MICHAEL MAROT
John Wooden, left, is shown with Butler basketball coach Tony Hinkle at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis, in this Jan. 22, 1966, photo. Tony Hinkle turned Butler’s pass-and-cut offense of the 1920s into a coaching textbook for generations. Bob Knight and Gene Keady added their own revisions following Hinkle's forced retirement in 1970. Wooden was born in tiny Hall, Indiana, before attending Martinsville High School. Eventually, he turned down the chance to play for Hinkle so he could attend Purdue under another big coaching name, Ward “Piggy” Lambert.(Ed Lacey/The Indianapolis Star via AP)
Indiana Snapshot: Butler's pitch to Hinkle changed sport

By Michael Marot Mar. 17, 2021 05:34 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tony Hinkle faced a life-changing choice in early 1921.

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Bloomington, Ind. Brohm did not like how his defense performed last season so he shook it up. He fired defensive coordinator Bob Diaco after one season, hired three new assistants and got more involved in the defensive meetings. Now it is time to find out how much has changed. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Brohm hopes new defensive coaches help Boilers bounce back

By Michael Marot Feb. 19, 2021 02:33 AM EST
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm didn't like how his defense performed last season, so

Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey (12) throws over Ohio State defensive tackle Taron Vincent (6) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 3 Ohio St. runs past No. 15 Wildcats for Big Ten crown

By Michael Marot Dec. 19, 2020 03:50 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ohio State running back Trey Sermon got the message

Ohio State interim head coach Larry Johnson looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Ramsey, No. 15 Wildcats try to end No. 3 Buckeyes' title run

By Michael Marot Dec. 17, 2020 05:24 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey grew up around the

Iowa defensive back Dane Belton (4) celebrates with teammate Tyler Goodson (15) at the end of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Indiana-Purdue, Michigan-Iowa canceled; bowl also called off

By Michael Marot Dec. 15, 2020 11:01 AM EST
Two of the seven Big Ten Champions Week games were canceled Tuesday because of

Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) celebrates a sack against Purdue during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Short-handed Boilermakers looking for finishing punch

By Michael Marot Dec. 08, 2020 03:17 PM EST
The Purdue Boilermakers have taken their hits from almost every conceivable

Indiana's Jack Tuttle throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 8 Hoosiers maintain focus as profile of team, coach grow

By Michael Marot Dec. 07, 2020 05:58 PM EST
Indiana coach Tom Allen makes his philosophy clear every day.

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell, right, chases Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 26-20. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Purdue tries to plug leaky run defense with Nebraska up next

By Michael Marot Dec. 03, 2020 06:13 PM EST
As Purdue coach Jeff Brohm watched video of Nebraska, he immediately identified

Purdue running back Zander Horvath (40) cuts away from Rutgers defensive back Christian Izien (0) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Special teams blunders proving problematic for Boilermakers

By Michael Marot Dec. 01, 2020 04:39 PM EST
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm watched the momentum swing in the blink of an eye

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) is helped off the field after getting injured in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 27-11. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 10 Hoosiers lose starting QB for Big Ten homestretch

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2020 12:31 PM EST
Coach Tom Allen believes Michael Penix Jr. would do anything to keep No. 10

Indiana running back Stevie Scott III (8) goes in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 12 Indiana shines on defense in 27-11 win over Maryland

By Michael Marot Nov. 28, 2020 03:53 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana coach Tom Allen watched his defense force

Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks, right, breaks up a pass intended for Indiana receiver Miles Marshall during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Indiana 42-35. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Allen expects cleaner game as No. 12 Hoosiers face Terrapins

By Michael Marot Nov. 27, 2020 11:13 AM EST
Most of the college football world was impressed by No. 12 Indiana's

Michigan's Hassan Haskins (25) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the third overtime of the team's NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan won 48-42. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Purdue receivers look for right combination against Rutgers

By Michael Marot Nov. 27, 2020 11:09 AM EST
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm is looking for the perfect combination. Saturday.

Ohio State defenders, left to right, Baron Browning, Marcus Hooker, and Shaun Wade tackle Indiana receiver Ty Fryfogle during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Fryfogle's high-flying act making waves for Indiana, Big Ten

By Michael Marot Nov. 24, 2020 04:07 PM EST
Indiana receiver Ty Fryfogle quietly played a complementary role for three

Minnesota linebacker Josh Aune (29) holds the ball after he intercepted a Purdue pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Purdue seeking answers for strange twists in odd season

By Michael Marot Nov. 23, 2020 05:55 PM EST
Purdue All-American receiver Rondale Moore finally made his season debut Friday

Purdue running back Zander Horvath (40) leaps between Northwestern linebacker Chris Bergin (28) and defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore (49) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Boilermakers head to Minnesota seeking more balanced attack

By Michael Marot Nov. 17, 2020 01:56 PM EST
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm built his reputation on running creative, wide-open

Indiana tight end Peyton Hendershot (86) jumps over Michigan State cornerback Shakur Brown (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Allen's emotional style fuels turnaround for No. 9 Indiana

By Michael Marot Nov. 16, 2020 04:57 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tom Allen rubbed his chin, took a couple of deep breaths

Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) celebrates a defensive stop with safety Jalen Graham (6) against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ramsey's 3 TD passes lead No. 23 Wildcats past Purdue 27-20

By Michael Marot Nov. 14, 2020 08:54 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Peyton Ramsey took advantage of his expertise

Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey, left, runs with the ball against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Ramsey readies No. 23 Northwestern for showdown at Purdue

By Michael Marot Nov. 12, 2020 03:57 PM EST
Quarterback Peyton Ramsey is off to a solid start with No. 23 Northwestern.

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) drops back to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 38-21. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 10 Hoosiers used culture change to steadily progress

By Michael Marot Nov. 09, 2020 05:40 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Indiana coach Tom Allen reflects on that mid-October