GRR: Purdue
New varsity program Trine University opens up its account this coming weekend with a warmup game against Purdue.
After the Big Ten Championship game, someone called out to Ohio State Head Coach Tom Rooney—“Hey Tom, don’t you feel 25 pounds lighter with that monkey off your back?”
Ohio State won a key clash and Michigan State shook things up as the Big Ten entered its sixth weekend of competition.
Indiana remains undefeated in the Big Ten but it wasn't an easy thing as the Hoosiers had to slog through the mud to beat Michigan State on Saturday.
With the going slow the speedy Indiana attack was someone nullified and managed only one try. It was enough as IU survived 10-0.
The University of Notre Dame defeated Purdue University 38-7 Friday night in South Bend.
This non-conference game was played in front of a big, vocal crowd as this was the evening where the Notre Dame rugby program celebrated its 60th anniversary. That atmosphere didn't make it any easier for a Purdue team that has started quite well this year.