The Off the Tracks podcast with Purdue's all-time touchdowns leader Kory Sheets is back for its first game recap of the season. As we saw, it was a frustrating loss to Fresno State, but Kory, Jace, and Travis are here to talk about what they saw in advance of the trip to Virginia Tech. - What did Kory see defensively as someone who has played before? - What issues were there with the offensive line? - Kory gives his thoughts on the special teams highlights, especially the kickoff return by Tyron...
Sep 05, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 2
A new football season means the return of former Purdue running back Kory Sheets and our in-season football podcast. This year we have a minor rebranding to Off the Tracks due to our contract with BLEAV running out, but we will have the same biweekly podcast with Kory throughout the season. The current plan is to record a recap podcast on Sunday nights for a Monday morning release, then record a Wednesday night preview for a Thursday release. This week Jace, Kory and I take a first look at Fresn...
Aug 30, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 1
There is not a lot of new news this week for our podcast as we enter the period between fall camp for football and regular practices in advance of the opening game. As a result, we took to Twitter to see what you wanted us to talk about. Credit to reader Robert Baker for the majority of these suggestions, including: - How are the Boilers in the NFL looking during the preseason, especially Aidan O'Connell? - How did week one of high school football go for Purdue's commits? - What is Purdue soccer...
Aug 22, 2023•35 min
We apologize for the delay this week in getting the podcast out, but we wanted to wait until we had the official commitment of Sawyer Anderson to discuss. The 2025 quarterback commit is the second member of Purdue's 2025 class, and the coaching staff speaks very highliy of him. He leads off our discussion this week, which includes: - How does Anderson fit in with Purdue and what does his current coach think? - We discuss the latest update in the Rivals 250 rankings. - Purdue basketball wrapped u...
Aug 16, 2023•34 min
The action on Purdue's campus is starting to ramp up as there is less than a month to go before football season. This week Travis, Jace, and Casey are on the podcast to discuss: Football camp has opened! Who has been an early standout? Purdue has a few guys coming back from injury. What is their rough timetable? What has Jace seen at practice? Casey recaps the alumni game and updates his injury status after Chris Kramer landed on him. The current team had a scrimmage sans Zach Edey, so how did t...
Aug 08, 2023•36 min
Football is roughly a month away, and that means it is time to stop talking about recruiting (at least for the moment) and start talking about actual football. This week's podcast is football-centric, as Travis and Jace break down the following headed into training camp: - Purdue has questions on the offensive line and in the secondary, but there are some answers beginning to surface. - Who is going to be delayed coming off of injury and who will be ready to go? - Are there any true freshman tha...
Aug 01, 2023•26 min
Last week Travis and Kyle took an early look at Purdue football's offense for the 2023 season. This week is a look at the defense: There is not a lot of proven production, but there is a lot of depth. Kyle is very high on incoming transfer Jeffrey M'ba. Purdue has some solid pieces coming back in the secondary with Cam Allen and Sanoussi Kane. What will Ryan Walters' new scheme look like? How important is the nose tackle position in this defense? Special Teams is up next on the preview list!...
Jul 26, 2023•32 min
Purdue football is a little over six weeks away. With a new staff on board, there are a lot of questions before the September 2 opener against Fresno State. As a result, this week's Boiler Upload Podcast takes a look at the offense: - The offensive line has some questions, but Kyle tries to allay those concerns as he names his starting five. - The receiver room doesn't have a lot of returning production, but there is a lot of talent, so who steps forward? - Devin Mockobee is the star at running ...
Jul 18, 2023•38 min
After taking the Fourth of July holiday off the Boiler Upload podcast is back! Ryan Walters has been on a hot streak when it comes to recruiting, and that is our lead subject as Travis, Jace, and Casey are here to discuss: Coach Walters currently has a top 20 recruiting class! What do we know about the newest commits? Who is an instant impact guy in the 2024 class? How many spots are left and who is coach Walters still persuing? Switching to basketball, we talk about Myles Colvin and his FIBA U-...
Jul 11, 2023•36 min
@Cobrastats from twitter jumps on to talk about Purdue basketball and the advanced stats that should encourage Purdue fans about the 2023-24 season. TKR seems poised for a breakout year. Purdue's continuity is a sign of March success. And more.
