BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Welcome to "Game Day Live," GoldandBlack.com's running blog from Boilermaker football games. We're going to be posting continually from Purdue's visit to IU, but in order to follow along, we have to ask you to refresh your page often]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:31:00 GMT JaJuan Johnson (pictured) struggled offensively on Friday night, but did manage to help the Boilermakers win the rebound battle against the Jackrabbits. Take a look at a collection of images from St. Thomas.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:47:00 GMT ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands - From Chris Kramer (pictured) cramping up late in the second half to what the message was at halftime to what the Boilermakers' agenda looks like for Saturday, it's all here in these post-game notes from Round 1 of the Paradise Jam]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:51:00 GMT ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands - No. 7 Purdue was less than impressive in its 74-63 opening-round victory over a pesky South Dakota State in the Paradise Jam Friday night, but it prevailed thanks to E'Twaun Moore's (pictured) game-high 22 points]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:30:00 GMT Two big things happen this weekend for Rashad Knight. First, he and his teammates at Jacksonville Trinity Christian High School have a playoff game. Then on Saturday, he's off on his first official visi]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT With recruiting season hitting the final stretches and many prospects taking their official visits in the coming weeks, ChippewaCountry takes a look at a few questions about the Central Michigan football program. Look inside for the full Q and A segment]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:22:00 GMT For the second straight game to start the season, Brittany Rayburn (pictured) upped her career high, scoring 26 in Purdue's 31-point win over Seattle Friday evening in Mackey Arena.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:39:00 GMT Ryan Kerrigan (pictured) is looking for the defense to rebound vs. the Hoosiers, after it was held without a tackle for loss against Michigan State. The junior defensive end talks about that, plus the Purdue-IU rivalry, in this GoldandBlack.com audio interview.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:39:00 GMT Ezell Ruffin, the 6-1, 190-pounder from Long Beach (Calif.) Wilson who is getting set for his team's first playoff match-up with Mission Viejo. He's getting looked at by an increasing list of schools recently]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:39:00 GMT Purdue and Indiana will finish their 2009 football seasons Saturday against one another. Although both the Boilermakers, led by the Big Ten's leading receiver Keith Smith (pictured), and Hoosiers had bowl aspirations, they'll have to settle for this being their bowl game. Read which team has the advantage as key matchups for Saturday's game are discussed]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:50:00 GMT Purdue wraps up its 2009 season this weekend when it goes to Indiana to battle for a bucket (pictured). Inside, GoldandBlack.com offers some predictions on Saturday's game]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:09:00 GMT ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands - Tonight E'Twaun Moore (pictured) and the Boilermakers open first-round play in the Paradise Jam against South Dakota State of the Summit League. Inside read more about tonight's opponent as GoldandBlack.com's Doug Griffiths predicts the winner]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:38:00 GMT In today's edition of headlines, read up on Matt Painter (pictured) and the Boilers trip to the Virgin Islands. Also, read more on tomorrow's Bucket Game]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:16:00 GMT In the final installment of the football season, former Boilermaker Kelly Kitchel talks about the impact that Joey Elliott (pictured) has had on the program now and into the future. And, he has a comment or two about tomorrow's Bucket battle.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT Purdue scored a recruiting coup a few weeks ago when it landed commitments from a trio of highly regarded prospects from Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Fla. To see one of them, corner Ricardo Allen (pictured), in action, check out this Ultimate Ticket Rivals.com video]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT The focus on the Old Oaken Bucket contest won't likely be on the team's running games or the likes of Jaycen Taylor (pictured), but on whether the Boilermakers and/or Hoosiers can slow each other's aerial assaults. But just when you think you have this rivalry figured out ...]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:48:00 GMT ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands - Sure the Boilermakers are enjoying a long weekend in what many people call paradise, but it's much more serious for Matt Painter's (pictured) Boilermakers than just a warm spot in the Caribbean for fun in the sun]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 GMT ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands - GoldandBlack.com editor Doug Griffiths has arrived in the Virgin Islands to cover the Boilermakers in the Paradise Jam. Follow all the action through his blogs, pregame and postgame reports and notes throughout the long weekend]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:03:00 GMT With Purdue's regular season finale looming, GoldandBlack.com caught up with Matt Weaver of InsideIndiana.com to get a different perspective on the game]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:03:00 GMT Following Wednesday's practice, Boilermaker coordinators Gary Nord and Donn Landholm were asked about upcoming opponent Indiana, among other topics, leading into this weekend's regular season finale in Bloomington. Read some of what they had to say here in this Ultimate Ticket GoldandBlack.com report]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:33:00 GMT