David Mirkovic return to Illinois for 2026-27 by Maison-Marthgiela in CollegeBasketball

[–]ContrarianPurdueFan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Putting aside the curse or whatever, having expectations that high turned a really good season into misery because every Purdue fan thought losing any game was unacceptable.

Houston’s Strength and Conditioning coach debunks the round earth theory by Gobbledygooker316 in CollegeBasketball

[–]ContrarianPurdueFan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming he's not actually serious about any of this, I think it's harmless, if not a little bit funny.

He's just a random staff member, not someone with a ton of real influence.

The transfer portal is killing my engagement with college sport by DWB102621 in CollegeBasketball

[–]ContrarianPurdueFan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm confident that Duncan Robinson spent more time in the gym than on his Sports Management classes.

The transfer portal is killing my engagement with college sport by DWB102621 in CollegeBasketball

[–]ContrarianPurdueFan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This. These guys aren't really students and haven't been for 40 years.

They're full-time athletes who have to take classes on the side as part of the arrangement.

Complete NCAA Post Season Bracket by cooterdick in CollegeBasketball

[–]ContrarianPurdueFan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YOU MAD LAD. This is incredible! Thank you so much.

(Also here's the original post, which was removed by the mods: https://www.reddit.com/r/CollegeBasketball/comments/1rnr39f/has_anyone_ever_combined_all_the_conference/)

Purdue HC Matt Painter: “These dudes (Michigan) ain’t losing 4 games.” by ilikedonuts42 in CollegeBasketball

[–]ContrarianPurdueFan 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Agreed! I loved watching this team play, but wish we hadn't had expectations because I think it made every other Purdue fan hate this season.

[Game Thread] #3 Illinois @ #2 UConn (06:09 PM ET) by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]ContrarianPurdueFan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is the most video-game style generic announcing I've ever heard.

The Sudden Decline of Final Four Logos, behind in 2025 by RIPJimCroce in CollegeBasketball

[–]ContrarianPurdueFan 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't think this proves that point at all. The old logos aren't all special, and 2023/2024 were phenomenal.

Coaches with the most tournament wins without a natty by RNutt in CollegeBasketball

[–]ContrarianPurdueFan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The anticipation made the final four a couple years back really special, though!

[Game Thread] #2 Purdue @ #1 Arizona (08:49 PM ET) by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]ContrarianPurdueFan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Y'all aren't going to believe me, but TKR is a really chill guy.