Boilermakings for 5/23/2011

Let's start this week off right:

UCLA edges Purdue for NCAA golf title | Journal and Courier | jconline.com

Our ladies came up just short in defending their National Championship from last season.

Sweep gives Purdue baseball momentum for postseason | Journal and Courier | jconline.com

Our baseball Boilers head into the Big Ten Tournament as the three seed and one victory shy of tying the school record for wins in a season. They missed winning the Big Ten by one game behind Illinois and Michigan State, but went a combined 1-5 against them.

Purdue Alum Buente Recalled By Marlins, Expected To Make First MLB Start Sunday
Purdue baseball alumnus Jay Buente has been recalled by the Florida Marlins and made his first Major League start Sunday, but gave up four runs in three innings to take the loss against the Rays.

PBN | Burks can ball
Pro Basketball News lists E`Twaun as one of the top 10 shooting guards in the Draft.

Big Ten Basketball: First Impressions for 2011-12 Season
Midwest Sports Fans takes a look at the new look Big Ten in basketball for 2011-12.

East Chicago's Moore chasing NBA dream with both feet on the ground
The Northwest Indiana Times interviews Smooge.

College seniors try to prove they're not too old for NBA - Sacramento Sports - Kings, 49ers, Raiders, High School Sports | Sacramento Bee
JaJuan Johnson is profiled here as one of the top seniors in a piece that questions if he is too old for the NBA.

Will Bulls Draft Local Kid: Purdue's E'Twaun Moore?
My associate Paul banks at The Sports bank talks about E`Twaun Moore and his draft status.

Purdue University Partners with HVM Racing for Technology Advancement | Catchfence
Purdue is partnering with HVM Racing for Simona de Silvestro at the Indianapolis 500

Minnesota Vikings' Ray Edwards cruises to win in boxing debut - ESPN
Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards won his pro boxing debut, a four-round bout that ended with a unanimous decision after he knocked down former amateur kickboxer T.J. Gibson twice.I didn't like him because of his attitude at Purdue, but he is still a Boiler