Jun 30, 2023•38 min
Ryan Walters has been on fire on the recruiting trail for Purdue. This week we have an all recruiting podcast with Travis, Jace, and Kyle to discuss all the latest news: Keonde Henry recently flipped from Boston College and is headed to Purdue as a 4-star receiver. Coach Walters added a big defensive back in Earl Kulp from a prominent program in Florida. The defensive line got better with the addition of C. Mitchell Irving. Shamar Rigby is another big receiver that is close to achieving a four-s...
Jun 27, 2023•28 min
For the first time since March the men's basketball team is back together, as summer practices got underway this week in advance of the team going to Europe later on for a tour. That is just one of the things that Casey, Travis, and Jace are discussing in this week's Boiler Upload podcast, including: - It is a busy week for football as summer camps are in full swing. - Who has an official visit this week with a couple of four stars on campus? - What is the state of the team as the transition und...
Jun 20, 2023•39 min
We have a lot to discuss on the recruiting front as summer camps and practices start up in earnest. In this week's Boiler Upload Podcast Travis, Jace, and Casey discuss the following: Luke Williams is Purdue football's latest commit along with Jo'Ziah Edmond. What does that mean for the defensive secondary? Summer camp is in full swing. Who is visiting and who is getting offered? The Indiana All-Star series has wrapped up, and the future looks very bright for coach Katie Gearlds, especially with...
Jun 13, 2023•38 min
Travis is back from California this week and he is joined by Jace and Casey to discuss quite a bit of news from this past week. There is so much news they barely touch on Zach Edey's return. It was a big weekend for football visitors as Purdue had one of its first summer camps. Who received offers and who is close to committing? Who is setting up more official visits? Just how do these camps work? Casey was at the Indiana-Kentucky All-Stars this weekend and will have more this coming week. We al...
Jun 06, 2023•32 min
Purdue's National Player of the Year Zach Edey has made his long awaited decision and he will be coming back to Purdue for his final season. What will stay the same and what will change for Purdue with the news? What are the expectations for this team? Are Purdue the favorites in the Big Ten and for the Final Four? And is this the best story in college basketball? The boys discuss this and more.
Jun 01, 2023•24 min
We're in the "patiently waiting" stage when it comes to Zach Edey. He is currently going through the evaluation process for the NBA Draft and as National Player of the Year, he is in a unique spot. Will he receive good feedback and be off to the NBA? Will he receive some tips on what he needs to work on and return to Purdue, where his NIL possibilities may be stronger than a second round contract? In this episode of the show Travis and Casey focus solely on Edey and where he is in the process, w...
May 22, 2023•26 min
The Boiler Upload Podcast is back this week. It has been a busy time for football and basketball, as coach Ryan Walters has been very busy in the transfer portal and Matt Painter has been finalizing the 2024 recruiting class. This week Jace, Casey, and Travis are here to disuss both, including: How is the offensive line looking? What new receivers look to be very promising within the offense? Where is the scholarship grid as of this moment? We welcome Raleigh Burgess and discuss how he fits in t...
May 09, 2023•33 min
Spring football may be over, but the past week has been a very busy time for Purdue football. The spring session of the transfer portal has closed and coach Ryan Walters saw multiple players enter at the last minute. Coach Walters has also been active on the other end, accepting multiple transfers in. That makes for a football-centric podcast, and Travis, Jace, and Kyle have a lot to talk about. Who is headed to West Lafayette via the portal and what will their roles be? What did Purdue lose, es...
May 02, 2023•35 min
This week on the Boiler Upload Podcast we have a load of great information when it comes to Purdue football and basketball. Spring practice is in full swing, while Matt Painter is already on the recruiting trail for the 2024 and 2025 cycle. Jace and Casey join Travis this week to discuss: The state of injuries with spring football. Who has coach Walters been talking to on the transfer market and who is the next commitment to drop? Both Casey and Jace have a lot to say about Travis Perry and Flor...
Apr 17, 2023•36 min
It has been a few weeks, but the Boiler Upload Podcast is back! Jace and Travis were both sick last week, but they are back this week with some great information, including: How has the atmosphere around the football program changed this spring with a new regime in place? How is Hudson Card progressing as the new QB1? What receivers have stood out so far? Who has been visiting recruiting-wise and who is the next commit? FInally, we talk some basketball and the commitment of Lance Jones....
Apr 10, 2023•23 min
What do you do after your team suffers the worst tournament loss in NCAA history? Well, you get together and talk about it in a group therapy sessions. Travis, Casey, and Kyle are here for an extended version of the Boiler Upload Podcast recapping the disaster in Columbus. So what exactly happened? How did FDU control things? Why did this follow the same trend of the North Texas and St. Peter's losses? Does Zach Edey return and if he doesn't, does Purdue somehow look better next year? What does ...
