Purdue's training camp start this week. On the Gold and Black Radio podcast, we break down the storylines, from the QB competition to the defensive installation. 

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Aug. 3: Purdue football camp preview

Joey Elliott turns 35 today (August 2, 2021) and we caught up with him in the middle of a busy work day with the Indianapolis Colts. Elliott is a scout for the NFL team and is building a name for himself in the NFL. Elliott played quarterback at Purdue from 2006-09, but didn't earn his first start until his senior year. In that season, Elliott led Purdue to an upset of No. 7 Ohio State while throwing for over 3,000 yards and 22 touchdowns. He played his best football down the stretch completing over 70 percent of his passes in his last three games including a stellar four-touchdown passing performance in a Bucket win in his last college game. Elliott, an Evansville native, also played for Winnipeg, Ottawa and British Columbia in the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 2010-14. Note: Our apologies for the transmission trouble at the end of the interview. We were making our way through some Internet challenges.

Arni's Birthday Zoom: Former quarterback Joey Elliott

GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Alan Karpick breakdown the start of Purdue's fall camp, conference re-alignment, the Delta variant and how it could effect college football this fall and more.

GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast--July 31: Readying for fall camp

Purdue's ready for the start of its season, one the Big Ten hopes is more normal. We review the Big Ten Media Days and preview Purdue's camp on Gold and Black Radio. 

July 26: Purdue, Big Ten ready for the season

INDIANAPOLIS — In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Tom Dienhart and Brian Neubert discuss Purdue football live (but taped) at Big Ten football media day. Apologies for the abrupt ending due to connection issues at Lucas Oil Stadium.

GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast: Big Ten football media day

Ian Allen turns 43 today (July 22, 2021) and we caught up with him from his home in the Minneapolis area where is works serves as senior manager of strategic partnerships & new business development for Target and lives in the Minneapolis area. Allen was an offensive lineman for the Boilermakers from 1996-2000 and shared his stories of playing for position coach Danny Hope, what it was like to run on the field at the Rose Bowl and what motivates him in his job with Target. He started nine of 12 games in his senior year at right guard on one of the best Boilermaker offensive lines ever. Allen played in the NFL for the Giants, Eagles, Falcons and Cardinals in addition to NFL Europe and the CFL. On that Boilermaker 2000 offensive line, LT Matt Light, LG, Gene Mruczkowski, C Chukky Okobi and RT Brandon Gorin all spent significant time in the league. And entrepreneur, Allen has also started careers in music, broadcasting, and business and has his MBA as well.

Arni's Birthday Zoom: Rose Bowl OL Ian Allen

The Big Ten Media Days get underway later this week in Indianapolis, marking an unofficial start to the football season. We'll preview coming up on Gold and Black Radio.

July 19: Purdue football season closes in on kickoff

In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — we discuss Big Ten football media day, off-season football news, Boilermaker basketball and recruiting and more.    

GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast: Purdue football media day, basketball, more

Jimmy Oliver turns 52 today (July 12, 2021) and we caught up with him from his work near his home in the Akron, Ohio area. Oliver was a first team All-Big Ten forward in 1991 under Coach Gene Keady, coming to Purdue from Menifee, Arkansas. The 6-foot-6, swing player, appeared in 90 games as a Boilermaker from 1989-91, and averaged an impressive 19.2 points per game his senior year. He was a skilled shooter who often utilized bank shots, with one of his defining moments coming on a game-winning shot to beat defending national champion Michigan in Mackey Arena his junior year. Oliver played professional basketball until 2007, and was the Cleveland Cavaliers 39th overall pick of the '91 draft. He played two seasons with the Boston Celtics in 1993 and '94 and with a handful of NBA teams. In the latter part of his career, Oliver played in Europe, an experience he treasures. Oliver now works at Summit County (Ohio) Juvenile Courts and is a case manager. He expects to spend his birthday, which he says are usually low-key, with his two daughters.  

Arni's Birthday Zoom: Former men's basketball standout Jimmy Oliver

The Boilermakers' success in the FIBA U19 World Championships could be a precursor to a big season at Purdue. We'll discuss on Gold and Black Radio.  

July 12: Boilermakers shine in winning gold, bronze

In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — Brian Neubert discusses Purdue 2022 and 2023 basketball recruiting. GoldandBlack com Saturday Simulcast — Camden Heide, Myles Colvin and Purdue basketball recruiting

GoldandBlack com Saturday Simulcast — Camden Heide, Myles Colvin and Purdue bask

Ben Jones turns 39 today (July 7, 2021) and we caught up with him from his home in the Indianapolis area. Jones, the Boilermaker place-kicker in 2003-04 transferred to Purdue from Butler and immediately posted the most prolific season in Boilermaker annals. Not only did Purdue sophomore Jnes have the most outstanding season ever by a Purdue kicker in 2003, he had one of the best in Big Ten Conference and NCAA history. The walkon from Zionsville, Ind., made 25 of 30 field goals, a success rate of 83.3 percent. He set Purdue records for field goals made and percentage, topping the marks of 22 and 81.5 by All-American Travis Dorsch in 2001. His most famous kick as a Boilermaker? How about his' 18-yard field goal with three seconds remaining gave Purdue a 26-23 win at Wisconsin on Oct. 18, 2003. It remains the Boilermakers' most recent win over the Badgers. In addition, Jones tied the Big Ten season record for field goals, shared by Remy Hamilton of Michigan in 1994 (30 attempts), Dan Nystrom of Minnesota in 2000 (37 attempts) and Mike Nugent of Ohio State in 2002 (28 attempts). You can follow Jones on Twitter @bcj35.

Arni's Birthday Zoom: Former place-kicker Ben Jones

The Boilermakers are having a good offseason, particularly Jaden Ivey and Caleb Furst for U19 Team USA and Zach Edey for Team Canada. That, plus another football commitment, and much more on Gold and Black Radio. 

July 5: Boilermakers make big splash for Teams USA, Canada

In this week's GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast — brought to you by the Purdue Union Club Hotel — we discuss June recruiting developments at Purdue, the advent of Name-Image-Likeness allowances and more.

GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast: Purdue recruiting, NIL changes and more

Maynard Lewis turns 42 today (July 3, 2021) and he took some time while vacationing in Florida with his family to share his big day with us. Lewis still lives in his hometown of Terre Haute and serves as Terre Haute South's basketball coach, while working in pharmaceutical sales in Bloomington. Lewis was South's all-time leading scorer coming out of high school in 198, and has been South's head coach since the 2016-17 season. A 6-foot-1 guard, he took his talents to Purdue after graduating from South in 1998 and averaged 6.7 points per game over four seasons with the Boilermakers, including 9.9 ppg as a junior (2000-01) and 9.5 ppg as a senior (2001-02). He graduated in 2002. Lewis didn't play a lot before his junior season, but as a sophomore, he sparked the Boilermakers off the bench by sticking some key jumpers in wins over Oklahoma and Gonzaga.  

Arni's Birthday Zoom -- Boilermaker guard Maynard Lewis

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