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Purdue junior Ryne White has been an All-Conference honoree at two different positions throughout his career.

Always a Hit
When the Purdue baseball coaching staff began recruiting Ryne White during a showcase tournament at the University of Illinois-Chicago four years ago, they learned quickly that the talented Chicago native could hit. He possessed an uncanny eye when it came to pitch selection at the plate and he also boasted a little power as well. Full story...

Purdues Leah Kincaid is the school record holder in both the 60-meter and 100-meter hurdles, as well as the long jump.

Leaving Her Mark
Leah Kincaid would rather leave a mark as a friend than leave one in a record book. As a fifth-year senior on the Purdue women's track and field team, she has managed to do both. It's safe to say that regardless of what team you run for or what event you are entered in, if Kincaid runs into you during a track meet, she is going to become your new friend. Full story...

Purdue senior Ashley Hall ranks among the schools all-time career leaders in batting average, stolen bases, and on-base percentage.

Quick On Her Feet
Purdue head softball coach Kim Maher and senior Ashley Hall both agree that the latter is at her best when she is quick on her feet. Whether it is taking line drives from the "hot corner" at third base or using her instincts on offense at the plate and stealing bases, Hall believes that thinking will only slow you down. Full story...

Purdues Jonathan Pullum opened the 2008 indoor track and field season by earning the first two weekly honors from the Big Ten.

Thrown by Surprise
Purdue assistant indoor track and field coach Ross Richardson feels that sometimes it is better to be lucky than good in the game of recruiting. Given the recent success of his thrower Jonathan Pullum, one could make the case that the Boilermakers hit the jackpot. Full story...

Purdues Ward Lambert was credited with developing All-Americans John Wooden and Charles Stretch Murphy (left), who is believed to be the first true big man in college basketball.

This Little Piggy...
The second part to the story's headline could read, "is enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame," or it could say "was the wizard behind the Wizard of Westwood." However, any Purdue historian or basketball follower will tell you that Ward "Piggy" Lambert was a pioneer of the game and one who brought discipline and championships to the Boilermaker program. Full story...