audience member" (a staff member) talked over a beat about the Sweet 16, but kept getting tripped up when ...
'What's a Boilermaker?' Jimmy Fallon has questions about Purdue's nickname
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 ...
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Institute for a Sustainable Future built to engage Boilermakers with their environment
The Institute for a Sustainable Future is working to build a roadmap for Purdue’s environmental plans — and they want student ...
'Spending Time': Despite a too-soon end in the Sweet 16, Purdue basketball fans cashed in
With free fries, discounted apparel, fans have cashed in on Purdue men's basketball success all season, with a potential for ...
Purdue basketball wins sweepstakes for top big man in transfer portal
Purdue basketball just picked up a tremendous big man in the transfer portal as the program looks to make another run at a ...
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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 Wabash College. The nickname "Boilermakers" was intended to be an insult ...