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Entries for September 8th, 2007

Purdue Stomps Panthers 52-6

Sep.08, 2007 in Leave a Comment

Purdue delivered exactly what they needed to today, stomping 1-AA Eastern Illinois. And considering the second sorry performance in a row by Michigan, we may be in for a higher finish in the Big Ten than we thought.

Boilermakers Roll Past Panthers, 52-6 :: Painter ties school record with six touchdown passes

Everett: Farm Bill may be Dead

Sep.08, 2007 in Leave a Comment

Ol’ Terry thinks partisan bickering may kill the Farm Bill the House already passed. Considering the Senate has not passed a bill yet, he’s likely correct.

Heaven forbid Terry not be able to deliver even more to the peanut farmers…

Everett: Farm Bill may be in jeopardy - local_news | The Dothan Eagle

Lymon Will Receive Discipline, Unclear if He Will Play Today

Sep.08, 2007 in Leave a Comment

I’m extremely disappointed to hear about Selwyn Lymon’s legal troubles. I too come from Fort Wayne, Indiana, and I followed his high school career closely. I thought this yar would finally be his time to shine.

SportingNews.com - College Football - Purdue receiver Lymon faces charges over night club fight

  

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