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Gold and Black Illustrated, July/August, 2016 edition

The Boilermakers enter the 2016 season knowing they’ll need to make major strides to engineer a turnaround, but they’re motivated to do so. Inside, read in-depth about Purdue, with offensive and defensive previews, plus features on Markell Jones, DeAngelo Yancey and Jake Replogle, and see a projected depth chart. Plus, look back at former Boilermakers...

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Gold and Black IllustratedMay/June 2016 edition

Eugene Parker worked in a profession where ruthlessness frequently ruled. But the longtime sports agent – and former Boilermaker – showed that there were other ways to operate, as well, as he touched the lives of many. We remember Parker inside. Also, Drew Brees made a special appearance at Purdue in April at the end of the Boilermakers’ spring...

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Gold and Black IllustratedMarch/April ’16 edition

Rick Mount’s return to Mackey Arena in early January was memorable for Purdue fans, and so were his playing days. Relive both inside, plus, find features on senior A.J. Hammons and freshman Dominique McBryde. AD Morgan Burke made big news when he announced his retirement, a breakdown of the timeline for a successor in this issue. And a full analysis of the...

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Gold and Black IllustratedJan./Feb. 2016 edition

The Boilermakers hit the Big Ten season in stride, off to a start that ties for the best in program history. Freshman Caleb Swanigan has been a reason why. The freshman forward, who has worked hard to turn himself into the player he is today, is featured in our Jan./Feb. issue, along with senior point guard April Wilson, who is pushing the Boilermakers toward Big...

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Gold and Black Illustrated November/December 2015 basketball preview edition

Our comprehensive basketball preview includes a complete breakdown and analysis of the men’s and women’s basketball teams heading into the 2015-16 season. The basketball section features extensive profiles on A.J. Hammons/Raphael Davis, Caleb Swanigan, Vince Edwards and Torrie Thornton. There are exclusive Q & A’s with coaches Matt Painter and Sharon...

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Gold and Black Illustrated September/October 2015

The Boilermakers are confident headed into the 2015 season, after what they feel was a successful offseason and training camp. We’ll review inside. Plus, we feature senior offensive tackle David Hedelin, who has taken a long trip to get to Purdue, and junior linebacker Jimmy Herman, who has built himself into a potential playmaker. Also, take a look at the...

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