Purdue University's mascot, the Boilermakers, originated from a newspaper taunt in 1891 after a football victory against Wabash College. The nickname "Boilermakers" was intended to be an insult, referencing Purdue's focus on engineering and agriculture, seen as working-class professions at the time.

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The results speak for themselves, though. Purdue has finished among the Big Ten's top four in 10 of the last 11 seasons, been to 10 straight NCAA tourneys and reached the Sweet 16 in six of the last eight. The Boilermakers (24-11) are now a win away from ...

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Tennessee basketball will face the winner of No. 1 Houston and No. 4 Purdue in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

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