Mar 20, 2023•46 min
Boiler Tracks Show by Boiler Upload with the all-time winningest point guard in Purdue basketball history, Lewis Jackson! Lewis joins the show to talk about the Boilermakers winning the Big Ten Tournament, Purdue's draw in the NCAA Tournament, the special play of Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer, and what Brandon Newman, Mason Gillis and David Jenkins Jr. mean for Purdue's title hopes. Welcome to Boiler Tracks! A show by Boiler Upload of the Rivals network, where we bring you interviews and discu...
Mar 15, 2023•21 min
Purdue has earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 27 years, but that is just the beginning. The Boilermakers are the No. 1 seed in the East Region and while the opening game looks relatively easy, round 2 does not. On our latest show Travis and Casey discuss: Preseason expectations and how Purdue exceeded all of them. What is means for Matt Painter to get a Big Ten title and #1 seed with this team. How versatile Purdue is with what it can put around Zach Edey. We look a...
Mar 13, 2023•37 min
We have a special edition of the podcast this week. Joining Travis is Paul Banks of The Sports Bank based out of Chicago. Paul is an Illinois and Michigan State alum that has covered the conference for nearly two decades. He is live in Chicago this week covering the tournament and here is here to talk with Travis about: The recent Purdue-Illinois game and how Illinois was all over the map in one game. What he has seen so far at the tournament. Why has the Big Ten been so even behind Purdue and i...
Mar 10, 2023•29 min
We had quite the weekend in Purdue-dom this past weekend. The women's team had a solid showing in the Big Ten Tournament, the men's team celebrated its 25th Big Ten Championship at home, and there were quite a few visitors on junior day for football as Ryan Walters is hot on the recruiting trail. Travis, Casey, and Jace are here to talk about all of it, including: A big welcome to new commitment Jordan King Who all was visiting and how did things go? Purdue is already on a rising member of the 2...
Mar 06, 2023•36 min
Boiler Tracks Show by Boiler Upload with Purdue Head Football Coach, Ryan Walters! Walters joins Boiler Upload's Casey Bartley and Dub Jellson on the show to discuss the transition period after becoming Purdue's head coach, what success at Purdue is to him, the story of hiring Graham Harrell, establishing his own culture and more! Welcome to Boiler Tracks! A show by Boiler Upload of the Rivals network, where we bring you interviews and discussions with Purdue athletes, coaches and fellow members...
Feb 28, 2023•20 min
Welcome to this week's edition of the Boiler Upload Podcast. While things are somewhat somber after getting swept by Indiana, there is reason to celebrate as Purdue has officially won at least a share of its 25th Big Ten Championship. Travis, Jace, and Kyle are here to discuss that right at the top, along with: What this championship means given preseason expectations. How things are looking when it comes to March. Where does the women's team stand in regards to returning to the NCAAs after losi...
Feb 27, 2023•27 min
We're back after a week off! Last week we just couldn't coordinate schedules to get a podcast out, but that just makes this week's edition of the Boiler Upload Podcast even better. Casey, Jace, and Travis are here this week as Purdue is on the edge of winning the 25th Big Ten championship in men's basketball. That's not the only thing to talk about: Women's basketball dropped another rough game to Indiana, but is on the verge of making the NCAA Tournament for the first time in seven years. We al...
Feb 20, 2023•38 min
Boiler Tracks Show by Boiler Upload with Former Purdue Guard & Radio Color Analyst for Purdue Men's Basketball, Bobby Riddell. Bobby Riddell joins the show to discuss the aftermath of Purdue's loss to Indiana last weekend, his thoughts on court storming, previewing the Boilermakers' matchup with Iowa and looking at the final stretch of the season. Welcome to Boiler Tracks! A show by Boiler Upload of the Rivals network, where we bring you interviews and discussions with Purdue athletes, coach...
Feb 09, 2023•25 min
It was a rough weekend for Purdue basketball, as the Indiana Hoosiers beat the No. 1 ranked men's team by 5 in Bloomington, then the Hoosier women dominated Purdue in Mackey Arena on Sunday. There is still plenty to talk about though in this edition of the Boiler Upload Podcast: The women had a rough quarter, but are still in good shape to return to the NCAA Tournament. The men are fine in the long run and survived in an incredibly hostile environment. Travis saw Flory Bidunga on Thursday night,...
Feb 06, 2023•36 min
