Hammer and Rails

5 days ago | hammerandrails.com | Drew Schneider

Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Drew is back on the mic with Ryan to talk about Trey Kaufmann-Renn’s offseason homework. Topics Discussed:Not giving up silly fouls earlyHitting free throwsThrowing the oop to Daniel JacobsonWhat the addition of Jacobson and Cluff mean for TKR in terms of reboundingSundry other observations I’m forgetting at the moment. Don’t forget to hit the like and subscribe buttons if you feel so inclined. Apple Podcast

5 days ago | hammerandrails.com | Drew Schneider

Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK #68 - Ethan TrentGuard6’2”, 295SophomoreCarmel, IndianaProjection: Offensive Line RotationIt’s hard to write about Ethan Trent without mentioning his brother Tyler, but I’ll make this the only mention in this brief article. Yes, Ethan Trent is Tyler Trent’s little brother, and that’s incredibly cool, but Ethan Trent is more than a feel-good story.

1 week ago | hammerandrails.com | Drew Schneider |Ryan Bonaparte

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images I (Drew) step in for Ledman on this one, and I must confess, I was slightly loopy after a 7-hour drive after a week at the beach. Ryan and I get down to the business of Fletcher Loyer’s off-season. It’s all about getting up more shots in fewer minutes next season for one of the nation’s most skilled, experienced guards. We tackle:How does he fit into Purdue’s suddenly crowded backcourt? What would you like to see out of him on offense?

2 weeks ago | hammerandrails.com | Kyle Thele |Andrew Ledman

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Purdue Boilermakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. After taking a brief break from pestering you with questions we are back this week with one focused on football and one on basketball.

2 weeks ago | hammerandrails.com | Drew Schneider

Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images #91 CJ Nunnally IVDefensive End6’3”, 260SeniorDouglasville, GaJackson State to Independence Community College to Akron to Purdue Projection: Potential Starter / Certain DepthNunnally signed with FCS Jackson State after putting up big numbers as a late-developing senior at South Paulding High School. After spending a year on the bench at Jackson State, he transferred to Independence Community College, where he put up 35 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and two sacks.