HAMMER DOWN HISTORY
This former Boilermaker quarterback had a successful NFL career and later returned to his alma mater in the 2022-2023 bowl season as an interim assistant coach.
Who is Drew Brees?
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Who is Purdue University?
Both the second most popular sport world-wide or a small insect, this sport will make an appearance in the 2028 Summer Olympics.
What is cricket?
Known for its cryptic marketing and eerie atmosphere, this video game-inspired series from HBO became a critical hit in 2023, with Pedro Pascal in the lead role.
What is The Last of Us?
This basketball legend, known as “The Hick from French Lick,” led the Boston Celtics to three NBA championships in the 1980s.
Who is Larry Bird?
This Purdue Men's Basketball head coach is credited with 512 wins during his tenure.
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Who is Michigan?
This Olympic gymnast from Texas became the most decorated in history after returning to competition in 2023.
Who is Simone Biles?
In The Princess Diaries, Mia Thermopolis finds out that she is the crown princess of this (fictional) country.
What is Genovia?
This Indianapolis native authored numerous best-selling novels that later received movie and TV adaptations, including a 2014 tear-jerker starring Ansel Elgort and Shailene Woodley.
Who is John Green?
A 2021 home football game versus this #3 ranked opponent was the last time Purdue fans rushed the field at Ross-Ade Stadium.
Who is Michigan State
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Who is Wisconsin?
During the Indiana Pacers' 2000 and 2025 seasons, they defeated this team both times in the Eastern Conference finals to advance to the NBA Finals.
Who are the New York Knicks?
Nicholas Braun imbues cousin Greg with the perfect amount of awkwardness on this drama.
What is Succession?
This Indiana-born frontman of Guns N’ Roses is known for hits like “Sweet Child o’ Mine” and “Welcome to the Jungle.”
Who is Axl Rose?
Prior to the 2024 Final Four appearance, Purdue Men's Basketball had not made a Final Four run since this year.
When is 1980?
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Who is Virginia Tech?
This breakfast specialty is also a term utilized in volleyball to describe a type of defensive dig, often used as a last resort, to keep the ball from touching the ground and staying in play.
A pancake
The winner of the "Record of the Year" and "Best Solo Pop Performance" at the 2024 Grammy's were this artists first-ever Grammy wins.
Who is Miley Cyrus?
This late-night talk show host from Indianapolis hosted “The Late Show” for over 30 years.
Who is David Letterman?
The 1999 Purdue Women's Basketball team went on to beat this team 62-45 in the NCAA Championship.
Who is Duke?
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Who is Penn State?
The Indiana Racers were the original professional team to this future NHL Legend.
Who is Wayne Gretzky?
"Sincerely, Me" is a song from this Broadway show that won the 2017 Tony for Best Musical.
What is Dear Evan Hansen?
The case of Natalia Grace gained national attention because of its similarities to the 2009 movie The Orphan. Her parents left her in an apartment in this Indiana town.
Lafayette, IN